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 [...]

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.  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus City Council met for the first time in 2026, electing officers and assigning committee leadership. Shannon Hardin has served as council president since 2018, and was elected Monday to keep that post. Hardin and President Pro Tem Rob Dorans were unanimously reelected to these positions. Councilmembers also received committee assignments, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A newly released video from the Columbus Division of Police shows what they described as a person of interest walking in an alley near a Weinland Park home where a couple was killed. Police believe Spencer and Monique Tepe, a married couple in their late 30s, were killed sometime between 2 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will be taking over its oil industry. “The Venezuelan oil industry has the potential to be big. They do have the world’s largest oil reserves, but they’ve been a really small producer in the last decade or so,” [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine hosted a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss the state's publicly funded child care centers as national discussion on alleged fraud continues. DeWine was joined by Kara Wente, the director of Ohio's Department of Children and Youth (DCY), to discuss the recent uptick in allegations of fraud [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus was ranked the seventh most livable metro area in RentCafe's annual review of U.S. cities. Columbus was highlighted as the seventh-best for its focus on wellness and a cost of living 5% below the national average. RentCafe said the city is perfect for "foodies who are looking for new culinary [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio-based fast-casual eatery serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food recently opened at Easton Town Center.  Shawerma Bite began welcoming customers at 4100 Worth Avenue on Friday. The eatery took over the building that previously belonged to Dragon Donuts, which closed in August 2024.  “This is a perfect location at [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Mecha Noodle Bar has closed its Short North restaurant, ending the Connecticut-based chain's presence in Ohio after operating for more than a year. The restaurant, located at 965 N. High St. in a building that previously housed a White Castle, closed in December, according to a sign posted on the front [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From AC/DC and Journey to Luke Combs and Tyler Childers, nearly two dozen top artists are performing in central Ohio's arenas, stadiums and venues in 2026. Jason Aldean | Full Throttle Tour Nationwide Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 Winter Jam 2026 Schottenstein Center at 6 p.m. on Jan. 24 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- People in Columbus and across the nation are reporting increased shipping delays for packages, especially as orders increased for the holidays. Shipping is always busy during December as people order packages and gifts for loved ones ahead of the winter holidays, but 2025 saw increased delays. According to AMZ Prep, an [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The ebb and flow of central Ohio gas prices continued after motorists saw costs take another dip after a week of price-cycling. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices fell 16.6 cents per gallon from last week, nearly erasing a 26-cent increase the previous [...]

Franklin County property owners will have new tax due dates starting in 2026, while Delaware County taxpayers will see an earlier billing timeline, with additional due dates still to be determined due to new property tax legislation.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Protesters gathered at the Ohio Statehouse Sunday, calling on the U.S. to end what they describe as a dangerous escalation overseas. The demonstration comes one day after President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuela's president. "The events of the past year are just mind-boggling to me," protester Michael Todd said. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Saturday after the Federal Aviation Administration closed all airspace near Venezuela in response to the overnight military strikes and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Two people with central Ohio connections have felt the travel headaches. “We’ve been gone from home for so long so [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The national coffee company Dutch Bros has submitted plans for a location near Dublin, marking at least its third proposal for central Ohio. The chain is planning to open at 6175 Sawmill Road in northwest Columbus, south of Dublin, according to permits filed with the city. If approved, the location will [...]