COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Unbeaten Bloom-Carroll will aim to make even more school history in the Division 4 state semifinals when it takes on Lake Catholic. The Bulldogs are playing in their first-ever state semifinals, but it's not just that Bloom-Carroll is winning — it's how they're winning. "Honestly, I believe shock is a little [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Groups that serve low-income and at-risk people in Ohio will have a new boost toward keeping doors open thanks to a slice of CARES Act funding. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said in a press release that they will award up to $25 million to nonprofit organizations who [...]
WIND ADVISORY SUNDAY (40-60 MPH GUSTS) Strong winds will develop toward daybreak Sunday, with potentially damaging gusts between 40 and 60 mph with the passage of a cold front and low pressure. Secure outdoor furniture and holiday decorations early tonight. Rain showers will initially affect western Ohio early tonight, with more widespread showers arriving well [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) -- The Ohio Department of Health has released the state's latest numbers in the fight against COVID-19. As of Saturday, Nov. 14, a total of 290,243 (+7,715) cases have been reported in Ohio since the pandemic began, leading to 5,714 (+14) deaths and 22,076 (+220) hospitalizations. Friday's reported 8,071 new daily cases were [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) -- Five people have died from overdoses in the last 24 hours, according to the Franklin County Coroner. Franklin County Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz posted the information on Facebook Saturday afternoon. Ortiz also issued a plea to users to not use alone, test their drugs for fentanyl, and make sure they have narcan [...]
GRANDVIEW, Ohio (WCMH) -- The annual Blood Battle between Ohio State University and Michigan is underway. Michigan won the blood drive last year, but OSU is hoping to collect 1,500 donations with Blood Battle representatives say it goes beyond winning this year, as blood donations have seen a shortage. The Blood Battle began in 1982 [...]
BALTIMORE — The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus has soared to a new daily high in the United States. Data from Johns Hopkins University indicates the number of confirmed cases reached 184,514 on Friday, as the number of people infected continues to surge. The Johns Hopkins data shows the seven-day rolling average [...]
The rallies come after a week of still unproven -- and even discredited -- claims by Trump and his supporters alike that millions of fraudulent votes were cast in favor of Biden.
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: This morning: Clear & cold, low in the 20s Saturday: Clouds increase, rain showers at night, high 52 Tonight: Rain and breezy, low 45 Sunday: Showers early, windy, clearing later, high 55 Monday: Mostly sunny, brisk, high 50 Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 45 Wednesday: Mostly sunny and cool, high 46 FORECAST DISCUSSION: [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Free COVID-19 testing is being offered in Columbus on Saturday. Testing is taking place at Bridge Gate Community School at 4060 Sullivant Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Testing is available for individuals with or without symptoms. The test has no out-of-pocket cost to the patient, and individuals of any age [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – As bar and restaurant owners face the increasing chance of another shutdown due to COVID-19, some are hoping that this weekend provides an added boost before any possible closure. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine threatened this week to close bars and restaurants if the state’s coronavirus infection rates don’t improve. Restaurant goers in [...]
COLUMBUS – NBC4 (WCMH-TV) is the recipient of a 2020 Healthcare Justice Award from Primary One Health. NBC4 was presented the Healthcare Justice Award for community partnerships for its work with Stuff The Backpack, where NBC4 raised funds for tens of thousands of local students for backpacks and supplies at the beginning of the school [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) -- A man shot by an ATF agent Thursday has been charged, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Angelo S. Blackwell, 22, was federally charged Friday with illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to court documents, on Nov. 12, special agents and task force officers with ATF were conducting surveillance [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Ohio’s new retail mask order was officially signed Friday and is set to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine first announced the new mask order during his coronavirus address to the state on Wednesday. “Every retail employee has the right to work in an environment that is [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) -- Local health leaders are sounding the alarm as Franklin County is one of two counties on the state's watchlist of counties approaching the highest level of COVID-19 cases, according to the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. As of Friday, Franklin County remained at red level 3, which state officials indicate means a [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) -- Earlier this week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine held a statewide address where he warned of possible business closures and growing COVID-19 numbers. Friday, Ohio lawmakers offered their opinions on the governor’s response to the coronavirus spike. "We have to keep Ohio open, dealing with our physical health, our mental health and our [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio State University senior has received an international organization award. The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), an international organization with over 40,000 members worldwide, honored Dana Gill with the "Outstanding Collegiate Member Award" out of thousands of student members who applied. "What made me want to come to Ohio State [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – A new Franklin County program is offering assistance to families struggling to meet rent or facing eviction. The Prevention, Retention and Contingency PRC Plus Rental Assistance Program will offer a one-time rental assistance payment of up to $1,500 per month per household. However, recent changes to the program allows the county to [...]
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) -- With school leaders growing more concerned about the record-breaking number of new COVID-19 infections in the state, one central Ohio school district has already chosen to go back to virtual learning for its students. "It's kind of sad," says Brandi Hayden, whose daughter is a freshman at Reynoldsburg High School. "Emotionally [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two low flying B-1B Lancers alarmed some residents of Lewis Center and Westerville during afternoon military exercises near Columbus. At about 3:45 p.m. two low-flying B-1B Lancers were on military exercises over the northeast suburbs of Columbus, said a spokesperson with the Columbus Airport Authority. The aircrafts are not affiliated with [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Clear & cold, low 26 Saturday: Clouds increase, rain showers at night, high 52 Sunday: Showers early, windy, clearing later, high 54 Monday: Mostly sunny, brisk, high 50 Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 46 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Friday Night, It has been a seasonal day again today with highs in the middle [...]