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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Franklin County Coroner’s Office released its findings in the death of Matthew Schmidt, part of the family that owns Schmidt’s Sausage Haus. According to a postmortem examination report, Schmidt’s cause of death was ruled an accident, and he died of “thermal injuries and smoke inhalation (carbon monoxide toxicity)." The coroner’s [...]

This stunning Georgian estate in New Albany, Ohio, listed for $6 million, features 9,565 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, five full baths, two half baths, a chef's kitchen, a paneled lounge, a guest suite, a 15-seat theater, a fitness studio, a wine-tasting room, and a summer kitchen with Viking appliances.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An anticipated piece of a major South Side development is beginning to take shape, as city officials and developers move forward with plans that could bring hundreds of new homes to the area. Steelton Village, a mixed-use complex built around a redeveloped industrial site along South High Street, is moving forward [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus UPS driver blamed his union after his request to participate in a $150,000 buyout program was denied. “I felt like the union did not have the employees' best interest," said the driver, who is not being named out of fear of retaliation from the union and UPS. "I think [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Thousands of NFL fans will be in the Steel City this week to see the future stars of the league be drafted. The NFL draft will take place in Pittsburgh's North Shore just outside of the Steelers' home, Acrisure Stadium. Thursday night will be the first round, beginning at 8 p.m., [...]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The world's largest rubber duck is returning to Ohio this week, anchoring a student-led arts and community festival expected to draw families and visitors to downtown Cuyahoga Falls. The towering inflatable, known as Mama Duck, will be on display on the green space next to The Sheraton beginning on Thursday [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio lawmaker is working to make English the official language of the state, arguing the move would enhance public safety by helping ensure critical information is widely understood.  Rep. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Township) introduced House Bill 825 on April 15. The single-page bill would add one sentence to the Ohio [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Records from the investigation into former Ohio State President Ted Carter's romantic relationship with a podcaster revealed Carter's senior adviser played a key role in Carter's misuse of his role. Chris Kabourek, Carter's senior adviser and senior vice president for administration and planning, was the only Ohio State employee who played [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Opening statements are expected this week in the second murder trial for a former Franklin County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a man in 2020. Michael Jason Meade, 47, is charged with murder and reckless homicide in connection with the death of Casey Goodson Jr., 23. He is being retried after [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus has officially been chosen as the home of the 18th National Women’s Soccer League franchise. Excitement for the yet-to-be-named team has been building for weeks, and the announcement was filled with tears and cheers. “It’s just incredible and amazing to witness history,” said Lila Nelson, a freshman on the Bexley [...]

PIKETON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ten years ago this week, eight people were killed while they slept in Pike County. Seven of the victims were members of the Rhoden family and the eighth was engaged to one of the Rhodens. The murders happened late on April 21 and into the morning of April 22 in 2016. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- New legislation in the Ohio Senate would make some significant updates to Ohio’s existing laws against child sex offenders. Senate Bill 393, sponsored by Ohio Sens. Jane Timken (R-Jackson Twp.) and Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville), would increase penalties for offenders based on the age of their victims and the amount of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – There are two more weeks until the May 5 primary election, where voters will decide which candidates in several key races will move on to the November election, as well as weigh in on issues all over the state. Officials with the Franklin County Board of Elections noted the early voting process has been running smoothly, but they [...]

Clouds increase tonight, with rain showers and storms possible overnight into Wednesday morning. Expect more warm and wet weather coming.

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A truck driver that was indicted in a fatal Interstate 71 crash that killed a family and involved nine vehicles pleaded not guilty to all charges. Modou Ngom, 50, of Columbus, appeared in Delaware County court Tuesday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to all seven counts he is facing. He was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus could be welcoming a professional women's soccer team soon. A major announcement on the "future of soccer in Columbus" will take place at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in the Arena District, according to the Columbus Crew. NBC4 will cover the announcement live on air on the free NBC4 Columbus streaming channel and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 24/7 hotline that helps connect Ohio residents to human services such as food and housing assistance will soon be available across the state. On April 14, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a partnership between the Ohio 211 hotline and the state’s Department of Children and Youth to expand the call center’s [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former downtown Delaware restaurant space that housed a longtime local dining staple has been listed for sale, with an option for a new operator to lease the property. According to an online listing by Sokol & Associates, the building at 27 to 31 E. Winter St. was listed this month [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Nearly 10 years after a man died in the doorway of his own home, Columbus police have made an arrest. On Dec. 17, 2016, Columbus officers responded to reports of an unresponsive person at a home on Duxberry Avenue, near the intersection of Billiter Boulevard in South Linden. Police arrived at [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Emergency units have responded to a two-alarm fire in downtown Columbus Tuesday morning. According to the Columbus Division of Fire, a fire has been reported from the basement of a building on West Long Street, just near the North High Street intersection. The fire reportedly is located in a basement vault [...]