COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This month, NBC4 is highlighting local authors of color, specifically children's book authors. Representation is important in all aspects of life and that is certainly true in books we read to our children. Our first writer is J.P. Mitchell, author of "Sweet Fire", a beautiful story that sets out to give [...]
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bob Williamson, the owner of Cardinal Pizza in Westerville, has died after a nearly two-year battle with cancer. He was 41. Williamson had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2022 and died on Monday, the pizzeria announced on social media. The owner's siblings shared in an online fundraising post that [...]
High pressure south of the region will bring drier air and some sunshine for the first time in a week and a half, along with milder weather, as readings climb into the upper 40s. A cold front will push through the state tonight, but with limited moisture there is only a slight chance for a [...]
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – Coffee shops in Hilliard are coming together in February for a special event. The city's local shops are holding the Hilliard Coffee Trail. The event will allow customers to try all of Hilliard's coffee shop destinations. Those who participate can explore each of the coffee locations while trying a free drink [...]
See an earlier report on the Linden Green Line in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Plans for a miles-long park through the Linden and Northland neighborhoods are moving forward. The 58-acre Linden Green Line was purchased for $5 million in October and is expected to be the first linear park in central Ohio. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From the Broadway musical "Come From Away" at the Palace Theatre to Disney On Ice at Nationwide Arena, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. Disney On Ice Nationwide Arena Thursday through Sunday 'Come From Away' Palace Theatre on Friday and Saturday Columbus Symphony performs Stravinsky's [...]
NBC4 is covering the murder trial of Jason Meade from gavel to gavel. Viewer discretion is advised. 2:30 P.M. UPDATE: Ernest Payne Jr., Casey Goodson Jr.'s uncle, is testifying. Defense attorney Steven Nolder is cross-examining him. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The family of a Black man killed by a former sheriff’s deputy are the state’s [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This winter has been something of a rollercoaster. The overall pattern has been quite mild and unusually foggy in central Ohio -- except for a frigid week in the middle of January, when high temperatures in the teens and 20s and subzero wind chills brought back memories of the January 2014 [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The former Kroger Bakery complex will undergo major changes as it is redeveloped into a mixed-use site. The former Kroger Bakery complex at 457 Cleveland Ave. will be transformed into "The Assembly," one of many mixed-use development projects in Ohio announced this week. The Assembly will hold hundreds of apartments, office [...]
We have got a really great forecast on tap through the end of the extended period. Starting with today, expect some sunshine, under partly cloudy skies.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown saw his lead shrinking in a contest against all three of his potential Republican opponents, according to the results of a new poll released Thursday. Brown still leads all three of his potential opponents – state Sen. Matt Dolan, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and businessman [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An OhioHealth employee is sharing his story of recovery after suffering a stroke toward the end of last year. He was at Ground Zero 12 hours after the World Trade Center was hit on Sept. 11, 2001. He saved lives and now he’s thanking the quick actions of others who saved [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Gov. Mike DeWine was joined by members of the state-created school bus safety working group to share recommendations on how to better protect students, bus drivers, and others sharing the road. After five months of meetings, the group presented 17 recommendations. Among those recommendations were driver retention, school bus safety features, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are investigating after one person was found shot in northeast Columbus Wednesday. At approximately 6:35 p.m. police were dispatched to the intersection of Morse Road and Malin Street due to reports of a shooting. Officers eventually located the victim with a gunshot wound at the intersection of the 3600 [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WMCH) – It's been a frustrating few days for a group of drivers after their vehicles were broken into while parked at hotels near John Glenn International Airport. Karen Ralston recently visited family in Florida. She stayed at a hotel off North Cassady Avenue the night before she flew out. When she got [...]
