COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Attorneys for former doctor William Husel are fighting to keep his videotaped deposition sealed in the medical malpractice lawsuits against the former Mount Carmel doctor. Husel was acquitted on murder charges earlier this year, tied to the overdose deaths of 14 patients to whom Husel said he was providing “comfort care.” [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Clear, seasonal, low 48 Thursday: Clouds increase, warm, high 76 Friday: Partly sunny, breezy, cool, high 58 Saturday: Frosty start, sunny, high 58 Sunday: Cold start, sunny, high 64 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Wednesday Evening, It has been a beautiful day, an ideal day after a cool start near 40. We will [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Syphilis cases are doubling in central Ohio, with a growing number of cases seen among women and their newborns, according to Columbus Public Health. "In 2019, we had about 600 cases of syphilis, and if you fast forward to 2021, we've seen a little over 1400 cases of syphilis, so our [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – What happens next to a Dublin woman accused of killing her husband is now in the hands of a jury. Holli Osborn is accused of killing her husband Dr. Christopher Osborn back in 2018. He was found shot three times in the head while lying in bed in the couple’s Dublin [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio family is getting national attention on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" this week for helping fight hunger in their community. The Watson family, of Frazeysburg, are set to appear on Hudson's afternoon talk show Friday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m. Parents, Jason and Anne, along with children Lily, Pax, and Skye, will [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday to stealing the identity of a dead baby. Ava Misseldine, 49, pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to 16 counts of wire and passport fraud, according to Kenneth Parker, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. Misseldine was arrested in June [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A teacher facing child pornography charges has resigned his position with the Columbus City Schools District (CCS), one day after the Columbus school board started the process of terminating his employment. According to a statement released Wednesday by CCS, Justin Foley resigned from his job as a science/AP teacher at Columbus [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police are searching for a missing 45-year-old woman. Heather Broshar, 45, was reported missing on Thursday after last being seen at Kenny Road and Woody Hayes Drive near the Ohio State University, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Broshar was wearing a dark green camouflage sweatshirt with pink trim [...]
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) – A convicted arsonist is looking at multiple years in prison after he set a house on fire in Glouster. Raymond Brooks, 42, was sentenced to 8-12 years in prison in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday. He pleaded guilty to aggravated arson for setting his ex-girlfriend’s house on fire in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The sandwich-slingers at Punk Pigs are used to a lot of chaos -- the restaurant's slogan is "Grilled cheese and Anarchy," after all -- but not vandalism or broken windows. The grilled cheese restaurant in Columbus' SoHud neighborhood is offering a reward of "free sandwiches for life" to anyone who helps [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - As the days tick down leading up to Ohio's major political races in November, Secretary of State Frank LaRose made a major announcement as his office prepares to oversee the Nov. 8 general election. The new Public Integrity Division is designed to roll up all of the secretary of state's investigations [...]
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Three Alaskan moose calves have a new home in Columbus. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed Bert, Violet and Scarlet, all orphaned moose calves found by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, who are acclimating well to their new home. Bert was found running on a beach near Nikiski, Alaska [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police have arrested a man in connection with a South Linden shooting they referred to as an act of revenge. Devon Robinson turned himself in to authorities Tuesday and admitted to shooting 38-year-old Mario Copeland on Sept. 23, the Columbus Division of Police's Homicide Unit said. Copeland died a short [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a stabbing that took place Monday in the 1600 block of East 26th Avenue in the Argyle Park neighborhood. The victim, a man, was found at home stabbed in his right bicep after officers responded to a shooting. Police are [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One hundred years ago this week, the first game at Ohio Stadium was played. Since then, the home of Ohio State football has become one of the most iconic sports venues in America. Last week, the Buckeyes celebrated The Shoe turning 100 in a 49-10 win over Rutgers. Among other commemorations, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The top home sold in Franklin County in September went for $2.8 million, and the top home in Delaware County went for $2.7 million. NBC4 analyzed daily property sale records from the Franklin and Delaware County auditor’s offices and filtered for “one family dwellings” so as not to include things like [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The former college athletes who claim an Ohio congressman covered up sexual abuse want a political newcomer to unseat him on Nov. 8. Some survivors of sexual violence at the hands of former Ohio State University physician Richard Strauss have taken their advocacy to Ohio’s 4th U.S. House District race, where [...]
Columbus and Central Ohio Weather QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: This morning: Clear skies, chilly start, low around 40 Today: Mainly sunny, warmer, high 74 Tonight: Partly cloudy, low 49 Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 75 Friday: Partly sunny, cooler, high 57 Saturday: Clearing, chilly, high 57 Sunday: Morning frost, then sunny and cool, high 63 FORECAST DISCUSSION: [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is in critical condition and a second person injured following a shooting in southeast Columbus Tuesday night. According to Columbus police, the shooting was reported just after 11 p.m. on the 600 block of East Morrill Avenue. The victim in critical condition was taken to Grant Medical Center. Officers [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus City School Board is taking a stand against a resolution being considered by the Ohio Board of Education. The Columbus board passed its own resolution Tuesday, in opposition to the proposal at the state board called "A Resolution To Support Parents, Schools, And Districts In Rejecting Harmful, Coercive And [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus City School Board voted to begin the termination process for a Columbus Alternative High School teacher who is facing child pornography charges. Justin Foley, 47, was arrested last month for allegedly possessing and creating child pornography, Police said Foley admitted to some of the pornography involving some of his [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio non-profit organization is making major changes to how it serves the community after a man threatened to shoot employees. The CEO of IMPACT Community Action said a man made the threat Tuesday after he was asked to return during walk-in hours to receive services. The agency, which provides [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man is hospitalized after being shot in a road rage incident in north Columbus Tuesday evening. Columbus police said the shooting happened near Cleveland Avenue and Belcher Road at approximately 7:36 p.m. The victim, who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, drove himself to the hospital, where he was [...]
ROCKBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Hocking County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 12-year-old endangered runaway last seen Tuesday in Rockbridge. Akerah Sanders was last seen walking on Chieftain Drive Tuesday evening. Akerah was last seen wearing a blue and yellow shirt, jeans, and no shoes. The sheriff's office said Akerah may be injured. Anyone [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two people are dead after a shooting in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville section of Columbus Tuesday evening. According to Columbus police, the shooting was reported at approximately 6:20 p.m. on the 1000 block of Atcheson Street. Both victims were pronounced dead at 6:28 p.m. There is no further information available at this [...]
