Новости за 18.02.2026

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The questions that members of Congress asked Ohio billionaire Les Wexner on Wednesday didn't just touch on his business relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein but Wexner's relationship with President Donald Trump, how close he was with Epstein and whether the two had a sexual relationship. The questioning took [...]

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) -- In his prepared statement to Congress, Ohio billionaire Les Wexner discussed his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and brought up one connection they shared in particular: the Manhattan penthouse that Wexner sold to Epstein where many of the latter's alleged crimes took place. Wexner testified Wednesday before the [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The South Western City Schools Board of Education narrowly voted against renewing membership in two advisory groups that had some parents leaving the district. In a narrow 3-2 majority, the South Western City School Board voted not to renew membership in the National School Board Leadership Council (NSBLC) and the [...]

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Goodwill Columbus plans to open its first store in Westerville this spring, taking over a former Big Lots location that closed during the retailer's bankruptcy proceedings in 2024. The nonprofit group announced in January that it will move into the former Big Lots building at 60 E. Schrock Road. The retail-only [...]

Ohio will celebrate Toni Morrison's life and works with a year-long event, "Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison," featuring readings, discussions, author talks, writing contests, film screenings, and live performances, beginning on February 18, 2026, which would have been her 95th birthday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The death of Hailey Buzbee, an Indiana teenager who police said was lured to Ohio by a 39-year-old Columbus man she met online, is prompting legislative change in her home state. Hailey Buzbee, 17, went missing from her home in Fortville, Indiana, on Jan. 6. Police say Tyler Thomas, who had [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A soda brand for kids created by a Columbus family has expanded its reach by entering thousands of Walmart stores across the country.  In January, Roxberry launched in 2,200 Walmart locations in the U.S., including multiple central Ohio stores. The product is the first kids’ beverage to be sold in Walmart’s [...]

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio's richest man, Les Wexner, will sit for a congressional deposition Wednesday morning regarding his former relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to the congressional subpoena, Wexner was commanded to appear before the House Oversight Committee at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Although the subpoena directed the deposition to take [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Lawmakers are considering legislation that would waive penalties for taxpayers who fail to file certain Ohio tax returns when no tax is owed. Senate Bill 284, introduced last fall by Rep. Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster), would amend sections of the Ohio Revised Code to prohibit the state from imposing penalties or interest [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The final Wednesday of the Milan Cortina Olympics could have historic and dramatic moments all day long. Mikaela Shiffrin broke her Olympic medal drought with a gold in the alpine slalom, giving Team USA its seventh gold in Milan Cortina. Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won his 10th career gold medal with the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Some members of the Columbus City Council want to put new safeguards in place as immigration enforcement activity reportedly increases in the city. During a public hearing on Tuesday, Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans and Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla announced a new legislative package aimed at protecting residents in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – February is American Heart Month, and doctors and patients across central Ohio are reminding people that heart disease doesn't always come with obvious warning signs.  "It's very important that we all listen to our bodies," OhioHealth Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist Dr. Lindsay Castle said. "We know our bodies better than [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Crafting military ships for the U.S. Navy requires elite precision; thousands of tons of metal must be welded together to create reliable ships for national defense, and finding welders to do the actual work is an extreme challenge. According to data from the American Welding Society, America is in desperate need [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wednesday will be the biggest day of these Milan Cortina Olympics for athletes connected to the Buckeye State. Day 12 will feature Columbus Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski back with USA hockey in their bid for a first gold medal since 1980. Snowboarders and aerials skiers from Ohio will compete while [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- According to the Centers for Disease Control, firearms are the most common method by which people in the United States die by suicide. A bill under consideration in the Ohio House of Representatives attempts to address that problem by expanding the options for gun owners to safely store their weapons outside [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus leaders are reacting after the announcement of the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Many said his legacy and impact will continue to be felt every day. President of Columbus Urban League Stephanie Hightower said she was an Ohio State student in the mid-70s when Jackson’s work inspired her. “One of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Recreational marijuana in Ohio came with the promise of millions of dollars in tax revenue for the state and for cities where dispensaries are located. Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio have topped $1 billion, but for more than a year, cities didn’t get any tax money. That changed last month. When [...]