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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – There is an overdose alert in Franklin County after the coroner’s office reports an alarming number of suspected overdose deaths this week. Officials are reporting five suspected overdose deaths in the county since Tuesday. Columbus Public Health warns that any drug that doesn’t come from a pharmacy can be laced and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus leaders broke ground Thursday on a new 8.9-acre neighborhood park on the southwest side, part of a broader effort to expand recreational opportunities after residents raised concerns about the city's deal to bring a new NWSL training facility to the area. Greenleaf Park, located near Brown Road will include an [...]

Southwest Licking schools tax proposals PATASKALA, Ohio (WCMH) — After voters overwhelmingly rejected the two school tax issues that were on the ballot for Southwest Licking Local Schools, the district is looking at making some changes. “Any time you have an issue on the ballot, and it fails, it's time for reflection and it's time [...]

A family wants answers after a 20-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Morse Road in Columbus.  

NBC4 Digital Anchor Rachel Ramsey talks to Doug Buchanan, Editor in Chief of Columbus Business First, about business news across central Ohio.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he is in communication with Governor-elect Amy Acton, hosting Acton and her husband Eric at the governor’s residence in Bexley where first lady Fran DeWine gave them a tour of what will soon be their new home. 

GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) -- One Central Ohio police department is figuring out next steps after voters failed its levy on this year's ballot. While that same township’s fire department had a separate levy on the ballot that voters passed. On Tuesday, voters passed the Madison Township Fire Departments levy 56% for it and 43% against [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If you walk up to the north end of Ohio Stadium on a Buckeye game day, it's almost impossible to ignore Johnny Carr's booming voice. "PROGRAMS!" Carr estimates he's said that word hundreds of thousands of times in his life, mostly at high volume. He's the official gameday program salesman, and [...]

A teenager was arrested and charged with murder Thursday over five months after a car theft attempt that resulted in the fatal shooting of a man in northeast Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A teenager was identified Thursday as the suspect in a deadly west Columbus shooting and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Jaycier C. Armstrong, 16, is currently at large and detectives are asking the public for help in locating him. He is charged with murder, aggravated robbery and felonious assault, [...]

For many Central Ohio families, the holiday season brings more worry than excitement. With grocery bills, gas and everyday expenses stretching household budgets, finding extra money for holiday meals and gifts can feel nearly impossible. But sometimes, a small act of kindness can make a big difference. That's why NBC4 is teaming up with The [...]

Wendy's declined a purchase offer of $1.4 billion Wednesday from Trian Fund Management, led by billionaire and activist Nelson Peltz, according to reports.

Columbus offers a variety of events for the first weekend of November, including sporting matches, musical theater, comedy shows, and festivals.

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Orient mother and grandmother were indicted Thursday by a grand jury in the death of a 17-month-old girl that reportedly had a lethal amount of fentanyl in her system, court records state. Brittany Stroud, 30, the child's mother, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering children. Tammy Stroud, 52, the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man arrested in connection with a double shooting Wednesday morning was in court the following day, facing a murder charge. Christian Houchins, 34, surrendered himself to police less than two miles away from where two women were shot in the Milo Grogan neighborhood at around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Witnesses identified [...]

With Democrats set to control the U.S. House for the next two years, a hardline conservative Ohioan is vying for a national leadership role.

Meet Jolly Rancher! She is available at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.

Ohio State is going to have to play its way into the College Football Playoff this year and get some help along the way.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus woman who pleaded guilty in a southwest Columbus shooting that left one person hospitalized in April 2024 was sentenced to five years of community control, according to court records. Just before 4 p.m. on April 30, 2024, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Galli Court, just south [...]

The 2026 Ohio midterm election results are in the process of being certified and multiple races had very close finishes.