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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus is set to host one of the most award-winning artists of the 21st century this spring. Bruno Mars will have a concert at Ohio Stadium on May 20 as part of "The Romantic Tour", which will take place after the release of his fourth solo album of the same name [...]

Columbus, Ohio offers a variety of events for the second weekend of the new year, including stage performances, dance classes, winter hikes, a cooking event, and sports, providing something for everyone to enjoy.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new study finding that legalized sports betting is associated with sharp increases in violent and impulsive crime is adding evidence to an intensifying debate in Ohio, where Gov. Mike DeWine says he regrets signing the law that ushered in the industry. The study, released in December by Rice University researchers, [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Although Pickerington schools assured families it will maintain services when closing its hybrid learning school, students like 16-year-old Hailey Book are worried about the transition. "Hailey was a very serious, struggling student -- mental health, bullying issues," Hailey's dad, David Book, said. "She didn't feel safe going through the hallways in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A motorcyclist traveling through Downtown, Columbus died after a crash occurred Wednesday night on Interstate 70. According to Columbus police, an adult was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle and traveling westbound on Interstate 70, near the east-side split with Interstate 71. For reasons not yet known, the adult was ejected from the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – U-turns are generally legal in Ohio, but they are subject to several restrictions.  According to the Ohio Revised Code, drivers cannot make a U-turn on a curve or near the peak of a hill if an approaching vehicle from either direction cannot see them from at least 500 feet away. Motorists [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An ICE agent fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The shooting sparked an immediate response in Columbus. Community members and advocacy groups mobilized within hours for a protest and candlelight vigil for 37-year-old Renee Good, the woman killed. "We're not putting [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Concerns are growing about a new flu variant as state health officials said flu hospitalizations are up compared to this time last year. Doctors are encouraging people to practice good hygiene and get their flu shot as peak season is still about a month away, based on what has been dubbed [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teenagers, and new research from The Ohio State University suggests that reaching teens where they already communicate, online and by text, could help save lives. Researchers at The Ohio State University studied whether a chat-based version of crisis response planning could [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A deadly hit-and-run that happened Monday evening took place on a stretch of road the city of Columbus is trying to make safer for pedestrians. At this point, information about the vehicle involved in the incident has not been released. A pedestrian was hit by a car on Cleveland Avenue by [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A California congressman has secured a subpoena to bring Les Wexner before a House Committee to answer questions regarding the businessman's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-California), a ranking member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, secured the subpoena during a committee hearing on Wednesday. In addition [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and today the Ohio Statehouse hosted the kickoff event—emceed by NBC4's Colleen Marshall—for a year of America 250 celebrations. About 400 people packed into the Statehouse Atrium to hear speeches by state leaders highlighting the events that will take place [...]

MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) -- Mifflin Township is now without police patrols, amid more fallout after a levy to expand the department failed in November. After two of Mifflin Township’s three active police officers resigned this week, Mifflin Board of Trustees Chairman Kevin Cavener said the township was left with no choice but to pull the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting at an east Columbus leather and lingerie store in November. According to Columbus police, Johnathan Triplett, 29, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with the Nov. 17 death of Trevon D. Durham, 26. Police said officers were sent [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus has been named a top ten housing hot spot for 2026 by the National Association of Realtors, with the report citing steady growth and affordability. The ranking, however, comes as affordable housing continues to be an issue in central Ohio. Gloria Alonso Cannon, the president of Columbus Realtors, said she [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Residents in Weinland Park have been anxiously awaiting answers from the Columbus Division of Police after the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe, who officials said were killed last week in their home. One longtime resident of the neighborhood said that while the incident is tragic and the community is grieving, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State standout defensive back Caleb Downs will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft this spring. According to Downs via his Instagram account, X account, and podcast recorded Wednesday, Downs announced he will turn pro and expects to hear his name called at the draft, which will be [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Chick-fil-A is poised to open its first location in the city of Delaware as part of a new commercial development planned for the northeast corner of Sunbury Road and Skyview Lane. The proposed project would include six commercial buildings and parking lots on a more than 10-acre site, and would also [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This year is packed with central Ohio's favorite festivals, including Red, White & BOOM!, the Jazz and Rib Fest and Oktoberfest, along with the Columbus Greek and Italian festivals. Columbus Brew Festival COSI on March 7 Ohioana Book Festival State Library of Ohio on April 18 COSI Science Festival COSI from [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Wednesday. The morning after Ramaswamy announced Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) as his running mate, DeWine announced his endorsement of the Ramaswamy-McColley ticket. DeWine, a Republican who is term-limited and cannot run again, previously said he would endorse the Republican [...]