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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bipartisan lawmakers in both chambers of the legislature are proposing a major overhaul to Ohio’s Medicaid system, which they say would make things easier on patients, ensure public transparency, and potentially save the state millions. State Senators Louis Blessing (R-Colerain Twp.) and Beth Liston (D-Dublin), along with Representative Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce on Wednesday launched a new statewide attendance dashboard aimed at tackling chronic absenteeism in schools. The online tool allows anyone to track attendance data by district, school building and grade level. State leaders say it will give schools and communities [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A national report names Columbus in the top five cities for driving down gun violence in 2025. Last year, police data showed the city’s homicide rate was the lowest it's been in more than a decade. Columbus city leaders say this report shows their efforts are working. City leaders say a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio State University said it has reached new settlements with survivors of sexual assault at the hands of a former university physician. The university announced it has settled with 13 more survivors for a total of $1.8 million, which Ohio State said averages to $138,000 per survivor. The survivors were [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Tickets have gone on sale for this year's Pinic with the Pops lineup, which includes music from country, hip hop, and rock royalty, plus the annual Ohio State University Marching Band show to wrap up the season. This year's schedule kicks off on June 13 with singer Ledisi, who will be [...]

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) -- A tornado warned cell that brought heavy winds to Licking County Tuesday night caused significant storm damage. The Emergency Management Agency in the county has begun to survey areas where damage occurred, which were identified north of Alexandria and near downtown Newark. A 110-year-old farmhouse near Northbridge Road was heavily damaged [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Candidate for Ohio governor Casey Putsch is now hosting a rally at a "SECRET location" after a local restaurant said they would no longer host him due to his pro-Nazi remarks. The Wielezynski family owns La Chatelaine French Bakery & Bistro, which had been set to host a Putsch campaign event [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. is back with the team after being arrested on Saturday in Texas for allegedly driving under the influence. A spokesperson with the United Football League confirmed to NBC4 on Wednesday that Ginn Jr. was with the team during practice. He is expected to be [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A revised proposal to redevelop a long-vacant site along Dublin's Emerald Parkway drew mixed feedback from city planners, who said the project is improving but still falls short in key areas such as green space, parking and architectural character. The Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the latest concept on April [...]

A man who was involved in a shootout with police in north Columbus died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Franklin County Coroner's Office.

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – A new restaurant is bringing Chinese hot pot to Gahanna.  Gold Cudgel began welcoming customers at 97 N. Stygler Road on April 5, before holding a grand opening celebration on April 9, when Gahanna Mayor Laurie Jadwin welcomed the business to the city. “You can choose anywhere to invest in a [...]

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is unveiling the new Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area Visitor Center and 10 cabins at Jesse Owens State Park, featuring modern amenities and stunning views of the landscape.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One of five suspects on trial in connection with the murder of a north Columbus man has pleaded guilty to lesser charges and was sentenced to prison last week. According to court records, Dontae Conley, the man accused of providing the weapon in a fatal robbery, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter [...]

COLUMMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Employees of Stauf's Coffee Roasters and Cup O Joe are working to unionize after company leadership said it would not turn away ICE agents' business. Last week, employees of Stauf's and Cup O Joe announced the company's baristas, line cooks, bakers and warehouse workers are organizing through UNITE HERE Local 23, [...]

NEW RICHMOND, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio elementary school teacher has appealed a federal court decision dismissing her lawsuit over disciplinary action tied to LGBTQ-themed books in her classroom, while also launching a new organization aimed at supporting similar cases. Karen Cahall, a third-grade teacher for more than 30 years in the New Richmond Exempted [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Supreme Court has reinstated the conviction of a Franklin County woman who helped a man purchase heroin that led to his overdose death. In a unanimous April 9 decision, the court reinstated Carol Seymour’s convictions for involuntary manslaughter and corrupting another with drugs. The ruling has cleared the way [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After ICE agents deployed pepper spray through an open car window toward a Columbus mom and three children, NBC4 Investigates reviewed how the incident aligned with ICE policy. "There's a few things in there that caused me concern as to whether the policy was followed as expected of these ICE agents," [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- After days of disagreement, Whitehall City Council has finally set a date for a high-stakes special recall election that will determine the future of Mayor Michael Bivens and councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar. "We were voted into office," Harcar said. "If the people did not like us, if they did [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two people have been arrested while protesting an event on the Ohio State University campus Tuesday night. The event, sponsored by a pro-Israel student group, was happening inside the Ohio Union, featuring soldiers from the Israeli Defense Forces sharing stories from the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack. In response, pro-Palestinian groups [...]

The Ohio Casino Control Commission is looking to fine Kalshi $5 million for what it calls unlicensed sports gaming in the state.