COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine hosted a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss the state's publicly funded child care centers as national discussion on alleged fraud continues. DeWine was joined by Kara Wente, the director of Ohio's Department of Children and Youth (DCY), to discuss the recent uptick in allegations of fraud [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus was ranked the seventh most livable metro area in RentCafe's annual review of U.S. cities. Columbus was highlighted as the seventh-best for its focus on wellness and a cost of living 5% below the national average. RentCafe said the city is perfect for "foodies who are looking for new culinary [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio-based fast-casual eatery serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food recently opened at Easton Town Center.  Shawerma Bite began welcoming customers at 4100 Worth Avenue on Friday. The eatery took over the building that previously belonged to Dragon Donuts, which closed in August 2024.  “This is a perfect location at [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Mecha Noodle Bar has closed its Short North restaurant, ending the Connecticut-based chain's presence in Ohio after operating for more than a year. The restaurant, located at 965 N. High St. in a building that previously housed a White Castle, closed in December, according to a sign posted on the front [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Former Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy has been fired by Scottish club Celtic FC after just one month with the club. Nancy was hired by Celtic in early December and managed the team for just eight matches, six of which they lost. The club confirmed Monday morning it has terminated [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance was reportedly vandalized while he and his family were in Washington D.C. early Monday morning, according to multiple sources. A report from NBC News states that one person is in custody after Vance’s home in Cincinnati was damaged, including broken windows “on the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From AC/DC and Journey to Luke Combs and Tyler Childers, nearly two dozen top artists are performing in central Ohio's arenas, stadiums and venues in 2026. Jason Aldean | Full Throttle Tour Nationwide Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 Winter Jam 2026 Schottenstein Center at 6 p.m. on Jan. 24 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- People in Columbus and across the nation are reporting increased shipping delays for packages, especially as orders increased for the holidays. Shipping is always busy during December as people order packages and gifts for loved ones ahead of the winter holidays, but 2025 saw increased delays. According to AMZ Prep, an [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Franklin County Auditor’s Office has revealed the most popular and unique local dog names of 2025.  The government agency compiled the list using data from Franklin County dog license applications. Bella took the No. 1 spot, with 878 registered dogs in the county bearing the name. The completed top 10 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The ebb and flow of central Ohio gas prices continued after motorists saw costs take another dip after a week of price-cycling. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices fell 16.6 cents per gallon from last week, nearly erasing a 26-cent increase the previous [...]

Franklin County property owners will have new tax due dates starting in 2026, while Delaware County taxpayers will see an earlier billing timeline, with additional due dates still to be determined due to new property tax legislation.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Protesters gathered at the Ohio Statehouse Sunday, calling on the U.S. to end what they describe as a dangerous escalation overseas. The demonstration comes one day after President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuela's president. "The events of the past year are just mind-boggling to me," protester Michael Todd said. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Nearly 14 years later, police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers remain active in their pursuit of solving a southeast Columbus homicide. The investigation into the death of 19-year-old Carlos Hardiman Jr., who died on March 20, 2012, is ongoing, Crime Stoppers said. On that night, at 11:17 p.m., officers arrived at [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Google recently revealed which searches were the most popular in Columbus and across the globe in 2025. Last month, Google released “A Year in Search 2025,” which included the overall top searches on the platform, and the most popular searches in certain categories such as news, people, movies, podcasts and more.  [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Saturday after the Federal Aviation Administration closed all airspace near Venezuela in response to the overnight military strikes and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Two people with central Ohio connections have felt the travel headaches. “We’ve been gone from home for so long so [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The national coffee company Dutch Bros has submitted plans for a location near Dublin, marking at least its third proposal for central Ohio. The chain is planning to open at 6175 Sawmill Road in northwest Columbus, south of Dublin, according to permits filed with the city. If approved, the location will [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new restaurant concept is set to take over the Arena District space most recently home to Nada, which closed last spring after more than a decade in business. Viva Mexican Kitchen plans to open at 220 W. Nationwide Blvd., according to a permit filed with the city of Columbus. A [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Law enforcement is known as a dangerous profession but a new study revealed that the risks aren’t just faced while on duty. Researchers from the new Lancet Regional Health study found that police officers face higher long-term health risks compared to the general population. They looked into the causes of death [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It remains unclear when state lawmakers will officially begin the process of putting together a capital budget, which is typically passed in the General Assembly’s second year in session. As of mid-December, when lawmakers left for the holidays, discussions were still ongoing. “I hope we can have a capital bill next [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- January marks the inaugural Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about addiction treatment and reducing barriers to recovery. The month encourages people to take positive steps toward cutting harmful habits, including drinking, smoking, drug use, and gambling. As the new year begins, many people see [...]