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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- In recent years, many tech companies have decided to build in central Ohio. Business leaders say the boom is bringing in a lot of new jobs, but we need more qualified workers to fill those jobs. By 2030, central Ohio is expected to be home to more than 130,000 jobs in the tech industry. Ohio Chamber [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The new state commission charged with enforcing election laws met for the first time Friday morning. Having been sworn in and adopted rules and procedures, the new Ohio Election Integrity Commission (OEIC) will now begin the work of uniformly enforcing laws regarding how Ohioans can vote, and what candidates are and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — About two weeks past Christmas, many Christmas trees around central Ohio will soon be serving another purpose. From picking out the perfect tree to decorating and opening presents around it, most put a lot of thought into the Christmas tree before and on Christmas Day. Here's what that tree can do [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus’ mayor is standing firm, saying city and police officials do not communicate with ICE, and they are not going to use city resources to do federal immigration enforcement. Mayor Andrew Ginther is speaking out on the hot topic after two days of protests in the city sparked by shootings involving [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If you want a custom license plate in Ohio, you have to get it approved by the BMV. It’s an NBC4 Investigates tradition: digging into the hundreds of custom license plate requests that were rejected. More than 900 license plates were rejected in 2025: hundreds of applications filled with profanity, some [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An arrest has been made in a fatal shooting from October, with police finding the suspect in Florida. According to Columbus police, Shaquir Cromwell, 30, was arrested in December in Hollywood, Florida. He was then indicted Wednesday in the death of Tyris Sowell, 30, on charges including murder and tampering with [...]

Geomagnetic field activity is likely to reach G1 (Minor) geomagnetic
storm levels on January 13 and 14, and then from January 17 to 20.

Unsettled levels are likely on January 12, and then from January 21
and 22.  All enhancements in geomagnetic activity are due to the
anticipated influence of multiple, recurrent, coronal holes. The
remainder of the outlook period is expected to be mostly quiet.

A tra...

MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio (WCMH) – Shots were repeatedly fired at law enforcement Friday during an hours-long standoff at a house in Morrow County. According to the county sheriff's office, deputies received a domestic dispute call about 2 a.m. and were fired at upon arrival. A tactical unit with armored vehicles from the neighboring Delaware County [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers. Meta struck agreements with TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra for nuclear power for its Prometheus AI data center under construction in New Albany. Meta announced Prometheus, which [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio ramen shop has found its new home at a south Columbus brewery. Red Rabbit Ramen will operate on the patio of Honest Friend Brewing, located at 2112 S. High St., beginning on Friday at 5 p.m., according to its website and social media. The ramen shop previously sat [...]

The inaugural Tommy Boy Fest in Sandusky, Ohio was a success, attracting 44,000 visitors and featuring a Q&A session with the movie's director, a comedy show hosted by Chris Farley's brother, and a screening of the film.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person has been detained at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport after a man was reportedly in possession of weapons and ammunition. According to a Columbus Regional Airport Authority spokesperson, authorities received a report of a suspicious individual near the administrative area of the terminal construction site. Airport police responded, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The NFL playoffs are back, and many former Ohio State Buckeyes are with teams chasing a Super Bowl title. Of the 14 teams in the postseason, all but three have at least one former Ohio State player on the roster. Most of those teams are getting key contributions out of their [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Grove City Council unanimously passed a new nondiscrimination ordinance last month, joining a growing number of Ohio municipalities that have enacted local protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in the absence of statewide law. The ordinance, which passed on its second reading Dec. 15, prohibits discrimination in employment, housing [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – While the legal drinking age in Ohio is 21, there are certain circumstances where an underage person is permitted to consume alcohol.  In Ohio, it is generally illegal for people under the age of 21 to buy, possess, or consume alcohol. Under state law, doing so is a third-degree misdemeanor, which [...]

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) – Paris, NBC4’s most recent Puppy with a Purpose, is getting ready for the last, and most important, part of his journey. The nearly two-month-old puppy who first came to NBC4 in April 2024 is days away from graduating from professional training with Canine Companions to become a service dog. Paris entered [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Federal immigration officers arrested more than 280 immigrants in Ohio between Dec. 16 and 21, officials announced Thursday. The arrests were the result of "Operation Buckeye," Immigration and Customs Enforcement's targeted enforcement operation conducted in Columbus and around Ohio. The announcement comes one day after Columbus residents protested local ICE operations [...]