ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana were found during a drug bust in Athens County. An operation in The Plains and Chauncey that focused on drug trafficking and outstanding warrants saw substances seized from multiple individuals on Tuesday, the Athens County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Four people were arrested, [...]
THURSTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 62-year-old woman died Thursday after crashing her motorcycle head-on into another driver in Walnut Township. Around 9 a.m., Sheila F. Ruckman, of Thurston, was driving left of center on Millersport Road south of Canal Road when she crashed her Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 head-on into a northbound Chevrolet Silverado, according to [...]
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Police have arrested four boys accused of driving off with a stolen car in Chillicothe. Around 7 a.m. Thursday, a caller alerted Chillicothe police officers to a car theft in the Vine Street area, and an hour later, the car's owner spotted the vehicle near Riverside and Sugar streets, according to [...]
WASHINGTON (WCMH) - Only President Joe Biden's pen stands in the way of Intel's most wanted bill for Ohio as of Thursday. The U.S. House of Representatives voted 243-187 to pass the CHIPS and Science Act just one day after its counterpart, the Senate, passed the same legislation. Also known as CHIPS-plus or the CHIPS [...]
MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio (WCMH) -- A body found Wednesday morning east of Mount Gilead has Morrow County deputies investigating the death as a homicide. The body found at 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday in Franklin Township has been identified as Robert Lee Hudgin Jr. of Columbus, the Morrow County Sheriff's Office announced. It is investigating the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)-- In addition to the more than 450 hotel rooms it will add to the Cap City, the Hilton Columbus Downtown also brings four new places to grab a drink or food. Hilton Columbus Downtown Executive Chef Sebastian La Rocca says the centerpiece will be a two-story, live-fire restaurant aptly named FYR. "FYR [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Department of Health on Thursday reported 29,876 COVID-19 cases for the past week, making for the fourth week straight in rising numbers. Ohio has seen more than 20,000 new COVID-19 cases for three weeks consecutively: the state saw 26,610 more people contract the virus last week and 24,465 the week before, [...]
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- The woman who caused the deaths of a family of four when she was on fentanyl has been found guilty of eight counts of aggravated vehicular homicide. A jury in Delaware County reached the verdict against Laylah Bordeau, 26, of Blacklick, who drove her car into oncoming traffic on Interstate 71 [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio will lead a class-action lawsuit against Meta after Facebook stock took a tumble, leading to millions of dollars of losses in the state pension funds. A federal judge in California agreed on Thursday to consolidate a series of lawsuits against Facebook. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said the judge appointed [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The man accused of impregnating a 10-year-old girl will not have a way to get out of jail before his trial, a judge ruled Thursday. An NBC4 reporter was there as Gerson Fuentes, 27, appeared in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in handcuffs. In his previous court appearance, he pleaded [...]
Columbus and Central Ohio Weather A cold front is slipping southeast through Ohio, representing a dip in humidity this afternoon. Showers that developed ahead of the boundary during the morning have shifted out of the state. Farther south, a stalled front over Kentucky will continue to be the pathway for disturbances riding east, bringing rounds [...]
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WCMH) - A married couple in Portsmouth is now facing a slew of charges together, stemming from accusations the wife sexually assaulted a child while the husband was at work. The Scioto County Sheriff's Office said Thursday morning that Dusty A. Polachek, 31, has been charged with the following felonies: Three counts of [...]
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) - A Reynoldsburg barbershop caught on fire Thursday morning, leaving fire investigators to piece together the cause. Truro Township firefighters went to Grooves Barber & Beauty Salon at 6533 E. Livingston Ave. after getting reports of a fire. Witnesses saw someone throw something through the window of the barbershop before the fire [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Rocky is a 1-year-old Siberian husky mix who has had a string of unfortunate circumstances. He was adopted when he was a puppy and then returned to the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center when the family moved to a home that no longer accepted animals. Rocky was adopted again, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – From the Ohio State Fair to Seltzerland and the Columbus Food and Wine Festival, there’s no shortage of things to do in central Ohio. Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest: July 29 and 30 Live music, vendors, children’s activities, and more. Downtown Canal Winchester – High and Waterloo Streets. Details. Times vary. Columbus Food [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - An overnight crash in north Columbus left a car flipped on its top and an entrance to the highway closed for hours. The crash happened just before midnight on the ramp from Sinclair Road onto Interstate 71 going south, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Three cars were involved in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If climate change were a landlord, it would charge the city of Columbus exorbitant rent in coming years. A July report from the Ohio Environmental Council found that combating the effects of climate change, whether it be crumbling roads, rising temperatures, or contaminated water, could cost Ohio municipalities between $2 billion [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- When the weather starts to heat up, so do the grills, but sometimes the perfect backyard meal is easier said than done. That’s why this summer, NBC 4 Today anchors Matt Barnes and Monica Day are getting a crash course on “Grillin and Chillin.” This time they headed to El [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Pop-up PM storms, high 87 Tonight: Few showers & storms, low 67 Friday: AM rain clearing, partly cloudy, high 82 Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 81 Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 82 Monday: Scattered storms, more humid, high 83 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Thursday! We start the day off muggy and warm, but with [...]
ROCKBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is investigating after a hiker was found dead at the bottom of Cantwell Cliffs Wednesday night. According to an ODNR spokesperson, the person was believed to be walking off the trail near the main waterfall. A camper found the person at the bottom of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The City of Columbus has programs in place to answer certain 911 calls with alternative responses to the typical police response, but some residents want the city to take those programs further. Some of the city’s alternative response programs have been around for more than three years, while one is still [...]
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – A community is mourning the death of a Pickerington North high school student who drowned last Sunday. That student, Christian Scott, was approaching his sophomore year at the school, but Wednesday, his friends, family, and coaches are remembering the life lived by the young athlete. Those who knew Christian best – [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 16-year-old boy was injured in a drive-by shooting Wednesday night in the Linden neighborhood of Columbus. Columbus police said officers responded to a call on the 2400 block of Century Drive at approximately 7:30 p.m. for an emergency call of shots fired. At the scene, officers found numerous shell casings, [...]
GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) -- Groveport Madison Schools looked within its ranks to find the district's new superintendent. Jamie Grube, the district's deputy superintendent and current interim superintendent, is the new superintendent, the district announced Wednesday. Grube is set to start his superintendent duties Aug. 1 as part of his new three-year contract. Grube began his [...]
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) – The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has a new “mane” staff member. Poppy is a 1-year-old miniature therapy horse. Poppy and her handler, corrections officer Privett, have finished their training over the last six months, making visits to schools, courtrooms, the jail, and other spots in the community as part of that [...]
