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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As conversations about workplace safety hit Ohio hospitals, Nationwide Children's Hospital nurses are working to unionize. The push to unionize has been underway since September, with nurses posting billboards around Columbus that read "We deserve better." Nationwide Children's nurses said they are among the lowest paid in central Ohio and have [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Homelessness in Franklin County is at an all-time high, but shelters say funding isn't keeping pace. According to providers, the gap left by expired pandemic dollars, combined with years of flat funding, is putting critical services at risk. The city of Columbus released its budget weeks ago, but the county's budget [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead following a homicide in east Columbus Thursday afternoon. According to a Columbus police media release, Columbus police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of South Broadleigh Road just after 2 p.m. The officers found an unresponsive victim, later identified as 29-year-old Christopher Smith. Smith was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One Columbus non-profit is fighting back against food insecurity and providing a sense of community all at the same time. For the fifth year, A Step in the Right Direction, a Columbus non-profit helping those in need in central Ohio, welcomed anyone in need to sit down and share a meal. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — LifeCare Alliance volunteers were in full force on Thanksgiving to deliver meals to people in need. The organization says many older adults rely on them for their holiday dinner. The non-profit's mission is to help seniors and those with medical challenges or disabilities live a safe and independent life. Part [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead and another is in critical condition after an accident in the Westland neighborhood of Columbus Thursday afternoon. According to a Franklin County Sheriff's Office news release, a Honda CRV that was traveling east on West Broad Street ran a red light at the Georgesville Road intersection just [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man arrested in connection with a violent robbery has been sentenced after he changed his plea earlier this month. Court documents indicate that 19-year-old Skyler Steward agreed to a plea deal in which he admitted guilt to one count of aggravated robbery during an incident in Columbus’ University District in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Top-ranked Ohio State once again enters its final regular season game against heated rivals Michigan on the cusp of making the Big Ten Championship game. But for the past four seasons, a trip to Indianapolis has eluded Ohio State thanks to four straight losses to Michigan dating back to 2021. Entering [...]

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) – The owner of Dublin's Ty Ginger Asian Bistro has opened a new Chinese restaurant in Grandview Heights with a focus on dim sum.  Dim Sum Asian Bistro, located at 775 Yard St. in the Grandview Yard development, began welcoming customers on Tuesday. The new eatery was founded by Tyler Ma, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person suffered serious injuries and one person is in custody after a fight broke out on a Central Ohio Transit Authority bus in east Columbus. According to Columbus police, at around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to the intersection of North Cassady Avenue and Airport Drive, just west of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A long-dormant Columbus dining landmark is set to return next year, reopening in its original Park Street location as the neighborhood undergoes its most significant transformation in decades. Spice Restaurant and Bar, which closed in 2010, will reopen in spring 2026 at 491 Park St., the same address where it first [...]

Central Ohio is offering a variety of festive activities for families to enjoy this Thanksgiving weekend, including holiday light displays, classic seasonal movies, live theater and music traditions, and more.

View NBC4's previous coverage on House Bill 247 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio bill that would overhaul the state's dangerous dog laws -- including requiring the euthanasia of canines that seriously injure or kill people during unprovoked attacks -- has passed the Senate. House Bill 247 was unanimously approved [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- There are just three days until Ohio State takes on that team up north. The rivalry is firing on all cylinders, and the battle isn't just on the field. It's playing out in living rooms, classrooms, and especially on social media. "I think that there's more opportunities for those extreme views [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The conflict between Hamas and Israel has cooled off after over two years of intense fighting. Jack Chomsky is a former Columbus resident who called Central Ohio home for about 40 years. He now resides in Tel Aviv, Israel a city of almost half a million people. NBC4's Kyle Beachy first [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The Game is only a few short days away. Vegas sportsbooks are once again favoring the Buckeyes this year, even after the team failed to win as 20-point favorites in 2024. Current betting lines have Ohio State as a 9.5-11.5 point favorite over Michigan on the road. ESPN's matchup predictor favors [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio National Guard troops that were deployed to Washington, D.C. earlier this year will remain there into February, according to a spokesperson for Gov. Mike DeWine's office. The troops were sent by DeWine in August as part of President Donald Trump's "crime emergency" in Washington. In September, DeWine had extended [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Just three days away from the rivalry game against Michigan, Ohio State's players aren't just thinking about beating the Wolverines -- they're also giving back. Wednesday afternoon, players came to volunteer with LifeCare Alliance, a non-profit that helps those in the community facing challenges from medical to those working to age [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Dozens of local families decided to share some holiday joy by bringing home a dog from the Franklin County & Adoption Center for their Thanksgiving sleepovers. “Anytime a dog can spend time outside of the shelter it lowers their stress level,” said Dwayne Young, assistant director of the shelter. It was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Nearly 3 million Ohioans are expected to drive to their Thanksgiving holiday destinations this week, according to AAA, and experts say to pay attention to the forecast before starting the trek home after the holiday. Snow or rain is forecast to impact roads statewide this weekend, in combination with the [...]