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Man fatally shot by officer after sexual assault reported in Pickaway County

21 January 2026 at 11:27
ASHVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Attorney General's Office continues to investigate after a law enforcement officer fatally shot a man in Pickaway County on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office was alerted to an alleged sexual assault in progress. Deputies, as well as officers from [...]

Pickerington schools moves forward with May levy

21 January 2026 at 11:00
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pickerington Local School District residents will most likely vote on a new income tax this May. On Tuesday, the Pickerington school board unanimously approved a resolution of necessity for a 1.25% traditional income tax for the May 5 election. If passed, the initiative would generate approximately $32.8 million for the district [...]

Otherworld founder plans immersive Columbus spa in Brewery District

21 January 2026 at 10:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The founder of immersive art attraction Otherworld is planning a new wellness venture in the Brewery District, where a former restaurant building is slated to become a high-end spa. A building at 520 S. High St. recently sold for $2.3 million and is now owned by Stillhaus, a new venture from [...]

Tepe murder case: First Ohio court date scheduled for Michael McKee

21 January 2026 at 09:44
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man facing murder charges in the killing of his ex-wife and her husband will be in an Ohio courtroom for the first time since being extradited from Illinois. Michael McKee, 39, of Chicago, was booked into Franklin County jail on Tuesday, ahead of a court appearance in Franklin County Common [...]

Study reveals the deadliest time to drive in Ohio

21 January 2026 at 07:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new study has revealed the times and conditions during which Ohio drivers face the greatest risk on the road.Β  The analysis, released this month by Big Auto Accident Attorneys, examined traffic fatality data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to discover the deadliest month, day of the week and [...]

Construction starts on $100 million Capital Line project in Downtown Columbus

21 January 2026 at 06:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Construction on the first phase of the Capital Line pedestrian and bicycle project is getting underway this month, marking a slight shift from the timeline city officials outlined late last year. Work on the $100 million, two-mile pathway through Downtown was expected to begin in December. A spokesperson for Downtown Columbus [...]

Ohio State employee left job in 2023 amid hundreds of sexual misconduct allegations

21 January 2026 at 05:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A newly obtained 2023 Ohio State University investigative report documented hundreds of instances of sexual misconduct and fondling at the hands of a former employee.Β  The Ohio State University Office of Institutional Equity found there was β€œsufficient evidence” of sexual misconduct, exploitation and harassment after two employees of security systems vendor [...]

Two ejected, one dead in western Franklin County crash

21 January 2026 at 04:32
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” One person is dead and two were hospitalized in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash on the west side of Franklin County Tuesday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, deputies are investigating a crash that occurred at 9:18 p.m., near the intersection of U.S. Route 40 and Darby Creek [...]

Trustees to consider reinstating Connor Grubb, officer who fatally shot Ta'Kiya Young

21 January 2026 at 04:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Blendon Township Board of Trustees is set to decide whether to reinstate police officer Connor Grubb, who fatally shot Ta’Kiya Young in 2023.Β  Earlier this month, Blendon Township Chief of Police John Belford revealed an internal policy investigation found that Grubb, 31, did not violate department policies during the shooting [...]

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