MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) β A man and two women have been indicted on multiple charges in connection to an illicit massage parlor and spa in Marysville where prostitution allegedly took place. The attorney general's office said that Anthony Tignor, 58, Fang Hu, 53, and Shunying Li, 61, have all been indicted on felony charges of [...]
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- COhatch is moving forward with plans to build Riverview Village, a mixed-use innovation district along the Scioto River in Dublin, accelerating a development effort that has been in the works for several years. The Columbus-based coworking and community development company announced Wednesday that it has completed a private-public partnership agreement with [...]
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio University is standardizing its logo and discontinuing some branding over the next three years. Ohio University is embarking on a "one logo project" to standardize the university's branding. University officials debuted the standardized logo in a January board of trustees meeting, uniting the branding for both athletics and academics. The [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With the long stretch of dangerously cold temperatures and even more cold days on the way, warming shelters are giving people a safe place to rest. Shelters rise to the challenge to meet the demand, but it takes a village. When the snowstorm rolled through Ohio, events were put on hold. Local Jersey Mikeβs [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- OSU Wexner Medical Center is turning into a museum showcasing Ohio photographers. Photos from all 88 counties are on display, representing a snapshot of life in Ohio. The art collection includes farms, bicentennial barns, covered bridges, lakes, downtown murals and much more. On the maternity care floors are baby animal pictures. [...]
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Most central Ohio schools were closed on Friday for the fifth day in a row. Districts are preparing for kids to be back in class on Monday. Westerville City Schools had bus drivers report on Friday to drive their routes and see what needed to be done before kids are welcomed [...]
BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) -- This long stretch of bitter cold has brought headaches for many, but for one community it's an answered wish. The Buckeye Lake community has taken the frigid temperatures as an invitation to get out on the lake. βSnowmageddon. Let's do it. This is what we pray for. I mean, this [...]
MARION, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 4-year-old girl and a 72-year-old woman were killed early Friday in a Marion house fire. The fire happened at about 3:30 a.m. along Marion-Cardington Road East. Map shows approximate location Firefighters said they arrived to heavy fire, and despite their efforts, the girl and the woman died. Officials identified the [...]
JOHNSTOWN, Ohio (WCMH) β As communities across central Ohio continue to dig out from the snow, one brought several groups of community members together to help. No matter what town or city, there are likely still places where a lot of shoveling is going on. βWe basically did a whole cul-de-sac at that and weβve [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate is called the "Restore Trust in Congress Act," and if it passes it will ban stock ownership and trading for members of Congress and their immediate family. A similar bill is making its way through the House. Sponsors say there are serious concerns [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- State transportation officials say even though road conditions are improving, we are not out of the woods yet. Their next challenge is the cold temperatures. Officials said this is an all-hands-on deck situation to keep plowing through this winter storm. βWe're in like, you know, major cleanup mode at this point,β [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus leaders say the city is dealing with one of the worst spikes in water main breaks in years. As of Friday morning, Columbus Water and Power had confirmed 60 water main breaks across the city. NBC4 stopped by one in the Hilltop, and another one that has been repaired in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A central Ohio support service for people with disabilities began a new chapter Friday. The Alpha Group celebrated the grand opening of their new discount store in Delaware. Alpha Group leaders said it will help expand their mission to employ more people with disabilities. CEO of the Alpha Group, Liz Owens-Detillion, said the new [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β Ohio State has set the date for its spring football game. The Buckeyes announced Friday that the game, a culmination of the spring practice sessions, will take place Saturday, April 18, at Ohio Stadium. A kickoff time was not announced. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 20. See [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will extend free bus rides through Saturday. COTA announced it would waive fares through Friday and Saturday in a statement Friday morning. COTA said the decision comes ahead of a Friday night Cold Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Cold Weather Advisories are [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A familiar Old North bar is preparing for its next act. Josh Chapman, owner of Alibi Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge at 843 N. High St. in the Short North is taking over the 2598 N. High St. space most recently home to Bossy Grrls Pin-Up Joint. The former bar, known for [...]
Movie lovers in central Ohio can enjoy special screenings and marathon-style events of this year's Best Picture nominees and short films at AMC Theatres, Cinemark, Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern in the weeks leading up to the 98th Academy Awards.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β Heating devices cause hundreds of house fires in Ohio each year, placing the state among the highest in the nation, according to a new analysis by SafeHome.org. The home security research website reviewed data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System covering 2020 through 2024. NFIRS collects fire incident reports from [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police are seeking community help in a west Columbus homicide. Police said James C. Pettigrew Jr., 31, was shot on the 500 block of South Richardson Avenue around 3:18 p.m. on Tuesday and died soon after at a local hospital. Columbus police are asking anyone with security camera footage in [...]