DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A woman is dead after a house fire Monday morning in eastern Delaware County. Harlem Township Division of Fire responded about 5:20 a.m. after bystanders called 911. By the time of their arrival, the roof and a rear wall were already showing signs of collapse. Firefighters entered the home through the [...]

HOWARD, Ohio (WCMH) -- A threat made against East Knox schools is being investigated by law enforcement. According to the Knox County Sheriff's office, a call was made to the schools by someone claiming to be armed and that they were going to go into East Knox High School. Officials determined there was no danger [...]

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) – A bakery known for its trendy cakes is preparing to join the Grandview Heights community. Love Riley Cakes will move into 1089 W. First Ave., marking its second location. The building previously housed The Butcher & Grocer, which closed in October 2024 after eight years of business. Riley Harris, the [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio-born breakfast bar is bringing a new location to Dublin's Bridge Park. HangOverEasy announced on Jan. 8 it is opening its largest location to date in the space formerly occupied by Kona Craft Kitchen and Bar, with a full-service breakfast and cafe concept expected to debut in spring 2026 at [...]

U.S. citizens traveling to the Schengen Area will need to obtain pre-travel clearance through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES) will be fully implemented by April 10, 2026.

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – Houlihan’s has shuttered its only central Ohio restaurant, which was located in Upper Arlington. The Houlihan’s at 3150 Tremont Road permanently closed its doors on Jan. 1. The restaurant opened in 2013 and was one of the first tenants of the Kingsdale Shopping Center. NBC4 reached out to the casual [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After gas prices in Columbus went down nearly 17 cents last week, they have risen back close to their starting place for 2026. According to GasBuddy, the average price of gas in Ohio's capital went back up 14.9 cents per gallon after the 16.6 cents drop last week. The average price [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Nonmedical cannabis sales topped $1 billion during 2025, according to state sales records. As of Jan. 3, 2026, Ohioans have bought just under $1.1 billion in recreational marijuana since legal sales began in August 2024. According to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control data, $836,000,000 of those purchases were made in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One of Downtown's most prominent hotels is set to undergo a renovation after being sold to a new owner. The 22-story Renaissance Hotel, previously owned by Marriott International, was purchased by Whitestone Capital, a division of Lewis Center-based Whitestone Companies, the firm announced on Jan. 7. The 408-room property sits along [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The man accused of killing Spencer and Monique Tepe waived his right to fight extradition in a court appearance Monday, agreeing to be taken to Ohio so he can fight the charges against him. Michael McKee, 39, had his first court date in Rockford, Illinois. He did not speak, but his [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- A group of Whitehall residents are working to initiate a recall vote against the city's mayor and two members of city council. On Friday, Mayor Michael Bivens urged residents not to sign emerging recall petitions against himself and Councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar. The petitions were brought forward by a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Franklin County woman is recovering after a violent dog attack right outside her home, and she's not the only victim. Michelle Henry, 65, said Monday's attack left her with stitches, rabies shots and a fear she's never felt in more than 30 years living in her Columbus neighborhood. "If I [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Sunday marked a significant milestone for healthcare in central Ohio as Ohio State held an open house for its new University Hospital, giving the community a glimpse of a facility nearly a decade in the making. The 26-story, nearly 2 million-square-foot hospital is designed to expand access to specialized care, ranging [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on Sunday Briefing: Both candidates for governor – Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Dr. Amy Acton – share their visions for Ohio as they launch what promises to be an intense race.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – More information is being revealed about the man accused of killing his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in Weinland Park. Chicago resident Michael McKee, 39, was arrested Saturday and charged with two counts of murder in the shooting deaths of the Tepes. McKee and Monique Tepe got married [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Over the past four years, data in Ohio shows that roads are getting safer. Data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol revealed that traffic deaths in the Buckeye state dropped by 3% in 2025 compared to 2024. This marks four straight years that deaths in vehicle crashes has decreased in the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man has been arrested after police say security camera footage showed a suspect removing his pants to conceal evidence from a Columbus shooting. According to court documents, police responded Thursday to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of an Uncle Max Gas Station on East Hudson Street in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A longstanding campus apartment complex will close this year, with a proposal for it to be replaced by a seven-story apartment building. Ohio Stater Apartments, located at 2060 N. High St., announced on its website that it will close in October for redevelopment. According to city permits, developer RPM Living hopes [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was killed late Saturday night in a shooting in south Columbus but no charges have been filed, according to police. A report from Columbus police said officers were called to the 5900 block of South High Street just before 11 p.m. on reports of a shooting. An adult was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio State University residence hall flooded Saturday morning, leading the university to close it for the semester and to relocate hundreds of students who were soon to return there. The 762 residents scheduled to live in Taylor Tower were contacted, as well as their emergency contacts, after the building "experienced [...]