Watch previous coverage of the fatal 2022 shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 21-year-old man was sentenced to up to 26 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to two separate robberies, including one that cost a man his life. Ayub Issack, of Franklin County, pleaded guilty Tuesday to involuntary [...]
Scattered showers have moved into Central Ohio and will stay steady throughout the rest of the day. A low pressure center to the north will funnel in more rain overnight and into Wednesday morning.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- City leaders are sending a renewed message about gun safety after a 13-year-old boy was hospitalized Monday night following an accidental shooting just north of Columbus. On Tuesday morning, NBC4 was given first-hand demonstrations on how to use some of the tools city leaders are making available to gun owners. "The [...]
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Middle school educators from across the state gathered Tuesday to learn ways they can teach their students early about different career paths. Many school districts start talking to students about career paths once they are in high school, but the educators who attended the Middle School Career Awareness Expo are hoping [...]
Watch a previous NBC4 report on HB 8 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio lawmakers are advancing a bill allowing parents to opt their child out of "sexuality content" in school, legislation opponents said is anti-LGBTQ+ and will force educators to out students. House Bill 8 -- the "Parents’ Bill of Rights" [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 11 unions that make up Columbus City Schools' unionized staff have reached a tentative agreement with the district, the school board announced Tuesday. Less than a year after the teacher's union voted to strike over building conditions and wages, the Columbus School Employees Association -- made of support staff including [...]
Watch above for an earlier report on the Ballot Board's initial certification of Issue 1 COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio Republicans recertified the language of an August ballot measure on Tuesday to comply with edits handed down by the state’s highest court. In a 3-2 vote split down party lines, the Ohio Ballot Board approved [...]
Watch a previous report on the fatal shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police have identified a 16-year-old boy as the victim of a fatal shooting over the weekend. Jarrell M. Russell was found suffering from a gunshot wound in an alleyway near the 100 block of North Guilford Avenue [...]
For previous reports on this story, view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The second of two suspects wanted for murder in a King-Lincoln Bronzeville shooting has been arrested after being located five hours south of Columbus. Charles Calaway, who was named the second of two suspects in the murder of Javon Tucker [...]
Storms and showers are making their way back to our skies. A low pressure center to our north brings steady storm chances for this evening. Rain will last overnight and stick around to start us off on Wednesday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police are reporting that a 25-year-old woman has been missing from the north side since Saturday. Amina Alhaj-Omar was last seen Saturday near Interstate 270 and U.S.-23 on the south side of the city. The Columbus Division of Police said it considers Alhaj-Omar to be a high-risk, endangered missing person. [...]
An expanding pool of warmer-than-normal water in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean confirms that El Niño is back.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A pizzeria chain with several Ohio locations has closed its shop near Polaris Fashion Place after opening 15 years ago. Mellow Mushroom at 2170 Polaris Pkwy. welcomed its last guests on June 12 after franchise owner Colby Zachrich announced in May the location would be closing. Since 2014, Zachrich has also [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 1975 will play Nationwide Arena in the fall as part of their "Still…at their very Best" tour, the pop rock band announced this morning. The Columbus concert is set for Friday, Nov. 3 -- and is the only date in Ohio for the North American leg of their tour, kicking [...]
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) – A teenage boy was arrested Monday after a confrontation over a video game console ended with a 60-year-old woman being shot. Newark police said the boy, 17, was arrested and will be charged with attempted murder, accused of shooting the woman at a residence near the 100 block of North Morris [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Anti-LGBTQ+ bills proposed in Ohio are among a "disheartening trend" nationwide hindering the ability of businesses to thrive and attract a competitive talent pool, a new report shows. Ohio was ranked 34th in the nation for LGBTQ+ inclusion by Out Leadership’s 2023 State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index, an annual study assessing [...]
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – More than two years after leaving his job, a [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person has been hospitalized after a reported stabbing in the North Central section of Columbus. At 5:22 a.m., police responded to reports of a stabbing on the 800 block of Wellington Boulevard, near East 5th Avenue in the Shepard neighborhood. The victim was taken to Grant Medical Center and their [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two tornadoes were confirmed to have hit western Ohio during this past weekend’s severe storms, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS confirmed the first storm, near Tipp City in Miami County, touched down Sunday evening. The agency made the determination due to supporting radar data and damage reports in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – It has been one year since Ohio loosened its concealed carry weapon law, and community advocates, elected officials and law enforcement alike are reflecting on the changing gun landscape. A year ago on Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 215, which eliminated a concealed carry permit requirement for [...]
Our unsettled weather pattern continues, with cool temperatures, breezy conditions, and more rain on the way. Expect highs this afternoon to range in the 60s across the region.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Council approved $2 million to go towards lights and safety improvements on roadways as part of the city’s continued efforts to keep both drivers and pedestrians safe. “We know that when a neighborhood is well lit, it’s safer for pedestrians for motorists, for folks to prevent crime,” Columbus City [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus City Council voted on Monday to approve funding to purchase more gun lockboxes to be handed out for free. Council approved $45,000 for Columbus Public Health to purchase the boxes as part of the city’s continued effort to ensure firearms are safely stored. Columbus Councilmember Shayla Favor said gun violence [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital after a shooting in the South Linden section of Columbus Monday night. According to Columbus police, the shooting happened at approximately 10:03 p.m. on the 1300 block of Saint Clair Avenue. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition. There is [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new program at Capital University is working to address an ongoing issue by giving central Ohioans a unique pathway to becoming a teacher. The Capital City Resident Educator Program would allow those with some college credits, no credits and even recent Columbus City School graduates the opportunity to work toward [...]