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Received β€” 24 January 2026 ⏭ Local News | NBC4 WCMH-TV

Winter storm: Columbus leaders outline how they'll respond

24 January 2026 at 08:41
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With Columbus and all of central Ohio under a winter storm warning this weekend, Mayor Andrew Ginther is asking Columbus residents to plan on staying home. Ginther held two media briefings Saturday with other city leaders, including Department of Public Service Director Kelly Scocco, Division of Infrastructure Management Administrator Scott Tourville [...]

Suspect allegedly found with weapons, body armor at Columbus airport facing federal charges

24 January 2026 at 08:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” A man arrested, who was found near the new John Glenn International Airport Terminal construction area with weapons and ammunition, is now facing federal charges. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Ohio, 40-year-old William Griffith, who was charged with four felonies in Franklin County, is facing federal [...]

Columbus man accused of threatening ICE agents on X

24 January 2026 at 07:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” A Columbus man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Ohio, agents from Homeland Security Investigations were alerted to alleged threats made to ICE employees on the social media platform X. The investigation revealed [...]

Ohio among states where residents report having the noisiest neighbors, survey finds

24 January 2026 at 06:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is among the states where residents report having the noisiest neighbors, according to a study released earlier this month. Apt2B, an American online furniture retailer, conducted a survey over a two-week period in November, asking participants about neighborhood noise. The survey consisted of about 2,300 respondents from 47 states, excluding [...]

Amid indefinite funding pause, at least 70 Ohioans have left jobs at key manufacturing service

24 January 2026 at 05:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Layoffs are beginning as organizations that support Ohio manufacturers enter their seventh week without federal funding -- or answers. On Dec. 5, the Department of Commerce abruptly suspended millions in funding for Ohio's Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The Office of Inspector General said the MEP funding freeze is due to an ongoing [...]

Franklin County dog shelter offering no-cost boarding for those using warming shelters

23 January 2026 at 20:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For those in Franklin County preparing to enter warming shelters during the winter storm, the Franklin County dog shelter is making sure their dogs are safe, too. The shelter is offering no-cost emergency boarding, up to 14 days, for people in Franklin County who plan to use the warming shelters. In [...]

Legislation introduced to protect candidates on the campaign trail

23 January 2026 at 19:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- In the wake of several prominent attacks on political figures, some state lawmakers say the United States has entered an era of political violence. With the 2026 governor’s race heating up, they want to give the state more authority to protect Ohio candidates on the campaign trail.Β  State senators Theresa Gavarone [...]

Central Ohio suburbs prepare for incoming snow

23 January 2026 at 18:00
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) β€” With snow expected across the state this weekend, crews all around central Ohio have been preparing. β€œThis is one of the bigger ones we’ve probably had in some time. So we’re geared up, all of our equipment ready to go, we’re fortunate enough we have salt on hand," said Shawn Anverse, [...]

Italian Village restaurant Mezcla closed after car crashes into building

23 January 2026 at 17:24
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” An Italian Village restaurant which had open less than a year ago, will be closed until further notice after a vehicle crashed into its storefront. According to a social media post by the restaurant, Mezcla, located on Summit Street in the city’s Italian Village will be temporarily closed after a vehicle [...]

Power companies prep for winter storm

23 January 2026 at 17:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohio is bracing for extreme winter weather and power companies are staffing up and preparing too, as the heavy, wet snow could lead to power outages.Β  The power companies are ready for all types of snow, but AEP tells NBC4 that the leading cause of power outages isn’t heavy snow. [...]

Shopping frenzy hits central Ohio grocery stores ahead of winter weather

23 January 2026 at 16:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It’s a shopping frenzy at grocery stores all over central Ohio as residents stock up on essentials ahead of the winter weather. β€œI’m always stocked up because I don’t move very fast so I like to have things,” Pat Hoffman said. The Giant Eagle in Grandview was filled with long lines [...]

One dead in Columbus shooting, man in custody

23 January 2026 at 14:53
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police said one man is dead and another is in custody after a verbal dispute escalated. Columbus police said they arrived at an area hospital shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday on reports of a walk-in shooting. Upon arrival, police found two adult victims. Jon Small, 32, was suffering from a [...]

DeWine, state officials address upcoming winter storm

23 January 2026 at 14:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other state officials discussed this weekend's winter storm from the Emergency Operations Center. "This is a weekend to stay home. This is the weekend to enjoy your home. Most people have a lot of money invested in their house," DeWine said. "It's a great place. This [...]

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.

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