COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two people have been transported to a local hospital after a crash closed Interstate 670 in north Columbus on Friday afternoon, causing significant traffic delays in the area. The crash involving an unknown number of cars on I-670 left all eastbound lanes closed from Neil Avenue to US-33/SR-315 South as of [...]
A picture perfect sky to end off the work week! Plenty of sunshine, temperatures in the mid 70s, and barely any humidity. As we head into the weekend, the weather gets even better, but it doesn't last forever.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The midway point of the regular season is here for high school football in Ohio. Many teams across central Ohio will play their final nonconference games of the regular season before the calendar turns to the fall. One of the most anticipated matchups of week five pits undefeated Delaware Hayes against [...]
What a great way to end the week! Solid sunshine has settled in for Friday and temperatures will be slightly warmer. Through the start of the weekend, we're going to keep the sunny and warm trend going!
NEWARK (WCMH) – At least a dozen people were hospitalized after a gas leak at an education center in Newark on Friday morning. The natural gas leak, which stemmed from a mechanical issue, forced an evacuation at the C-TEC Career and Technology Education Center of Licking County just before 10 a.m., according to fire and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police held a media briefing Friday morning after they found a suspect accused of stabbing an elderly woman to death. The press conference to discuss the stabbing in the University District near Ohio State University was scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Columbus Division of Police headquarters. On Saturday, investigators [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — No. 6 Ohio State has one more game before an anticipated top-10 showdown against Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, on NBC4. Before the Buckeyes turn their attention to the Fighting Irish, they have to take care of business at home against Western Kentucky at 4 p.m. Saturday. Below are three [...]
OBETZ, Ohio (WCMH) – A car caught fire after it crashed into a school bus and one person was hospitalized early Friday morning southeast of Columbus. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, a car ran into the back of a school bus at the intersection of Alum Creek Drive and Groveport Road, just south [...]
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) -- A fast-casual chain serving Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls will add its fourth central Ohio location, slating it for a Saturday grand opening. With locations downtown, at Ohio State University and at Polaris, Columbus-headquartered Poke Bros has expanded to an additional shop between Gahanna and New Albany, according to a news release. The [...]
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus-based co-working business is redeveloping several historic homes and constructing a 15,000-square-foot building along the Scioto River in Dublin to launch a "one-of-a-kind co-working and entrepreneurship community." COhatch is transforming 2.85 acres along North Riverview Street near the Scioto River in Dublin to launch a mixed-use development named "Riverview Village," [...]
A cool northeasterly flow around high pressure over the region will continue to bring true fall weather. Afternoon temperatures will reach the low to mid-70s.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A plan aimed at boosting safety in the University District by increasing police presence was announced on Thursday. Students said they generally feel safe on campus, but it’s the surrounding areas that sometimes bring a little worry. "At the end of the day, I think today is a win for Ohio [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police continue to investigate a deadly shooting which took the lives of two young mothers and injured a man. It happened late Wednesday night at a Merion Village bar. “I’m still in shock. Everybody is still in shock. We can't believe it," said Erick Bellomy, a good friend of one [...]
NORTH LINDEN (WCMH) – One person has been transported to Riverside Hospital in critical condition after a shooting on Thursday. A police officer at the scene said the victim was shot somewhere else, before driving to a Mobil gas station in North Linden to get help. Police received the call around 6:44 p.m. Police are [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus city leaders announced they’re looking to add $600,000 to “Operation Moonlight”. It’s a city wide initiative aimed at increasing police presence at events where there are large crowds - that could turn violent. It’s made possible through Columbus police officers picking up voluntary overtime to not leave their normal shifts. [...]
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. AMANDA, Ohio (WCMH) – It’s suicide prevention week and one local school is [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Alvaro Sanchez specializes in roofing, siding and gutters, which is why a friend referred him to a Columbus contractor for some local projects. Sanchez said he and his brothers completed two jobs as subcontractors for him but they claim they weren’t paid, and don’t want this to happen to other people. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – There is strong opposition to a potential highway project funded partially through the state transportation budget. Residents in the project's path said this potential project, how it's funded, and how it's being approved, is setting a dangerous precedent, that they say could come to any growing city. “The most distressing parts [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With eight days until a recommended deadline to enact new state legislative maps, the Ohio Redistricting Commission still does not have co-chairs. Gov. Mike DeWine canceled the redistricting commission meeting scheduled for Friday morning, as promised, because Republicans failed to offer up a co-chair by 5 p.m. The announcement from DeWine's [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohioans are getting ready to vote for the second time in three months, which means political advertisers are once again running commercials to get their message out. A proposed amendment, appearing as Issue 1 on November's ballot, will protect the right to an abortion under Ohio's constitution. As advertisements in support [...]
View a previous report when a grand jury indicted Demetris Ortega in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus police officer has admitted to drinking and driving, as well as leaving the scene of a 2022 crash that killed a 27-year-old woman. Demetris Ortega, 50, pleaded guilty on Thursday to a felony [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The man accused of fatally stabbing a 77-year-old woman in the University District over the weekend was arrested Wednesday -- three states south of Ohio. Michael Brooks II, 28, is currently hospitalized for unrelated injuries but will be taken into custody on murder charges once he recovers, according to the Columbus [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposed constitutional amendment to overhaul Ohio's process for drawing political maps has been rejected for the second time. Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a group's second petition summary Thursday, sending a proposal to create an independent redistricting commission back to the drawing board. Each attempt -- the first step of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Everyday United States Marshals are out in the community working to arrest wanted felons. NBC4 had the opportunity to join them on another warrant watch mission. The U.S. Marshals spend weeks, months and even years gathering intelligence about where criminals are located. They say some tips can lead to an arrest, [...]