COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Fireworks and the Fourth of July weekend go together like hot dogs and ketchup, and people all across Ohio will be out shooting off their consumer-grade fireworks. However, those doing so are reminded to always keep an eye on children. Since 2022, Ohioans over the age of 18 are allowed to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A plane destined for Louisville by way of Baltimore made an emergency landing in Columbus Sunday morning. According to a spokesperson with John Glenn International Airport, the plane was experiencing pressurization issues, diverting the plane to Columbus, where it landed safely. The Southwest flight departed Baltimore/Washington International Airport and was headed [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: As legislation that would restrict gender-affirming care for minors advances to the Ohio Senate, a conservative father and his trans son are pushing back. “Well, I wish my then daughter did come to me,” said father Rick Colby. “It was actually much more dire than that.” [...]
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 9 P.M. The air is very muggy and conducive to showers and few stronger, with downpours and frequent lightning this evening. Persistent cloudiness will limit sunshine and hold high temperatures this to the low 80s. The greatest threat of a severe storm will be over the southern half of the state. [...]
Watch the 2022 Red, White & BOOM! fireworks show in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As you plan out your day for the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest, there are plenty of transportation options and parking available for Red, White & BOOM! on July 3. There are several parking areas and [...]
NBC4's Monica Day discovered a creative and scientific method COSI is using to prepare Circus Peanuts candies: dipping them in freezing cold liquid nitrogen. While this isn't necessarily something you can do at home, COSI is offering this experience and more on July 13 for COSI After Dark: Night At The Big Top. The event [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Will the mail run on Independence Day? The short answer is no. The U.S. Postal Service recognizes Independence Day on July 4 as one of 11 federal holidays and is closed. There is no mail delivery, caller service or Post Office Box service. All services resume on Wednesday. UPS locations are also [...]
An early round of thunderstorms and showers has already moved in to wake us up for Sunday. While we do manage some dry time for the middle of today, storms are planning on making another appearance later today.
COLUMBUS, OHIO (WCMH) – Central Ohio Crime Stoppers and Columbus police are seeking help in solving a cold case in northeast Columbus nearly two decades old. According to Crime Stoppers, a man broke into the home of Michael Dawson and a woman in the 2400 block of Hanna Drive in Arlington Park. Police believe there [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- People headed out to Columbus Commons Saturday for the next concert in the Picnic with the Pops series. Saturday's theme was Patriotic Pops and Soul for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The concert featured Grammy-winning Broadway artist Tamika Lawrence and the Worship and Praise Chorale performing with the Columbus Symphony. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police said two people fled from the scene of a fatal crash on the west side of Columbus Saturday afternoon. The crash happened near the intersection of Georgesville Road and Hall Road at approximately 1:53 p.m. According to police, a 2008 Nissan Versa was trying to turn left from Georgesville [...]
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. PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Scioto County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus family is learning just how unbreakable a bond can be. A Belgian metal detectorist is on a mission to return lost World War II relics to their owners. He discovered a sweetheart bracelet that was lost at the site of the Battle of the Bulge. He traced the bracelet [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Imagine it's Independence weekend 1898 at Ohio Village. Ohio native William McKinley is president, recruitment has begun for the Spanish-American War, and horse and train are the primary sources of travel. Attendees at Saturday's celebration experienced an Independence Day celebration in a small American town at the turn of the 20th [...]