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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A German Village-area craft beer bar says it will close temporarily this month as it undergoes renovations and a rebranding aimed at transforming the space into a broader community gathering spot. The Daily Growler at 702 S. High St. announced Wednesday on social media that it will enter into a "chrysalis [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An apartment complex is coming to northeast Columbus, near Gahanna and New Albany.  The Columbus-based real estate developer The Daimler Group, Inc. is preparing to launch Windsor Place at Chestnut Hills at 5097 N. Hamilton Road. The clubhouse will open on Labor Day for leasing, with residents moving in during the [...]

A central Ohio couple defied the odds to win the lottery twice, with their latest win being a $5 million jackpot from an Ultimate $5,000,000 scratch-off ticket.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose shared personal data for around 8 million state voters with the federal Department of Justice. LaRose wrote Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon on Feb. 13 detailing his plans to fulfill a federal demand for states' voting records. Ben Kindel, LaRose's press secretary, said LaRose's office [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposal to increase oversight of recovery housing across Ohio is drawing support from some local officials and opposition from treatment providers, reflecting a broader debate over how the state should regulate facilities that serve people recovering from addiction. House Bill 58, introduced in February 2025 by Reps. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio correctional facilities will soon be required by law to provide incarcerated women with free feminine hygiene products. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29 on Dec. 19, after it unanimously passed the House in May and the Senate in November. The measure will go into effect on March 20.  The [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State's board of trustees approved a raise for the university president and provost and announced it would demolish a dormitory. In a full meeting of the Ohio State Board of Trustees on Thursday, trustees unanimously approved a raise for Ravi Bellamkonda, provost and executive vice president, and expanded compensation for [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio Transit Authority leaders are looking to the future of West Broad Street, and on Thursday night, they turned to the community for input.  "We want their ideas before we take that to the city of Columbus and bring that plan to them," COTA spokesperson Jeff Pullin said. Residents packed [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Arnold Sports Festival is officially underway. Athletes from all around the world have traveled to Columbus to compete and experience this one-of-a-kind event. The youngest athletes competed in the weightlifting competition Thursday. It was also the amateur competition, and organizers say it was exciting. "We had competitors from 31 countries [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Rural central Ohio residents made their voices heard on Thursday as state leaders look to connect two major roadways. The first of a series of public meetings was held at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, where residents got a look at the five proposed routes to connect U.S. Route 23 and Interstate [...]

CIRCLEVILLE, OH (WCMH) -- A central Ohio grandmother is being called a hero by her family and the local sheriff after she sacrificed her life to save her grandson. Laura Hammond's family has been reflecting on all the incredible things they'll remember her for. Buckeye football is a big part of the family's life. They [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- On Nov. 21, 2024, Joshua Al-Lateef, a 6-year-old boy with autism, left his West Chester home without his family’s knowledge. When his mother, Jonisa Cook, called 911, she was told there was no immediate alert that could be sent out to the community. Hours later, Joshua was found dead in a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- When a Central Ohio teenager was badly hurt in a car crash, his mom knew they had to fight hard for his recovery. She never thought she would have to fight with her bank. When she and her son’s football coach couldn’t get answers, they called Better Call 4. Gavin Huff [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a wave of hoax bomb threats targeting schools in central Ohio, some children may now be feeling anxious or unsafe. While law enforcement said the threats were not credible, these incidents can still be frightening for students and may leave their sense of security shaken. Child psychologist Tyanna Snider at [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A construction company is offering a $100,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest after one of its workers was killed in a hit-skip along Interstate 70 in Columbus. Kokosing Construction said the goal with the reward is to get justice for Jordan Thomas, 25, and his family. "Jordan Thomas [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man has been charged in connection with his wife's death after police were called to a home in southwest Columbus late last month. Porfirio Sanchez-Eufracio was arrested Wednesday on a charge of murder. He appeared in court Thursday morning and had his arraignment continued to Friday morning, according to online [...]

Wendy's, a central Ohio-based fast food chain, is offering someone the chance to be the company's Chief Tasting Officer for $100,000.

ASHVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Despite warnings of a road closure due to floods in Pickaway County, a man had to be evacuated after his vehicle was found submerged in an Ashville, Ohio, flood Thursday morning. According to Ashville police, a car was under flood waters along State Route 752, beneath a railroad overpass along the [...]

CLINTONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gallo's on High, a family-operated restaurant in Clintonville, announced last month that it will soon transition to new ownership and rebrand after five years in business. In a Feb. 18 social media post, the restaurant at 4215 N. High St. thanked customers and staff while confirming the change. "Under new ownership," [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Gaia! She is available for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Gaia is 5 years old and has been with the shelter since December, according to staff. She is housebroken, crate trained and can also be left alone in a home. Shelter staff says Gaia has [...]