COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Westerville man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday after being convicted in federal court of sexually abusing a 5-year-old and sharing pornographic images of the child. Christopher Sammons, 28, was convicted in June on four crimes related to child exploitation. His sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Kenneth [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest number of COVID-19 cases in the state. Numbers as of Friday, Jan. 28 follow: Total Change New cases 2,562,412 +9,440 Hospitalizations 106,919 +303 ICU admissions 12,679 +30 Deaths* 33,071 +582 *–Deaths are updated twice a week, usually on Tuesdays and Fridays The [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)-- Many diehard Cincinnati Bengals fans are headed west for the weekend to watch Joe Burrow and crew take on the reigning AFC Champions in Kansas City. As the orange and black caravans make the straight shot across I-70, NBC4 Digital Anchor Kristine Varkony spoke with FOX4 KC morning anchor Pat McGonigle about [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police say the same suspect stole two tip jars from businesses in December. According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 3:47 p.m., Dec. 6, a man, who entered a business in the 1900 block of N. 4th Street, is seen on video grabbing the tip jar and [...]
A condom designed to enhance sexual pleasure is the subject of a new study published by researchers at the Ohio State University.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WCMH) — A trip to the Super Bowl is up for grabs when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday at 3:05 p.m. The Bengals beat the Chiefs 34-31 in week 17 to secure the AFC North on a game-ending [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A fire in the Hilltop area left one person dead and another in critical condition Friday morning. Around 7:40 a.m., a fire was reported at a home in the 300 block of Lechner Avenue. According to firefighters, two people inside the home had to be rescued and were transported [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A week ago, Gov. Mike DeWine and Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger announced a $20 billion plan to manufacture computer chips in Ohio. On Friday, the state development department is expected to say exactly what Ohio agreed to in order to land the project. Intel said the state beat out 40 others [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Multiple counties across central Ohio have issued snow emergencies as snow moved through Friday morning. LEVEL 1 Coshocton Fairfield Guernsey Jackson Muskingum Noble Perry Pickaway Pike Ross LEVEL 2 Athens Hocking Morgan Washington To find out what each level of snow emergency means, read the descriptions below or check out this video: [...]
Snow showers will linger through the morning as an upper-level low moves east, bringing an end to a steadier period of snow in southeastern Ohio, where accumulations will range from 1-2 inches. The sky will remain cloudy, with some breaks later in the afternoon. Temperatures will hold steady in the low to mid 20s, then [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The Columbus Division of Police (CDP) is about to start a new operation to tackle the issues abandoned cars across the city are causing. In 2021 there were 11,000 '311 requests' about abandoned or inoperable vehicles, according to CDP. “The last thing we need is to have any vehicle in the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Debate season for Ohio's open U.S. Senate seat kicked off Thursday night at North Columbus Baptist Church, where Republican Josh Mandel and Democrat Morgan Harper squared off despite the primary election still being months away. But that didn't stop the two anti-establishment candidates from seizing the spotlight to promote their platforms. [...]
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCMH) — Ohio State took care of business on the road beating Minnesota 75-64 as head coach Chris Holtmann picked up his 100th win with the Buckeyes. E.J. Liddell posted a double-double and scored the 1,000th point of his OSU career early in the second half, which fittingly came in the post with [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the New York Rangers 5-3 at Nationwide Arena on Thursday. Boone Jenner and Sean Kuraly scored twice while Patrik Laine contributed two assists in the win. CBJ responded to a 6-0 drilling the night before by scoring five goals for [...]
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCMH) — Ohio State junior forward E.J. Liddell scored his 1,000th career point during Thursday's road game at Minnesota. Liddell is the 60th player in Ohio State history to score 1,000 points. "E.J. he's such a special kid. He's such a special player," OSU coach Chris Holtmann said. "I think there's going to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)--Columbus City Schools canceled classes for four schools and sends one to remote learning. Due to an increased number of staff absences, Northtowne Elementary School will be learning remotely on Friday, Jan. 28 because of increase an increased number of staff absences. Canceled classes due to heating Siebert Elementary School West Broad Elementary [...]
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The parents of a baby who died in foster care expressed their anguish Thursday and their frustration with Athens County Children Services. Logan Dollison was born at home on Dec. 19 to Lindsey Householder, 30, and William Dollison, 32, in Glouster before mother and baby were taken to O’Bleness Hospital in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)--Some of Ohio's roads and bridges will soon see their first major improvement in generations. Money from the infrastructure bill, signed into law last year, has arrived in the Buckeye State. Earlier this month, Ohio received nearly $500,000,000 in funding from the infrastructure bill for highways and bridges. This is an investment that [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)--Columbus hosted the U.S. Men's National Team for the 14th time on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match against El Salvador. The match was the 12th World Cup qualifier the city has held, which is more than any other city in the country. "I think that U.S. soccer is a big draw [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)--History is a full-time passion for Rita Fuller-Yates. She takes Facebook followers through time and introduces them or reminds them about Columbus' Black History. She gets surprised every time someone shows interest in forgotten history. "I am in shock, but I am not in shock," she said. "Everyone loves their own stories." That [...]
JOHNSTOWN, Ohio (WCMH)--Licking County’s largest healthcare provider is responding to Intel’s announcement that it’ll bring thousands of new jobs to the area. Licking Memorial Health CEO Robert Montagnese said he and his team had already been talking about how to address the rapidly-changing needs of a growing community during a pandemic. They found out Friday [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)--"Why are there so many cars on the road with dark tinted windows?" That's what Martha asked in a recent message to Better Call 4. She thought darkened windows on vehicles were "outlawed quite a few years ago," citing concerns about safety, and how tinted windows could inhibit law enforcement investigations. If you've [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)--Some people may be wondering when the state will distribute rapid tests for COVID-19. The pause is on while the Ohio Department of Health waits for the shipments of 800,000 tests kits to arrive. Dr. Vanderhoff spoke during a press conference Thursday and said they are evaluating their current efforts and if they [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Light snow showers overnight, low 22 Tomorrow: Flurries, mostly cloudy, high 24 Saturday: Mostly Clear, high 19 Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 31 Monday: Partly cloudy, high 36 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Thursday evening! Snow showers have picked up across Central Ohio, and they'll continue as we head into the evening and overnight [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Franklin County Public Health and the African American Male Wellness Agency are coming together to raise awareness for drug addiction and abuse here in Central Ohio. "It's something we've been dealing with for years," said Rebecca Ajibola, supervisor for behavioral health and addiction services at Franklin County Public Health. Ajibola said [...]
