COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two Ohio men were among three people fatally shot Saturday in a central Florida neighborhood, authorities said, after arresting a 29-year-old suspect on three counts of murder. The victims included Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, of Columbus, and James Puchan, 68, of Galena, Ohio, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Kraft's [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — A former middle school coach has pleaded guilty to having sexual encounters with a teenage student. According to Fairfield County court documents, Kory Ross pleaded guilty to four counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. The charges stem from a grand jury indictment, which reports that Ross, 35, had multiple [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Months after the conclusion of a trial investigating alleged misconduct on the state's teacher pension board, members still await a ruling. The civil trial investigating alleged misconduct on the State Teachers Retirement System board concluded on Oct. 31. Franklin County Judge Karen Phipps directed all attorneys to submit written closing arguments, [...]

Central Ohio Weather and Radar COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A blast of winter weather in central Ohio on Monday has prompted some counties to issue snow emergencies. According to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, there are three classifications of snow emergencies. Below each classification includes the listed county's designation for Monday. LEVEL 1:Roadways [...]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The world's largest rubber duck is returning to Ohio this spring for her third visit to the state, organizers announced. The towering inflatable duck, known as Mama Duck, is scheduled to appear in downtown Cuyahoga Falls during the Ohio Rubber Duck Dash and Festival from April 24 through 26. The [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As part of the process that determines how much homeowners pay in property taxes, the Franklin County auditor has launched a website explaining the property value update that's underway in 2026 ahead of residents receiving new assessments in June. The Know Your Home Value website is a “one-stop shop” for understanding [...]

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some services such as mail and trash collection will be unavailable, banks and government offices will be closed, and certain workers and students will have the day off.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus nonprofit is marking a major milestone as Home for Families celebrates 40 years of helping families avoid homelessness, and leaders said it comes at a time when its programs are in greater demand than ever before.  "Housing is everything," Home for Families Vice President of Programs and Services Melissa [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- According to a new report by the Ohio housing finance agency, home ownership among Black Ohioans has slightly improved. The 2026 Ohio housing needs assessment report showed that the current Black home ownership rate is 37%, compared to 73% for white residents. “It's very clear that nationally, but also statewide, we [...]