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GREENVILLE, S.C. (WCMH) -- The Ohio State Buckeyes' first NCAA Tournament appearance in four years was short lived as they fell to the TCU Horned Frogs 66-64 on a late game-winner in the first round in Greenville, South Carolina. The Scarlet & Gray overcame a 15-point deficit to give the game a thrilling conclusion. With [...]

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) – After announcing a permanent closure in February, a health-focused cafe in Powell says it will reopen soon. Be Fit Cafe, located at 10259 Sawmill Parkway, shuttered on Feb. 22 after more than 13 years of business, according to a now-deleted Instagram post.  “It has been an incredible journey serving you wholesome, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Ross! He is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Ross is a 3-year-old pit bull mix who has been with the shelter since January. Shelter staff describe Ross as an affectionate, active and high-energy dog who is full of love. He can sometimes get [...]

The first official spring weekend in Central Ohio offers a variety of entertainment, from Broadway hits and ballet to hockey and stand-up comedy, with performances of "The Outsiders", "Miss Saigon", "For the Love of Dance!", "Hotter Than That", a stand-up comedy show by Mae Martin, a Blue Jackets game, the Columbus Toy and Game Show, and an interactive "Sunday Supper" dinner party.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A bipartisan Ohio Senate bill would require the state to replace SNAP EBT cards with chip-enabled cards to combat fraud. Senate Bill 315, dubbed the "Enhance Cybersecurity for SNAP Act," was introduced last November by Sens. Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) and Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus). The bill received its first hearing on March [...]

WEST UNION, Ohio (WCMH) – A jury on Wednesday found in favor of Afroman, the Ohio rapper known for his song “Because I Got High,” after he was sued by law enforcement over his use of their images without permission in music videos. The civil trial for Joseph Foreman, 51, who uses the stage name [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As advocates call for billionaire Les Wexner to step down from his role as chair of Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center board, a state law could force him to forfeit his seat. Wexner came under fire in recent months due to renewed attention toward his former business and personal relationship [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A group of rural Ohioans is pushing to block the construction of data centers larger than 25 megawatts across the state by changing Ohio's constitution.  "At minimum, let people have a voice," Ohioan Austin Baurichter said. "Let people have input. Let the research get done that needs to get done. I [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – AEP Ohio customers are about to see another electric bill increase. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio voted Wednesday to approve a rate increase, taking effect in April. According to AEP, the average residential customer’s bill will rise by about $7.90 per month; the increase will depend on the customer’s usage. [...]

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Learning about an incredible Alaskan adventure, without even leaving the library. The Iditarod is a roughly 1,000-mile sled dog race in Alaska where mushers travel across mountain ranges, frozen rivers and tundra. Hilliard teacher Jim Deprez is a big fan of the race and is a codirector for the Iditarod's education [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new initiative is hoping to make semi-trucks safer to better protect all drivers on the road. The state is testing automated technology in the trucks, which they say will reduce crashes.   In collaboration with Indiana, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is piloting three freight trucks with automation technology. The trucks are [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Stricter regulations regarding dangerous dogs and their owners are set to take effect in Ohio later this week. Starting Friday, House Bill 247 – also known as Avery’s Law – will go into effect. “The whole purpose is public safety. So we’re putting more strict laws in place that we intend [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- A bus driver had a medical emergency last month that led to a frightening scene outside an intermediate school in the South Western City Schools district. The incident happened just before dismissal on Feb. 20 at Holt Crossing Intermediate School, where two bus drivers noticed something was wrong when a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A local family is hoping that sharing their experience with problem gambling can help others who are struggling. With March Madness about to begin, it's a popular time for sports fans and others to watch college basketball. It's also a time when a lot of people will bet on games. Dr. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress last year, some of the costs for administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be shifted to the states and the counties, meaning that Ohio is set to lose almost $40 million in federal SNAP funding. The Ohio House of Representatives [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The dignified transfer of three Ohio National Guard airmen who died in a crash in Iraq took place Wednesday afternoon. The remains of Cpt. Seth Koval, Cpt. Curtis Angst, and Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons arrived to the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. All three were returned to their families. The [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Franklinton market accused of selling stolen merchandise has reached a lawsuit settlement with the City of Columbus. According to the City Attorney’s Office, Columbus and Franklin County attorneys have reached an agreement with Herbert’s Market in the city’s West Side, resolving allegations of the market purportedly selling stolen goods. The [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Homeland Security estimates over 2.5 million immigrants left the U.S. in 2025. Researchers said it's likely hurting the economy. In January 2025, Pew Research Center data found the U.S. had the highest percentage of immigrants worldwide with 15.8%. By June, about 750,000 immigrants had left the workforce. Although some argue deportations [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio brewery has released beer cans featuring local residents’ pets in a partnership that benefits a Columbus dog rescue. Seventh Son Brewing, located at 1101 N. Fourth St. in Italian Village, began selling six packs of its blond ale in cans showcasing three canines – Walter, Cowboy and Petunia [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio will serve as the backdrop for an upcoming horror movie starring actors from the well-known TV series “Shameless,” “You” and “Atypical.” “NightFlirt” is set in the Columbus area, with filming taking place in central Ohio during February and March. The movie follows a chronically online college dropout and an [...]