Columbus OH

Columbus City Council is moving forward with a rental registry to improve accountability for landlords and access for tenants, despite pushback from those who say it is redundant and creates administrative burden.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and Ohio flags to be flown at half-staff. In honor of the life and service of former Ohio House of Representatives member William “Bill” Patmon, DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon […]

There is something especially satisfying about falling asleep with the sound of water nearby. Ohio may not be the first place people think of for waterfront camping, but it deserves far more credit than it usually gets. Across the state, you will find campgrounds where your tent or RV can...

Ohio's diverse wildlife includes rare species like the Lake Erie water snake and endangered animals like the Indiana bat.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A downtown Columbus shooting left 22-year-old Damon Thompson dead and another man injured Saturday night. Thompson’s family said he was visiting relatives when he and his cousin were shot on South Grant Avenue. The cousin was reported to be in stable condition. Thompson died...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The jury pool in the retrial of former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade was narrowed further Monday as prosecutors and defense attorneys questioned potential jurors for the first time. Cameras are not allowed in the courtroom during jury selection. Meade is charged in...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus father wants the charges dropped for an 18-year-old man charged with his son’s murder, something he said was an accident. Damien Grier, 18, was arrested and charged with murder after police responded to a home on Autumn Village Drive Thursday night. They found 18-year-old Kamarcus Sowell-Butler dead with a gunshot wound to his head.

Today is April 20 and to some people, 4/20 is a day to celebrate marijuana. But here in Ohio, celebrations will look different this year, compared to years past.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seniors will be able to apply for $50 vouchers to use at Ohio farmers markets starting Wednesday under a program that seeks to bolster access to fresh fruits, vegetables and other farm products. Enrollment for the state’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will open for the...

There is no pain greater for a parent than losing a child. Whether the little one has died suddenly or after an illness, it’s a truly gut-wrenching experience . But imagine how horrific it would be to have your child’s death caught on camera and played in a courtroom. On December 27, 2024, 3-year-old Kingsley Wright , was sleeping on the couch at...