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Received β€” 20 January 2026 ⏭ Local News | NBC4 WCMH-TV

Rishi Sushi Kitchen and Bar closes Downtown location, teases 'second act'

20 January 2026 at 11:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Rishi Sushi Kitchen and Bar, a Downtown restaurant known for its traditional Asian fare and cocktail specials, announced last week that it has closed. The announcement came in a Jan. 13 post on the restaurant's social media accounts, where the business thanked employees and customers while hinting that it's story may [...]

Whitehall council fails to oust member accused of underage sex crimes

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- An embattled Whitehall City Council member remains on the board after a vote to expel him failed. During a Whitehall City Council meeting Tuesday night, a vote to remove Councilmember Gerald Dixon failed by a vote of 3-3 -- the vote to remove a councilmember must be unanimous, and Dixon was [...]

Indoor golf simulator to open near Bexley next month

20 January 2026 at 10:00
BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bexley golf enthusiasts will soon be able to hit the green year-round, even when skies are gray. Bexley Links, an indoor golf simulator with year-round access, will open near Bexley in February. Although the spot is advertising primarily toward Bexley residents, the location is just east of the city limits at [...]

Murder retrial of ex-deputy Jason Meade on hold again

20 January 2026 at 09:34
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” A second murder trial of a former Franklin County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a Black man six times while on an unrelated assignment has been postponed once again. The trial of Jason Meade, which has been in limbo since the fall of 2024, awaits a new date after opposing counsel [...]

North Columbus Vietnamese dessert shop closes, with restaurant to take over

20 January 2026 at 09:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A north Columbus business known for its Vietnamese desserts and drinks has closed. Bambu Dessert Drinks, located at 827 Bethel Road in the Olentangy Commons neighborhood, announced in an Instagram post on Dec. 30 that it would shut down the next day. The post did not provide a reason for the [...]

Ohio State-Indiana 2026 regular season game date announced

20 January 2026 at 08:42
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 2025 season has barely ended in college football and we already know when Ohio State will play the defending national champion. The Big Ten announced Tuesday that the Buckeyes will meet Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Oct. 17. A kickoff time has yet to be set. This is [...]

One killed in south Columbus crash

20 January 2026 at 07:39
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a collision at a south Columbus intersection Tuesday morning. Police said that reports came in at 7:54 a.m. on a crash involving a semi-truck and another vehicle at Alum Creek Drive and Creekway Drive in the Marion Franklin neighborhood. Police said in an updated report that [...]

Ohio group launches signature drive for 2026 ballot measures on marriage, discrimination

20 January 2026 at 06:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Advocates seeking to place two constitutional amendments on Ohio's 2026 ballot have begun a statewide signature-gathering campaign, marking a new phase in an effort to repeal the state's dormant same-sex marriage ban and expand civil rights protections. Ohio Equal Rights, the volunteer-led group behind the proposals, announced this month that it [...]

Alternative 90s rock bands and country stars hit the stage for the Ohio State Fair

20 January 2026 at 05:49
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Three big-time rock bands and two all-star country performers will hit the state in August for the Ohio State Fair. Next summer’s annual extravaganza continues to populate with large musical acts at the Columbus Expo Center, and the latest announcement will attract a large audience. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and the [...]

Advocates say electric rate decrease could instead raise bills up to $30

20 January 2026 at 05:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- AEP Ohio said electric rates will decrease if a new rate change is approved, but advocates say the change could raise bills by as much as $30 per month. AEP Ohio has been trying to get a rate change approved for months, with their most recent proposal filed with the Public [...]

One dead after head-on collision with semi-truck in Marion County

20 January 2026 at 05:26
MARION, Ohio (WCMH) β€” One person is dead after a head-on collision occurred Monday night in Marion County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers are investigating a crash between a sedan and a semi-truck on Marion-Williamsport Road West, just northwest of Marion. Investigators said a man driving a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu was heading [...]

Warming centers offer lifeline during extremely cold weather

19 January 2026 at 22:15
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With temperatures plunging across central Ohio, staying warm has become a top priority. The main branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library opened its doors Monday as a temporary warming shelter, even as the rest of its locations were closed for the federal holiday. "A lot of people, when they think about [...]

Central Ohio school delays and closings for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

19 January 2026 at 17:29
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The blast of extremely frigid temperatures has extended the long weekend for some central Ohio schools. With forecasts calling for temperatures to struggle to get out of the teens, several school districts have canceled classes on Tuesday. Columbus City Schools, while not closed due to the weather, will be closed because [...]

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 [...]

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