WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Despite pleas from Whitehall's residents and mayor, City Council voted not to remove councilmember Gerald Dixon from his role in allegations of underage sexual misconduct. Dixon was arrested on Dec. 8 on allegations of decades of grooming underage boys. He was released on his own recognizance the next morning after an [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The central Ohio Jewish community remains on edge after the terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia over the weekend.  "You have the shock and then the mourning and then the worry of where else is this going to happen," Katie Rotenberg said. According to JewishColumbus President Julie Tilson Stanley, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As Hanukkah events continue across central Ohio this week, the effects of the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia are being felt locally. Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann is originally from Australia. While the tragedy happened thousands of miles away, the loss is deeply personal for him. He said a fellow [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Each December German Village transforms into a holiday storybook. Sunday night, thousands of visitors poured into the historic neighborhood for Village Lights which is one of Columbus' most treasured traditions. "I mean the holiday spirit, what can you say," Tim Geraghty said. "It's just a wonderful time to be out and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Just two days until No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana clash for the Big Ten title. But two professors from the rival campuses are showing that when it comes to helping kids' eyesight, they're on the same team. Researchers at both universities are partnering on a first-of-its-kind national study [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) heard the public's opinions on a proposed rate hike by AEP Ohio Thursday night. In May, the energy company asked for a distribution base rate increase of 2.14% to help pay for things like power poles, lines and the salaries of line workers. But [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus drivers could soon see changes in how parking tickets are issued and paid. Columbus City Council held a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal that would update its parking code by adding new violations, introducing tiered fines, and giving drivers more time to respond. According to leaders, it's not about [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As prices continue to climb on almost everything this holiday season, real Christmas trees might actually be the budget-friendly option. "It’s become a tradition," Cat Pacanovsky said. "We come here. We freeze. We kind of argue over which tree we're going to get, trying to find the perfect one. We choose [...]