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Columbus Fire Chief Jeff Happ was facing possible termination over his handling of a fatal 2023 crash.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The City of Columbus announced that fire chief Jeff Happ will resign after he was issued disciplinary charges in December in relation to a 2023 fatal crash between a fire truck and two cars. Happ's resignation will go into effect on Jan. 16, the city announced on Tuesday afternoon. Due to [...]

The shooting is under investigation.

Bill Keck was diagnosed with brain cancer in November. He said the effects of the treatment would prevent him from giving the position his full attention.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A national fast-casual chain known for its gourmet bagels is planning to open in northeast Columbus near Gahanna. Einstein Bros. Bagels has proposed an eatery at 4776 Morse Road, according to city permits. Previously a T-Mobile store, the location sits in a retail strip alongside First Watch, Poke Bros and Honeygrow.  [...]

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Liberty Social, a tavern and restaurant in Powell, permanently closed at the end of December after operating for just eight months. The restaurant, located at 240 N. Liberty St. in the Liberty Station center, announced the closure in a social media post on Dec. 29. Its final day of operation was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After about 20 years of business, a north Columbus bakery has closed its doors for good. On Dec. 29, Tea Zone Bakery and Cafe announced on Facebook that it would shut down two days later, on Dec. 31. The shop operated at 5025 Olentangy River Road in the Olentangy Plaza, which [...]

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Parents in the Bexley City School District are pushing back against a district proposal to replace grass at elementary schools with artificial turf. Bexley City Schools is considering major facility changes to its five district schools. Among many proposed changes is a recommendation to replace grass play areas at two elementary [...]

Disciplinary charges were filed against him related to the aftermath of a deadly crash involving a fire engine that occurred in July 2023.

The most expensive home in Franklin County sold for $2.45 million, while the most expensive home in Delaware County sold for $1.2 million.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- State leaders said Ohio child care will start feeling the effects of a federal funding freeze in 8-10 weeks, although child care centers said there have been some reimbursement delays. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Dec. 31 that it would freeze all federal child care payments [...]

The United States launched strikes on Venezuela and captured Máduro Saturday morning, sparking controversy worldwide.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in a northeast Columbus crosswalk Monday night. According to the Columbus Division of Police, one person was crossing the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Eddystone Avenue in the North Linden neighborhood. At the same time, an unknown vehicle was traveling southbound [...]

The crash happened at Cleveland and Eddystone avenues around 10:15 p.m., police said.

A new Cleveland City Council has officially been sworn into office after redistricting resulted in the loss of two seats this election cycle.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wendy's is facing a federal lawsuit alleging the fast-food chain discriminated against a Columbus-based district manager because of disability and age, according to court filings. Filed Dec. 29 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the lawsuit alleges the company violated federal law after a district manager went [...]

On Jan. 6, 2021, a mob stormed the U.S. capitol as lawmakers met to certify the presidential election results.