NEW YORK (AP) — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday. The 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and six other tigers and lions that […]
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with the new coronavirus more than a week ago, was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests. Johnson’s office said he was hospitalized because he still has symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus. His admission to an undisclosed hospital in London […]
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) — A Jackson County man was stuck after his gym closed due to Ohio’s stay at home order in the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus. So Zachary Skidmore took out his chainsaw and made what he’s calling a “lumber jacked gym.” In a video posted to his Facebook page, Skidmore gets […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Both Union and Perry counties reported new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus Sunday. Perry County confirmed its fourth case of the virus, while Union County said there are now eight cases there as of Sunday. The most recent case in Perry County is of a 30 year old woman. She is currently […]
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Life looks different for residents and staff alike at SharonBrooke Assisted Living, compared to one month ago. The windows are covered with messages of “I love you” and “We miss you,” plastered on the outside by family members no longer allowed inside the facility. A table near the front doors collects […]
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — Delaware Police are investigating after a man’s body was found near the eastern bank of the Olentangy River Saturday. According to police, a man’s body was discovered by people kayaking on the river at approximately 12:15 p.m. near William Street. Police have not released the identity of the victim, saying positive […]
Showers developed behind a cold front with the passage of a weak wave of low pressure. Skies will brighten from north to south late in the day as drier air filters in, with high pressure building into the Great Lakes. Temperatures will remain in the cooler low, so it’s back to jacket weather. Monday looks […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio now has 4,043 cases of COVID-19 coronavirus reported statewide. Those 4,043 cases have led to 119 deaths and 1,104 hospitalizations. Confirmed cases in Ohio have more than doubled since Monday, when 1,933 total cases were confirmed in Ohio. Dr. Acton says the number of positive cases reflects the fact that the […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Wendy’s announced it will be increasing its workers’ pay during the next few weeks as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread. In a recent letter sent to workers, Wendy’s announced it will be giving hourly crew members, shift managers and assistant general managers in company restaurants a 10% increase in hourly pay over the […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine retweeted a video from Rob Lowe Sunday, asking people to stay home. Former Ohioan Lowe encouraged people on his Twitter account to stay home in order to keep people safe and flatten the curve. He also made a point to speak to younger residents too.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — An Amber Alert was issued Sunday for a 9-year-old girl who was inside a car when it was reported stolen in south Linden. According to the alert, the 9-year-old girl was the occupant of a vehicle when it was stolen from the 1200 block of East 21st Avenue between 6 a.m. and […]
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says there a very good chance the new coronavirus “will assume a seasonal nature” because it is unlikely to be under control globally. Fauci is director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He says the virus is unlikely to be completely eradicated from the planet this year. […]
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate first reported Dempsey’s […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Each weekday morning, NBC4 Today will feature local school children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The segment will air before 6 a.m. on NBC4 Today. Each clip will be posted and archived on NBC4i.com. This week, you can watch the following classes: MONDAY, APRIL 6New Albany Intermediate School, Mr. Hast’s fourth-grade class TUESDAY, […]
LORDSTOWN, Ohio (WCMH)–Huge announcement Honda and General Motors. Honda will utilize GM’s Ultium Battery in two new vehicles. “This collaboration between GM and Honda is welcome news for the Mahoning Valley, which is home to a highly skilled, world-class ,” said US Senator Portman in a new release. “We’re excited to get this new battery […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH)–Businesses try to push along while everyone social distances. You need to realize that crooks, scammers, and other types of criminals are still working to get your money too. I noticed a page on Facebook that claimed to be Papa Johns Club. The page offered three free large pizzas if you liked the page, […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Several members of Ohio State’s Marching Band came together, from a distance, to showcase their Buckeye pride. The video, shared Sunday on Twitter, shows members of TBDBITL performing their parts of Ohio State’s fight song, Buckeye Battle Cry from inside their own homes. The video is captioned, “Even when social distancing, we’re […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police in Columbus are investigating two robberies that happened within a block of each other Friday night. According to a police report, officers responded to a Shotspotter alert in the area of Carpenter Street and Stanley Avenue around 10:22 p.m. Friday. Officers found a 61-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. Police […]
MORGAN County, Ohio (WCMH) — A family in McConnelsville made signs in their yard to uplift drivers passing by. 12-year-old Evelyn Newton , her mom Tara and grandmother made these signs together. One reads , ‘Sunshine, good vibes and the other. Stay Positive’. Evelyn’s grandmother challenged her to spread positivity through the chalk. Another message […]
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OH (WCMH) — In Fairfield County, teachers at one school took time to make a special trip to say hello to students. Staff at Bremen Elementary school put on a parade to say hello to their students. Dozens of people came together as they rolled through neighborhoods. The Easter Bunny even made an […]
SCIOTO County, Ohio (WCMH) — Scioto County reported its first positive COVID-19 case. Health officials confirmed on Saturday that Scioto County has seen it’s first case of coronavirus. While the case is under investigation residents are asked to refrain from calling the Health Departments for questions related to this case according to health officials. “We […]
In the decade before Michigan and its largest city became the latest hot spot for the deadly coronavirus, officials were steadily, and at times dramatically, cutting back on their first line of defense against pandemics and other public health emergencies. Approaching bankruptcy, Detroit disbanded most of its public health department and handed its responsibilities to a […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police are investigating after a shooting that occurred outside of Colonial Village. Police say two security guards were on patrol when approached by a man requesting help. According to reports, the security guards had a confrontation with the man the night before and when they approached he had pulled out a handgun […]
Volunteers in London have been delivering groceries and medication to vulnerable people who are self-isolating because of the new coronavirus outbreak A group led by Reverend April Keech have been knocking on several doors and laying bags of groceries on the thresholds and standing at a safe distance away from residents. Keech and her team […]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST Today: Morning showers, partial clearing, mild. High 57 Tonight: Partly cloudy, cool. Low 40 Monday: Mostly sunny, afternoon clouds. High 66 Tuesday: Warmer, showers, storms. High 71 Wednesday: Chance of showers and storms, gradually sunny. High 69 FORECAST DISCUSSION: We start the day with a few scattered or even isolated showers leftover […]