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Chance of showers & even a rumble or two with a cold front Friday, cooler, more seasonal air expected for the last weekend of October.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio law that restricted most abortions is now unconstitutional given voters approved a reproductive rights amendment last November, a judge ruled on Thursday. Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Christian Jenkins said in the ruling that Ohio's "Heartbeat Act" violates Issue 1, which enshrined the right of Ohioans to make [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gamedays in Ohio Stadium overflow with traditions. Script Ohio. Carmen Ohio. Across The Field just to name a few. For OSU students, their most powerful tradition stems from their unity. Since 1938, Ohio State's student section has gathered to form "Block O," the official school student section. Thousands of students at [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — Voters in Delaware this election cycle are deciding whether their income tax will increase or not.   Issue 3 is a proposed income tax levy. Some signs urging residents to vote yes on it are posted around town. “Why is that on the ballot, that is to bring in funds [...]

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be transitioning to a cashless system on Oct. 28, 2024, offering pre-paid debit cards for those who rely on cash, and accepting various forms of payment including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As October winds down, there will be something this weekend for football games that has not been seen all month: Temperatures will be seasonable. With the last week of regular season high school football, Football Friday Nite fans will notice much cooler conditions compared with previous weeks. With a cold front that [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio State University Police Division announced Dennis Jeffrey as its new chief of police, effective Nov. 1. Jeffrey joined OSUPD in 2022 as a deputy chief following 27 years with the Columbus Division of Police (CPD). He is set to become the division's 12th chief, replacing Kimberly Spears-McNatt, who resigned [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Plans to tear down the former Spaghetti Warehouse building are moving forward, with the state announcing millions of dollars in funding to go toward building demolition and other revitalization projects. In January, plans to demolish the Spaghetti Warehouse building at 397 W. Broad St. to make way for an apartment development [...]

Skies will be mainly sunny, with a light northerly breeze bringing fall-like afternoon readings in the low 60s. Tonight will be cool, with clouds returning late, and morning readings in the upper 30s.

“He paid me a compliment," Lake said of Clinton's remark.