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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WMCH) -- A Columbus man charged with attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting that injured a 2-year-old boy has pleaded guilty. Xavior McGrapth, 23, changed his plea from not guilty Wednesday during a trial that began Sept. 8, according to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office. He pleaded guilty to two counts [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A second man has been indicted in connection with the 1995 murders of a 28-year-old woman and her 17-month-old child in southeastern Ohio. On Sept. 15, Johnny Ball, 64, of Waterford, was indicted for the murders of Kimberly Fulton and her son, Daniel. He is charged with three counts of aggravated [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The family behind a Latin restaurant in northwest Columbus has launched a bakery near Polaris Fashion Place. Valencia Bakery opened at 8675 Sancus Blvd. on Sept. 12, taking over the space that previously housed Subway in a retail strip just southwest of the mall. The bakery is owned by the Muñoz [...]

Franklin County ranks among the highest in Ohio for unclaimed funds totaling millions of dollars, prompting officials to urge residents to file claims before they become state property in 2036 due to a recent law change.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After four decades of sharing Black history and culture through art, Black Art Plus is preparing to close its doors for good. For 93-year-old owner George Miller, the store has become much more than a business. “It’s been the most beautiful part of all my 93 years, 40 years here,” Miller [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A last-minute ruling from a federal judge is temporarily blocking a policy that would limit how long international students can stay in the U.S., with Ohio State University leaders and faculty saying such a limit would be detrimental to the university and the Ohio economy.   The block came just one day [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- State leaders have been scrutinizing Ohio’s addiction recovery houses, with the Department of Behavioral Health taking direct control of their certification earlier this summer over concerns that too many are overcrowded. A new bill sponsored by Rep. Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) would limit how many people can live in a recovery house [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A little more than a month ago, storms ripped through central Ohio, with a tornado leaving a trail of damage across the south side of Columbus. That path of destruction included several city parks and recreation centers. The Barack Community Center remains closed. During the Aug. 11 storm, the building’s roof [...]

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Licking County Recycling (LCR) is having some problems with people not using its busiest drop-off site properly. On the morning of Sept. 16, when LCR's contractor arrived at the Flory Park drop-off site in Newark, they found trash scattered all over the ground around some of the bins and a recliner [...]

A driver in a deadly Fairfield County crash earlier this month was indicted Thursday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The weather might not feel like it, but we have reached the halfway point of the high school football season. Hilliard Bradley looks to keep the momentum going after winning three straight games following an opening week loss to Big Walnut. The Jaguars travel to Thomas Worthington in our Football Friday [...]

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — Canine Companions’ largest fundraising event of the year returns to New Albany on Sunday. DogFest invites both the public and clients from the organization’s North Central region to celebrate National Service Dog Month. Canine Companions provides expertly trained service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, free of charge. That [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — The first time NBC4 introduced you to Brady Barnum was in 2018, when he was nine years old, getting ready for the Drive, Chip and Putt competition at Augusta National Golf Club. Three years later, Brady would qualify for a second time, and he would go on to win. Now, he's [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Chinese restaurant specializing in Hunan cuisine and charcoal-grilled skewers has opened in northwest Columbus, adding another Asian dining option along the Bethel Road corridor. Hunan Bistro is located at 5230 Bethel Center Mall in the space formerly occupied by K House. The restaurant is owned by spouses Sarah Cai and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A volunteer soccer coach south of Columbus has been suspended from a youth sports program after sex crime allegations surfaced this week. According to court records, 33-year-old Billy Wilburn, of Columbus, was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. In a social media [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pickerington residents could be getting a new fast food spot that's yet to debut in Ohio. Texas Roadhouse's lesser-known spinoff, Jaggers, offers burgers, chicken, salads and milkshakes. A company spokesperson declined to comment on plans or details at this time, but records show Jaggers has been in discussions with the city [...]

LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new fantasy-inspired café is preparing to join a gaming retail store in Lewis Center. Nat 20 Café & Bakeshop is slated to open at 1230 E. Powell Road, in the space next to Dragon’s Lair Games & Fantasy, by the end of October, according to a Dragon’s Lair spokesperson. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a fourth quarter collapse against Texas, No. 6 Ohio State looks to turn the page and get back on the winning track. The Buckeyes' frustrations with how last week's game ended may come at the expense of Kent State, which looks to be the first in-state opponent to beat OSU [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A fast-casual fried chicken chain launched by Sean Thomas, the grandson of Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas, is preparing to expand to Columbus. Minnie Bird has signed a franchise agreement to bring three locations to the Columbus area, according to a company news release. The release did not specify where the restaurants [...]

Little Tikes released a "Cloud Collection" of its best-selling toys in white, neutral tones to appeal to design-conscious parents, sparking mixed reactions across social media platforms.