COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus' mayor and police chief released a video statement Thursday regarding reports that federal immigration agents are deployed in the city. "We understand that many of our neighbors may feel concerned for their safety," Mayor Andrew Ginther said. "Please know that we stand with you and everyone who calls Columbus home." [...]

LITHOPOLIS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead, and 10 others, including seven firefighters, were hospitalized after being exposed Thursday to carbon monoxide southeast of Columbus in Bloom Township. According to a sheriff's deputy in Fairfield County, multiple people were taken to a hospital after a report of carbon monoxide poisoning at a home on [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is part of a multistate lawsuit settlement against home improvement store Menards. According to the state Attorney General’s Office, Ohio and nine other states reached the settlement with Menards, a Wisconsin-based home-improvement retail store, over allegations of deceptive rebate advertising. The 10-state led investigation revealed that Menards would give shoppers [...]

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) – Graeter’s Ice Cream will soon open its latest central Ohio location in New Albany. A Graeter's is set to open at 5065 Forest Dr. in the spring, according to a spokesperson for the company. The ice cream shop will join a retail strip that is under construction. The complex will [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Tulip! She is available at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Tulip is a 1-year-old Pitbull mix who is full of energy and loves to play. Shelter staff said she is housebroken, crate-trained and knows "sit." She is food-motivated and would be able to learn more commands. She [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A variety of holiday events are happening in central Ohio on the final weekend before Christmas. Music lovers can enjoy multiple concerts and stage productions, including a handbell ensemble, a string quartet, a choir and more. Santa Claus will also be around for visits and photos, along with Mr. Tree, a [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The State Employment Relations Board dismissed an unfair labor practice charge against South Western City Schools’ Board of Education, the district announced Wednesday. Two South Western City Schools board members were the subject of an unfair labor practice claim filed over the summer by the district teachers union, the South [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus development officials approved plans this week for a 12-story Downtown apartment building that will serve as a key piece to the effort reshaping the area surrounding Capitol Square. The Downtown Commission voted on Tuesday to approve the project, a mixed-use residential tower proposed by Edwards Companies. The building will replace [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – More than 20 years after their loved ones were murdered in central Ohio, Becky Rodeniser and Jennifer Conley are still waiting for the state to execute the convicted killers. Ohio last saw an execution in 2018. Since Gov. Mike DeWine took office in January 2019, he has repeatedly issued reprieves, or [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children and the Columbus Division of Police are reporting a historic drop in violent crime this year.  "This is not a celebration," MOMCC Founder Malissa Thomas St. Clair said Wednesday. "This is hope. This is evidence that intentional collaboration saves lives." The city has recorded 81 homicides [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio natives are playing a big role in a major milestone at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It's the 100th anniversary of the Rockettes, and two of the dancers are from Columbus.  For Nadia Kolda and McKenzie McGrath, the dream of becoming a Radio City Rockette started [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is warning residents about several prevalent scams that tend to crop up around the holiday season, when people are shopping, traveling, ordering gifts online and donating more to charity. All of that can offer appealing opportunities for scammers.  Among the scams highlighted by LaRose's office [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Grove City Police have launched a campaign the department hopes will leave an impact on people and bring attention to the dangers of impaired driving. The campaign, called The Moments That Matter, has police saying too many people think impaired driving will not happen to them. Bob Kent is joining [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A beloved student organization at Ohio State University spent the fall semester navigating some new hurdles after leaders of the Black Student Association said all of their funding was revoked. “We have so much loss of resources that it's hard for students to engage because we're not providing as much as [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- At least a dozen survivors of sexual assault protested outside of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday in calls to remove billionaire Les Wexner's name from the facility. The "Woody or Wexner" protest called for the removal of Wexner's name from the football practice facility within the athletic center, with [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Westerville police officer is recovering after being injured during a training exercise on Wednesday. According to Westerville police, the officer was injured during a break at a Delaware Tactical Unit training session at the Defense Supply Center in Whitehall. Police said another trainee's gun accidentally fired, hitting the Westerville officer [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Former Ohio State wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. on Wednesday was named the head coach of Columbus' new United Football League team. The Columbus Aviators team will play its inaugural season in 2026 at Historic Crew Stadium. Watch previous coverage in the player above. "Ted Ginn Jr. represents everything that is [...]

This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An east Columbus house fire that left three people dead and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man was in court Wednesday after being accused of abusing a woman over a nine-hour period in east Columbus. According to a Columbus police incident report, officers were called to an outpatient care center on Leonard Avenue after receiving calls from a domestic violence incident. Officers spoke with the [...]

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Biblical education program LifeWise is gearing up to start in Bexley schools, one of the last central Ohio districts without the program. Hilliard-based LifeWise is one of the nation's most prolific Released Time for Religious Instruction programs. LifeWise, like other RTRI programs, provides religious education to public school students during the [...]