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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Regional refinery issues are reportedly to blame for yet another surge in Columbus area and central Ohio gas prices. That, along with continued international conflict, continues the trend of rising gasoline prices throughout the area and across the country. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in central Ohio cities, gas [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The lone Democrat on the Ohio Supreme Court is up for reelection this November, leaving the door open for the state’s highest court to become fully red. In the Nov. 3 election, voters will decide whether to reelect two Ohio Supreme Court justices – Jennifer Brunner, who is currently the only [...]

As cooler weather arrives this week, we start thinking about the fall foliage season, and planning trips to a pumpkin patch or apple farm.

MCARTHUR, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two of six adults connected to Vinton County child abuse cases are scheduled to appear in court Monday. On June 30, four adults were arrested on child endangerment charges after 16 children were rescued from "horrific" conditions in Vinton County. In August, investigators revealed the child endangerment case was one of [...]

LAURELVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A flood watch is in effect for parts of Ohio right now. This comes as areas are still recovering after heavy rain caused flooding on Saturday. First responders in Pickaway County were hard at work Sunday to help those impacted by flash floods. "Somewhere between 85 to a hundred people that [...]

WILMINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- One man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Fayette County Sunday morning. According to the Wilmington Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on U.S. 62 in Union Township at 12:58 a.m. Officials said the crash occurred when a 2023 Chevrolet was traveling north on U.S. 62 and crossed the [...]

Ohio State has dropped in the college football rankings for the second week in a row. Despite a 59-3 win against Kent State, Ohio State fell to No. 7. Texas held onto its No. 1 spot after dethroning the Buckeyes, No. 2 Georgia remained unmoved after a 47-71 win against Arkansas, and Notre Dame rounded [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on Sunday Briefing: “I think Ohio was ready for a reckoning for the people who had had power for almost 20 years,” Democratic candidate Allison Russo said. “I’m not running to burn down the secretary of state’s office; I’m running to build it up,” Republican candidate Robert Sprague said. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Fully electronic tolling could have prevented a fatal 2024 crash at the Ohio Turnpike toll plaza, the National Transportation Safety Board determined. According to a news release this week from the NTSB, on Aug. 15, 2024, an SUV in a high-speed toll lane suddenly slowed, cutting into the path of a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 670 Sunday left one person dead and multiple injured. Just before 1 a.m., a Dodge Challenger, Dodge Ram and Hyundai Elantra got into a crash on Interstate 670 westbound near State Route 315, officers said. A smaller SUV may have also been a part of the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The unsolved homicide of a 15-year-old boy on the Northeast Side has reached six years. According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, Columbus police are still seeking information in the death of Dawaun Lewis-Taylor, who was gunned down on Sept. 29, 2020, in the Forest Park neighborhood in the middle of the [...]

LAURELVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Evacuations took place between 2 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday in Pickaway County after severe flooding. According to the Pickaway County Emergency Management Agency, the southeast corner of the county was the most affected area. Evacuations began near State Route 56 around Saltcreek Drive and Hayesville Road. State Route 56 reopened [...]

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Hilliard is imposing new rules for bicycles, electric bicycles and other low-speed mobility devices beginning Wednesday, including a helmet requirement for riders younger than 18. City Council unanimously approved the changes Aug. 24 after the city received “significant feedback” from residents concerned about children riding e-bikes and scooters. Under the rules, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This may not have been the game that was suddenly going to restore confidence and faith into the Ohio State program after allowing a 20-point lead slip away last week against Texas. But Saturday's 59-3 win over Kent State does go a long way in responding to that loss and remembering [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Families impacted by gun violence and other forms of trauma came together in Columbus for an annual event "Sharing Our Stories" focused on healing, supporting young people and building stronger connections within the community. The event was organized by S.T.O.P, or Start Teaching Our People, founded by Tania Hudson. Hudson says the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Poets, artists and vendors came together in Columbus Saturday for the first Black Poets Festival, an event organizers hope can become a hub for Black poets across the Midwest. The festival featured more than 40 vendors, a panel discussion, a writing workshop and more than 15 live performers. Founder and director [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WMCH) -- A Columbus man charged with attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting that injured a 2-year-old boy has pleaded guilty. Xavior McGrapth, 23, changed his plea from not guilty Wednesday during a trial that began Sept. 8, according to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office. He pleaded guilty to two counts [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A second man has been indicted in connection with the 1995 murders of a 28-year-old woman and her 17-month-old child in southeastern Ohio. On Sept. 15, Johnny Ball, 64, of Waterford, was indicted for the murders of Kimberly Fulton and her son, Daniel. He is charged with three counts of aggravated [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The family behind a Latin restaurant in northwest Columbus has launched a bakery near Polaris Fashion Place. Valencia Bakery opened at 8675 Sancus Blvd. on Sept. 12, taking over the space that previously housed Subway in a retail strip just southwest of the mall. The bakery is owned by the Muñoz [...]

Franklin County ranks among the highest in Ohio for unclaimed funds totaling millions of dollars, prompting officials to urge residents to file claims before they become state property in 2036 due to a recent law change.