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Former Bossy Grrls burlesque bar sold; Alibi owner plans new cocktail lounge

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 [...]

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Is there school Friday? Columbus-area closings and delays for Jan. 30, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” 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 [...]

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4Ever Home: Fun, energetic dog is up for adoption

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. [...]

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One year of Arsenal-1: Anduril offers new look at Ohio project

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 [...]

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Is there school Thursday? Columbus-area closings and delays for Jan. 29, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” 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 [...]

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Bojangles plans fourth Columbus-area restaurant

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 [...]

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Fashion retailer with locations at central Ohio malls reportedly closing all stores

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 β€œperiodic progression” of store closures and layoffs that began in mid-January. The website cited a [...]

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Look: Private Ohio island once owned by a U.S. president goes on sale for $5 million

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.

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Is there school Wednesday? Columbus-area closings for Jan. 28, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Even though central Ohio's roads are improving day-by-day after a massiveΒ 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 [...]

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Is there school Tuesday? Columbus and central Ohio closings for Jan. 27, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” The aftermath of a massiveΒ weekend winter stormΒ 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 [...]

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Snow day tradition or satire? The rise of the milk sandwich trend

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.

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Is there school on Monday? Columbus area closings for Jan. 26, 2026

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 [...]

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Digital tools help central Ohio drivers track snowplows

The Ohio Department of Transportation has partnered with Waze to provide drivers with real-time visibility of ODOT snowplow locations, while the City of Columbus has created an interactive map to show the activities of its snowplow crew.

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Snow emergencies in central Ohio for Jan. 27, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After central Ohio was covered in a foot of snow Sunday, counties remain under snow emergencies Tuesday, but are starting to downgrade levels as roads begin to improve. Storm Team 4 will have live updates on the forecast throughout Tuesday in the video player above. Live VIPIR radar: Track winter weather [...]

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DeWine, state officials address upcoming winter storm

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other state officials discussed this weekend's winter storm from the Emergency Operations Center. "This is a weekend to stay home. This is the weekend to enjoy your home. Most people have a lot of money invested in their house," DeWine said. "It's a great place. This [...]

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Pies & Pints closes original central Ohio location in Worthington

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pies & Pints has closed its original central Ohio restaurant, ending a nearly 14-year-run for the Worthington location that helped establish the pizza-and-craft beer brand in the Columbus area. The restaurant at 7227 N. High St. closed on Dec. 30, according to a post shared that day on the company's social [...]

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