Author: Nichole Hannahs

ichole is WHIZ’s Reporter/Anchor. She joined the WHIZ family while attending high school at Bishop Rosecrans, before taking a full-time position in 2005. Nichole is no stranger to the area. She grew up in Corning, Ohio and and graduated from Waynesburg College, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications emphasizing in Sports Broadcasting/Sports Information and Journalism.When not at work Nichole enjoys watching St. Louis Blues hockey, enjoying time with family, spending time outdoors and reading.If Nichole wasn't in broadcasting she'd probably have become a teacher.Nichole is married to a fellow sports fan Brandon. They have two sons Cameron and Xavier.

Shooting in Crooksville

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Nichole Hannahs17

A shooting is currently under investigation in the Village of Crooksville. At this time authorities aren’t releasing many details or information. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Ohio said what they can confirm is that there was a shooting at 243 Sycamore Avenue in Crooksville and they have been called in to assist in the […]

Intel to Build on Site in Licking County

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Nichole Hannahs430

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted joined Jobs Ohio in announcing that leading global semiconductor manufacturer Intel Corporation has chosen a site in Licking County as the home of its most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world. According to a press release Intel plans to invest more than $20 billion to […]

City Prepares for Tear Down of Temple

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Nichole Hannahs65

Work to tear down a historic downtown Zanesville building will begin soon. Maple Leaf Demolition has been hired to raze the Masonic Temple, which caught fire over two weeks ago. City of Zanesville Mayor Don Mason said that when the building begins to come down they are asking spectators to observe the razing from safe […]

28TH Annual Scholarship Breakfast

January 17, 2022January 19, 2022 Nichole Hannahs141

Monday afternoon on WHIZ-TV we were honored to present to the community the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Junior Scholarship Prayer Breakfast. The scholarship foundation honors 20 area high school seniors with a book scholarship as well as five college students from Zane State, Ohio University Zanesville and Muskingum University. Several dignitaries spoke to the […]

Windy Conditions Make for a Messy Snow Removal

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Nichole Hannahs85

The Ohio Department of Transportation continues to work to clear away the winter mess. They’ve been anticipating the winter storm for the last few days and crews hit the roads Sunday around Noon and worked throughout the night and into the day Monday. Public Information Officer Morgan Overbey said she anticipates crews will continue on […]

OUZ to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Nichole Hannahs75

Ohio University Zanesville will continue to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Junior through a series of virtual events this week. On Tuesday evening at 7pm via Zoom, Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette will speak. “He is actually one of the original freedom fighters and so he’s going to share his experience and […]

ODOT Asks Motorists Avoid Travel if Possible

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Nichole Hannahs1516

More than 1,000 plows are out across Ohio plowing and treating roads. The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking that you avoid travel if possible. If you must go out allow plenty of extra time for travel and give crews room to work. ODOT said that pavement temperatures are below freezing and slick spots are […]

Husband and Wife Pair Tackle Adam and Eve in new Renner Production

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Nichole Hannahs148

A husband and wife are taking the stage this weekend to play the original sinners Adam and Eve. Christy and Kevin Rahrig are portraying the first couple in Mark Twain’s “Diaries of Adam and Eve.” It’s a look at the fledgling world as told through the eyes of the very first man and woman. The […]

MCCF Moves Groundhog Event Online

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Nichole Hannahs136

Concerns over public health are once again moving the Muskingum County Community Foundation’s Groundhog Day Celebration and Auction to a virtual setting instead of in-person. The auction presented by Park National Bank and the MCCF will kick-off Friday January 28 at 6pm with a special announcement video on the MCCF Facebook page. The on-line auction […]

Longtime Public Servant Passes Away

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Nichole Hannahs184

A long-time public servant of the City of Zanesville has passed away after a short illness. 84-year-old Robert Brandford Sr. retired from the Zanesville Police Department in 1994 after 27 years of service. He worked as a Fair Housing Coordinator and from 2000 to 2012 was Zanesville’s Director of Public Safety. He was a faithful […]