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Sakima Walker's journey from Africentric to hoisting a national title with South Carolina
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Success and basketball is all Sakima Walker has ever known as a two-time state champion at Africentric and a member of the Lady Nubians undefeated title team in 2018-19. ...
Weather Alert Day: Tracking hot temperatures and storms
The blistering heat continues across central Ohio. A heat advisory remains in effect until Friday evening. Day time high temperatures will reach the mid-upper 90s while the heat index will exceed...
https://www.nbc4i.com/weather/forecast/weather-alert-day-tracking-hot-temperatures-and-storms/
Man accused in death of pregnant woman, 19, was convicted of assaulting her
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man accused of killing a 19-year-old pregnant woman received a massive bond Tuesday morning in Franklin County Municipal Court. Judge Jim O’Grady issued Devon Blair ...
Columbus hits abandoned Fort Rapids owner with steep fines for upkeep failure
View a previous report from Fort Rapids' closure in 2018 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The owner of the former Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark is getting thousands of dollars i...
Mixed-use project proposed for 43-acre site near Ohio University's Dublin campus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 43-acre site near Ohio University's Dublin campus could soon be home to a sprawling 28-building development with apartments, hotels, offices, shops and more. Seattle-ba...
What to know about the rare 'highly toxic' rattlesnake recently spotted in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An annual snake survey in Ohio yielded a surprising find: a native but rarely seen venomous rattlesnake. In May, an Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer found a...
Google to invest another $2.3 billion in Ohio data centers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Google's investments in Ohio are getting even bigger. The company announced on Tuesday they will invest an additional $2.3 billion in existing data centers in the state t...
Will mail be delivered on Juneteenth?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Residents expecting mail or packages on Wednesday may have to wait an extra day -- depending on which delivery service is fulfilling their order. The United States Postal...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/central-ohio-news/will-mail-be-delivered-on-juneteenth-3/
Central Ohio leaders push for sales tax increase to fund $2 billion transit plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Elected officials and COTA came together Monday to kick off a campaign in support of a sales tax levy that would bring bus rapid transit to Columbus. A transit sales tax ...
Ohio cannabis festival hiring joint-rolling judges at high hourly rate
View a Yellow Springs growing facility’s inaugural crop of recreational marijuana in the video player above. POMEROY, Ohio (WCMH) -- As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it's also ...
Columbus wants to install security camera network to fight crime, but will it work?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The City of Columbus is working on creating a security camera network that city leaders say will help identify and track crime suspects, but one expert is warning reside...
Weather Alert: High heat & humidity persist, pop-up storm chances
Our heat wave continues across much of the eastern U.S., which means for us here in Central Ohio, we'll continue to deal with "feels-like" temps near the triple digits, muggy conditions, and the ...
Teen critical after Linden shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting Monday night in the South Linden section of Columbus. According to Columbus police, the shooting happened at a...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/teen-critical-after-linden-shooting/
One dead in fatal hit-skip motorcycle crash in Franklin Township
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead and investigators are searching for a vehicle after a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle in Franklin Township Monday evening. According ...
Franklin County addressing the effects of trauma on children
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO) and Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) are working with other local partners to prevent traumatic childhood experiences from...
Easton, Polaris bucking national mall trend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – For decades in the U.S., malls were the place to be. City Center Mall in Downtown Columbus was a hot spot in the 1990s, and Eastland and Westland malls were thriving. Th...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/easton-polaris-bucking-national-mall-trend/
Required religious release policy for schools pushed at Statehouse hearing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- There is a new effort at the Ohio Statehouse to ensure religion can be taught to public school students during the school day, bringing out more than 100 supporters to te...
Police: Naked man punches officer in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man is jailed Monday after he allegedly punched a Columbus police officer in the face. According to court documents, Dasean Barnes, 35, of Lebanon, Ohio, is charged wit...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/police-naked-man-punches-officer-in-south-columbus/
ODOT unveils plan to improve US 23 traffic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The U.S. 23 corridor through Delaware County should become a lot safer after Ohio officials announced plans to rehabilitate the roadway. Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio De...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/delaware-county/odot-unveils-plan-to-improve-us-23-traffic/
Preventing heat-related illness during high temperatures
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Emergency medical professionals said even minutes outside in extreme heat can impact your body, but added that everyone reacts differently. Dr. Daniel Bachmann with the O...
Blue Jackets fire head coach Pascal Vincent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Blue Jackets' new team president wasted little time in making his presence felt. The team announced Monday afternoon it had fired coach Pascal Vincent after one seaso...
https://www.nbc4i.com/sports/blue-jackets/blue-jackets-fire-coach-pascal-vincent/
Police: Crash in Franklinton started as fight over a child
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Five people are in the hospital after a crash in Franklinton on Monday afternoon that was the result of a fight over a child. A Columbus police dispatcher said the crash ...
The Memorial returning to its original start time for 50th edition in 2025
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- The annual Memorial Tournament will be returning to its usual spot on the calendar as it celebrates its 50th edition. Jack Nicklaus announced in a statement that the 2025 M...
Buckeyes football swap UConn for new non-conference opponent in 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State is replacing one of its non-conference opponents for the 2025 football season. The Buckeyes announced they will no longer play Connecticut for the 2025 season,...
Search for escaped Ohio sex offender enters 5th day
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) – Police have yet to find an armed and dangerous registered sex offender, who escaped custody Thursday after being accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend. Grove City po...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/groveport/search-for-escaped-ohio-sex-offender-enters-5th-day/
Suspect climbed through Columbus Wendy's window to assault employee, police say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man accused of climbing through a fast food drive-through window and assaulting an employee in east Columbus has been arrested. According to court documents, Columbus ...
Columbus area Chick-fil-A restaurants offering free fries this week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Summer is fast approaching, and Columbus area Chick-fil-A restaurants are celebrating with free food. According to a Chick-fil-A spokesperson, participating restaurants ...
Annual coffee festival moving to new location in Hilliard
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) - An annual festival featuring central Ohio's local coffee roasters is returning later this year at a new location. The 9th annual Columbus Coffee Festival is set for Oct. 5...
One Local Cantina in central Ohio will shut its doors
View a previous report on Columbus' 2024 restaurant openings in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus taco chain is closing one of its locations, the company has confirmed t...
Things to know for central Ohio heat wave
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohio has entered its first major heat wave of the summer season. The entire region is under an excessive heat watch from Monday until Friday as temperatures will ...
https://www.nbc4i.com/weather/live-updates-central-ohio-heat-wave-begins-in-earnest-monday/
Superman movie to begin filming in Ohio today; film crews spotted building set
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new Superman movie will begin filming in Ohio on Monday, with cameras rolling where a crew was seen building a film set earlier this month. The DC Studios movie titled ...
One hospitalized after rifle fired during Islamic ceremony in west Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One of the biggest Islamic holidays was interrupted by gunfire in west Columbus, hospitalizing one person early Monday morning. According to Columbus police, gunfire bro...
Proposal unanimously rejected for high-rise tower on empty Franklinton lot
View a previous report on the "boutique hotel" proposal in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposal that would have put a high-rise development on a 0.1-acre lot in Franklinton...
Ohio has one of the worst economies in the country, study says
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recent study has named Ohio as one of the states with the worst economies in the country. To determine the states with the best economies, WalletHub analyzed economic ...
After a three-week decline, Columbus gas prices jump up 22 cents
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After a three-week drop in prices throughout the Columbus area, the cost of a gallon of gasoline has bounced back by over 20 cents. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 5...
Jason, Travis Kelce buy stake in Columbus-based beer brand
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Jason and Travis Kelce, who are already partners with a Columbus-based apparel company, are also now the co-owners of central Ohio craft beer brand. The NFL star brothers...
Heat alerts for Central Ohio as heat index values near triple digits
The very hottest days of the year are here, with temperatures soaring into the mid to upper 90s much of this week. "Feels-like" temps will be even hotter as our humidity increases, which gives us...
How to stay safe in this week's heatwave
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As central Ohio prepares for a heatwave, experts have some important tips if you do have to spend time outside this week. Hydration, shade, and rest are all important thi...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/how-to-stay-safe-in-this-weeks-heatwave/
Ohio State's Neal Shipley earns low amateur status at U.S. Open in Pinehurst
PINEHURST, N.C. (WCMH) -- For the second time this year, Ohio State University golfer Neal Shipley finished a major championship as a low amateur, joining an elite group of golfers in the process...
Teen dies in Morrow County crash
CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) -- A teenager is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Chester Township, Morrow County, Saturday night. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Mt. Gilead P...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/morrow-county/teen-dies-in-morrow-county-crash/
The Spectrum: Ohio's school voucher program; Pride Month in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: “I have absolutely no doubt that the end game is to basically eviscerate the public school system,” Charlie Wilson, a former education law...
Man, 23, in custody after 19-year-old woman killed in southwest Columbus domestic incident
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 19-year-old pregnant woman is dead and a 23-year-old man is in custody after a domestic incident Sunday morning in southwest Columbus. Columbus police said a text was r...
'Birds perched like statues' on Columbus apartment roof raise questions
A woman living near Quarry Trails Metro Park posted pictures of three large birds perched on the roof of her apartment building with their wings outstretched, which were identified as turkey vult...
Columbus Police searching for answers after fight between brothers turns deadly
For an earlier report on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers are seeking assistance in solving a two-year-old, east C...
Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Columbus, according to Tripadvisor
Middle Eastern food has gained significant popularity over the years, enjoying a jump of more than 30% in its inclusion on restaurant menus. Some of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes are bab...
Air Quality Alert issued in central Ohio on Father's Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohioans looking to celebrate Father's Day on Sunday will have to keep an eye on how much time they spend outside. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued...
https://www.nbc4i.com/weather/air-quality-alert-issued-in-central-ohio-on-fathers-day/
Juneteenth Ohio event continues at Genoa Park
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An event celebrating freedom returned to Columbus this weekend. Saturday was day one of the Juneteenth Ohio event at Genoa Park, with attendees listening to music, eatin...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/juneteenth-ohio-event-continues-at-genoa-park/
One more day to catch the Columbus Air Show
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Hundreds of people made their way to Rickenbacker International Airport Saturday for day two of the Columbus Air Show. After the United Air Force Thunderbirds wowed the ...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/one-more-day-to-catch-the-columbus-air-show/
One hospitalized after southwest Columbus stabbing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is in critical condition after a reported stabbing on the southwest side of Columbus. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, the incident was reported at 7...
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/one-hospitalized-after-southwest-columbus-stabbing/
Man in killing of teen last September sentenced
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One of the teenagers accused in the killing of a teen during a gun transaction last September has been sentenced after pleading guilty last month. Mi'quel D. Bowles, 19, ...