COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A woman has been cited by Columbus Police after officers said they broke up a large gathering Monday night. According to Columbus Police, officers responded to a call for a large gathering at a rental home on the 1000 block of Franklin Street at approximately 11:35 p.m. Makayla Emerick told police she […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Nurses Association has filed a complaint to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration about hazardous COVID-19 exposure to workers at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center. The following statement was released by Rick Lucas, President of The Ohio State University Nurses Organization: APP USERS: Click here to read the full complaint. […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said Ohio is not ready for full-time childcare facilities to reopen yet. “The real concern is when you have a group of children, whether they’re in kindergarten or whether they’re in childcare, one of those children goes into that setting and if they are carrying the virus, it’s […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Now that some businesses that may have been closed for a number of weeks are given the OK to reopen, the Ohio Department of Health is recommending some additional steps to keep employees and customers safe. ODH Director Dr. Amy Acton said businesses that are reopening should flush their water pipes to […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Now that some businesses have been given guidelines on how to reopen in Ohio, the governor’s office is moving on to the next group of businesses: restaurants, barbershops, and salons. Gov. Mike DeWine announced during his coronavirus briefing Tuesday that two groups will be formed immediately to investigate reopening and setting up […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Secretary of State Frank LaRose said some counties could see an influx of up to 17,000 mail-in ballots for Ohio’s primary election. During an update at Gov. Mike DeWine’s daily coronavirus briefing, LaRose said one county – Cuyahoga County – could receive 17,000 ballots from the United Postal Service. Hamilton County, according […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Governor Mike DeWine says he is walking back his directive that he made Monday making face coverings inside retail businesses mandatory for Ohioans; however, it is still strongly recommended. “It is going to be, for most people, a recommendation, in fact, a strong recommendation, for people to do this,” said DeWine. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Kroger has set up a drive-thru COVID-19 coronavirus test site at the Franklin Park Conservatory. The site is set up through Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of the grocery chain. Located at 1777 E. Broad Street in Columbus, the test site will be open Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2, from […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Ohio’s Roman Catholic Bishops are looking to resume in-person Masses the last weekend of May, Diocese of Columbus Bishop Robert Brennan stated in a letter Tuesday. Brennan said Ohio’s bishops met Monday to discuss churches resuming services after all public masses were cancelled for Ohioans March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Tuesday announced it is furloughing 29 employees and eliminating 33 positions across the zoo and The Wilds. The zoo said 29 full- and part-time employees will be furloughed and 33 non-animal care positions have been eliminated. The actions are in response to financial hardship from mandatory closures […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A day after providing details about how the state will gradually reopen, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton held a briefing to discuss the latest efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus in Ohio. As of Tuesday, there are 16,769 […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts say their goals to reopen Columbus are the same as the state’s. At a press briefing Tuesday, Ginther said consistency and clarity throughout the state is critical when it comes to a slow, safe reopening. *Watch the entire press conference in […]
PERRSYBURG, Ohio (WJW) – Perrysburg Schools are moving forward with high school commencement May 17. The Ohio Department of Education directed schools to hold virtual ceremonies last week. Perrysburg High is calling their graduation virtual, but they’re laying out an extensive plan so students can walk the stage in their cap and gowns in front of loved […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– One person was taken to the hospital after being shot multiple times in Columbus’ Woodward Park neighborhood around 6:20 Tuesday morning. Columbus Division of Police dispatch says 28 year old Abigail Katherine Whisler-Filla was shot in the face as well as her arm. CPD says the victim opened her door to an […]
VINTON CO., Ohio (WCMH)– Seven weeks after Ohio’s first positive cases of COVID-19 were reported, Vinton County is now confirming its first cases of the virus. A notable standout among the outbreak, the Vinton County Health Department made the announcement over the weekend saying “both individuals were contacts of a positive out of county case.” […]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST Today: Rain showers. High 67 Tonight: More showers. Low 56 Wednesday: Showers and some storms. High 64 Thursday: Mostly cloudy, more showers and breezy. High 56 Friday: Clearing sky. High 63 Saturday: Partly sunny. High 72 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Tuesday! Keep the rain gear handy, because rain showers and even some thunderstorms […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — While the medical field has been working on overdrive during the pandemic, it’s been very focused on battling COVID-19 and conducting life-saving or necessary procedures. Beginning Friday, May 1, some elective surgeries and appointments will once again be available to patients. “All health procedures that can be done that do not require an […]
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) — Hilliard’s public pools will remain closed for the summer, the city announced on its website Monday. In addition, the city has canceled all city-sponsored public events through June 30, including Celebration at the Station and Safety Town. Hilliard operates the Hilliard Family Aquatic Center and the Clyde “Butch” Seidle Community Pool. “This is not a […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One person is in critical condition following a police-involved shooting on the north side of Columbus Monday night. The incident took place on the 1800 block of Oakland Park Avenue in the North Linden neighborhood at approximately 9:46 p.m. Columbus Police said the victim was taken to Grant Medical Center. The officer […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — It was a very special 100th birthday for a Columbus woman Monday. Nancy Jane Byars White was born in Martin, Tennessee, in 1920, and moved to Ohio in 1948. A honk line started in front of her Autumn Hill Drive home at 4 p.m. Monday as she enjoyed her daily glass of […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Bars and restaurants were not among the businesses given the green light by the state to reopen. John Barker, president of the Ohio Restaurant Association, says it’s concerning that there were no details about when the restaurant industry would reopen. “Our members want some clarity and that’s a reasonable request,” Barker said. […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — NBC4 is proud to partner with Community Shelter Board to raise funds and awareness about some of the most vulnerable people in our community — the homeless. On Thursday, April 30, we are holding a virtual Call4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. And at 7:30 p.m., we are airing a […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Students and parents are under stress right now as kids learn from home. A group of teachers at A+ Arts Academy on Fair Avenue used colorful paper hearts with messages of encouragement to its students during the COVID-19 crisis. Cortni Walker’s children attend the school. She saw the messages for first […]
In early April, the Mexican government declared beer and other alcohol products as non-essential and breweries shut down. As inventory has been depleted, stores and markets around Tijuana are reporting that they are out of beer.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — NBC4 is proud to partner with Community Shelter Board to raise funds and awareness about some of the most vulnerable people in our community — the homeless. Together we are asking 4’s Army to join the fight to help individuals and families who are at-risk during this unprecedented time. On Thursday, April […]