Watch a previous report on Sheppard's case in the video player above. WASHINGTON (WCMH) – An Ohio man was sentenced in Washington D.C. on Tuesday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots. Alexander Sheppard, 24, of Powell, was sentenced to 19 months in prison and two years of parole by the U.S. [...]
SUNBURY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Tanger Outlet Mall in Sunbury was under lockdown Wednesday afternoon with a heavy law enforcement presence as a man barricaded himself in a bathroom. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office states that at 1:37 p.m., a call was received of a domestic violence situation. DCSO says a male suspect barricaded himself [...]
Watch a previous report on the proposed constitutional amendment to establish an independent redistricting commission in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A group aiming to end partisan gerrymandering has taken the first step to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot -- for a second time. Nearly two weeks after its original [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The rumors are true: Wendy's is launching new pumpkin spice flavored menu items available for a limited time this fall. The pumpkin spice Frosty and pumpkin spice Frosty cold brew are joining menus nationwide beginning Sept. 12, the Dublin-based chain announced on Wednesday. Joining the chocolate Frosty on menus, the new [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)-- For more than a decade a silver Dodge Charger spotting on an Ohio highway has caused a sea of red break lights. But now, those have been discontinued by Dodge and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is beginning its Durango era. "We have 250 ordered at this time, so you'll see those [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – This year, Donatos Pizza is celebrating 60 years of sizzling hot pizza, but the Grote family's lifetime of pizza making started a few years before that. It was at 14 years old that the company's founder Jim Grote started working in a local pizza shop and learning a business that would shape [...]
High pressure southeast of the region is bringing another hot, humid day, with a southwesterly flow. Afternoon readings will approach 90 degrees for one more time this week, under partly sunny skies.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A multiple-time Emmy Award-winning talk show host is coming to Columbus in October to perform stand-up comedy. John Oliver, the host of HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" will performing at the Mershon Auditorium on Ohio State University campus at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 12. Tickets go on sale this [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person has died in the hospital after a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning in a south Columbus neighborhood. A police dispatcher confirmed to NBC4 that a call came in at 8:25 a.m. for a motorcycle crash at 850 Harmon Avenue in the South Franklinton neighborhood. The motorcyclist was taken to Grant [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Ohio State University has issued a public safety notice after an alleged armed robbery occurred on campus early Wednesday morning. Ohio State police said that at 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday, an OSU student was walking near a residence hall in the 230 block of West 10th Avenue. The male student was reportedly [...]
For a previous report on this story, view the video player above. COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Three more suspects have been named in a fatal shooting that took place at a north Columbus Dairy Queen in late August. Columbus police said it has two more suspects in custody and one remains at large, bringing the total [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Making a name for yourself on Ohio State’s football team is hard enough. It’s even more challenging when you’re a defensive lineman compared with your older brother who’s in the NFL. That’s the case for Ohio State senior and Pickerington Central graduate Ty Hamilton, the younger brother of former Buckeye and Jacksonville [...]
For a previous report on this story, view the video player above. COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Columbus police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers are searching for a man accused of killing another outside of a bar in the city's Far South neighborhood. On April 2 at 4:20 a.m., police were called to the 3900 block of [...]
HARVEYSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) -- Huzzah! The Ohio Renaissance Festival is back to transport guests each weekend this fall to the days of knights and queens. Returning for a 34rd season, the festival is welcoming guests every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 29. This year's eight-weekend festival features more than 150 shows daily, dozens of savory offerings, shops [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Numerous changes are coming to Mill Run, including the demolition of Movies 11, the building of luxury apartments, and possibly an indoor go-kart track. Movies 11 at Mill Run closed July 31, making room for the luxury apartments. The movie theater occupied its space in Mill Run for over three decades. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As Columbus emerges from what are normally its hottest months, officials in a number of offices are also working to make sense of the violence that ensued during them. As of Monday, the city is pacing ahead of its homicide totals from five of the six prior years, and felonious assaults [...]
We start the day dry, but we will be tracking scattered showers and a few thunderstorms, especially as we get into this afternoon and evening.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Big changes are underway for a food assistance program millions of people across the country rely on and they're coming down from Congress. Officials with the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services said there are about 4,000 people in the county who could be affected by these changes. Congress [...]
BLENDON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) – A man could spend the rest of his life in prison for the death of a woman found dead in the street in Blendon Township in May 2021. Antonie Paige Phillips, 34, was found guilty of murder and kidnapping charges and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man in a wheelchair was hit by a driver who then fled the scene of the crash in Columbus' University District Tuesday. At approximately 9:38 a.m., Columbus police responded to the intersection of East 14th Avenue and Summit Street for a call of a pedestrian being hit by a car. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Family members of the late singer Jane Marczewski, also known as “Nightbirde,” shared a special moment on social media about how the Ohio native's electrifying performance on “America's Got Talent” is still making an impact. “Jane's sister and brothers just landed in Los Angeles to attend @agt 'live show' as VIP guests,” the [...]
Watch head coach Ryan Day preview Saturday's home opener against Youngstown State. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In what many central Ohio fans may consider the most wonderful time of the year, Ohio State Buckeye football returns to Ohio Stadium this Saturday. Ohio State University Police Division is sharing safety tips with fans before hundreds of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Guns, drugs, and even junk cars are off the streets in some south Columbus neighborhoods, thanks to “Operation Unity.” Operation Unity is a collaboration between law enforcement and social services, designed to address not only violent offenders, but quality of life issues as well. “Operation Unity really allows us to go [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio issued a warning about the timeshare industry. "In the last three years, BBB has experienced 30,000 complaints about timeshare problems, which represented about $35 million," said BBB of Central Ohio President Judy Dollison, adding that the complaints just keep coming. Earlier this summer, Better [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A growing number of school districts are joining a lawsuit against the state, pushing back against private school vouchers. The lawsuit was filed last year and is awaiting trial. “Vouchers are going on trial,” Dayton Public Schools board member Jocelyn Rhynard said. “And we will make our case in the court [...]