COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Mid-Ohio Food Collective is providing more than just food to local families. At the Mid-Ohio Market, they're bringing smiles to kids' faces by handing out stuffed animals, an idea started by two volunteers. Since volunteering in 2022, Phil Smith and Don Mirolli came up with the idea after seeing kids [...]

The promotion taps into the surging popularity of surprise unboxing culture.

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo were married in Las Vegas in August 2016, years ahead of his mainstream success in the music industry.

A newcomer to the customer satisfaction index has taken the top spot from Chick-fil-A, the long-time No. 1 chain.

Breeze Airways will offer twice-weekly, seasonal nonstop flights from Columbus to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Southwest Airlines will offer Saturday-only nonstop flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting in 2027.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The World Cup gave fans four surprising ties Monday. The upset-filled action introduced the world to a small African nation and its goalkeeper and created two groups locked into four-way ties. This is ahead of a Tuesday tournament schedule that features the first games for two teams that met in the [...]

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – McDonald’s plans to demolish its classic Gahanna location, which features a giant golden arch, and replace it with a building that has its modern branding. On Wednesday, the Gahanna Planning Commission approved the company’s plans to raze its location at 359 Agler Road and construct a building with a contemporary design. [...]

HEBRON, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Licking County recycling plant announced it is shutting down operations in July. Freepoint Eco-Systems uses a unique chemical recycling process for plastic. Many local residents and environmental advocates have been celebrating the closure, calling it a win for public health and the environment. “There were a lot of promises of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Dads and their kids are hitting the field to strengthen their relationships and create memories. The All-Pro Dad Experience is happening Monday with the help of Ohio State football coach Ryan Day and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel. Fathers and their kids ages 4 to 12 are bonding through on-field activities like [...]

A cool night ahead, and warmer weather for Tuesday. Rain and storm chances return, with some gusty & heavy rains.

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The first groundbreaking for a LinkUs project upgrading the Hoover Road bridge in Grove City took place Monday. The goal of the project is to improve the connectivity to schools, businesses, and parks, all by creating a safer experience for pedestrians and cyclists. “We look at community by community -- [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The first groundbreaking for a LinkUs project upgrading the Hoover Road bridge in Grove City took place Monday. The goal of the project is to improve the connectivity to schools, businesses, and parks, all by creating a safer experience for pedestrians and cyclists. “We look at community by community -- [...]

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favored Spain.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Hundreds of families are expected to take part in Take Steps Central Ohio at Coffman Park in Dublin on Saturday to improve care for those who have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an incurable digestive illness. The participants in the upcoming 19th annual walk will hear from Taylor Paine, [...]

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) – A fast-casual Mediterranean chain that is rapidly growing in central Ohio has added another local restaurant to its plans.  Cava intends to open at 9711 Sawmill Parkway in Liberty Township near Powell this summer, a company spokesperson told NBC4. The address is within the Liberty Crossing shopping center, which houses [...]

Monica Day explored the power of air pressure at COSI with educator Joe Wood, demonstrating how a wooden stool can be lifted with air pressure and how a cloud can be created in a plastic bottle.

Juneteenth, a U.S. federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom, is being celebrated in Columbus and central Ohio with a variety of events, including a flag raising ceremony, a jubilee day festival, a fireworks presentation, a commemoration, a vendor marketplace, and a weekend festival.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Sunday was an amazing day of World Cup action that included 19 goals across four games. Among those matches were two dominant European performances and the best game of the tournament. That excitement brings us into the first full week of the World Cup as Monday is the debut of one [...]

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is asking the public to help choose a name for its newest Masai giraffe calf, with four potential names chosen by its animal care team, and the winning name will be announced on June 21 in celebration of World Giraffe Day.

After a stormy afternoon on Sunday, a cold front has pushed east of the region, leaving us with a northwesterly flow of cooler, drier air and plenty of sunshine, mixed with puffy clouds. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 is in full swing with teams from all over the world facing off in North American cities for the next few weeks. Columbus is the host for the Ecuador men’s national team this year. For Ecuadorian-American restaurant Sidebar, it brings a great sense of pride while [...]

(WCMH) -- The first full day of World Cup action brought historic results for many nations. Fanbases from across the globe gathered across the U.S. and Canada on Saturday to see a couple of intriguing draws, a win nearly 40 years in the making, and a Group D upset. For Sunday, European powers will debut [...]

Wendy's has announced its new Chief Tasting Officer after a nationwide contest.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they’re the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in [...]