COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio's current flu season has claimed its first child victim, the state's health department announced Friday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed a 9-year-old girl in Clemont County died from the influenza virus. The death comes during what is normally the peak of flu activity nationally, from December to February. Specifically [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recent study revealed where Columbus, along with five other Ohio cities, rank in a list of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Personal finance site MoneyGeek used 2022 FBI crime data to look at crime rates in cities with populations greater than 100,000 across the U.S. They looked [...]
GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) – A locally-owned pub and grill that already has three locations in central Ohio is adding another spot in 2024. Pastimes Pub & Grill will open to customers in Grandview Heights in 2024. According to the restaurants website, the company said the new location will be at 755 Yard St. and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed an Ohio bill that would ban transgender minors from receiving certain healthcare and prohibit transgender girls from participating in female athletics. DeWine announced on Friday he has rejected House Bill 68 -- the "Save Adolescents from Experimentation" and the "Save Women's Sports" acts -- after the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Details have emerged about a man who was arrested for murder in relation to an east Columbus fatal shooting in early December. On Dec. 2 at 12:10 a.m., Columbus police officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Cornell Street on the report of a shooting. When they arrived, officers found [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Homelessness across the state of Ohio increased by nearly 7% in 2023, as rent in the state increased by nearly 20% since 2021. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently released annual Point-in-Time Count (PIT) data, which is a count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Noteworthy central Ohio restaurants and bars announced they would be closing in 2023, including the 94th Aero Squadron, Jack's Corner Pub, McCormick & Schmick's, two Del Taco joints, several O'Charley's locations and more. Listed below are prominent restaurants that closed in 2023. 94th Aero Squadron Black Box Fix Borgata Pizza Café [...]
HEATH, Ohio (WCMH) – One person has been killed and several individuals have been detained after a shooting in Licking Township early Friday morning. According to the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, one person was shot and killed at around 1:30 a.m. on the 5800 block of Jacksontown Road in Licking Township, southeast of Heath. Deputies [...]
Watch a previous report on Ohio State's selection of Ted Carter as president in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – When Ted Carter takes the helm of Ohio State University on Monday, he will have to navigate the rocky waters of politics and chato academia. From politicians’ criticisms of colleges’ commitment to free [...]
A broad upper-level storm over the Midwest will drift east, allowing additional moisture to pivot around the system in the form of scattered light showers, mixed with wet snowflakes.
CLEVELAND (WCMH) -- For the second time in four seasons, the Cleveland Browns are going to the NFL Playoffs. The Browns clinched at least a Wild Card berth after beating the New York Jets on Thursday Night 20-37 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The victory makes the Browns the third team to clinch in the AFC, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – 2023 is coming to a close and leaders in the Ohio House are reflecting on the year, and looking forward to 2024, in interviews only seen on NBC4. What got done? Despite criticism that the House passed a record low number of bills, and that Republican infighting continues to impact legislation, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Eating healthy, working out, and saving money are some of the most common New Year’s resolutions. For some, those goals can be hard to maintain throughout the year and can cause people to feel discouraged. So, how do you stick to your goals? Having a larger, more overall goal of what [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus community leaders are on a mission to bring down homicide numbers and violent crimes in 2024. According to data from Columbus police, there have been 148 homicides in the city so far this year. That is 10 more than last year, but still significantly less than the city’s peak year [...]
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A family owned business in Fayette County is dealing with unexpected challenges to close out the year, after a fire which has been ruled arson. “When I got the call it was just kind of a panic mode to hurry up and get here," said Dale Mayer, Co-owner of Mayer Farm [...]
The skies have given us a little bit of a break from the rain, but the clouds haven't budged. The relief will be short lived with rain making a return for the end of the week and even the weekend. Some of these showers even have the potential to turn into snow!
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As the year comes to an end state elected officials are reflecting on 2023 — and looking ahead to 2024. “It’s a constant competition,” Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted said. “Just because we had a good 2023, doesn’t guarantee we’ll have a good 2024.” Husted talked about the high-profile projects in Ohio [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Traffic Safety Office received more than $23 million in grants from the governor. The money will be used to fund programs and agencies across the state. Judy Converse with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office said in 2023, Franklin County had 110 fatal crashes, the most of any Ohio county. [...]