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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Over four years since the death of Donovan Lewis, the ex-officer who shot and killed him will learn his fate in a Columbus court room Wednesday morning. In August, Ricky Anderson pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in the death of Lewis, who was gunned down inside a Hilltop home on Aug.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Yellow Springs Brewery announced it will close its Clintonville taproom this week, the latest in a series of local breweries shutting down this year. "When you see the closings, it sucks, especially for those that work so hard to grow those businesses and and make them successful," Bob Szuter…
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – A bookstore featuring literary-inspired candles will soon open its doors in Gahanna. The Bibliophile Candle Co. is preparing to relocate from 5454 N. Hamilton Road in northeast Columbus to 116 Mill St. in Gahanna’s Creekside District. The original location will close on Nov. 7 before the new…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — When the preseason Associated Press poll came out in August, Ohio State fans circled Nov. 7 on the calendar. That game now has a bigger circle, but for a different reason. The 12th-ranked Buckeyes play No. 23 Oregon on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in a game between the top two teams
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One woman is dead and another is injured after a shooting Wednesday morning that occurred north of Downtown, Columbus. According to Columbus police, officers were called to the 800 block of Gibbard Avenue at 7:37 a.m. in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood, near Lexington Avenue. View the latest…
In Ohio, while hoarding itself is not a specific crime, homeowners can face legal action or property condemnation if excessive clutter creates public health nuisances, structural dangers, or fire hazards.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio voters elected Democrats Amy Acton as governor and Sherrod Brown to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, two years after President Donald Trump carried the state by roughly 11 percentage points. The victories reopened a question Ohio’s recent elections had pushed aside: Can both parties…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Democrat Amy Acton said she plans to begin her term combating corruption as Ohio’s next governor. Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in unofficial results, and Ramaswamy conceded Tuesday night. The gubernatorial inauguration is set for Jan. 11, and Acton has pledged to take action…
TOLEDO, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio's races for attorney general and other top offices are still unknown after Lucas County had not reported any election results as of early Wednesday. At 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, Lucas County still had not submitted any vote totals while all other counties neared finalization of preliminary…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Projected Governor-elect Amy Acton stopped her victory speech midway through Tuesday night after an audience member apparently passed out. "Someone passed out, we're going to hold for a minute," Acton said mid-speech. Acton, a doctor and former Ohio health director, left the stage around 11:16…
A number of congressional races on Ohio’s ballot that could swing control of the House
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Several central Ohio school districts turned to voters with long-term decisions about their buildings and operating budgets on the ballot.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For the first time in five years, Ohio State is not ranked in the top-two in the initial College Football Playoff rankings. In fact, the Buckeyes are ranked much lower. The CFP committee has put the Buckeyes at No. 12 in their first rankings that were revealed on Tuesday night following
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After campaign sides flooded Columbus yards during a busy election season, Columbus officials are encouraging residents to recycle them instead of throwing them away. Keep Columbus Beautiful said yard signs can sit in landfills for hundreds or even thousands of years, but many of the materials…
Ohioans went to the polls on Tuesday for a marquee midterm election to elect candidates to major political offices. The state voted for a new governor and also cast ballots for Senate and Congress. In central Ohio, many voted on local issues like data center amendments and school levies.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Buckeyes are in regroup mode after suffering its second defeat of the season. But in just a few days, a formidable opponent comes to Columbus, leaving coach Ryan Day and crew little time to right the wrongs. Day, along with OL Austin Siereveld and LB Christian Alliegro, reviewed
Dutch Bros is now serving customizable coffees and other beverages at its first Columbus-area location.
In October 2026, the highest-priced home sale in Franklin County reached $2.4 million in New Albany, while Delaware County's top sale hit $1.9 million in Delaware.
Your Local Election Headquarters NBC4i.com will have live results on Tuesday night for statewide races and local races across 21 central Ohio counties. Live coverage on the NBC4 Columbus streaming channel begins at 7 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Election Day for the 2026 midterms has finally arrived as Ohio voters…
An appeals court has denied a new trial for a death row inmate whose conviction for killing a pregnant 18-year-old woman with a railroad spike was overturned in 2024.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Both Republican and Democratic candidates held rallies across Ohio Monday in the last hours before Election Day. Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton was joined by Senate candidate Sherrod Brown at a rally in Columbus, while Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was joined…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Following the deaths of two children in Columbus retention ponds this year, Columbus City Council is bringing forward additional safety measures. Those include natural barriers to retention ponds and additional notices. This comes after a public hearing where council discussed different safety…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An overnight shooting on Halloween weekend in the Short North neighborhood is raising concerns about safety in the arts district. The shooting happened near Buttles Avenue and High Street around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. The Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children’s Safe Streets Team were about eight…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A record-breaking early voting period is over, but election officials are still working hard to prepare for big crowds at the polls on Tuesday. "We're going to be busy, but we're ready," Antone White, Franklin County Board of Elections director, said. After more than 93,000 voters shattered…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Election officials throughout Ohio are preparing for what might come after the votes are counted Tuesday, including potential recounts and challenges to the results. There are two things that could launch an election recount under Ohio law, the first being an automatic recount triggered if the…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus nonprofit dedicated to helping the community by growing food at a garden has also been dealing with a growing amount of crime. "It is a gem right here in our community and so we want to make sure that they’re able to keep doing the good work they’re doing
The Greater Columbus Arts Council recently announced thousands of dollars in grants for local artists.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s time once again for the NBC 4Today Season of Giving with Besa. We are beginning once again with the launch of WISH, a chance to fill a wish list for a local senior in need. What started in 2012 with just 26 seniors has grown to over 2,000 seniors in
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Election Day is Tuesday for the 2026 Ohio general election. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., but if you are in line when they close, you will be allowed to cast your ballot. Ohioans are casting ballots to elect a governor, U.S. Senator and members of the U.S.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The kickoff time for Ohio State's penultimate regular-season game at Ohio Stadium for 2026 has been announced. The 11th-ranked Buckeyes will welcome Northwestern to the Horseshoe on Nov. 14, with the game starting at noon. The two Big Ten rivals have not played in Columbus in a decade, with the…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One month after Gov. Mike DeWine signed a pause on Ohio’s gas tax into law, removing the tax on gasoline and diesel for a 90-day period, prices remain higher than they were 30 days ago. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in central Ohio cities, gas prices fell by 32.8
A national study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that speeding has become normalized among drivers, prompting law enforcement actions in Central Ohio and legislative discussions regarding increased penalties for extreme violations.
A celebrity-backed activewear and athleisure chain recently opened in Polaris Fashion Place.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 2020s has been marred by disappointing seasons for Ohio State in men's basketball, but with the expansion of the NCAA Tournament bracket, the Buckeyes have fewer excuses. The Scarlet & Gray begin the season on Monday night in Salt Lake City against No. 25 BYU in a rare neutral site
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- President Donald Trump said Haitians are "being moved out" of Springfield after losing their legal status over the summer. "The Haitians have moved out now, we moved them out, we had to move them out," Trump said in Chillicothe last Wednesday. Trump's comments come two years after he made…
Ohio’s closely contested races for Senate and governor will test whether Democrats can regain ground in former strongholds while narrowing Republican advantages in growing suburbs.
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of a federal home-distilling ban that was challenged by a Newark, Ohio, brewer and a Texas advocacy organization.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Early voters in Ohio may have noticed that candidates appear in a seemingly random order on the ballot. Per state law, candidates running for office in Ohio will appear in a different order depending on the voting location. The state rotates candidates from precinct to precinct, so ballots…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The window to vote early in this year’s election is closed. More than 93,000 voters cast their ballots at the Franklin County Early Vote Center this year. The Franklin County Board of Elections saw heavy crowds Sunday afternoon, with wait times up to two and a half hours at their peak.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a vehicle crash Sunday morning. Around 10:50 a.m. Sunday, the Columbus Division of Police responded to an unknown disturbance with someone being shot. Officials quickly determined the situation was a vehicle collision involving a Dodge pickup traveling westbound on…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Crew are going to the MLS Cup Playoffs for a fourth consecutive season and have clinched their spot with one game to spare. The Crew's only possible clinching scenario occurred this weekend. A 3-0 Crew win over D.C. United on Saturday, Toronto FC losing 3-1 to Atlanta United, and
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The regional quarterfinals are set for the Ohio high school football playoffs with the The Ohio High School Athletic Association confirming all the details. All games will be played Nov. 6 with a 7 p.m. kickoff, unless otherwise stated in the list below. Playoff schedule Regional quarterfinals…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For the first time in 15 years, Ohio State enters the month of November with two defeats and starts the month much lower ranked than it would have hoped. After losing 30-18 on Halloween to unranked USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Buckeyes have dropped nine spots from No. 2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – On this week’s special edition of Sunday Briefing: Sunday Briefing goes on the campaign trail with both candidates, hearing from them about key issues shaping their runs and their plans for the future of Ohio. “Ohioans are telling me across the state and what they're saying loud and clear…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State has a chance of a lifetime in the 2026-27 women's basketball season. Things get started on Monday when the 18th-ranked Buckeyes host UIC at the Schottenstein Center at 6:30 p.m. The Scarlet & Gray have become a consistent winner in the 2020s in the regular season but have lacked
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A north Columbus homicide investigation that resulted in an arrest of a fugitive who shot at federal officers in Springfield has only partially concluded after receiving a prison sentence. According to federal documents, Andre Jordan, of Reynoldsburg, will spend the next 25 years in prison…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police are combing over a nearly 6-year-old homicide in which a teenager was fatally shot on the northeast side of the city. According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, on Dec. 16, 2020, officers were called to the Bayberry Place Townhomes on Deewood Loop West on reports of shots fired…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was hospitalized overnight Sunday after being shot in the Short North Arts District near downtown Columbus. A police dispatcher said officers were called to the intersection of North High Street and Buttles Avenue at 1:28 a.m. on reports of a shooting. A victim was found at the…
LOS ANGELES (WCMH) -- For the first time since losing to Michigan in 2024, Ohio State fell to an unranked opponent. And it wasn't even close. In a stunning 30-18 defeat, the Buckeyes struggled in unexpected ways against Southern California, extending its losing streak at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to five and…
Private Property Rights Institute launches six-state campaign targeting landowners' rights in Ohio, other states, amid a data center boom.
LOS ANGELES (WCMH) -- Two weeks of preparation with a new starting quarterback wasn't enough for Ohio State as the Buckeyes suffer their first Big Ten loss of the year, falling to Southern California 30-18. In Luke Fahey's first ever start at quarterback, filling in for an injured Julian Sayin, the true freshman found…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Ohio State University professor who admitted to killing his wife as part of a failed murder-suicide after thousands of dollars were demanded from him in a sextortion scheme could serve the rest of his life in prison. James Hill, 77, was arrested in Upper Arlington after police arrived…
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two parents have been charged, as has one additional adult who has evaded capture, in the death of a 3-month-old from Athens County. According to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, three adults have been indicted related to the death of the 3-month-old on Feb. 26. However, the circumstances…
India Grocers’ new supermarket on Sawmill Road brings more than a 40,000-square-foot shopping destination to central Ohio’s South Asian community.
Ohio’s contest is only the third nonpresidential race to surpass $500 million in advertising spending and reservations, according to AdImpact.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead and two people were injured in a shooting in Columbus' Briggsdale neighborhood Friday night. Officers responded to a reported shooting at approximately 7:45 p.m. in the 1000 block of Hardesty Place West, according to Columbus police. They found a person with an apparent…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With the midterm elections just days away, Ohio’s gubernatorial candidates are making their closing arguments for who will best tackle the state’s affordability crisis. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton are well aware that Ohioans are deeply concerned about the cost of living…
A Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy has been suspended after an investigation revealed that he misused the county's Flock camera system.
PATASKALA, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio school district and fire department are sharing concerns with local elected leaders about how tax incentives for developers are affecting their funding. In a joint letter from the Southwest Licking Local School District and West Licking Joint Fire District, sent in early…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- You’ve heard the saying "nothing good happens after midnight." On Halloween night, a group of anti-violence advocates will be in the Short North neighborhood to make sure only good happens. If you have been to the Short North on Halloween night, you know it gets crowded. The Mothers of…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The regular season is over and now the real fun begins. While the top seeds in each region have this week off, others begin the high school football playoffs with dreams of getting to Canton in December to compete for a state title. Our Football Friday Nite "Game of the Week"
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An east Columbus nightclub has been shut down by the city with officials citing multiple instances of illegal activity and shootings that occurred in the area. Aurora Nightlife, which was located at East Fifth Avenue, was boarded up and evicted from the premises, according to a release from…
Despite progress for the division responsible for Intel's Ohio plant, Intel stock fell 29% Friday, one of the company's worst Wall Street days in 50 years.
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) – A family-owned modern general store selling home goods, gifts and groceries is preparing to open in Downtown Delaware. A Bushel & A Peck Co. plans to begin welcoming customers at 19 N. Sandusky St. in late March or early April 2027, according to a news release. The Delaware shop, owned by
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State is back from the bye week but without its star quarterback. And now the Buckeyes look to navigate the rest of the Big Ten schedule with an offense that will look different from the first seven games of the season. But regardless of whether coach Ryan Day starts Luke
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Five children are involved after a multi-vehicle crash occurred Friday morning that has resulted in a major road closure and seven hospitalizations. Columbus police units responded to reports of a crash in northeast Columbus, at the intersection of Morse Road and Sundance Drive. The crash…
President Donald Trump linked Ohio’s effort to attract a new federal space academy to Sen. Jon Husted’s election bid on Wednesday.
Columbus-area residents will turn back their clocks one hour this Sunday, Nov. 1, as daylight saving time ends and the region transitions to standard time.
While Halloween will spotlight tales of the supernatural on Saturday, Ohio is home to a myriad of ghost stories and other urban legends that circulate year-round.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The number of days left for early voting is dwindling as Election Day draws near. The Franklin County Board of Elections said turnout is more than twice the number of voters seen in previous midterm elections. With three days left of early voting, election officials estimate voters can expect…
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) -- More than 400 sixth graders from New Albany-Plain Local Schools got hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering and math during Amazon's annual Think Big Tech Day. The half-day event took place Thursday at the AEP Foundation STEM Leadership Center, where students rotated…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This week safety leaders and first responders have been out in the community engaging with residents. These events are a part of public safety week. This year they are focused on the South Side. Thursday, the community got the kids involved by hosting a trunk or treat event at Family Missionary
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed Thursday that an ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother is no longer running.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Prediction market users have already bet tens of millions of dollars on the outcome of Ohio’s U.S. Senate and governor elections next week. Political science experts and state lawmakers, meanwhile, think Ohio should join other states that have outlawed a practice they say is eroding faith in…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — New owners have been running the Hilltop Dairy Twist for a few months and they offered a special, free treat on the city's trick-or-treat night. “I want to see a lot of good, nice costumes. I can't wait to see the community come and our daily customers," said Breana Taylor, one
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A viewer reached out to Better Call 4 after her basement flooded, repairs totaled more than $6,000, and she says her HOA did not do enough to fix the problem. One Columbus woman’s basement flooded after August storms. Now, she’s trying to get her HOA to cover some of the cost.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) --Halloween is two days away, but celebrations get underway tonight for several central Ohio communities. Safety is the top priority during trick-or-treat. Residents on Bryden road in Old Town East are gearing up to host trick or treat night, with the street full of elaborate Halloween displays…
Legendary actor Patrick Stewart, synonymous for many with "Star Trek" and known for his role in "X-Men," has died at 86.
Two-time Grammy winner Noah Kahan will bring "The Last of the Bugs World Tour", featuring stops in 31 cities, to Ohio Stadium June 5.
A Whitehall man who pleaded guilty in the April 2025 killing of an Obetz woman will spend up to 28.5 years in prison, court records state.
KENTON, Ohio (WCMH) — A body found in Hardin County Thursday morning has resulted in the arrests of two suspects, including one from Columbus. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and Kenton Police Department, authorities received reports of a missing person on Friday, Oct. 23. Seth Rigdon, 32, was reported…
A new Mexican restaurant has joined the Polaris area in north Columbus.
Meet Hero! He is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — Two months after a jury reached a guilty verdict in the case against a truck driver who caused a deadly chain-reaction crash on Interstate 71 in Delaware County, a judge issued a sentence. In September, Modou Ngom was found guilty on all eight charges following a crash in April in which
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State's Halloween game against USC on NBC4 comes before the initial College Football Playoff rankings are revealed on Tuesday night. The Buckeyes will likely remain in the first 12-team playoff picture, win or lose, but the team's playoff chances are still not guaranteed since losing to…
Central Ohio residents can choose from various activities for Halloween weekend, including concerts by Olivia Rodrigo and Steve Taylor, sporting events like the Columbus Crew's regular-season finale, and cultural celebrations such as Día de los Muertos.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The 2026 Ohio general election is only a few days away, which is the same amount of time Ohioans have to vote early before Nov. 3. Tuesday is Election Day, but if you want to get a head start, you have a couple of days left to vote early. Early in-person
President Donald Trump urged Ohioans to vote Republican at a rally in Chillicothe Wednesday, arguing that his administration’s policies had delivered jobs and tax relief as his party’s candidates face close races for U.S. Senate and governor.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Mackenzie Shirilla, who was convicted of murder in a deadly 100 mph Cleveland-area car crash, is once again asking the Ohio Supreme Court to consider her case. The 22-year-old’s latest filing, submitted Sept. 28, asks the high court to resolve a deadline dispute after an appellate court…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- While the Columbus region continues to grow, Columbus City Schools said the district’s enrollment remains stable, but state funding is not keeping up with its expenses. To bridge the gap, the district is looking to cut an additional $50 million from its budget. The district aims to reduce its…
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) -- President Donald Trump, while speaking at a rally Wednesday, once again backed an ad from Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother. "She (Acton's mother) said worse than that, horrible things about her own daughter, and the…
President Donald Trump again praised Sen. Jon Husted’s backside at a campaign stop in Chillicothe Wednesday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Federal officials will be watching polling places in Medina, Cuyahoga and Franklin counties next week as the U.S. Department of Justice deploys 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states. The DOJ has monitored elections for decades, going back to the Jim Crow era, mostly to enforce federal laws…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One juvenile is hospitalized Wednesday after a shooting in the Arlington Park neighborhood of Columbus. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, officers responded to the 2400 block of Marcia Drive at approximately 3:40 p.m. According to Columbus Police Seargant Fuqua, at the scene, one…