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Judge: Ohio State University must expunge student's expulsion over pro-Palestine videos

15 January 2026 at 11:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A federal judge ordered Ohio State University to expunge a former student's expulsion records, arguing the university violated his First and Fourteenth amendment rights. Guy Christensen was expelled in May for two videos he posted on social media after finishing his first year. Christensen sued top university officials in September, arguing [...]

Ohio University, Kent State games mentioned in alleged basketball point-shaving scheme

15 January 2026 at 10:21
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A college basketball point-shaving scheme involved players allegedly rigging games against Ohio University and Kent State, according to a federal indictment. A federal indictment unsealed on Thursday lists a game on Feb. 27, 2024, at the M.A.C. Center in Kent between Kent State and Buffalo. Kent State was favored by 8.5 [...]

Tepe murder case: Michael McKee named in medical malpractice lawsuit in Las Vegas

15 January 2026 at 09:45
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” While a man accused of killing a north Columbus couple awaits extradition from Illinois to Ohio, NBC4 has also learned that he is embroiled in a civil suit for medical malpractice. According to court records in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Michael McKee, charged in the death of his ex-wife Monique Tepe [...]

Energetic, sweet dog is ready for her forever home

15 January 2026 at 09:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Gigi! She is available for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. Gigi is about 2 years old and full of energy. This sweet pup would do best in a home where she can go on walks, hikes and have a lot of play time. Staff said she just got [...]

Watch: Law enforcement chases erratic Columbus driver who jumped off concrete wall

15 January 2026 at 08:28
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man was arrested in Columbus and charged after leading law enforcement on a pursuit, both on the road and on foot, that included the suspect jumping off a concrete wall. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said troopers noted a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign on Jan. [...]

Columbus man indicted in shooting death of two-year-old girl

15 January 2026 at 07:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested and indicted in connection to the shooting death of a two-year-old girl on Dec. 22 in east Columbus. Columbus police said a warrant was issued for Antonio Colvin, who was arrested without incident by SWAT officers. Colvin has been indicted on one count of reckless [...]

Ohio city unclear which of two governments is legitimate

15 January 2026 at 06:00
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two dueling city councils are conducting city business in Nelsonville, and the state has not determined which governing body is legitimate. A dispute over which government is legitimate is disrupting Nelsonville, a small city in Athens County. On Monday, Jonathan Flowers, elected mayor of one of two governments asserting legitimacy, spoke [...]

Ohio GOP lawmakers revive push to override DeWine veto of LGBTQ+ library provision

15 January 2026 at 05:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Republican lawmakers are renewing efforts to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a budget provision that would require public libraries to limit children's access to books related to sexual orientation or gender identity, as the General Assembly prepares to return from its winter recess. The Ohio House is scheduled to [...]

Central Ohio school delays and closings for Thursday, January 15, 2026

15 January 2026 at 05:02
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The winter blast surge from Wednesday night and into Thursday morning has prompted several dozen central Ohio school districts to either delay or cancel classes on Thursday. While only an inch or two of snow fell in areas in and around Franklin County, sub-freezing temperatures and high winds swooped in, making [...]

Sister of homicide victim pushes for Ohio law enforcement to publicly list unsolved cases

15 January 2026 at 04:30
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) – The sister of an Ohio homicide victim is working to bring more attention to cold cases through an update to state law. On Dec. 28, 1991, the remains of Robin Stone, 17, were discovered in Guernsey County. Stone was seven months pregnant and had named her baby Zack. Her death was [...]

Columbus offers peek at future Linden Green Line

14 January 2026 at 22:29
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A major redevelopment project aimed at reshaping parts of Columbus is taking its next step, and residents are helping shape the vision. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department held its second public open house Wednesday night as part of the planning process for the Linden Green Line, designed to connect neighborhoods, [...]

Snow emergencies for January 15, 2026 in central Ohio

14 January 2026 at 20:48
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A blast of winter weather moving into central Ohio prompted some counties to issue snow emergencies on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. With temperatures dropping and moisture blowing off the Great Lakes, counties in the northern and north-central parts of Ohio will be most affected by Wednesday's system. However, a dusting [...]

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