COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After many central Ohio motorists were stuck at home or on their respective side streets and alleys, they returned to the roads to find lower gas prices. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices fell 14.3 cents per gallon from last week, erasing an identical [...]

MARION, Ohio (WCMH) -- Monday marked the 47th time that Buckeye Chuck, Ohio's official groundhog, gave his forecast on when we can expect spring weather to start. If there was any winter Ohioans did not want Buckeye Chuck to see his shadow, it is this one after a foot of snow and brutal cold temperatures [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two legislators are looking to expand recess and P.E. credit options for Ohio's children. House Bill 304 would require schools to provide students in grades K-8 at least 30 minutes of recess twice a day. The bill would also expand students' options for what qualifies for state-mandated physical education requirements, seeking [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Program, better known as SNAP, go into effect on Sunday. Thousands of Ohioans will be subject to the changes. Advocates say they must show proof of meeting the new requirement or risk losing their benefits. Starting Feb. 1, Ohio SNAP recipients should keep an eye out for notices from the Ohio [...]

BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) -- This long stretch of bitter cold has brought headaches for many, but for one community it's an answered wish. The Buckeye Lake community has taken the frigid temperatures as an invitation to get out on the lake. “Snowmageddon. Let's do it. This is what we pray for. I mean, this [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A familiar Old North bar is preparing for its next act. Josh Chapman, owner of Alibi Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge at 843 N. High St. in the Short North is taking over the 2598 N. High St. space most recently home to Bossy Grrls Pin-Up Joint. The former bar, known for [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Some central Ohio school districts will have a whole week of classes canceled after a foot of snow fell on Sunday in central Ohio, followed by extreme cold temperatures all week. Area schools began to announce Friday closures on Thursday with the bitter cold still factoring. Some decided to open Thursday [...]

Netflix's popular reality show "Love is Blind" is set to return on February 11 with a cast of 16 men and 16 women from Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Ryan! He is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Ryan is a 2-year-old Pit Bull mix who is described by shelter staff as a fun and playful dog. Ryan only knows "sit" but is treat motivated and would be able to learn more commands. [...]

Central Ohio is wrapping up January with a packed weekend of events, from Broadway musicals and jazz concerts to outdoor adventures and film screenings, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One year after Anduril announced its $2 billion Pickaway County project, the company is offering a glimpse into its progress at Arsenal-1. Anduril is building a 5-million-square-foot facility near Rickenbacker International Airport called Arsenal-1. The site is the largest single job creation project in Ohio history, with 4,008 employees promised by [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A foot of snow that mostly fell on Sunday in central Ohio, followed by extreme cold temperatures, has kept many area schools closed for days. Now, many are canceling classes for Thursday, including Columbus City Schools, delaying them. Storm Team 4 is forecasting much of central Ohio to have lows in [...]

LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bojangles is planning to open its fourth central Ohio location, after receiving initial zoning approvals earlier this month. The fast-food chain, known for its Southern-style chicken and biscuits, submitted plans to the Lancaster Board of Zoning Appeals for a new restaurant at 1736 N. Memorial Drive, a site home to a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Women’s fashion retailer Francesca’s, a staple at multiple central Ohio malls, is reportedly preparing to close all of its stores nationwide. RetailDive, an online retail publication, reported that Francesca’s plans to permanently shut down following a “periodic progression” of store closures and layoffs that began in mid-January. The website cited a [...]

Mouse Island, a seven-acre island with a rocky shoreline and mature woodlands, is for sale for $5 million and was once owned by President Rutherford B. Hayes.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Even though central Ohio's roads are improving day-by-day after a massive weekend winter storm dropped a foot of snow, frigid temperatures are keeping local school districts closed Wednesday. Snow won't melt anytime soon and Sunday's snowfall prompted most central Ohio schools and businesses to close Monday and Tuesday. Districts are beginning to [...]

Central Ohio families have plenty of free or budget-friendly indoor play spaces to explore, including nature centers, libraries, retail stores, churches, and community spaces.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The aftermath of a massive weekend winter storm that shut down central Ohio, followed by sub-freezing temperatures, is leading to schools being closed on Tuesday, including Columbus City Schools. The storm left at least a foot of snow, and up to 18 inches in some areas of central Ohio, and with temperatures remaining so [...]

A TikTok trend has emerged of Southerners making "milk sandwiches" out of bread and milk as a humorous way to prepare for winter storms, with some commenters sharing nostalgic memories of eating the dish as children.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A massive weekend winter storm that shut down central Ohio is leading to schools being closed on Monday. The storm was expected to leave about a foot of snow on the ground, with temperatures remaining so cold in the upcoming week that it will have no immediate chance to melt. Districts [...]