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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Storms rolled across central Ohio Saturday throughout the afternoon and early evening, accompanied by strong winds, hail and heavy downpours. The storms caused significant damage, knocking down trees and closing roads. Storm Team 4 meteorologist Ben Gelber tracked multiple rounds of severe weather that triggered numerous warnings. NBC4 will continue to [...]

HEBRON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting north of Hebron Saturday afternoon. According to a news release, deputies from the Licking County Sheriff's Office and officers from Newark police are searching for suspects related to a shooting at State Route 79 and Enterprise Drive. Two suspects were taken into custody. According [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was shot near Walden Park Saturday and taken to a children's hospital. According to Columbus police dispatchers, police responded to reports of a shooting shortly before noon Saturday at Walden Park in the Forest Park East neighborhood. Dispatchers confirmed a victim was transported to a nearby hospital. Dispatchers did [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- The saying "it takes a village" certainly rings true for Cameron Mitchell Premier Events at Muirfield Village during the Memorial Tournament. Long before the players hit the course, the Cameron Mitchell crew of around 400 people preps for the day ahead. Melissa Johnson, vice president of Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, said [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A landlord in east central Ohio has pleaded guilty after reportedly soliciting sex and making racist remarks toward a tenant and her daughter. The Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office reports that Kevin Baker admitted guilt to extortion-related charges in common pleas court this week. The charges stem from allegations from a tenant [...]

No Grove City police officers will face charges in connection with a 2025 shooting in which a suspect was killed after firing at officers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A fan survey has been launched by Columbus NWSL 2028 so fans can have input on the branding and identity of the city's upcoming National Women's Soccer League team. The survey, which was released this week, has three required questions and seven optional ones. The required questions include "Describe your connection [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Leaders of the local Bhutanese American community are speaking out over claims of alleged Medicaid fraud. “It's just unfathomable,” Tika Adhikari, a Bhutanese American, said. “It's just unbelievable that people are targeting us for no reason.” Leaders of the central Ohio Bhutanese American community, like Adhikari, say the recent allegations tying [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A large fight broke out at St. Catharine Catholic Church during the church's FunFest celebration. According to Columbus police dispatch, a large fight broke out around 7 p.m. Friday night at 500 South Gould Rd. Gunshots were fired during the fight, but nobody is believed to have been hit. "Our neighborhood [...]

GRANVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- The baseball field at Denison University is now the home field of national champions after the Big Red baseball team won the first division three national title in program history. “What a special group and just to get the result is absolutely amazing," said Mike Deegan, head coach of the Denison [...]

Amid allegations of fraud in Ohio's home healthcare system, Republican state lawmakers are considering banning Medicaid payments to family members caring for their loved ones.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Central Ohio nonprofit focused on food access and nutrition education is closing its doors after 18 years of serving the community, with leaders citing an unstable funding environment. Local Matters held its final food giveaway event Friday evening in Whitehall. The organization will officially cease operations Saturday. Executive Director Yolanda [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Historically, violence is known to pick up during the summertime. Friday, community members came together in Columbus to fight back against violence with a community tailgate. People showed up decked out in orange, the color for gun violence awareness. “This is the time for opportunities to really bring the community together. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Department of Medicaid suspended 49 home healthcare providers on Thursday, the first under the department's new authority. The ODM suspended payments to 49 "high-risk" Medicaid home healthcare providers, citing "potential fraud red flags." It said the suspensions were based on billing patterns and data anomalies that could indicate fraudulent [...]

DENVER, CO (WCMH) — A former Ohio State football defensive standout is in a Denver, Colorado, jail on domestic violence charges, according to multiple reports. Douglas County Jail records show that outside linebacker Jonathan Cooper is in custody on three charges – two counts of domestic violence and one misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief. Details [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Polling from Fox News shows Democrat Sherrod Brown eight points ahead of Republican Jon Husted in Ohio's U.S. Senate race. Released Wednesday, the poll was conducted in tandem with Beacon Research and Shaw & Company Research. It sampled 1,015 Ohioans between May 28 and June 1 with a margin of error [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – A new seafood and barbecue concept has begun welcoming customers at North Market Bridge Park in Dublin. BBQ & The Pier opened inside the food hall, located at 6750 Longshore St., in late May. The eatery’s menu features fresh oysters, fish and chips, “barbecue favorites” and “other coastal-inspired comfort fare,” according [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The world's largest steam locomotive will be making several stops in Ohio this summer. Big Boy 4014 is one of eight remaining locomotives of its kind, but is the only one still operating. The others are on display throughout the country. The train is crossing America for the country's 250th birthday. [...]

A citizen-led effort to eliminate property taxes in Ohio will not be on the ballot in November.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A person pushing a shopping cart along an east Columbus street was struck twice by separate vehicles and suffered serious injuries Thursday night. According to a Columbus Division of Police incident report, an adult pedestrian was walking southbound on Barnett Road in the Eastmoor neighborhood. The pedestrian was pushing a shopping [...]