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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A second murder trial of a former Franklin County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a Black man six times while on an unrelated assignment has been postponed once again. The trial of Jason Meade, which has been in limbo since the fall of 2024, awaits a new date after opposing counsel [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A north Columbus business known for its Vietnamese desserts and drinks has closed. Bambu Dessert Drinks, located at 827 Bethel Road in the Olentangy Commons neighborhood, announced in an Instagram post on Dec. 30 that it would shut down the next day. The post did not provide a reason for the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 2025 season has barely ended in college football and we already know when Ohio State will play the defending national champions. The Big Ten announced that the Buckeyes will meet Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Oct. 17 in the 2026 regular season. A kickoff time has yet to [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a crash Tuesday morning in south Columbus. Police said that reports came in at 7:54 a.m. on a crash involving a semi-truck and another vehicle at Alum Creek Drive and Creekway Drive in the Marion Franklin neighborhood. One person was pronounced dead, per police. Traffic is [...]

The Columbus Metropolitan Library revealed the top 10 most checked-out books of 2025, with Kristin Hannah's "The Women" and Rebecca Yarros' "Onyx Storm" topping the lists for physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Advocates seeking to place two constitutional amendments on Ohio's 2026 ballot have begun a statewide signature-gathering campaign, marking a new phase in an effort to repeal the state's dormant same-sex marriage ban and expand civil rights protections. Ohio Equal Rights, the volunteer-led group behind the proposals, announced this month that it [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Three big-time rock bands and two hit country performers will hit the state in August for the Ohio State Fair. Next summer’s annual extravaganza continues to populate with large musical acts at the Columbus Expo Center, and the latest announcement will attract a large audience. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- AEP Ohio said electric rates will decrease if a new rate change is approved, but advocates say the change could raise bills by as much as $30 per month. AEP Ohio has been trying to get a rate change approved for months, with their most recent proposal filed with the Public [...]

MARION, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after a head-on collision occurred Monday night in Marion County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers are investigating a crash between a sedan and a semi-truck on Marion-Williamsport Road West, just northwest of Marion. Investigators said a man driving a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu was heading [...]

Columbus police and a national nonprofit are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a man found in the Scioto River 18 years ago.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With temperatures plunging across central Ohio, staying warm has become a top priority. The main branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library opened its doors Monday as a temporary warming shelter, even as the rest of its locations were closed for the federal holiday. "A lot of people, when they think about [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The blast of extremely frigid temperatures has extended the long weekend for some central Ohio schools. With forecasts calling for temperatures to struggle to get out of the teens, several school districts have canceled classes on Tuesday. Find a full list of closings and delays below. Refresh this page for updates. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two Ohio men were among three people fatally shot Saturday in a central Florida neighborhood, authorities said, after arresting a 29-year-old suspect on three counts of murder. The victims included Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, of Columbus, and a 68-year-old "male friend from Ohio" whose name has not yet been released pending [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — A former middle school coach has pleaded guilty to having sexual encounters with a teenage student. According to Fairfield County court documents, Kory Ross pleaded guilty to four counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. The charges stem from a grand jury indictment, which reports that Ross, 35, had multiple [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Months after the conclusion of a trial investigating alleged misconduct on the state's teacher pension board, members still await a ruling. The civil trial investigating alleged misconduct on the State Teachers Retirement System board concluded on Oct. 31. Franklin County Judge Karen Phipps directed all attorneys to submit written closing arguments, [...]

Central Ohio Weather and Radar COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A blast of winter weather in central Ohio on Monday has prompted some counties to issue snow emergencies. According to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, there are three classifications of snow emergencies. Below each classification includes the listed county's designation for Monday. LEVEL 1:Roadways [...]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The world's largest rubber duck is returning to Ohio this spring for her third visit to the state, organizers announced. The towering inflatable duck, known as Mama Duck, is scheduled to appear in downtown Cuyahoga Falls during the Ohio Rubber Duck Dash and Festival from April 24 through 26. The [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As part of the process that determines how much homeowners pay in property taxes, the Franklin County auditor has launched a website explaining the property value update that's underway in 2026 ahead of residents receiving new assessments in June. The Know Your Home Value website is a “one-stop shop” for understanding [...]

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some services such as mail and trash collection will be unavailable, banks and government offices will be closed, and certain workers and students will have the day off.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus nonprofit is marking a major milestone as Home for Families celebrates 40 years of helping families avoid homelessness, and leaders said it comes at a time when its programs are in greater demand than ever before.  "Housing is everything," Home for Families Vice President of Programs and Services Melissa [...]