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Received β€” 19 January 2026 ⏭ Local News | NBC4 WCMH-TV

Two Ohio men among three killed in Florida shooting; suspect charged with murder

19 January 2026 at 12:19
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two Ohio men were among three people fatally shot Saturday in a central Florida neighborhood, authorities said, after arresting a 29-year-old suspect on three counts of murder. The victims included Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, of Columbus, and James Puchan, 68, of Galena, Ohio, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Kraft's [...]

Former Pickerington wrestling coach sentenced after sexual acts with student

19 January 2026 at 09:00
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) β€” A former middle school coach has pleaded guilty to having sexual encounters with a teenage student. According to Fairfield County court documents, Kory Ross pleaded guilty to four counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. The charges stem from a grand jury indictment, which reports that Ross, 35, had multiple [...]

With closing arguments filed, STRS members await ruling in alleged misconduct trial

19 January 2026 at 08:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Months after the conclusion of a trial investigating alleged misconduct on the state's teacher pension board, members still await a ruling. The civil trial investigating alleged misconduct on the State Teachers Retirement System board concluded on Oct. 31. Franklin County Judge Karen Phipps directed all attorneys to submit written closing arguments, [...]

Snow emergencies for Jan. 20, 2026 in central Ohio

19 January 2026 at 07:31
Central Ohio Weather and Radar COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A blast of winter weather in central Ohio on Monday has prompted some counties to issue snow emergencies. According to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, there are three classifications of snow emergencies. Below each classification includes the listed county's designation for Monday. LEVEL 1:Roadways [...]

World's largest rubber duck returning to Ohio for spring festival

19 January 2026 at 07:00
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The world's largest rubber duck is returning to Ohio this spring for her third visit to the state, organizers announced. The towering inflatable duck, known as Mama Duck, is scheduled to appear in downtown Cuyahoga Falls during the Ohio Rubber Duck Dash and Festival from April 24 through 26. The [...]

Franklin County property tax reevaluation underway: what to know

19 January 2026 at 06:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As part of the process that determines how much homeowners pay in property taxes, the Franklin County auditor has launched a website explaining the property value update that's underway in 2026 ahead of residents receiving new assessments in June. The Know Your Home Value website is a β€œone-stop shop” for understanding [...]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026: Mail delivery, trash collection, other closures in Columbus

19 January 2026 at 05:30
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some services such as mail and trash collection will be unavailable, banks and government offices will be closed, and certain workers and students will have the day off.

Nonprofit faces funding crisis as its 40th year begins

18 January 2026 at 22:22
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus nonprofit is marking a major milestone as Home for Families celebrates 40 years of helping families avoid homelessness, and leaders said it comes at a time when its programs are in greater demand than ever before.Β  "Housing is everything," Home for Families Vice President of Programs and Services Melissa [...]

Home ownership among Black Ohioans improving, according to report

18 January 2026 at 17:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- According to a new report by the Ohio housing finance agency, home ownership among Black Ohioans has slightly improved. The 2026 Ohio housing needs assessment report showed that the current Black home ownership rate is 37%, compared to 73% for white residents. β€œIt's very clear that nationally, but also statewide, we [...]

Received β€” 18 January 2026 ⏭ Local News | NBC4 WCMH-TV

Sunday Briefing: Ohio day care centers; private school vouchers

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week’s Sunday Briefing: Hear from the woman knocking on daycare doors in central Ohio as Gov. Mike DeWine pushes back.

Luxury pet hotel will soon open in Hilliard

18 January 2026 at 08:00
See NBC4’s previous coverage in the video player above. HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – A canine boarding and daycare center known as the β€œRitz-Carlton of dog hotels” will soon open in Hilliard. K9 Resorts at 3799 Park Mill Run will officially begin welcoming four-legged guests and their owners on Jan. 19. The company broke ground on [...]

Arlington Park homicide remains unsolved after 10 years

18 January 2026 at 07:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Ten years have passed without any leads to a suspect since a man was found lying dead on a northeast Columbus sidewalk. Columbus police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers continue to ask for the public’s assistance in helping to solve the murder of 30-year-old Eddie Lovely. On Jan. 6, 2016, Lovely [...]

Ruling looms on $900 million in COVID-19 unemployment benefits for Ohioans

18 January 2026 at 05:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The legal fight over $900 million in federal pandemic-era unemployment benefits continued last month as a conservative policy group urged the Ohio Supreme Court to side with Gov. Mike DeWine and overturn lower-court rulings ordering the money to be paid out. The Buckeye Institute filed its fourth friend-of-the-court brief in Bowling [...]

Advocates begin push to add marriage protections to Ohio constitution

17 January 2026 at 22:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- More than a decade since same-sex marriage was legalized, theΒ plaintiffΒ in the landmark U.S.Β Supreme Court Case, Ohioan Jim Obergefell, says the right is at risk. Advocates want the chance to ask Ohio voters to protect it.Β  β€œI did not expect ten years later to be worried about Obergefell being overturned,” Obergefell said. [...]

Coyle scores shootout winner as Blue Jackets beat Penguins 4-3

17 January 2026 at 22:09
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night. Kent Johnson also scored in the shootout for the Blue Jackets, who won their fourth straight game. It was the third consecutive win under new coach Rick Bowness. Bowness is [...]

Kids with disabilities receive adaptive bikes

17 January 2026 at 19:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Today, some kids were able to go home with new bikes thanks to the group "Adaptive Sports Connection." The non-profit makes specialized bikes for children with disabilities, customized for each child. Doug Wolfe, President and CEO of Adaptive Sports Connection, noted the goal is to meet their needs while making their dreams come true. β€œWhat we do at Adaptive Sports Connection is eliminate barriers [...]

Received β€” 17 January 2026 ⏭ Local News | NBC4 WCMH-TV

Pedestrian dead after being struck by car in Blacklick area Saturday morning, police say

17 January 2026 at 09:13
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car in the Blacklick area early Saturday morning, according to the Columbus Division of Police. At about 4:37 a.m., an adult was crossing East Broad Street, west of the intersection with Reynolds Crossing Drive. At the same time, a black BMW X3 [...]

Third suspect in decade-long Ohio Ponzi Scheme pleads guilty

17 January 2026 at 08:00
TOLEDO, Ohio (WCMH) β€” The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is reporting that a third suspect in a decade-long Ponzi scheme investigation has pleaded guilty. According to the office of Attorney General Dave Yost, a former investment manager has admitted to his involvement in a scheme to deceive and defraud investors of millions of dollars over [...]

Perry County woman facing OVI charge after ramming into school bus with children on board

17 January 2026 at 07:00
CROOKSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) β€” One person was arrested after a Perry County school bus was struck from behind while dropping off students earlier this week. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash just before 4 p.m. on Jan. 14 in Perry County’s Harrison Township. The crash reportedly involved a [...]

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