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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Revised Code lays out specific rules for using a mobile device behind the wheel, including addressing whether it is legal to scroll while stopped at a red light or talk on the phone while driving. Ohio implemented a distracted driving law in October 2023, generally banning motorists...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Statehouse hosted a historic gathering of legislative leaders from across the country Monday, discussing concerns about the increasing power of the federal government. Senate presidents and House speakers from about 40 states met in the chambers of the Ohio House of Representatives,...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Department of Commerce abruptly suspended millions in funding intended to support Ohio’s manufactures, citing a federal review of the program that could take years to resolve. The Department of Commerce said the funding is paused due to an ongoing Office of Inspector General review of...

OHIO — A population that was once whipped out in Ohio in the 1800s has very slowly been making a comeback, according to Ohio officials. While there's been sightings here and there, the fisher cat has resurfaced in Cuyahoga County, with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirming footage captured earlier this...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Across Ohio, shopping malls that were once packed with shoppers, food courts and family traditions are now facing a very different reality. From anchor stores closing to entire wings sitting empty, many malls are struggling to survive. Near Cincinnati, Forest Fair Mall in Fairfield closed in...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Large-scale drug operations have been busted recently in Northeast Ohio, with more than a dozen suspects charged over the last few weeks in federal cases involving fentanyl. The Drug Enforcement Administration has seized significant quantities of drugs and weapons in the region as part of...

Two years ago, a Pittsburgh-based sandwich shop joined Columbus’ University District, opening their first Central Ohio location at 18 E. Hudson St. And now, another Frenchi’s Deli has officially opened. The deli opened their second location in the Short North earlier this month, located at 1219 North High...

Columbus police are conducting an investigation on the east side of the city. The investigation surrounds a reported shooting on Empire Street in the 4300 block. CNAW2News.com crews became aware of the investigation around 10:10 p.m. on Sunday. December 14, 2025. Our crews arrived on scene a short time later...

Former Lazarus employee Ronald Rau donated a Santa figure and Snow Queen to the Fran Ryan Center to help recreate the iconic Christmas window displays and SantaLand of the now-defunct Columbus department store.

There’s a little more than a year left in Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s tenure, and with time winding down he’s considering how best to secure his achievements before leaving office. He also has a raft of important legislation on his desk awaiting a decision. DeWine spoke about his plans at an annual breakfast for...