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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The United States women's soccer team will be playing its North American rivals in Columbus for the second time in three years. The Columbus Crew announced that the USWNT will play Canada on March 4 in a SheBelieves Cup match at the newly-named ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in downtown Columbus. The two previously [...]

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) – A national ice cream chain has again left the central Ohio market, closing its only storefront in the area. After operating for just over a year, Bruster’s at 7330 E. Main St. in Reynoldsburg closed on Dec. 31. The closure was announced on the shop’s Facebook page the day before. “Sadly, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a tumultuous year, the Columbus City Schools Board of Education criticized Superintendent Angela Chapman in her annual review. The board had its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday night, and the first since issuing Chapman's annual review on Dec. 19. In her review, board members said Chapman needed to improve [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – While Ohio residents voted to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution, lawmakers are considering multiple bills that would regulate the procedure. An amendment enshrining the right to abortion in Ohio’s constitution was passed by 56.62% of Ohio voters in November 2023 and took effect the following month. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton announced former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper as her lieutenant governor. Pepper was chairman from 2015 to 2021, and has also worked as a lawyer, writer and politician. Pepper is known for his political thriller novels, including “The People’s House,” an August 2016 [...]

Columbus Carikaze's Instagram account has been tracking car crashes into buildings in Columbus, Ohio since 2022, and in 2025, the trend continued with several dozen posts, including the "Craziest Crash of the Year" involving a car landing at the top of a set of stairs at Vow Studio Salon.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Weeks ahead of campaign finance deadlines, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced he has broken Ohio's fundraising records. Ramaswamy announced Monday that his campaign raised $9.88 million in the second half of 2025. The fundraising broke the previous record, which Ramaswamy set in July with $9.7 million raised in the first [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This year, you'll begin to see higher prices at city parks and recreation facilities. Columbus Recreation and Parks Director Bernita Reese said the increases are being driven by the rising cost of everything from staffing to maintenance. She said the fee hikes are necessary to keep services safe and operational. "Sometimes [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Delaware County judge on a voluntary leave of absence following allegations he coerced a woman into sexual relations admits to pursuing a relationship, but that nothing criminal occurred. Through his attorney, Delaware County Judge James P. Schuck denies any criminal wrongdoing, but does admit he engaged in a relationship. "Jude [...]

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) - A decades-old, Fayette County family business is fully operational once again after an arson fire destroyed one of its buildings. “Of course, we lost everything in the fire, so we were able to just start fresh," Mayer Farm Equipment co-owner Dale Mayer said. Mayer showed NBC4 around the new showroom, office, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- When kids are involved in serious cases, police use dogs to help them investigate, but not always in the way you may think.   Columbus Division of Police’s Therapy Dog Unit is extensively trained to comfort victims and witnesses during traumatic situations. The dogs were used last week after the killings of Spencer [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced a sweeping change to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, recommending fewer routine immunizations for children, a shift taking effect immediately. Under the updated guidance, the CDC now recommends vaccines for 11 diseases, down from 18. Federal health officials said the revised [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio public schools have new guidelines about incorporating artificial intelligence into classroom learning. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce stated that its model AI policy is designed to prepare students to succeed in a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming modern technology. The model policy addresses many of the concerns [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy selected state Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) as his candidate for lieutenant governor. A spokesperson for Ramaswamy's campaign confirmed to NBC4 that McColley will be his running mate. A formal announcement is expected later this week. The Ohio Republican Party has separately confirmed the pick. McColley, 41, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It’s been one week since a local dentist and his wife were found dead inside their Weinland Park home, and the killings of Spencer and Monique Tepe has grabbed the attention of people all across the nation. Columbus police released a video yesterday showing a person of interest walking behind the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Most fundraisers for nonprofits usually include walking, cycling, or other physical activity, but one Columbus resident decided to raise money through one of his favorite activities: eating pizza. “I eat a lot of pizza, and at one point, I was just sitting around thinking like, ‘I think I could probably eat [...]

Sponsor: AARP From safer streets to more vibrant public spaces, efforts are underway to create communities where everyone can thrive. One way is through AARP's Community Challenge grants, quick-action projects that spark lasting positive change. To explain how local communities can get involved is Jenny Carson with AARP, Ohio!

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The City of Columbus announced that fire chief Jeff Happ will resign after he was issued disciplinary charges in December in relation to a 2023 fatal crash between a fire truck and two cars. Happ's resignation will go into effect on January 16, the city announced on Tuesday afternoon. Due to [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A national fast-casual chain known for its gourmet bagels is planning to open in northeast Columbus near Gahanna. Einstein Bros. Bagels has proposed an eatery at 4776 Morse Road, according to city permits. Previously a T-Mobile store, the location sits in a retail strip alongside First Watch, Poke Bros and Honeygrow.  [...]

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Liberty Social, a tavern and restaurant in Powell, permanently closed at the end of December after operating for just eight months. The restaurant, located at 240 N. Liberty St. in the Liberty Station center, announced the closure in a social media post on Dec. 29. Its final day of operation was [...]