QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Mostly clear, low 66 Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 90 Thursday: Sct’d showers, few rumbles, high 85 Friday: Partly sunny, few early showers south, high 84 Saturday: Mixed clouds, high 84 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Tuesday Evening, It has been a beautiful day today with plenty of sunshine in our area and high […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A source tells NBC4 that the Republican caucus within the Ohio Statehouse has voted among themselves to recommend the removal of embattled House Speaker Larry Householder. One week ago, Householder and four others were arrested and charged with funneling more than $60 million to a corporation for use to ensure the passage […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Based off information provided to the Ohio governor’s office by local health departments, the spread of COVID-19 can be traced to large gatherings including parties and charity events. Gov. Mike DeWine said he asked the state’s health departments to give him stories of how the coronavirus is spreading. “We are asking our […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – New daily cases of COVID-19 have appeared to plateau while emergency room visits due to the coronavirus have started to decrease. This bit of what Gov. Mike DeWine called good news comes as both deaths and hospitalizations were above the 21-day average Tuesday. “The case numbers are hovering around 13, 14, 1,500,” […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Gov. Mike DeWine applauded Columbus’ decision to close bars and restaurants to in-person dining at 10 p.m. while hinting that there may be more state-level mandates for those facilities coming later this week. Columbus City Council approved an ordinance Monday night requiring bars and restaurants to stop in-person service at 10 p.m. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Childcare in Ohio is set to return to normal levels. Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that beginning Aug. 9, child care providers in the state can return to the normal ratios and class sizes. DeWine said with the school year about to start with a variety of different plans for in-class and […]
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida reported more than 9,000 coronavirus cases Tuesday and a new daily high of 191 deaths. That brings the total infections to nearly 442,000 and more than 6,100 confirmed deaths, according to the state Health Department. The previous record of daily coronavirus deaths in Florida was 173 last week. The […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is holding a briefing as the state releases the latest COVID-19 case numbers. As of Tuesday, July 28, a total of 86,497(+1,320) cases were reported in Ohio since the pandemic began, leading to 3,382(+38) deaths and 10,425(+140) hospitalizations. There are a presumed 61,056 patients who have recovered from […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Franklin County judge has granted a temporary restraining order against the enforcement of an ordinance forcing Columbus bars and restaurants to close at 10 p.m. Judge Mark Serrott granted the restraining order requested by several bars, including Pins Mechanical Co., 16-Bit Bar + Arcade, Mikey’s Late Night Slice, Odfellows, and […]
The NBC4 newsroom lost a beloved friend and the city of Columbus lost one of its greatest champions on Monday, with the death of former reporter/anchor John Ivanic. John worked with us for nearly a decade until he left the newsroom behind in 2007 to work for then Columbus council member, Andrew Ginther. Most recently, […]
The Food and Drug Administration has added more hand sanitizers to a list of products that should be avoided after they tested positive for methanol contamination. There are now a total of 86 kinds of hand sanitizers on the updated list of toxic products, some of which have already been recalled while others are being […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus City Schools says it will begin the 2020-2021 school year completely virtual. Columbus City Schools Superintendent/CEO Dr. Talisa Dixon announced the virtual beginning in a press conference Tuesday afternoon. District leaders were joined by Mayor Andrew Ginther, City Council President Shannon Hardin and Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts. CCS will remain […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– The Columbus Division of Police is asking for help identifying a person who allegedly stole $1,000 worth of tools from a south side business. CPD says the man drive his older model red Chevy Silverado Z71 pick up truck with a fiberglass truck cap onto the property of Able Pallet Manufacturing & […]
Many people are wondering if face masks are required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican state representatives in Ohio plan to meet Tuesday for the first time since their chamber’s leader was arrested in connection with a $60 million federal bribery probe to figure out next steps, including how to replace disgraced speaker Larry Householder. The meeting follows the release of a federal affidavit Wednesday […]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy morning, gradual clearing. High 86 Tonight: Stargazer’s sky, mainly clear, mild. Low 66 Wednesday: Sunny, warmer. High 89 Thursday: Partly sunny, scattered showers and storms p.m. 68/85 Friday: Sunshine returns, warm. 66/84 FORECAST DISCUSSION: The cold front that triggered all the storms yesterday is making its way towards the […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — As the city grapples with police reform and city schools battle the COVID-19 crisis, the contract to provide resource officers to Columbus high schools is not being renewed. And even if in-school classes resume, there is no plan to have police back in the buildings. It’s the end of a 25-year program. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Columbus City Council has approved legislation that will shut down restaurants and bars nightly at 10 p.m. starting Tuesday night in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts addressed council before the vote, stating her department has received numerous complaints regarding Columbus establishments not following […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus City Council approved a measure Monday to place the issue of a civilian review board for the Columbus Police Department on the November ballot. Council approved the ordinance that will call on voters to decide if the city charter should be changed to allow for a civilian review board. The ordinance […]
The CEO of Jeff Ruby Culinary says Mayor Ginther’s 10pm bar and restaurant nightly closure proposal will devastate restaurants in Columbus.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The COVID-19 testing site at Columbus Public Health is staffed by doctors and nurses from the local hospital systems on a rotating basis. Last week, Columbus Public Health scaled back the testing to only those individuals who were sick or exhibiting symptoms. Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts said the change […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — On August 4, nine people’s lives will be remembered. They all were killed last year in a mass shooting in Dayton. The mass shooting kicked off calls for gun reform across the state, but one year later, many say little has been accomplished. On Monday, Mayor Nan Whaley, Moms Demand Action, and […]