Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line Skims begins welcoming customers at Easton
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and clothing line Skims recently launched its first standalone retail store in Ohio at Easton Town Center. In late November, Skims began welcoming customers at 4160 The Strand. The address most recently belonged to Louis Vuitton, which relocated within Easton last...
Short North restaurant abruptly closes, says ‘Times are tough right now’
If you were planning to warm up with some ramen on this chilly day, don’t head to Mecha Noodle Bar, for a sign on their door shows they’ve abruptly closed as of yesterday, December 18th. “Times are tough right now for restaurants everywhere,” the posted sign reads, “and...
One man’s Christmas tradition lights up a Gahanna neighborhood
GAHANNA, Ohio — If National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation feels familiar — the lights, the chaos, the over-the-top decorations — there’s a real-life version playing out right here in central Ohio. What You Need To Know. Bob Eckstein has been decorating his Gahanna front lawn for...
I-670 West closed near John Glenn Int’l Airport amid death investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Interstate 670 West is closed near John Glenn International Airport as the noon hour approaches Friday. Police are investigating what appears to be a death by suicide. The incident occurred just before 10:30 a.m. between Fifth and Leonard avenues. That stretch of interstate could remain...
Ohio woman hits $100K jackpot at local grocery store
Circleville woman scratches her way to $100K lottery win at local market Circleville, OH — A Pickaway County woman is celebrating a six-figure lottery win after picking up a $10…
18 year old makes history, becomes youngest elected official statewide
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio — An 18-year-old is making state history, becoming Ohio’s youngest elected official and the first South Vietnamese-American elected official statewide. Ben Nguyen was flipping through a Vietnam war history book. It's a story his own family lived. “My grandfather came over from the Fall of...
Concerned residents protest outside Westerville ICE facility
Several dozen people protested outside of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Westerville on Friday after reports of ICE arrests continued ramping up in metro Columbus. ICE's Westerville office is in a business park on Brooksedge Boulevard. The discreet space acts as a field office for much of central and...
West Virginia lawmaker wants to see state benefit from cannabis sales, like Ohio
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Since recreational marijuana was legalized in Ohio, nearly $400 million has been collected in 2024 alone, while West Virginia sits quiet. In February, Governor Mike DeWine proposed that the excise tax on recreational use be bumped up to 20% from 10%. That would then allow municipalities to...
‘Good, innocent people’ detained as ICE raids across Columbus spark fear, confusion
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Social media is abuzz with reports of ICE raids across central Ohio, leading to growing concerns among local communities. Columbus police have confirmed an increase in federal officers operating throughout the city. Business owners in Northgate, including one who witnessed her employees being...
DeWine signs five property tax bills into law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Taxpayers across the state say they are in danger of being priced out of their homes due to high property taxes. On Friday, Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) signed five bills into law, all aiming to relieve some of that tax burden. Supporters say homeowners could start saving hundreds of dollars on […]
