WWHO-TV (Columbus, OH)

WWHO, also known as channel 53, is a TV station based in Chillicothe, Ohio, USA. It acts as the CW affiliate for the Columbus television market. The broadcast license for WWHO is held by Manham Media, Inc., while the Sinclair Broadcast Group manages its operations through a shared services agreement (SSA). WWHO shares its studio facilities with fellow stations WSYX (channel 6) and WTTE (channel 28) on Dublin Road in Grandview Heights, although the mailing address is listed as Columbus. The transmitter for WWHO is situated in Williamsport, Ohio.

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Wet weather challenges operations at Muirfield Village golf tournament

1 week ago | cwcolumbus.com | Sarah Converse

Persistent wet and gloomy weather has complicated operations at Muirfield Village Golf Club, making this May one of the most challenging months for the tournament, according to Chad Mark, the Director of Grounds at the golf course. "This is my 10th tournament," he said. "And this May is the toughest one we've dealt with.
Law enforcement facing domestic violence danger; training aims to increase safety

1 week ago | cwcolumbus.com | Steve LeVine |Steve Levine

As domestic violence cases continue to creep upward, first responders continue to take steps to make sure those calls end safely. MORE | Suspect ID'd, charged with aggravated murder; Ohio deputy remembered as 'a great guy' "The domestic violence call is the most dangerous call that our officers are dispatched to," said Major Nate Smith of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
Great-grandmother recovering after Linden shooting that ended with suspect flipping car

1 week ago | cwcolumbus.com | Steve LeVine |Steve Levine

A 69-year-old great-grandmother is recovering at Grant Medical Center weeks after being shot in her Cleveland Avenue apartment. Family members told ABC6/FOX28 that bullets struck Anne Wiseman in the arm while she was watching television. "She is struggling a little bit but she is strong," said Delyla Wade, Wiseman's daughter. Wiseman was wounded on May 8 when gunshots were fired into her apartment. "It went through the wall, through her recliner, and through her arm," Wade said. "She's doing well.
Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and events planned across central Ohio

1 week ago | cwcolumbus.com | Chris Pugh

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Police searching for men who stole packages in north Columbus

1 week ago | cwcolumbus.com | Chris Pugh

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Special guests announced for The Memorial pro-am on May 28

2 weeks ago | cwcolumbus.com | Chris Pugh

TOPICS:Memorial TournamentPro-AmStephen CurryPeyton ManningLarry FitzgeraldJunior Golf DaySalute to Service DayBarbara NicklausThe Memorial Tournament announced a variety of special guests for next Wednesday's Pro-Am before the tournament begins May 29.
How last year's Ohio State team would have ranked with new football playoff seeding system

2 weeks ago | cwcolumbus.com | Chris Pugh

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Grieving mom calls for change as Columbus prepares to launch campaign to tackle violence

2 weeks ago | cwcolumbus.com | Steve LeVine |Steve Levine

As the City of Columbus prepares to invest over $28 million in summer youth programs to keep children off the streets and away from crime, the Office of Violence Prevention is set to launch a new campaign next month to enhance community safety. Deann Bridges, a grieving mother, shared memories of her son, 14-year-old Lorenzio Galloway Jr., who was shot and killed on April 12. "We are at the East Market; this is the last picture we took together," she said.
Columbus to host courageous conversations to tackle rising domestic violence cases

2 weeks ago | cwcolumbus.com | Steve LeVine |Steve Levine

TOPICS:ColumbusDomestic violenceHomicidesOffice of Violence PreventionCourageous ConversationsCommunityResourcesSurvivorsThe city of Columbus is continuing to take steps to reduce domestic violence cases, as the city continues to see a surge in cases. The most recent incident was Monday night when a man was shot and killed by SWAT officers in northeast Columbus after he allegedly fired at officers while holding a woman hostage inside an apartment during a domestic violence incident, police said.
New investigator now tasked to look into Union County mom's 2001 disappearance

2 weeks ago | cwcolumbus.com | Steve LeVine |Steve Levine

Next month marks 24 years since Patti Adkins was last seen or heard from in Marysville. Union County Sheriff Mike Justice emphasized that the case has not been forgotten. "It's not like we put it on a shelf and forgot about it for years," said Justice. "We have actually worked any leads that came in."Adkins was 29 years old when she was last seen outside the Honda of America plant in Marysville on June 29, 2001.