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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Department of Transportation’s snow plows are a familiar sight during the winter, but what many residents may not realize is that each vehicle is built by incarcerated workers at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution. Ohio Penal Industries, a division of the Ohio Department...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on the Sunday Briefing: “Everyone in this community needs to answer the question Woody or Wexner,” Mike DiSabato, a survivor of abuse at the hands of former Ohio State Dr. Richard Strauss. “You can’t have both.” Hear why they are calling for the name change. “We’ll go out and […]

Ohio has become a pizza lover’s paradise with incredible spots serving everything from deep-dish masterpieces to thin-crust wonders. You’ll find family-run shops that have perfected their recipes over decades alongside trendy newcomers pushing creative boundaries. Whether you crave classic toppings or wild flavor...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It's one of the most beloved Christmas carols, and it was written right here in Central Ohio. "Up on a Housetop" was written in 1857 by Otterbein University's Benjamin Hanby. Stephen Grinch -- and that's no made-up name -- explains the history behind this song.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recent state and federal data show Ohio’s population is aging faster than it is growing, with older adults now outnumbering children in many counties. Between 2020 and 2040, projections indicate that Ohio’s total population will barely budge, but the share of residents 60 and older will climb to 25%,...

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WSYX) — As Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents continue to ramp up activity in Central Ohio, the increased presence is bringing both praise and protest. On Sunday, a large crowd of hundreds of people gathered in Westerville at the skate park to stand against ICE, making it...

CLEVELAND — In December, Ohio’s Department of Development announced it would distribute over $18 million through its homeless crisis response program. In a press release, the Department of Development said, “Funds will assist 52 nonprofits and local governmental agencies across the state with homeless prevention,...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Schools had already committed to being carbon-free by 2050 and having 100% clean energy by 2035, but this week, the Columbus Board of Education passed a policy that set benchmarks to help the district reach those goals while being cost-effective. The Safe Green Schools policy...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A missing adult alert has been issued by the Columbus Division of Police of the Special Investigations Bureau Missing Persons Unit for 58-year-old Susan Pridgen. Pridgen was reported missing on December 20th from Hawthrone Avenue and Taylor Avenue in Columbus, police stated. Pridgen is...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Despite reports that included 20-30 witnesses to an east Columbus shooting in 2020, police are still searching for a wanted killer. According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, police are still searching for a suspect in connection with the May 24, 2020, murder of 26-year-old Andrew Kelly, who...