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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 [...]

LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- A group of Olentangy High School seniors founded their own nonprofit over the summer to collect and donate hygiene products to central Ohio shelters. In the last few months, the nonprofit, called Brighten Initiative, has grown exponentially. Not everyone has access to basic products like soap and toothpaste and the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For six days and seven shows in Columbus, Tavis Kordell and Darien Crago are on stage, doing what they love, performing in the hit musical "Some Like It Hot."  But this week, they are also learning more about the time period their musical is set in. "Some Like It Hot" is [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium kicked off its annual Wildlights display with a members-only night on Thursday. The festive attraction opens to the public on Friday. The event features up to three million lights and several new displays this year. Donivan Harkness, the grounds maintenance manager, says they start hanging lights [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The American Cancer Society is marking the 49th annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday, encouraging smokers across the nation to use the observance as a starting point toward a smoke-free life. Held each year on the third Thursday of November, the event aims to provide resources and support to help tobacco [...]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WCMH) -- Ohio State fans headed to Ann Arbor for this year's football game against Michigan could find an unexpected welcome in one of the city's legendary bars. The Brown Jug originally opened in 1936 in honor of the annual Brown Jug trophy game between Michigan and Minnesota. It's just a few [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- All lanes of Interstate 70 on the east side of Columbus are closed after a crash caused a highway sign to be knocked down into the road. The crash happened in the westbound lanes near Livingston Avenue. The road is closed at Interstate 270, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. [...]