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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio man previously imprisoned three times has pleaded guilty to sex crimes again after he unknowingly resumed contact with the undercover agent who aided in his arrest 13 years ago. According to federal court documents, 57-year-old William Kisor was arrested outside of a hotel southeast of Columbus after agreeing [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Work is underway on the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts' plan to convert the former Central Presbyterian Church into a flexible music and event venue. The project, estimated earlier this year at $14 million, follows CAPA's long-held vision to remake the Downtown 19th-century church at 132 S. Third St. into [...]

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a crash in Jefferson Township Friday night just before 7 p.m. According to a Franklin County Sheriff's Office media release, a black Honda Civic was traveling on State Route 16 toward Scenic Road when it hit a man in the road. The driver stayed on [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a shooting on Columbus' east side near Whitehall Friday night just before 7 p.m. The shooting occurred in the first block of North Hampton Road. According to Columbus police dispatch, the victim was taken in critical condition to a hospital. There is no suspect information at [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio held its 41st annual bake sale on Friday. The holiday tradition raises funds to support families staying at The Ronald McDonald House while their child receives medical care. It wasn't a typical bake sale. There were artists selling their work and other crafts, and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Experts are warning shoppers to stay vigilant because scammers don't take holidays off. It’s easy to place an online order in just seconds, but Marlon Platt with Chase Bank says to take more time to inspect before pressing to pay.  “Everybody wants to see friends, family and loved ones and purchase [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It’s been one thing after another for Joe Bidinger, CEO and Founder of Echo Spirits Distilling Company. Most recently, someone tried to break into the Grandview location. The team could have easily responded with anger but instead are choosing generosity. “We said, now's our opportunity. Let's take this and do something [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Regional championships are on the line on this final Friday night before Thanksgiving, with schools across central Ohio hoping to practice on Turkey Day with a win this evening. Teams will be competing at neutral sites across the state, including Historic Crew Stadium, where No. 1 Olentangy Orange and No. 2 [...]

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority has added a new cell phone waiting lot at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, providing drivers with a free and convenient option for picking up passengers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A company serving coffee, boba tea and soft serve ice cream recently launched its first central Ohio location in north Columbus. On Thursday, Candy Cloud began welcoming customers at 1543 Lennox Town Lane in the University View neighborhood, marking its first Columbus-area storefront. The location was previously a Zoup, which closed [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Former Ohio congressman Tim Ryan will not run for governor in 2026. Ryan has been teasing a possible gubernatorial run for months, but announced Friday that he will not seek the Democratic nomination. "After careful consideration, much prayer and reflection, after long conversations with my family, my closest friends and advisors, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For the final time during the regular season, Ohio State will take the field at Ohio Stadium, looking to keep its unbeaten record intact. But this time, the Buckeyes enter their matchup against Rutgers amid questions as to whether their standout receivers are healthy enough to play. Carnell Tate has been [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Jurors are expected to enter their second day of deliberations on Friday in the murder trial of Connor Grubb, the Blendon Township police officer who fatally shot Ta’Kiya Young in 2023. Grubb, 31, is facing two counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault and two counts of involuntary manslaughter in [...]

LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- A suspect is in custody after gunshots were reported from a northwest Lancaster home on early Friday morning. Authorities responded to a residence in the 2600 block of Little Pine Lane at about 2:08 a.m. after a shots fired call, according to the Lancaster Police Department. The department's special response team [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio’s richest man was named dozens of times in the latest release of files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. NBC4 Investigates combed through more than 20,000 pages of Epstein-related records released by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and found at least 89 mentions of Les Wexner. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio lawmakers are weighing legislation that would require businesses and government offices to accept cash for most in-person transactions. House Bill 554, introduced in October by Rep. David Thomas (R-Smithville), would mandate that any business or government agency provide at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash for purchases, debts or [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man has died after a Downtown shooting near the Ohio Statehouse early Friday morning. Authorities responded to North High Street near East Broad Street at about 2:57 a.m. after report of a shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police. The man died at a local hospital after he was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Senate passed property tax reform bills this week in a move Senate Republicans said could save taxpayers $2 billion over three years. Legislators voted in favor of four property tax bills on Wednesday, sending them to Gov. Mike DeWine for approval. Those in favor of the legislation said the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After years of sitting vacant due to unsafe living conditions, the Latitude Five25 apartment complex on Columbus' near east side is one step closer toward redevelopment.  During a community engagement session Thursday night, crews gave neighbors a closer look at the asbestos abatement process that will pave the way for new [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A week away from Thanksgiving, the Ohio Department of Transportation and State Highway Patrol are preparing for an influx of travelers. AAA is predicting a record level of holiday travel this year, with more than three million Ohioans hitting the road over the holiday period. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says [...]