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 [...]

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 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — 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 [...]

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 [...]

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, Ohio is hosting a variety of winter events, from the Winter Ice Festival to the Ohio RV and Boat Show, concerts, comedy shows, and science exhibits, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, 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, [...]

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 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Franklin County Municipal Court now offers monthly injections on site for people with opioid use disorders and the judges behind the program said the resource will remove barriers for people trying to turn their lives around. Judges Jim O’Grady and Eileen Paley said judges at the court have changed their philosophy over the past [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Amid largely unfounded concerns about fraud at publicly-funded daycare centers in Ohio, state lawmakers are proposing new legislation they say will increase public trust in the child care system.  In coordination with the Department of Children and Youth, Rep. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Rep. Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) proposed House Bill [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A local community turned to technology to make its roads safer when the city of Dublin installed a new lighting system, the first of its kind in the state. “We always want to make our transportation system safer for all road users, but vulnerable road users in particular,” Dublin Transportation Program [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been seen in the Columbus area recently, leading a few local teachers' unions to speak out against ICE activity near schools. In the U.S., every child is guaranteed a public school education regardless of immigration status. Linna Jordan, president of the Hilliard Education Association, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Franklin County Children Services is hoping a new pilot program will lead to more children being placed in the care of relatives. The more kids FCCS can place with grandparents or other relatives, the more they can keep out of the child welfare system. If FCCS determines a child cannot stay [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Across America, people are hungry for answers: Why do groceries seem so much more expensive now? According to the Urban Institute, Ohioans spend $1,050 per month in grocery costs for a family of four. That's in line with the national average of $1,030 per month. "In central Ohio, consumers have a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) has cut 15% of its staff amid funding changes. "Like many cultural institutions across the country, COSI is adjusting to changes in attendance and funding," a spokesperson said to in a statement to NBC4. "After careful review, we made the difficult decision to reduce [...]