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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio lawmakers are weighing new limits on public access to elected officials' home addresses as part of a broader response to a recent surge in political violence. Sen. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) introduced Senate Bill 327 last month. The measure, known as the Protect Elected Officials Against Coercion and Extremism (PEACE) Act, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Just two days until No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana clash for the Big Ten title. But two professors from the rival campuses are showing that when it comes to helping kids' eyesight, they're on the same team. Researchers at both universities are partnering on a first-of-its-kind national study [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) heard the public's opinions on a proposed rate hike by AEP Ohio Thursday night. In May, the energy company asked for a distribution base rate increase of 2.14% to help pay for things like power poles, lines and the salaries of line workers. But [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Nationwide Children's Hospital will get part of a $5 million grant aimed at improving the detection and treatment of childhood cancers. The hospital will test a new blood-based biopsy, meant to detect pediatric cancers earlier and monitor high-risk children without frequent and invasive procedures. Governor DeWine said children's medical research is [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As the holiday season begins, the Junior League of Columbus is preparing for its annual Holiday Tour of Homes, a fundraiser that allows visitors to walk through festively decorated houses in Upper Arlington and Marble Cliff. The event supports the organization’s community projects and this year, it carries new significance. In [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- What was meant to be a final resting place for dozens of people in Southwest Columbus is no longer the case. “Why disturb the dead? I understand a lot of people may not understand, but it's not their family. This is our family,” said Columbus Resident Shana Edwards. Around 30 graves [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Sex abuse survivors of Ohio State University Dr. Richard Strauss on Thursday used protest signs and a silent vigil during a meeting of the OSU Board of Trustees to advance their demands for action. Their legal battle against the university is in its eighth year. Hundreds of survivors claim the university [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Governor Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that would have allowed teenagers to work longer hours. Current child labor laws dictate that kids cannot work past 7 p.m. on school nights, but Senate Bill 50, sponsored by Sen. Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster), would have allowed 14-and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m.  [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Local leaders are reacting to negative comments made by President Donald Trump about the Somali community. Some Somali Americans here in Central Ohio say they are now worried for their safety.  “It was like a punch in the gut, to be honest with you,” said Khalid Turaani, the Executive Director of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second-largest country in Africa, with more than 100 million residents. It's also a country plagued by instability. In the 90s and early 2000s, the nation endured a brutal civil war. It led to millions of fatalities and thousands more people fleeing the country. John [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Delaware County judge accused of pressuring an attorney to have sex with him is being investigated over possible rape, according to a case report from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. Common Pleas Judge James Schuck took a voluntary leave of absence last week after he was listed as a defendant [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is among multiple Ohio State offensive stars that will be taking home Big Ten awards. The conference announced the winners of its offensive awards on Thursday and the Buckeyes are taking home plenty of hardware. 2025 Big Ten offensive awards Several Buckeyes players were also named [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus-based Wood Companies has revised its plan for a walkable shopping area in Dublin, adding office space and making changes to improve walkability while keeping the project's village-style character. The development, to be located at West Bridge Street and Monterey Drive near Dublin Cemetery, was originally pitched in June as a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio State professor is responding to declining public trust in academia with positivity, writing an article to uplift what is working in higher education. “One faculty member told me they read it that morning and they cried," said Ryan Skinner, director of OSU's Humanities Institute. "We so often do not [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Fig! She is available for adoption through the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Fig is described as a sweet girl who loves people, is great with kids and enjoys being around other dogs. The shelter says she might be a little shy at first but will warm up [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The second 12-team College Football Playoff bracket will be announced Sunday, and defending champion Ohio State is safely in the field as it prepares to play for the Big Ten championship. No. 1 Ohio State is also set to earn a bye into the quarterfinals, but its top seed is under [...]

Central Ohio is hosting a variety of festive events this December, including WinterFest, Holiday Pops, GalaxyCon, Winterfair Columbus, and more, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recent study by Ohio State University researchers found that personalized algorithms, which are used by numerous social media platforms, lead to a distorted view of reality and overconfidence in false knowledge.  Giwon Bahg led the study as part of his doctoral dissertation in psychology at Ohio State. Psychology professors Brandon [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Dublin hardware store is picking up the pieces after a two-alarm fire raged through the building Tuesday evening. According to the Washington Township Fire Department, crews were called to the E&H Ace Hardware at the intersection of West Bridge Street and Frantz Road, where flames could be seen coming from [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Wintertime in Ohio means drivers often wake up to their cars covered in a blanket of snow.  While some motorists skip cleaning off their cars to save time, doing so could result in a ticket. Under Ohio law, it is illegal for motorists to travel with their license plate, registration sticker [...]