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Rishi Sushi Kitchen and Bar closes Downtown location, teases 'second act'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Rishi Sushi Kitchen and Bar, a Downtown restaurant known for its traditional Asian fare and cocktail specials, announced last week that it has closed. The announcement came in a Jan. 13 post on the restaurant's social media accounts, where the business thanked employees and customers while hinting that it's story may [...]

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Whitehall council fails to oust member accused of underage sex crimes

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- An embattled Whitehall City Council member remains on the board after a vote to expel him failed. During a Whitehall City Council meeting Tuesday night, a vote to remove Councilmember Gerald Dixon failed by a vote of 3-3 -- the vote to remove a councilmember must be unanimous, and Dixon was [...]

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Indoor golf simulator to open near Bexley next month

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bexley golf enthusiasts will soon be able to hit the green year-round, even when skies are gray. Bexley Links, an indoor golf simulator with year-round access, will open near Bexley in February. Although the spot is advertising primarily toward Bexley residents, the location is just east of the city limits at [...]

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North Columbus Vietnamese dessert shop closes, with restaurant to take over

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A north Columbus business known for its Vietnamese desserts and drinks has closed. Bambu Dessert Drinks, located at 827 Bethel Road in the Olentangy Commons neighborhood, announced in an Instagram post on Dec. 30 that it would shut down the next day. The post did not provide a reason for the [...]

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Ohio State-Indiana 2026 regular season game date announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 2025 season has barely ended in college football and we already know when Ohio State will play the defending national champion. The Big Ten announced Tuesday that the Buckeyes will meet Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Oct. 17. A kickoff time has yet to be set. This is [...]

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One killed in south Columbus crash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a collision at a south Columbus intersection Tuesday morning. Police said that reports came in at 7:54 a.m. on a crash involving a semi-truck and another vehicle at Alum Creek Drive and Creekway Drive in the Marion Franklin neighborhood. Police said in an updated report that [...]

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Columbus readers' top book picks of 2025 spark online buzz

The Columbus Metropolitan Library revealed the top 10 most checked-out books of 2025, with Kristin Hannah's "The Women" and Rebecca Yarros' "Onyx Storm" topping the lists for physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks.

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Ohio group launches signature drive for 2026 ballot measures on marriage, discrimination

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Advocates seeking to place two constitutional amendments on Ohio's 2026 ballot have begun a statewide signature-gathering campaign, marking a new phase in an effort to repeal the state's dormant same-sex marriage ban and expand civil rights protections. Ohio Equal Rights, the volunteer-led group behind the proposals, announced this month that it [...]

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Alternative 90s rock bands and country stars hit the stage for the Ohio State Fair

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Three big-time rock bands and two all-star country performers will hit the state in August for the Ohio State Fair. Next summer’s annual extravaganza continues to populate with large musical acts at the Columbus Expo Center, and the latest announcement will attract a large audience. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and the [...]

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Advocates say electric rate decrease could instead raise bills up to $30

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- AEP Ohio said electric rates will decrease if a new rate change is approved, but advocates say the change could raise bills by as much as $30 per month. AEP Ohio has been trying to get a rate change approved for months, with their most recent proposal filed with the Public [...]

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One dead after head-on collision with semi-truck in Marion County

MARION, Ohio (WCMH) β€” One person is dead after a head-on collision occurred Monday night in Marion County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers are investigating a crash between a sedan and a semi-truck on Marion-Williamsport Road West, just northwest of Marion. Investigators said a man driving a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu was heading [...]

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