WHIZ-TV (Zanesville, OH )

WHIZ-TV is the NBC affiliate based in Zanesville, Ohio, serving its local media market. While the station may not be as prominent as network affiliates in the nearby Columbus market, such as WCMH-TV, it still plays an important role in delivering local news to its community. WHIZ-TV also features local sports programming, with broadcasts of local basketball games on Fridays. It stands out as the only significant commercial TV station in Zanesville, alongside a PBS station, WOUC-TV, and a TBN repeater, W16BT. The station's lineup includes popular syndicated shows like Steve Harvey, Access Hollywood, Ellen, and Family Feud.

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#209029

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#41426

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OHSAA State Track Meet Results - Day One

1 day ago | whiznews.com | Steven Wasserman

State Track Meet Prelims & Finals at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Division I: Boys 4 x 400 Meter Relay (Prelim) Granville (Shoaps, Ebner, Cheney, Bell) – 3:19.89 – 5th Final, Saturday 6/7 @ 6:50 PM Division II: Boys Long Jump (Final) Aidan Mahon (Junior), Philo – 21-7 – 8th Girls 100 Meter Hurdles (Prelim) Zoey Caldwell (Senior), Cambridge – 14.21 – 1st Final, Saturday 6/7 @ 1 PM Girls 400 Meter Dash (Prelim) Jessica Church (Senior), John Glenn – 56.81 -4th Final, Saturday 6/7 @ 2:05 PM Boys...
Donation Tree returns to Colony Square Mall to help kids gear up for school

2 days ago | whiznews.com | Desire Correa

ZANESVILLE, OH- A growing partnership is once again helping local students prepare for the upcoming school year. Colony Square Mall has brought back its “Donation Tree” initiative in collaboration with Eastside Community Ministry. Now through August, community members can pick a tag off the tree set up near T.J. Maxx and purchase the back-to-school items listed on the tag.
Kelly Architectural Damaged by Fire

2 days ago | whiznews.com | Nichole Hannahs

S. Zanesville- A building that housed an architectural company in Zanesville caught fire Friday morning. The fire took place at Kelly Architectural Services on Pinkerton Lane around 2:40am. The South Zanesville Fire Department Chief Russell Taylor said the fire was spotted by a passerby. When they arrived on scene it was a working fire in what would have been in the living room area. The fire spread into the upstairs.
Animal Shelter Society Gets Grant to Boost Pet Safety with Microchips

3 days ago | whiznews.com | Shylin Costello

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Animal Shelter Society just got a boost to help keep pets safe. The shelter was awarded $2,667 from the Muskingum County Community Foundation through the PAW-sitive Reunite Project. The money is being used to microchip animals in their care, which helps reunite lost pets with their families faster and more reliably. “We applied for the MCCF Spring Grant, and we were rewarded that. It’s for new microchip scanners and microchips.
Muskingum County Renews Tornado Siren Contract to Ensure Public Safety

3 days ago | whiznews.com | Shylin Costello

ZANESVILLE, OH – As tornado season ramps up, Muskingum County is making sure safety comes first, and that everyone can hear it loud and clear. The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency met with county commissioners on June 5th to renew their annual tornado siren contract. The contract covers inspection, maintenance, and repairs for all sirens across Muskingum County.
Students Learn about Healthcare Field

3 days ago | whiznews.com | Shylin Costello

Zanesville,OH- Some local students got a hands-on look at the world of healthcare, thanks to HEAT camp at Ohio University Zanesville. The healthcare exploration and training camp, better known as HEAT welcomed incoming 7-9th graders for a hands-on, immersive experience into the world of health professions. Students rotated through simulations and lab activities, learning everything from taking vital signs to trying out therapy techniques.
ArtCOZ Honors Lively as Artist of the Month

3 days ago | whiznews.com | Nichole Hannahs

Zanesville,OH- The ArtCoz Artist for the month of June has had her work displayed everywhere from National Geographic to Children’s books. Zanesville photographer, Paula Lively is a graduate from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Lively has 30 years of experience in photography. She captures rock concerts, dance companies, weddings, newborns and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington DC.
Meet Archie!: This Week's Dog of the Week

4 days ago | whiznews.com | Mary Behanna

ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week ain’t nothing but a lap dog!Meet Archie! He’s a four-year-old beagle mix who’s neutered, kid and dog friendly, and is searching for his forever couch buddy. Doug McQuaid, a Volunteer at the K-9 Adoption Center, says some of Archie’s favorite things are sitting on your lap, cuddling next to you on the couch, and being held.
Accident Closes I-70 West

4 days ago | whiznews.com | Nichole Hannahs

Accident Closes I-70 West Zanesville, OH- The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency said a portion of I-70 west is closed in Zanesville. An accident took place at the Maple Avenue exit. The accident has closed I-70 west between State Street and Maple Avenue until the scene has been cleaned up.
Motorcyclist Leads Coshocton Co. Sheriff's Office on High Speed Chase

4 days ago | whiznews.com | Nichole Hannahs

Coshocton County- An 18-year-old is under arrest in Coshocton County after leading police on a chase that spanned three counties and reached speeds of 125mph. The Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office said Tristan Gallagher-Bufkin now faces charges. The pursuit began around 6:20pm Tuesday when a deputy observed a motorcycle on US 36 traveling at a high rate of speed. The deputy followed the motorcycle onto State Route 93 where it passed numerous vehicles on a double yellow line.