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Received β€” 23 January 2026 ⏭ Local News | NBC4 WCMH-TV

Whitehall mayor, councilmembers denounce citizen push to recall them

23 January 2026 at 11:00
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Whitehall residents and leadership are clashing over a citizen push to recall Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar. The group of Whitehall residents behind the recall push claim the trio are not appropriately serving citizens but have not elaborated on specifics. Bivens, Elmore and Harcar have publicly [...]

Torchy's Tacos to close last two central Ohio locations

23 January 2026 at 10:38
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Texas-based Torchy's Tacos announced Friday it will close its final two central Ohio restaurants. The fast-casual taco chain said its Dublin and New Albany locations will close Feb. 3. The Dublin restaurant is at 3726 West Dublin Granville Road, and the New Albany location is at 6042 N. Hamilton Road. "After [...]

Pies & Pints closes original central Ohio location in Worthington

23 January 2026 at 10:00
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pies & Pints has closed its original central Ohio restaurant, ending a nearly 14-year-run for the Worthington location that helped establish the pizza-and-craft beer brand in the Columbus area. The restaurant at 7227 N. High St. closed on Dec. 30, according to a post shared that day on the company's social [...]

New TSA ConfirmID option available for Ohio travelers

23 January 2026 at 09:30
Travelers in Ohio who have lost their ID, do not have a passport, or have not upgraded to a Real ID-compliant license can obtain a TSA ConfirmID for security check purposes for a $45 fee.

Ohio University student media cuts six employees after federal funding loss

23 January 2026 at 07:00
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio University's student television and radio station has lost six employees this month after major funding losses. Over 150 students get hands-on TV, radio and writing opportunities each year at WOUB Public Media, working alongside paid professional employees. Last summer, WOUB's work was threatened by abrupt $1.75 million cuts to the [...]

Dr. Michael McKee pleads not guilty, remanded in the Tepe murder case

23 January 2026 at 06:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Nearly two weeks after his arrest in Illinois, Dr. Michael McKee, charged in the Columbus deaths of his ex-wife and her husband, appeared before an Ohio magistrate. McKee is facing four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. Two of the murder charges come with a β€œprior calculation [...]

When police can search your car during a traffic stop in Ohio

23 January 2026 at 05:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – When Ohio drivers are pulled over during a traffic stop, police may search their vehicle only under specific circumstances. Ohio residents are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, as well as Article I, Section 14 of the state’s constitution, which [...]

Ohio could benefit from sudden demand for Intel semiconductor manufacturing

23 January 2026 at 04:30
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Although Intel's predictions for 2026 fell below Wall Street expectations, the company's end-of-year results brought welcome news for the under-construction plant in Licking County. Six months ago, Intel said the demand for semiconductor chips was low, threatening Intel Ohio One's future. Intel Ohio One is the name given to the [...]

As winter weather looms, crews deal with rock salt shortage

22 January 2026 at 22:13
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If it feels like the roads haven't been treated as much this winter, you're not imagining it. As another snowstorm heads toward central Ohio this weekend, many businesses and cities say they're running low on salt.Β  Doug Ryan, owner of DRE Landscaping, said the demand for salt is climbing, but the [...]

Ohio lawmakers consider psychedelic drug as PTSD treatment

22 January 2026 at 21:10
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio lawmakers heard emotional testimony this week from several veterans, each describing how treatment with the psychedelic drug ibogaine helped them recover from post-traumatic stress disorder and other severe mental illnesses. The testimony was part of the second meeting of the House Ibogaine Study Committee, which is expected to make recommendations [...]

One dead in hit-and-run crash in north Columbus

22 January 2026 at 20:58
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a hit-and-run crash on the north side of Columbus Thursday night. According to Columbus police, officers responded to the intersection of Morse Road and Sharon Avenue at approximately 6:25 p.m. for a call regarding an adult who was hit by a vehicle driving west on Morse [...]

How to protect your home from freezing temperatures

22 January 2026 at 20:49
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The last thing a homeowner wants is for their HVAC system to break or their pipes to burst in the middle of a winter storm.Β  Technicians with Atlas Butler Heating, Cooling and Plumbing said they will be ready to help if needed but there are things residents can do now to [...]

Ohio University using viral dance to hit marching band fundraising goal

22 January 2026 at 17:32
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio University’s Marching 110 is closing in on a fundraising goal that will give the award-winning marching band its first-ever home field. OU is trying to raise $3 million to build a practice field for the band. So far, the university has raised more than $2 million, and is trying to [...]

Central Ohio residents hit stores to prepare for winter storm

22 January 2026 at 17:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With severe winter weather on the way, local hardware stores have seen a rush of customers coming in to prepare for the snow. β€œEveryone's worrying about what's coming, how much is coming, when it's going to come and want to make sure they have plenty of snow shovels, ice melt, all [...]

Annual count helps address Franklin County's homeless crisis

22 January 2026 at 17:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Before the sun came up Thursday morning, volunteers across Franklin County came together to take a step in addressing the housing crisis. It’s called the Point-In-Time Count and it’s the count of every person experiencing homelessness in the county in a single day. It happens across the United States and it’s a [...]

Received β€” 22 January 2026 ⏭ Local News | NBC4 WCMH-TV

Gant's Pizza leaving Grandview Heights food hall, with Sexton's Pizza to take over

22 January 2026 at 10:00
GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio pizza chain known for its crispy, New York-style pies is preparing to open its newest location in Grandview Heights. Sexton’s Pizza will join The Little Grand food hall, located at 710 Grandview Crossing Way. Nora O'Malley of Thrive Companies, which owns the food hall, said the pizzeria [...]

Adorable, loving dog ready to find her forever home

22 January 2026 at 09:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Roxanne! She is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Roxanne is around four years old and is a Pitbull mix who is described as the "sweetest girl at the shelter," according to staff. She is also gentle and loved by everyone there. Shelter staff [...]

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