COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A person fatally shot Monday night in the northwest section of Columbus has been identified and police say the suspects claimed self-defense during the incident. According to a CPD media report, officers arrived at the 2900 block of Hayden Road and found 20-year-old Kenneth Grace unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Eric! He is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Eric is 2 years old and described as a social pup who loves people. Eric recently returned from the shelter's holiday sleepover and had great reviews from the family he stayed with, according to the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The City of Columbus is continuing to add to its purse after an additional settlement from a large company it sued over chemical contamination. DuPont will pay $2.28 million to the city after a 2023 lawsuit alleged the company produced forever chemicals and did so negligently. 3M Corporation was also named [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The victim killed in a north Columbus hit-skip has been identified and one person is in custody, according to police. A spokesperson for the Columbus Division of Police told NBC4 that a person who was struck and killed by a vehicle near the intersection of Cleveland and Eddystone Avenues has been [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus is set to host one of the most award-winning artists of the 21st century this spring. Bruno Mars will have a concert at Ohio Stadium on May 20 as part of "The Romantic Tour", which will take place after the release of his fourth solo album of the same name [...]

Do you believe you have a gambling problem? Click here for a list of resources, or call the Ohio Problem Gambling Hotline at 1-800-589-9966. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new study finding that legalized sports betting is associated with sharp increases in violent and impulsive crime is adding evidence to an intensifying debate in Ohio, where [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A motorcyclist traveling through Downtown, Columbus died after a crash occurred Wednesday night on Interstate 70. According to Columbus police, an adult was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle and traveling westbound on Interstate 70, near the east-side split with Interstate 71. For reasons not yet known, the adult was ejected from the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An ICE agent fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The shooting sparked an immediate response in Columbus. Community members and advocacy groups mobilized within hours for a protest and candlelight vigil for 37-year-old Renee Good, the woman killed. "We're not putting [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Concerns are growing about a new flu variant as state health officials said flu hospitalizations are up compared to this time last year. Doctors are encouraging people to practice good hygiene and get their flu shot as peak season is still about a month away, based on what has been dubbed [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teenagers, and new research from The Ohio State University suggests that reaching teens where they already communicate, online and by text, could help save lives. Researchers at The Ohio State University studied whether a chat-based version of crisis response planning could [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A deadly hit-and-run that happened Monday evening took place on a stretch of road the city of Columbus is trying to make safer for pedestrians. At this point, information about the vehicle involved in the incident has not been released. A pedestrian was hit by a car on Cleveland Avenue by [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting at an east Columbus leather and lingerie store in November. According to Columbus police, Johnathan Triplett, 29, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with the Nov. 17 death of Trevon D. Durham, 26. Police said officers were sent [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus has been named a top ten housing hot spot for 2026 by the National Association of Realtors, with the report citing steady growth and affordability. The ranking, however, comes as affordable housing continues to be an issue in central Ohio. Gloria Alonso Cannon, the president of Columbus Realtors, said she [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Residents in Weinland Park have been anxiously awaiting answers from the Columbus Division of Police after the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe, who officials said were killed last week in their home. One longtime resident of the neighborhood said that while the incident is tragic and the community is grieving, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This year is packed with central Ohio's favorite festivals, including Red, White & BOOM!, the Jazz and Rib Fest and Oktoberfest, along with the Columbus Greek and Italian festivals. Columbus Brew Festival COSI on March 7 Ohioana Book Festival State Library of Ohio on April 18 COSI Science Festival COSI from [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a tumultuous year, the Columbus City Schools Board of Education criticized Superintendent Angela Chapman in her annual review. The board had its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday night, and the first since issuing Chapman's annual review on Dec. 19. In her review, board members said Chapman needed to improve [...]

Columbus Carikaze's Instagram account has been tracking car crashes into buildings in Columbus, Ohio since 2022, and in 2025, the trend continued with several dozen posts, including the "Craziest Crash of the Year" involving a car landing at the top of a set of stairs at Vow Studio Salon.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This year, you'll begin to see higher prices at city parks and recreation facilities. Columbus Recreation and Parks Director Bernita Reese said the increases are being driven by the rising cost of everything from staffing to maintenance. She said the fee hikes are necessary to keep services safe and operational. "Sometimes [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- When kids are involved in serious cases, police use dogs to help them investigate, but not always in the way you may think.   Columbus Division of Police’s Therapy Dog Unit is extensively trained to comfort victims and witnesses during traumatic situations. The dogs were used last week after the killings of Spencer [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced a sweeping change to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, recommending fewer routine immunizations for children, a shift taking effect immediately. Under the updated guidance, the CDC now recommends vaccines for 11 diseases, down from 18. Federal health officials said the revised [...]