COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A massive weekend winter storm that shut down central Ohio is leading to schools being closed on Monday. The storm was expected to leave about a foot of snow on the ground, with temperatures remaining so cold in the upcoming week that it will have no immediate chance to melt. Districts [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A twice-convicted felon from California, accused of shipping over 90 kilograms of methamphetamine to central Ohio, has been sentenced in federal court a third time. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio, a man who pleaded guilty to smuggling drugs across the country and into [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Southern breakfast chain is preparing to open its first Ohio location in a Columbus building that formerly housed Hot Chicken Takeover. Biscuit Belly plans to open at 1417 W. Fifth Ave. near Grandview Heights in May, according to founder and CEO Chad Coulter. Hot Chicken Takeover had operated in the space [...]
The Ohio Department of Transportation has partnered with Waze to provide drivers with real-time visibility of ODOT snowplow locations, while the City of Columbus has created an interactive map to show the activities of its snowplow crew.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Historic snowfall is covering central Ohio Sunday. NBC4 wants to see how much snow you got where you live. You can use the form below to send us your photos or short videos to be shown on air and online. Every county in central Ohio is under a snow emergency. Columbus [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After central Ohio was covered in a foot of snow Sunday, counties remain under snow emergencies Tuesday, but are starting to downgrade levels as roads begin to improve. Storm Team 4 will have live updates on the forecast throughout Tuesday in the video player above. Live VIPIR radar: Track winter weather [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State is hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, according to multiple reports. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the two parties are finalizing the deal. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also reported the deal. Smith will be replacing former offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, who left to become the head coach [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State University will not consider removing the name of billionaire and former OSU board president Les Wexner from the practice field at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, NBC4 has learned. Sexual assault survivors of former university doctor Richard Strauss have made efforts to demand the university strip Wexner's name from [...]
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 [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — 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, Ohio (WCMH) — 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. State senators Theresa Gavarone [...]
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — With snow expected across the state this weekend, crews all around central Ohio have been preparing. “This 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, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — 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 [...]
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. 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. [...]
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. “I’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 [...]
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