COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)-- While being part of one of the most recognizable brands in the world, the new Hilton Columbus Downtown says they're committed to central Ohio locality. Members of the media were given a look inside what is now the largest hotel in the state to hear about that commitment and the amenities it [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Sprinkles early, some clearing later, low 39 Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high 64 Saturday: Mixed clouds, high 66 Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 64 Monday: More clouds, showers, late, high 52 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Thursday Evening, It has been a chillier day today, with scattered clouds and a breeze through the day. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The former director of an Islamic center in east Columbus pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling money from the mosque, defrauding the city's housing voucher program and dodging his tax payments. Ahmed A. Sh. Ahmed, 43, of Gahanna, admitted in federal court to a series of wire fraud schemes, including writing himself [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A crash on the west side of Franklin County briefly shut down a major highway and continues to cause major delays Thursday afternoon. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office reports that a crash involving the overturning of a semi-truck occurred on Interstate 70 eastbound near Cole Road, just west of Hilliard Rome [...]
CINCINNATI, Ohio (WCMH) -- Cincinnati-headquartered grocery company Kroger is reportedly in talks to purchase rival Albertsons, Bloomberg News and CNBC reported Thursday morning. According to Bloomberg, a deal may come before the end of the week, although little details were available on its "exact structure and price." More than 20 brands fall under the Kroger [...]
MARION, Ohio (WCMH) -- Three people have been arrested after law enforcement found cocaine during a drug bust Tuesday. Officers from Marion police and the sheriff's office went to a house in the 900 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue to carry out a search warrant. In the house, detectives found an illegal gun, more than [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Multiple customers with a specific credit card have questions about a certain charge greeting them in October, and it has ties to a central Ohio company. Google Trends showed a large spike on Thursday morning of people that searched for answers about "Bread trailing activity" in Columbus. Customers commenting on YouTube [...]
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) -- Thousands are without power in Gahanna Thursday afternoon after powerlines went down in the area and power might not be restored until the evening. A spokesperson with Gahanna police told NBC4 a semi-truck crashed into powerlines around 10:30 a.m. on Goshen Lane and West Johnstown Road. Goshen Ln. remains closed while [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A trial date has been set for a man who has been accused of impregnating a 10-year-old Ohio girl. Gerson Fuentes, 27, faces two charges of raping a minor under 13 after being indicted by a Franklin County Grand Jury in July. The first day of Fuentes' trial is scheduled for January [...]
COLUBMUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Four Columbus residents have been charged in connection with a human trafficking operation after a multiyear-long investigation. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office, 33-year-old Jami Sherrill, 33, Anthony Rogers, 36, Ezra Bowers, 45, and Crystal Tippie, 36, were charged with a total of 44 felony counts of criminal activity [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State is off this week as the No. 2 team in the country rests up before a game Oct. 22 against Iowa. The first six games have gone with few hitches as the Buckeyes have an average margin of victory of 33 points, scoring 48 points per game in the [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) - On Sunday, October 16, nearly 15,000 athletes will take to the course for the 42nd annual Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon. Every runner has their own personal goal, but this race has a bigger meaning for others. With each and every step, Liz Sklaw is running for more than [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Imagine having a forever friend willing to jump in the leaves, race around the yard, and learn to obey your commands. What makes this idea is GLORIA! This 2-year-old Pit-Mix knows how to sit, shake, and lie down. She just needs you and some encouragement, typically she responds well to treats. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From live shows and fall festivals to Columbus Fashion Week, there's no shortage of things to do this weekend in central Ohio. Dublin Halloween Spooktacular: Oct. 13-14 Spooktacular has something for all ages, including trunk or treat, crafts, a straw maze, games and live performances. Coffman Park – 5200 Emerald Parkway. Details. Times [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The two candidates vying for an Ohio U.S. Senate seat are still in a statistical dead heat, according to the latest poll from NBC4, The Hill and Emerson College, with Election Day less than a month away and some ballots already cast. The race for U.S. Senate is still deadlocked Republican [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Iso. PM showers, breezy, high 61 Tonight: Partly cloudy, low 40 Friday: Mainly sunny, breezy, high 61 Saturday: Clouds, isolated PM shower, high 67 Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 63 Monday: Few showers, high 53 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Thursday! After some heavy showers moved through overnight, bringing some needed rain to Central [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A portion of State Route 315 northbound is closed after an accident Wednesday night. As of 10:40 p.m., a few lanes of SR-315 are closed at Goodale Avenue due to the crash, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. According to Columbus police, the ramp from Broad Street to SR-315 is [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Board of Education has voted to send a resolution that would have rejected proposed federal protections for LGBTQ+ students to executive committee. Ohio's top school board voted 12-7 to send a resolution to executive committee on Wednesday that opponents said would have harmed LGBTQ+ youth in the state. Board [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Friends and family of 15-year-old Lovely Kendricks remembered her life Wednesday with a vigil at Franklin Park, where she was shot and killed Monday afternoon. Kendricks’ father, Clarence Roberts, said his daughter will be remembered for so much more than what happened at the park Monday Many of those at the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead following a shooting on the west side of Columbus, according to police. Columbus police said officers responded to a call for a shooting at approximately 5:46 p.m. Wednesday on the 800 block of Wedgewood Drive. The victim was taken to OhioHealth Doctors Hospital with life-threatening injuries and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- New polling data is offering a glimpse at how Ohioans feel about abortion laws. According to polling conducted by NBC4, Emerson College, and The Hill, 54.3% of voters oppose Ohio’s Heartbeat Law -- which bans abortion once fetal cardiac activity is detected, typically around the sixth week of pregnancy, with no [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A local nonprofit rounded up wheelchairs and other medical equipment Wednesday to help people with arthritis move independently. In honor of World Arthritis Day, LifeCare Alliance accepted donations of new and used mobility equipment and other assistive technology at its South Hilltop location. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Columbus residents [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Hocking County woman pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting minors and possessing child pornography in a case in which she and her boyfriend groomed, abused, and created child pornography of minors. Carrie Daniels, 41, pleaded guilty Wednesday and is awaiting sentencing, where she could potentially be sentenced to a maximum of [...]
