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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Residents of Pickerington Schools will vote on an income tax in a matter of weeks to support Pickerington Local School District is expected to see a $14 million deficit by July 2028. To combat funding pressures, the school board placed a 1.25% income tax on the ballot for May 5. District [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Franklin County commissioners have approved more than $427,000 in funding for Stonewall Columbus, supporting expanded LGBTQ+ services and a new workforce development initiative as organizations nationwide navigate shifting corporate support. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted March 31 to award $427,562 to Stonewall Columbus, including $100,000 for the annual Pride [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio advocacy groups are suing federal agencies over alleged immigration enforcement arrests without probable cause or a warrant. "ICE agents and CBP officers often arrest and detain individuals even before asking their name," the lawsuit claims. The lawsuit, brought forth by ACLU Ohio, Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS), Advocates for [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio appeals court has thrown out a man’s aggravated murder conviction, finding that a judge allowing the jury to see him in shackles could have influenced the trial’s outcome.  On March 31, the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals agreed with Justus Robertson, 22, that his right to a fair [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- It was a heated night inside Whitehall City Council chambers Tuesday as officials took up an effort to recall the city's mayor and two council members. "Whitehall is for everybody, not just for some people," Whitehall City Council member Lori Elmore said. "And with that, we're going to continue to fight." [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A coalition of more than 1,300 businesses across Ohio is renewing efforts to pass statewide LGBTQ+ protections, arguing such policies are essential not only for civil rights, but also for economic growth. Leaders behind Ohio Business Competes joined NBC4's LGBTQ+ show "Out in Ohio" to discuss the coalition's relaunch and its [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Local businesses are showing support for the family behind Schmidt's Sausage Haus. Matt Schmidt was killed in a fire early Easter morning. He’s a fifth-generation member of Schmidt's—a business that dates back to 1866. Some local businesses donated a portion of their profits to support Schmidt's family.John Blakely went to high [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Intoxicating hemp products have been illegal in Ohio since the state’s new cannabis regulations went into effect on March 20, but the hemp industry and its supporters aren’t giving up yet. Hemp retailers won a small victory in court last week when Sandusky County Judge Jeremiah Ray issued a temporary restraining [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus city leaders are putting a major focus on youth safety. Many students are out of school for spring break and summer is just a few months away. On Tuesday, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther visited one youth program, giving his take on how to slow youth violence. This program is called [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has added wrong-way driver detection technology to dozens of exit ramps around central Ohio. It's one of the latest steps ODOT has taken to try and prevent wrong-way crashes. “It’s a rare issue but it's a bigger issue because people are more likely to be [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Every year, the city of Columbus spends hundreds of thousands of taxpayers’ money to settle lawsuits against the city. NBC4 Investigates dug through those settlements from the last three years and added up all that money to see just how much it’s costing. Council members have approved settlements ranging from $25,000 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus' beer culture is well-established, annually ranked among the top 10 beer cities in America by USA Today, reaching as high as #3 nationally. Tuesday is National Beer Day in America, an unofficial holiday designed to celebrate the end of prohibition in the 1930s. Nearly 50 breweries are in business in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Early voting for the May primary election began on Tuesday and the Franklin County Auditor’s Office is encouraging homeowners to be prepared before heading to the polls. There are no countywide levies on the ballot but there are six local levies within Franklin County, including Minerva Park, Prairie Township, Jefferson Township, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Despite central Ohio not hosting any games for this summer's FIFA World Cup, the city will be home to a final preparation match for one of the tournament's dark horse teams. The Columbus Crew confirmed that Ecuador will play a friendly against Guatemala at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on June 7 ahead of [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- An assistant prosecutor who accused a Delaware County judge of stalking has resigned due to the judge's "imminent" return to the bench. The resignation was submitted Monday and is effective May 11. Judge James Schuck, 50, took a voluntary leave of absence in November after allegations of stalking were filed in a [...]

Multiple Italian American groups are suing the city of Columbus over its removal of a Christopher Columbus statue, claiming the removal of the statue is discriminatory and was done illegally.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A sports bar just south of Grandview Heights has shuttered after less than a year. Draft Day, located at 1130 Dublin Road, shut down in mid March. The pub opened in May 2025, taking over the space formerly occupied by Smokehouse Brewing Company. View NBC4's previous coverage in the video player [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A cocktail lounge has opened in the Old North neighborhood, bringing a speakeasy-inspired concept to a space long known for its nightlife. Proof by The Alibi began welcoming patrons last week following its grand opening at 2598 N. High St., taking over the former home of Bossy Grrls Pin-Up Joint. The [...]

Kroger's Columbus Division announced plans to invest $112 million in 2026 to open two new stores and renovate eight existing locations, bringing enhanced shopping experiences to local communities.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man has been sentenced to nearly 90 years in prison after raping an elderly woman in east Columbus last year. According to court documents, a Franklin County jury found Miguel Rodriguez Rolon guilty on four felony charges, including the rape of an 87-year-old woman in January of 2025. A Columbus [...]