LONDON, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation called a hazmat team Friday afternoon to its headquarters after receiving a suspicious package. Attorney General Dave Yost's office confirmed the building in London was "following our protocol to handle it" after getting a package in its mailroom. BCI employees sealed the package in a [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Technically, it's the second week of fall, but Friday's week eight matchups mark the first time high school games throughout central Ohio will kick off below 70 degrees. This week features a meeting between undefeated Bishop Watterson and St. Charles in the Central Catholic League for the Football Friday Nite game [...]
For an earlier report on this story, view the video player above. HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – A mother and daughter accused of killing a newborn baby in Hilliard appeared in court Friday. Basma Abdul Karim Alkelezli, 36, and Hanan Ahmad Al Jabouli, 19, went before a judge in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, each [...]
See a previous report on the former Spaghetti Warehouse location’s closure in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After announcing plans to return to Columbus' downtown, Spaghetti Warehouse is gearing up with opportunities for fans. The chain is planning the grand opening of its new location at 150 S. High St. To pay [...]
A cool westerly breeze and temperatures struggling to reach 70 this afternoon reflect a big change after a week of summerlike weather.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A team known as the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball has plans to make a stop in Columbus. The Savannah Bananas announced on social media that they will come to the Columbus Clippers' Huntington Park stadium in 2024, from May 24 through the 26. The visit is part of the Banana Ball [...]
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH/NBC NEWS) — The search for a missing central Ohio woman that evolved into a murder trial against her husband is once again seeing national attention. On Friday’s “Dateline,” when three women discover the body of Emily Noble in a wooded area near her Westerville home nearly four months after she went missing, [...]
For an earlier report on this story, view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Boss will in fact return to Columbus. After cancelling the remainder of his 2023 tour, Bruce Springsteen has announced his 2024 slate of concerts, which will include his twice-previously cancelled shows in Columbus. Springsteen will perform at Nationwide [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State returns to action after its bye week with a home game against the undefeated Maryland Terrapins after beating Notre Dame two weeks ago. The homecoming game kicks off at noon Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State ranks second in the country in fewest points allowed and will be put [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new craft brewery, Thunderwing Brewing, is taking off on the West Side. Thunderwing Brewing will open Friday at 2419 Scioto Harper Drive. It will occupy the space formerly operated by Sideswipe Brewing, which closed in July. Owner and brewer Jason Wing said the draft list will include light beers, dark [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One out of two juveniles were hospitalized after being shot at in the east side of Columbus early Friday morning. Columbus police said that at 1:39 a.m. two juveniles, ages unknown, were traveling on the 700 block of Elizabeth Road in Eastmoor when an unknown suspect fired at their car several [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The top home sold in Franklin County last month went for $3.1 million, while the top home in Delaware County went for $2.9 million. NBC4 analyzed daily property sale records from the Franklin and Delaware County auditor’s offices and filtered for "one-family dwellings" to not include apartments, duplexes, or unrelated land [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio could take in $218 million in tax revenue if the state votes to legalize recreational marijuana this November, a new study shows. Passage of Issue 2 on Nov. 7 to legalize adult-use cannabis could generate $182 million to $218 million during the first full year of operations, according to estimates [...]
Expect just a few isolated showers later this afternoon/evening as the actual cold front pushes through Central Ohio. Highs will be in the lower 70s this afternoon, with a bit of a breeze.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The common rule with breast cancer is that people over the age of 40 should receive a breast examination from their doctor every year. But, not all breast cancers can be detected by mammogram or ultrasound. "One in eight women are going to be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus Public Health (CPH) says there is a slight decrease in overdoses and overdose deaths in Columbus and Franklin County so far this year. However, they are still pointing to a troubling trend. That trend is the rising rate of overdoses in African American and older age group communities. "What's concerning [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Domestic violence cases are rising in Franklin County. And they're rising faster than in years past, said Maria Houston-Beck, executive director of LSS Choices. It's the only domestic violence shelter in the county. “We have seen an increase in survivors for a while now. We have been at or a above [...]
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Westerville City School District's (WCSD) new superintendent is getting ready to finish his first official week on the job. Dr. Joe Clark was formally hired over the summer, but he officially started the job on Sunday. He previously worked in the Nordonia Hills City School District in northeast Ohio for [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Delayed deposits, frozen accounts and long wait times over the phone. Those were some of the complaints central Ohioans made to Better Call 4 just a few months ago about the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. I reached out to the department at the end of July and was [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new distracted driving law is now being enforced across Ohio. “No more texting, no more emails, no more selfies, no more scrolling while you’re driving,” Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety Andy Wilson said. In April, state lawmakers passed a distracted driving bill that Governor Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) [...]
Stray showers have started pushing into Central Ohio as Thursday comes to a close. As the day starts to wind down, even more rain will move in with cooler air closely following behind.