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Drivers urged to take caution as busy travel period expected to continue thru weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is anticipating the busy holiday travel period to keep up through the weekend. And they’re asking drivers to be safe and smart on the road. They say since the start of their reporting period on Wednesday, troopers have arrested more than 200 people statewide for operating […]
Hot summer weather brings more rain and thunderstorms to Ohio. Here's why
Believe it or not, July is one of the wettest months in Ohio. Summer can be the wettest season, depending on the amount of rainfall during the spring, according to WOUB. Hot temperatures can bring humidity, showers, rain and even thunderstorms. So, how is this weather formed? Let’s find out....
Columbus weather: Drought conditions continue, but more rain on the way
Despite welcome showers last week, much of Ohio remains in drought conditions, according to the latest analysis from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Franklin County is seeing moderate drought conditions across most of the county, with abnormally dry conditions in the northeast corner, according to a map from the U.S. Drought Monitor released Wednesday....
Four-star edge rusher commits to LSU over Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s 2025 defensive line class, as expected, won’t take a step forward on Friday. Four-star edge rusher Damien Shanklin committed to LSU over Ohio State and Alabama, as the Indianapolis product is headed down to Louisiana. Shanklin, who once called Ohio State his...
Columbus to host public hearing to address reckless driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus City Council’s Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will hold a public hearing next week to address reckless driving in Columbus. Hosted by councilmembers Emmanuel Remy and Shayla Favor, the hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and will seek public opinion on proposed changes to the street racing […]
Columbus Zoo announces death of bat-eared fox known for his 'playful spirit'
A bat-eared fox named Bruce who lived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has died. Bruce, named after Batman character Bruce Wayne, was one of the zoo’s “most photogenic and beloved animals for guest engagement,” according to a Columbus Zoo Facebook post. The fox, a member of...
Fur Baby Friday: Meet Drew, the senior blind Chihuahua who just wants to be loved
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Turner (who answers to the name Drew) is a senior Chihuahua who is looking for a loving family to care for him in the final years of his life. Drew came to Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue from an abusive home in which he was neglected to the point that he became blind. His eyes were very small and just shrank away because of a lack of care.
Gateway’s ‘Summer of Love’ movie series to feature Frances Ha, Scott Pilgrim and more
View a previous report on changes made to Gateway Film Center since it reopened in 2021 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A nonprofit cinema is showing a variety of iconic romance movies this summer, including fan favorites like The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Gateway […]
Conference Realignment: Which schools are in which leagues?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It's a Friday in the summer and we're still almost two months away from the start of college football season. We've been going through withdrawal since you-know-who won the national championship almost six months ago. Perhaps you've forgotten which Pac-10 Pac-12 schools entered the transfer...
Person shot late Thursday night near City Hall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A person is recovering after being shot near City Hall late Thursday night. Police were called to the area of West Broad Street and Civic Center Drive at about 11:30 p.m. Arriving officers found a victim, who was then taken to Grant Medical Center in...
Columbus Council Approves Amended Clock Tower Maintenance Agreement
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council approved an amendment to a clock tower maintenance agreement at a recent regular meeting. The original agreement was approved in 2018 with John Salzwedel to maintain the clock tower at City Hall. Salzwedel is requesting an increase in the contract which was last increased in...
City Celebrates McGill Park Pickleball Courts Grand Opening
The City of Canal Winchester is preparing for a grand opening of the McGill Park pickleball courts on Thursday, July 18. Members of the public and local media are invited to join staff for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the park, located at 6725 Lithopolis-Winchester Road, at 5:00 PM to commemorate the opening. Following the ceremony, the inaugural game will be played by Mayor Joe Steager and Council President Will Bennett. The City will also be handing out custom pickleballs to the first 100 guests.
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