COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Urban League is giving teens at risk of entering the juvenile justice system a chance to turn their lives around. The new city-funded program would provide mentorship, community service, and family counseling, to keep students on the right path. "A lot of these young people have never had a [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus Crew midfielder Lucas Zelarayan has added another MLS accolade to his resume after being awarded the MLS player of the month for March. The Armenian international was stellar for the Black & Gold through the month scoring four goals and notching two assists in the first four games of the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Every day homebound seniors across the state go without any form of personal care or access to services that help them live safe, independent lives. And due to a rising shortage of in-home aid workers, the need in central Ohio is reaching a critical state. "The need for home healthcare is [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Demonstrators huddled outside the Ohio Statehouse Wednesday to protest what they called lawmakers’ prioritization of profit over the needs of sexual violence survivors. Armed with signs adorned with “Action for Survivors,” about 40 people gathered to share personal stories of abuse and advocate for two bills pending before Ohio lawmakers – [...]
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wendy's is entering the virtual world this weekend and launching the "Wendyverse," a virtual reality restaurant to be included in Meta's Horizon Worlds app. The Dublin, Ohio-headquartered fast-food chain announced that they will launch the 3D Wendy's on April 2 for the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset. Those in the Wendyverse [...]
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Cases of bird flu have been detected in a flock of chickens kept in a Franklin County backyard, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The department said the cases do not present an immediate public health concern. The department said the flock is being "depopulated" to prevent the disease's [...]
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) -- Cases of bird flu have been detected in a flock of chickens kept in a Hilliard backyard, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The department said the cases do not present an immediate public health concern. The department said the flock is being "depopulated" to prevent the disease's spread. Highly [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)-- Americans are divided on whether the county's most popular sport is appropriate for kids to play, according to a study by researchers at The Ohio State University. The survey of nearly 4,000 adults found about 45% of Americans agreed that tackle football is appropriate for kids, while 50% disagreed when asked to [...]
Some of the least popular names that all have only one license issued in Franklin County.
Columbus and Central Ohio Weather QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Warm, windy, high 78 Tonight: Windy, rain showers, low 56 Thursday: Steady then falling temps, windy, daytime high 60 Friday: AM showers, then mostly cloudy and cool, high 46 Saturday: Mostly cloudy, rain later, high 55 Sunday: Early AM showers, then clearing & cool, high 53 [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Health and safety code violations, including a sinkhole in the parking lot, have been filed against the owners of properties at Eastland Mall, according to the city attorney's office. Code Enforcement also found undriveable vehicles parked and stored on the property, City Attorney Zach Klein said in a media release. “Conditions [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Police say a woman began destroying products in a north Columbus CVS when an ATM failed to dispense her money. At about 2:40 p.m., Feb. 23, a woman entered the CVS in the 2600 block of N. High Street and attempted to use an ATM machine inside the store. [...]
The trial of Dr. William Husel is being livestreamed each day on NBC4i.com and the NBC4 app. 10:15 a.m. update: Dr. Joel Zivot, a physician at Emory University, is testifying as the first witness called by the defense. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The defense began presenting its case Wednesday in the murder trial against a former Mount Carmel West [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Toward the end of his older brother’s life, Terry Russell said his schizophrenic sibling waited for the day his Social Security check came in the mail, claimed a spot at a White Castle on Columbus' west side and ordered coffee for anyone who came through the door. “He'd buy coffee for [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One of the most competitive housing markets ever in central Ohio led to an increase in cash buyers, a trend continuing into 2022, according to Columbus Realtors. The March report from the organization which represents 9,400 real estate agents, said that in 2021, buyers who paid cash for a home represented [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Warm, windy, high 77 Tonight: Windy, rain showers, low 56 Thursday: Falling temps, windy, daytime high 59 Friday: AM wintry mix, clearing, cold, high 48 Saturday: Mostly cloudy, rain later, high 56 Sunday: Early AM showers, mostly sunny, high 56 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Wednesday, everybody! We've got a WARM day on [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a shooting Tuesday night in west Columbus. According to Columbus police, the shooting happened on the 100 block of North Wilson Road. The victim was pronounced dead at 10:52 p.m. Police said the suspect remains on the loose. No further information is available at this time.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeals of a former Marion County judge and his wife of a conviction tied to fleeing the scene of a drunk driving accident in 2020, meaning both will have to serve their sentences in prison. The Ohio Supreme Court issued its ruling [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Another round of COVID-19 booster shots will soon be going into arms across the country ad millions of Americans are now eligible for a second booster. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control gave its recommendation shortly after the Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to the shot. However, not [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A year ago, the Catholic diocese launched a campaign called "Real Presence, Real Future" to address the growing needs of parishes across central Ohio. The important work of the campaign initiated by Bishop Robert Brennen has continued despite his leaving Columbus last November. The new bishop will play a key role [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio has new legislative maps, but they're not the ones many expected after several changes were made in the process to draw the fourth set of maps. These maps outline the districts when it comes to representation at the Ohio Statehouse. The Ohio Redistricting Commission hired new, independent mapmakers to be [...]
(WCMH) --- A Better Call 4 Alert for social media users. The Better Business Bureau is warning of a new scam using Instagram to get your password, email login and other account information. In a release, the BBB said some users have reported an "official-looking" email, claiming to be from Instagram, which says that the [...]
For Angela Mingo, health and housing go hand in hand, that is why it is her mission to improve central Ohio neighborhoods and -- in turn -- improve the lives of central Ohio children, it is just one of the reasons why she is a remarkable woman.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Scammers are trying to get your taxpayer dollars by taking it from some of central Ohio’s most vulnerable through fraudulent rental assistance applications. IMPACT Community Action, a Columbus non-profit that distributes federal, state, and local funding for emergency rental assistance, has distributed about $85 million to help roughly 22,000 Franklin County [...]
