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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — First responders from around Ohio gathered in Columbus this week for the third annual Ohio Counterterrorism Conference. “You’re always trying to stay informed of recent events," Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Jeff Young said. "Obviously, our world changes at a very fast pace and the concept 'it won't [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) – A man is facing charges after he allegedly fired a gun inside a Grove City hospital during a fight with a hospital security guard. According to Grove City Police, Zachary Mair, 31, of Westerville, is charged with aggravated robbery, felonious assault, and improperly discharging a firearm at or into a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Residents in one of Columbus’s oldest neighborhoods have spent more than a year advocating for their health and the environment. They live along Interstate 70 and in 2024, the Ohio Department of Transportation removed the last natural buffer between their homes and the highway, so they turned to NBC4 Investigates for help. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The process to bring the suspect in a Weinland Park couple’s murder back to Ohio is underway but could take some time. Michael McKee was arrested Saturday in Rockford, Illinois by federal agents. He is still being held there, accused of killing his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus has been able to attract new businesses and residents largely due to its affordability and geographic location; however, recent data shows that growth is not equally beneficial for the city's residents. "Columbus is a place where you have a significant level of population and economic growth. But what we have [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Thursday is the deadline for open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Thousands of Ohioans could see their health insurance premiums increase within days. Brian O'Rourke, with the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, explained that because Congress did not extend the Obamacare subsidies before the end of 2025, many people will see rising [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A federal judge ordered Ohio State University to expunge a former student's expulsion records, arguing the university violated his First and Fourteenth amendment rights. Guy Christensen was expelled in May for two videos he posted on social media after finishing his first year. Christensen sued top university officials in September, arguing [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A college basketball point-shaving scheme involved players allegedly rigging games against Ohio University and Kent State, according to a federal indictment. A federal indictment unsealed on Thursday lists a game on Feb. 27, 2024, at the M.A.C. Center in Kent between Kent State and Buffalo. Kent State was favored by 8.5 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — While a man accused of killing a north Columbus couple awaits extradition from Illinois to Ohio, NBC4 has also learned that he is embroiled in a civil suit for medical malpractice. According to court records in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Michael McKee, charged in the death of his ex-wife Monique Tepe [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Gigi! She is available for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. Gigi is about 2 years old and full of energy. This sweet pup would do best in a home where she can go on walks, hikes and have a lot of play time. Staff said she just got [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man was arrested in Columbus and charged after leading law enforcement on a pursuit, both on the road and on foot, that included the suspect jumping off a concrete wall. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said troopers noted a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign on Jan. [...]

Columbus, Ohio is hosting a variety of winter events, from the Winter Ice Festival to the Ohio RV and Boat Show, concerts, comedy shows, and science exhibits, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested and indicted in connection to the shooting death of a two-year-old girl on Dec. 22 in east Columbus. Columbus police said a warrant was issued for Antonio Colvin, who was arrested without incident by SWAT officers. Colvin has been indicted on one count of reckless [...]

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two dueling city councils are conducting city business in Nelsonville, and the state has not determined which governing body is legitimate. A dispute over which government is legitimate is disrupting Nelsonville, a small city in Athens County. On Monday, Jonathan Flowers, elected mayor of one of two governments asserting legitimacy, spoke [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Republican lawmakers are renewing efforts to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a budget provision that would require public libraries to limit children's access to books related to sexual orientation or gender identity, as the General Assembly prepares to return from its winter recess. The Ohio House is scheduled to [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The winter blast surge from Wednesday night and into Thursday morning has prompted several dozen central Ohio school districts to either delay or cancel classes on Thursday. While only an inch or two of snow fell in areas in and around Franklin County, sub-freezing temperatures and high winds swooped in, making [...]

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) – The sister of an Ohio homicide victim is working to bring more attention to cold cases through an update to state law. On Dec. 28, 1991, the remains of Robin Stone, 17, were discovered in Guernsey County. Stone was seven months pregnant and had named her baby Zack. Her death was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A major redevelopment project aimed at reshaping parts of Columbus is taking its next step, and residents are helping shape the vision. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department held its second public open house Wednesday night as part of the planning process for the Linden Green Line, designed to connect neighborhoods, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A blast of winter weather moving into central Ohio has prompted some counties to issue snow emergencies on Wednesday night. With temperatures dropping and moisture blowing off the Great Lakes, counties in the northern and north-central parts of Ohio will be most affected by Wednesday's system. However, a dusting can't be [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Franklin County Municipal Court now offers monthly injections on site for people with opioid use disorders and the judges behind the program said the resource will remove barriers for people trying to turn their lives around. Judges Jim O’Grady and Eileen Paley said judges at the court have changed their philosophy over the past [...]