Low pressure tracking across the Northeast pulled a trailing cold front southeast through the region, preceded by showers and scattered storms that are moving off to the east. Blustery and cool weather, with periods of sunshine, will prevail for the rest of the day.
A previous report can be seen in player below COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With multiple investigations launched into the State Teachers Retirement System, results for its latest election for the board were certified. In what active and retired teachers in Ohio are calling a "mandate for reform", STRS announced the certified results of the election [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- There's nothing quite like Columbus Crew supporters, particularly the Nordecke community that gathers on gameday behind the north goal at Lower.com Field. And at a recent match, they cheered hard, not for a goal, but for a selfless act that saved a man's life. "Fantastic. I feel so good. It feels [...]
The National Weather Service has counted at least 19 tornadoes touched down in Ohio Tuesday night during rounds of severe storms, based on its preliminary reports.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The ninth of nearly two dozen super loads is on its way to Intel's Ohio One plant and could cause traffic delays in central Ohio on Saturday. The super load -- carrying a tank related to the plant's construction -- has been traveling from a dock on the Ohio River [...]
Between America's sprawling public lands system and our nearly universal love for road trips, outdoor recreation isn't exactly a new phenomenon in the U.S. However, according to reports from the Census Bureau, millions more Americans have been getting outside since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, breaking records and generating billions of dollars in revenue for [...]
Saturday will start of soggy for most of central Ohio. A line of showers is moving along with a cold front that will push through the area this morning. The inbound weather is not expected to be severe, but a few rumbles of thunder may be heard.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – During a rare geomagnetic storm, numerous central Ohioans got to view a beautiful celestial show: the northern lights. The colorful auroras are courtesy of a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun. When CMEs reach Earth’s magnetic field, they spark a big interaction known as a geomagnetic storm. According to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One day before results will be announced in the latest election for the board of the state teacher’s retirement system, yet another investigation was launched into STRS. The governor and the attorney general already announced they are looking into governance issues at STRS. Now, Secretary of State Frank Larose said his [...]
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – May is mental health awareness month. As a way to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This weekend, families will honor those who are doing a tough and often thankless job. For one mom, this holiday holds a special meaning after being told by physicians she may never have another child. Kristi Hyer was in the toughest battle of her life when she found out she was [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Nurses and advocates gathered at the Ohio statehouse Friday afternoon to push for the passage of a bill they say will help save lives. Ron Smith is Tristin Smith’s dad; Tristin was an Ohio nurse before she took her own life. “I found her, and my heart dropped, stopped, you know. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police have released dash camera footage from a chase that spanned two cities before ending at a former stadium. The incident began with Whitehall police getting a report of a car theft in progress Tuesday afternoon. Cameras alerted Whitehall police that the car had been taken in an aggravated robbery, [...]
Expect clearing tonight for a while as winds will relax, and temps fall to the upper 40s, with clouds returning toward daybreak.