SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- A woman from the Franklin County area is dead after she was allegedly part of a bail bond theft attempt in Clark County. According to the Clark County Sheriff's Office, the woman, who has not been identified, was shot Monday by a resident on the 7000 block of South Charleston-Clifton Road [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Canal Winchester man was sentenced to five years in prison nearly three years after he made multiple threatening calls toward central Ohio schools. Yousif Mubarak, 27, was given the prison sentence Wednesday after he was found guilty of seven counts of making interstate threats. The guilty verdict stemmed from at [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 18th defendant who was indicted for their involvement in a large-scale drug and sex trafficking ring that operated near a Columbus elementary school has pleaded guilty. A release from the U.S. Court in the Southern District of Ohio said that 34-year-old Dustin Speakman pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to distribute and [...]
For previous reports on this story view the video player above. WAVERLY, Ohio (WCMH) – The second of two former Pike County Sheriff deputies was sentenced to serve over eight years in prison after being found guilty for excessive force while employed. In August a federal jury found Jeremy Mooney guilty on two counts of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The next in a series of super loads traveling across Ohio roadways was scheduled to depart southern Ohio on Wednesday morning. Two super loads have been delivered to Freepoint Eco-Systems near Hebron, with this being the third of its kind making the trip to the recycling facility. The shipments travel from [...]
A cold front swept through the state, bringing an end to the showers. Skies will feature a mix of clouds and some breaks of sun, with temperatures struggling to reach 50 degrees in a cooler northwesterly flow.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - A family-owned and operated company known for its Buckeye chocolates and other sweet treats is expanding. Anthony-Thomas Candy Company is adding on to its factory located at 1777 Arlingate Lane that is also set to create more jobs. According to a social media post, the company expansion includes adding 20,000 square [...]
View a previous report from Twenty One Pilots' 2021 performances in Columbus in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Grammy award-winning band is coming back to Columbus for hometown performances. Twenty One Pilots plan to visit Nationwide Arena for two separate shows as part of its "The Clancy World Tour." The tour [...]
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A new bridal concept by the owner of Columbus’ Luxe Redux Bridal and La Jeune Mariee will sell wedding dresses at a deep discount, with everything in the store costing less than $1,000. The Ohio Bridal Outlet will open at the Destination Outlets, located at 8000 Factory Shops Blvd. between Columbus [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's two-day celebration to grand-scale egg hunts and Easter Bunny meet and greets, central Ohio communities are rounding out their Easter celebrations this weekend. Colony Square Mall Easter Bunny Meet and Greet 3575 Maple Avenue through Saturday Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Egg Hunt 1826 Lattimer [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A program connecting residents with free car repairs is receiving a half-million dollar boost as it enters its fourth year. Project Taillight was launched by the city in 2020, providing free repairs on taillights, headlights, turn signals and other small issues to low-income Columbus residents. City Council voted Monday to invest [...]
Watch a previous NBC4 report on H.B. 68 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As an Ohio law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors takes effect next month, a new survey has found a majority of voters oppose political candidates who often discuss restrictions on trans Americans. About 53% of registered and [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – A person is in critical condition after driving a minibike into another vehicle Tuesday night in the northeast side of the city. According to a release from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office a serious injury traffic crash took place at 9:45 p.m. near the intersection of Westerville Road and Parris Boulevard in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio’s state board of education is facing a budget cliff – and says for it to survive the fall, it must either raise teacher licensing fees or receive immediate funding from the state. At the board’s March meeting, members mulled over a proposed licensing fee increase, from $200 to upward of [...]
After a wet and windy Tuesday, we've got some improvements arriving today. Expect gradual clearing of the clouds as we head through the day, with breezy, but not gusty conditions.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Record jackpots in both the Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries have close to $2 billion up for grabs this week. Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing is worth a jackpot estimated at $1.13 billion. Tuesday's winning Mega Millions numbers are 07, 11, 22, 29, and 38; the Mega Ball is 04 and the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus community members came together to raise concerns about property taxes in the city. On Tuesday, members of the community made their voices heard at a forum hosted by a group of non-profits, the Livingston Partnership. The group includes APDS, Gertrude Wood Community Foundation, Rickenbacker Woods Foundation and Livingston Area Merchants Association. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The lines could get long Wednesday at central Ohio Jersey Mike’s sub shops, and the Alzheimer’s Association is celebrating that. It marks the restaurant chain’s annual Day of Giving, a national effort to raise money for worthy causes. The 31 Jersey Mike’s in central Ohio have pledged this year to give [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The number of U.S. measles cases in the first three months of 2024 has already equaled all of the cases for 2023. This is sparking a health alert from local, state, and federal health agencies. Health officials in the Dayton area are warning of exposure to the disease for those who [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man wanted in connection with a May 2018 fatal shooting in Columbus was arrested Tuesday by police and the U.S. Marshal’s Office. Wayne E. Romaine II, 31, of Washington Court House, was arrested Tuesday at a home on the 1700 block of Little Avenue in Columbus. Romaine was indicted by [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Eating for a good cause – that's what people are doing Tuesday at Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the state. 20 locations are holding a fundraiser for the people impacted by the tornadoes that devastated the Indian Lake Community this month. Employees said they’ve had a wait since they opened. 100% of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A former high school girls’ basketball coach at a school in Westerville has been charged with allegedly having sex with a player on his team. According to online court records, Jason P. Dawson, 35, is charged with two counts of sexual battery of a minor and one count of pandering sexually [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As search and rescue efforts continue following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Baltimore community is top of mind for some in central Ohio. “It was kind of utterly shocking, I’ve been over that bridge a bazillion times," Matthew Raskin said. Raskin is a senior at The Ohio [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In January, Better Call 4 told you about a Pataskala couple who claimed someone hacked into their bank account and withdrew large sums of money. But when Eric and Brenda Nickolas turned to their bank for help, they were blamed for it instead. “Refund what was stolen from our account and [...]
We aren't entirely out of the woods with our chances for rain, but dry weather is right around the corner! Later Tuesday evening, a cold front will swing through bringing that chance for rain, but also changes for the rest of the week.