Columbus OH

Spring in Ohio makes easy hikes feel a lot more exciting. The trails start waking up, the trees begin filling in, wildflowers show off, and suddenly even a simple walk feels like a real little adventure. That is what makes beginner-friendly hiking so fun this time of year. You do...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 26-year-old man was arrested late Saturday night and charged after two men were shot in northeast Columbus. Police said officers were alerted at 12:20 a.m. Sunday of two men who went to a hospital on their own after being shot. Both victims were in stable condition at the hospital. The […]

VIOLET TWP., Ohio (WSYX) — A mulch fire in Violet Township has prompted the fire department to issue a warning for homeowners as the weather warms up and yardwork picks up. Firefighters were called to a home on Friday afternoon, where a small fire had started in a mulch bed before beginning to spread to the home.

Testimony has wrapped up before the Ohio Liquor Control Board regarding the liquor license for the Convenient Food Mart on Elm Rroad in Warren. Warren second ward councilwoman Tina Milner said on WFMJ Weekend Today that she provided extensive documentation to support her concerns about the store. “I provided the...

Ever wish movie night felt a little more like an event and a little less like a routine? There is a nostalgic drive-in theater in Ohio that still turns a simple film into a full evening under the open sky. You do not just show up, sit down, and leave....

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A popular German Village restaurant suffered severe damage after a fire Sunday afternoon. The Thurman Cafe on Thurman Avenue sustained “significant” damage, Columbus Division of Fire Lt. Nick Davis said. The fire was first reported just after 2:15 p.m. When the fire began, the restaurant was full of employees and lunch […]

OHIO — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income families purchase food with monthly benefits. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, over a million Ohioans are enrolled in the program. In recent months, lawmakers have implemented changes to the program. A new work requirement...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus truck driver is facing vehicular homicide charges after a massive nine-vehicle pileup in a construction zone killed three people—including a 1-year-old child—on Interstate 71 Saturday evening. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred around 6:27 p.m. in the...

From Lake County into Geauga and Cuyahoga, people have been feeling the earth twitch under their feet for months now. Cabinets rattle, pets get jumpy, and social media lights up with the same question: Is something weird going on under Northeast Ohio?. According to local seismologists, the answer is more...

Tucked into the quiet hills of Pike County, there's a place where six-shooters still echo through dusty streets, saloons swing their doors open wide, and outlaws keep one eye on the sheriff. No, you haven’t time-traveled—but it sure feels like it.