COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) -- OhioHealth is expanding its presence in the Upper Arlington area, buying two properties at the intersection of North Star Road and West Lane Avenue. OhioHealth bought the properties for a combined $9.1 million on Feb. 16, according to the Franklin County Auditor. "OhioHealth is looking forward to growing our [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) -- Designer Brands Inc. is investing $2 million in a Black-owned footwear factory. The Columbus-based retailer, best known for its DSW stores, is partnering with footwear designer D’Wayne Edwards and the Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design in Michigan to help launch the JEMS by Pensole brand and production [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health reported just 2,129 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, continuing the state's lowest week for new infections since last summer. Monday through Friday, the state reported 9,994 new cases, the fewest in a workweek since Aug. 2-6 (8,466 cases). The infections ODH reports every day did not [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Pizza Chateau on the city's west side Friday. A suspect entered the Pizza Chateau at 2602 Eakin Rd. around 10:42 a.m. Friday and pointed a gun at a cashier, demanding money from the register, according to a news release from the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio University men's basketball team ranks first in the MAC and the Bobcats control their own fate with five games left in the regular season. NBC4 digital sports reporter Justin Holbrock caught up with Ohio men's basketball coach Jeff Boals about playing three road games in five days, finishing the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 40-year-old Columbus man was shot and killed from a gunshot wound Friday. According to the Columbus Division of Police, Anthony David Wagner was found lying in a garage on the 100 block of Midland Avenue on the city's west side. Columbus Fire Department medics pronounced Wagner dead at 6:28 a.m. [...]
NBC4 is partnering with Columbus Africentric Early College to present the fifth annual "Sankofa."
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)-- After a two-year hiatus, the Ohio State Fair will return this summer. The 2020 fair was completely canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2021, it was closed to the public, focusing on agricultural and educational competitions. Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Expo Center & State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler announced Friday [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)-- More than three dozen men and women took their oath Friday as the Columbus Division of Fire officially welcomed the members of its 113th recruit class. “It was a long journey. It was tough. All the training that we had to go through, getting up every day, going to the training academy," [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest number of COVID-19 cases in the state. Numbers as of Friday, Feb. 18 follow: Total Change New cases 2,642,330 +2,129 Hospitalizations 111,398 +146 ICU admissions 13,115 +23 Deaths* 35,493 +121 *–Deaths are updated twice a week, usually on Tuesdays and Fridays The [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For the third time this week, the city of Columbus has boarded up a home due to drug activity. Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein announced Friday that he had obtained an mergency court order to shut down a home located at 488 East Hinman Avenue after 20 service calls had [...]
Columbus and Central Ohio Weather QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Clearing clouds, colder, high 30 Tonight: Increasing clouds, low 22 Saturday: Light AM snow showers/flurries, temps tumble, daytime high 24 Sunday: Sunny, warmer, high 49 Monday: Mostly sunny, chance rain late, high 59 Tuesday: Rain, warm, high 60 Wednesday: Cloudy, temps tumble throughout day, daytime high [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The College Football Playoff committee announced Friday it will keep a four-team structure for the next four years instead of expanding. The CFP, which began in 2014, is entering year nine of a 12-year agreement with ESPN. "The Board of Managers has accepted a recommendation from the Management Committee to continue [...]
When it comes to the daily reality of driving on the nation’s roadways, statistics are one thing, but actually putting up with the sheer amount of cracks, delaminations, and potholes is something you can only truly measure by feedback from your fellow drivers. A recent summary report from national transportation research nonprofit TRIP found that 40% of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- While Iryna Petrowsky awaits updates on a potential military conflict between Russia and Ukraine from her home in Galena, her niece – from more than 5,000 miles away in Kyiv – has relocated her three children to the first floor of their home. After U.S. leaders warned of a Russian military [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Every morning, James Mackey sets up shop at the Franklin County Municipal Court to help central Ohioans avoid being evicted from their homes. Attorneys with The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, like Mackey, represent upward of 100 tenants in eviction court right on the spot. With no call ahead or preparation [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – New coronavirus cases reported by Ohio schools fell for the fourth week in a row on Thursday as K-12 schools recorded their lowest week of cases since classes began last fall. Schools reported 3,460 new cases to the Ohio Department of Health on Thursday for the week ending Sunday, Feb. 13. [...]
FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 10 A.M. / CENTRAL OHIO A strong storm system over northern New England brought a soaking rain that turned to ice and snow overnight across much of Ohio, with temperatures plummeting into the 20s. Watch out for morning slick spots covered by a fresh coating of snow showers, especially on untreated surfaces. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For the second consecutive year, the Urban Family Development Center hosted a discussed titled, "The State of The Black Dad." David Fluellen, the non-profit's founder and CEO, led the discussions. "It’s a call to action, it's time for us as Black dads, Black men to step up," Fluellen said. For the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Three people were swept into the Scioto River Thursday after part of a homeless camp was dragged into the water. According to Columbus Division of Fire Battalion Chief Steve Martin, the incident occurred near South High Street, north of Williams Road. One person swam back to shore and was transported to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Democratic Party announced its endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-13) Thursday. According to a news release from the state's Democratic party, the group also endorsed Justice Jennifer Brunner, running for Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court; and Judges Marilyn Zayas and Terri Jamison, candidates seeking [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Redistricting Commission met hours before their deadline Thursday to push through legislative maps for a third time -- but, to no avail. Despite an Ohio Supreme Court-ordered deadline for state lawmakers to approve a map outlining state legislative districts by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, the Redistricting Commission failed to reach [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Pickerington Local School District hasn't explained why Pickerington High School North principal Mark Ulbrich is under investigation since the district placed him on administrative leave Jan. 28, only saying that the investigation is the result of a complaint. Ulbrich started working out of the district office earlier this month and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus City School district announced that 12 schools will transition to remote learning Friday. Due to a large number of staff absences, the following schools will not offer in-person instruction Friday, according to a news release from the district: Arts Impact Middle School Berwick Alternative Pre-K-8 Buckeye Middle School Devonshire [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Rain early, ending as light mix, low 23 Friday: Slowly clearing, much colder, high 31 Saturday: Mostly sunny, chilly, high 30 Sunday: Mainly sunny, cold start, high 49 Monday: Clouds later, high 56 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Thursday Evening, It has been a record setting day as far as precipitation goes. Our [...]
