BREMEN, Ohio (WCMH) -- What started as a suspicious person report on Tuesday has led to deputies returning stolen packages spanning two different Ohio counties. The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office said it sent deputies around 9:30 p.m. to Angle Street in Bremen. There, deputies found and detained Kelby Fox, 47, of Newark, and Zanyle Hedges, [...]
A story on the Columbus Crew's championship parade and rally can be seen in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Crew's MLS Cup title defense now has a start date. Major League Soccer released the regular season schedule for 2024 on Wednesday, and the defending MLS Cup champion now has its full [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to crimes related to the sexual exploitation of at least 25 victims in at least three states, including girls at a Columbus high school. As part of a plea agreement, Lorenzo Winfield, 22, pleaded guilty to two charges: Winfield also faced a count of [...]
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WCMH) – Cedar Point’s police department must turn over incident reports and other records to three television stations, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled. In an opinion released Wednesday, the Ohio Supreme Court ordered the Cedar Point Police Department to release records related to an injury from a rollercoaster and separate allegations of sexual [...]
View a previous report on the Sunbury shooting in the video player above. SUNBURY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The victim in a deadly shooting at a Sunbury fast food chain has been identified, and court proceedings are looming for the arrested suspect. The Delaware County Coroner's Office confirmed Thursday that 58-year-old Gary Langston died in the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The whimsical spectacular "Cirque Dreams Holidaze" is returning to Columbus this weekend with three performances illuminating the Palace Theatre. A Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts, Holidaze is at the Palace Theatre at 7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday. A cast of holiday storybook [...]
High pressure will slide east of Ohio , allowing winds to turn southerly, pushing afternoon temperatures into the mid-40s, under mostly sunny skies. After one more subfreezing night in the 20s, increasing clouds and a mild flow will bring more comfortable weather for holiday shopping the remainder of the week.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are searching for a man accused of shooting at and punching a woman’s dog in the southeast side of the city. A woman told investigators that on Nov. 26 at around 2:40 p.m., she heard a gunshot outside of her home in the 2000 block of Fairwood Avenue, located [...]
View a previous report on the Gahanna daycare incident in the video player above. GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Gahanna daycare that police said left an unattended child outside for nearly five hours in early December is making a change to its operations after the incident. Little Lambs Children's Center, which is located at and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A murder trial for a former Columbus Division of Police officer accused of fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in December 2020 could once again be postponed. For possibly the third time in two years court proceedings for a former CPD officer who is charged with murder after shooting and killing [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Homemade gifts can help save money and be a sentimental way to show appreciation during the holiday season. A recent study revealed what the most popular DIY Christmas gifts are in Ohio. The study by photo-printing company StoryBoards analyzed the average monthly Google searches for DIY Christmas gifts, including terms such [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus has new options for penalties against property owners in the fight against late-night neighborhood noise. City council recently approved a noise ordinance, with members saying it's one of the biggest issues impacting quality of life. "We heard our residents when they shared time and time again that excessive noise was [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State is in the midst of preparations to play Missouri on Dec. 29 in the Cotton Bowl, but the focus shifts Wednesday to new players coming in next season. More than a dozen high school football players are expected to sign national letters of intent to play for Ohio State. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – From expanding the private school voucher program to dissolving the Department of Education, a lot changed in K-12 education for Ohio in 2023 – and more change is on the way. It was a busy year for K-12 education policy in the state. Dozens of bills were introduced, several policies were [...]
We kick off a warming trend today, and through much of the extended. Expect highs in the middle 40s this afternoon, with mainly sunny skies, and only a light wind.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For some fighting a tough battle at Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center, the holidays came a little early this year. Santa’s volunteers went all around the hospital Tuesday, spreading joy to people who will be celebrating inside the center. This special tradition is back for the first time since before [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus City Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday to approve the first district-wide building assessment in more than 20 years. It comes after the nearly $100 million levy was approved last month by voters. The district will pay $506,000 to Sightlines, LLC. to help the district identify needed upgrades and prioritize [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Police are investigating two related shootings in south Columbus that sent one person to the hospital Tuesday night. One shooting was reported on the 400 block of Hanford Street at approximately 7:50 p.m. The second shooting was reported moments later on the 3300 block of Norwalk Road, just over 3 1/2 [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The holidays are often referred to as the most wonderful time of the year, but that’s not the case for everyone. In an effort to bring closure to families who are grieving the loss of a loved one, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office launched Operation Holiday Remembrance, where they showcased unsolved [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a scary situation involving a stolen car, a local family is urging others to be extra aware of their surroundings. Tara Becker and her husband own a couple of businesses in Columbus -- a sweets shop and a small car dealership. They were at the dealership Saturday afternoon and Becker's [...]
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Some people who live around Griggs Reservoir in Hilliard said they aren’t feeling as safe in their homes as police investigate a string of shootings in the area, including one that left bullet holes in a home. Hilliard Police released photos of young people in the area and believe they may [...]
View the video player above for previous coverage. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus man has been found guilty of a fatal Christmas Eve stabbing from 2021. On Friday, a Franklin County jury found 34-year-old Robin Sebastian guilty of the murder of Pradeep Anand. The judge who presided over the trial set a hearing for [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As temperatures go down, heating bills go up. This year, an NBC4 Investigates analysis of public records reveals an increasing number of Ohioans at risk of getting their utilities cut off due to an inability to pay. Gas and electric companies are required to report to the Public Utilities Commission of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For years, Zelle users have voiced concerns and frustrations to Better Call 4 about the lack of support they've received from the peer-to-peer payment platform -- specifically when it comes to fraud. But things could soon be changing for some victims who lost money to scams. Earlier this year, Better Call [...]
We will see cool temps tonight with mostly clear skies and temps about 4-6 degrees below normal in the lower to middle 20s overnight.