ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A husband and wife from Athens are heading to prison after pleading guilty Thursday to charges related to child sex abuse. Robert Bellar, 55, and Deborah Bellar, 50, pleaded guilty to two felony charges each: engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and endangering children, according to a news release from [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Morse Road has reopened after a crash left one person dead Thursday, Columbus police said. The victim died about 2:50 p.m. Thursday after being transported to Mount Carmel East, according to Columbus police. As a result of the crash, sections of Morse Road were closed but have since been reopened, according [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 17-year-old was transported in critical condition after being shot on the city's east side Thursday, according to the Columbus Division of Police. The shooting took place Thursday near Mound Street between Kellner and James roads. Police said there are no suspects at this time. This is an evolving story and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health on Thursday reported 2,195 new COVID-19 cases for the past four days, the first week after daily reporting became weekly. These cases reflect Sunday afternoon through just before 2 p.m. Thursday. Ohio announced last week it would switch from daily to weekly reporting starting this week [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After the Ohio Supreme Court declared a third set of state legislative maps unconstitutional on Wednesday, a full-ballot, in-person primary election on May 3 is likely out of the question. When the now-rejected maps were approved in late February, Secretary of State Frank LaRose directed local boards of election to carry [...]
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WCMH/AP) — The Browns are reportedly out of the running to acquire controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Watson, who's the subject of 22 lawsuits alleging sexual assault and harassment, met with the Browns Wednesday before ultimately deciding not to go to Cleveland. Cleveland's pursuit [...]
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Powell has risen to the top of a list of best places in 2022 to buy a house in the Columbus area. The suburb of Columbus earned an A+ grade for public schools, and an A grade for housing, according to Niche.com, which says on its website that it ranks home [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Spaghetti Warehouse will be closed after a partial roof collapse happened Thursday at the restaurant. According to a spokesperson with the Columbus Division of Fire, no injuries were reported at the restaurant when structural members of the ceiling area partially collapsed. The restaurant was evacuated, and the Columbus [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Partly cloudy, high 72 Tonight: Increasing clouds, low 47 Friday: PM rain showers, high 68 Saturday: Scattered showers, breezy, daytime high 52 Sunday: Clearing, seasonal, high 58 Monday: Mostly sunny, warmer, high 65 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy St. Patrick's Day! We haven't had a St. Patrick's Day this warm since 2012, when [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Violence and threats against teachers is one of the main reasons they give for thinking about quitting, or transferring jobs, according to a study from the American Psychological Association. The national survey, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, showed that 49% of teachers want to, or are planning to, quit or transfer [...]
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) -- People in the Chillicothe area may hear sonic booms Thursday while fighter jets conduct maintenance flights. A release from the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio National Guard says F-16s will be conducting functional check flights, which will have the fighter jets reaching supersonic speeds. People living in the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State is getting ready for its first-round matchup against Loyola Chicago in the NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes and Ramblers are the first game Friday, which tips off at 12:15 p.m. in Pittsburgh. OSU is No. 7 seed in the South Regional. The Buckeyes limp into March Madness having lost four [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and officials with Intel have announced an investment into statewide education initiatives that should bolster semiconductor manufacturing. Intel announced the company will be investing $50 million over the next decade in Ohio universities and community colleges to establish semiconductor manufacturing education and research collaborations. In total, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and officials with Intel will be announcing statewide education initiatives during a news conference, Thursday. DeWine, along with Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will be joining officials with Intel at Columbus State Community College to announce details of initiatives. A release from the governor’s office said [...]
LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- A central Ohio couple changed their lifestyle from raising a family and working the 40 hours per week grind to operating a vineyard and two wineries. Ohio Wine and Grapes 2016 Economic Impact Full-time Equivalent Jobs 8,067 Wages Paid $264 million Wine Produced (Gallons) 1.228.000 Retail Value of Ohio Wine Sold [...]
The trial of Dr. William Husel is being livestreamed each day on NBC4i.com and the NBC4 app. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The murder trial against former Mount Carmel West Dr. William Husel is scheduled to wrap up its fourth week with testimony resuming at 9 a.m. Thursday. Three former ICU nurses and an internal medicine doctor who worked alongside [...]
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A group that hopes thousands of people will adopt mustangs trotted into Nelsonville Tuesday, bringing its message of saving these iconic animals. The Mustang Discovery Ride's mission is to get 5,000 mustangs adopted by riding 5,000 miles across the country on these horses, the group said in a news release. Riders [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Police are investigating a crash on the east side of Columbus that left a pedestrian dead. According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 1:49 a.m., Thursday, a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic was traveling eastbound on E. Broad Street near Blossom Field Boulevard, when the vehicle struck a female crossing the [...]
COLUMBUS Ohio (WCMH) -- Joining the black mold and broken cabinetry in Nena Cole's East Side apartment are dozens of U-Haul moving boxes that clutter the first floor of her two-bedroom unit. Cole, 46, is a tenant of a complex owned by Ebner Properties who said she is facing eviction -- not because she failed [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Police are asking for help locating a missing child in north Columbus. According to the Columbus Division of Police, 2-year-old Salima Aksante was last seen at her home around 9 p.m., Wednesday. Aksante is 2 feet 9 inches tall, about 40 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She [...]
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! Patchy clouds will give way to more sunshine this afternoon with the passage of low pressure over the Southeast. Temperatures will approach 70 degrees on a lovely St. Patrick's Day. High pressure will glide past the region overnight, with fair skies and a full Worm Moon. Look for clouds to return [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Supreme Court has struck down the state's proposed Ohio Statehouse redistricting maps for the third time, putting the May 3 primary election in jeopardy. In a ruling issued Wednesday, the state's Redistricting Commission was ordered back to come up with a fourth plan for the state's Senate and House [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As the federal government prepares to send more defense supplies to Ukraine, some central Ohioans are doing what they can to help, raising awareness and money in several different ways. One of those Ohioans has started raising money through her baking. Masha Downing’s effort started about a week ago and she [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Partly cloudy, mild, low 48 Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 70 Friday: Partly sunny early, rain later, few rumbles at night, high 65 Saturday: Scattered rain showers, (daytime) high 50 Sunday: Clouds early, clearing skies follow, high 59 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Wednesday Evening, It has been a very nice and mild day [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Financial relief could be on the way as soon as Thursday for Ohio teachers when their pension board votes on a plan to make active teachers pay less into the pension system while giving retired teachers more money in a one-time cost of living increase. The promised annual cost of living [...]
