COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) has cut 15% of its staff amid funding changes. "Like many cultural institutions across the country, COSI is adjusting to changes in attendance and funding," a spokesperson said to in a statement to NBC4. "After careful review, we made the difficult decision to reduce [...]

A clipper storm will bring a period of light snow Friday, with accumulations up to an inch. This will pave the way for an arctic cold front to cross Ohio early in the weekend, accompanied by a blast of frigid air.

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) -- As Gahanna Lincoln High School students make the transition to their new building, one familiar face won't be there. On Saturday, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools unveiled its new high school, built adjacent to the former Gahanna Lincoln building. Students first attended class in the new building last Wednesday and Thursday, with half [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus-based café chain is considering a location in Upper Arlington and another near Clintonville.  Fox in the Snow has proposed a café at 1510 W. Lane Ave. in Upper Arlington and at 4201 N. High St. in Columbus’ Whetstone neighborhood near Clintonville, according to city permits. Both permits were filed [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new phase of a large residential Delaware development is moving closer to approval after clearing a key city review. A proposal by M/I Homes to build 251 single-family houses on roughly 95 acres as part of the Northwood development receive a unanimous recommendation for approval from the Delaware Planning Commission [...]

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – A coffee shop whose proceeds help support veterans has opened its first brick-and-mortar in Gahanna. SGT. Coffee Co. began serving customers inside The Well, an event venue located at 140 N. High St., on Dec. 15. The shop will hold a grand opening on Jan. 22 with a ribbon cutting at [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Short North restaurant is serving up a new take on live-fire dining. FYR Short North, inside the Hilton Columbus Downtown at 402 N. High St., is emphasizing Ohio-sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors with a reimagined menu centered on wood-fire cooking. Dishes on the new menu include a wood-oven crab cake, [...]

Curatola Masonry has warned against using standard paint on brick homes due to potential long-term damage, and suggested using masonry-specific mineral or vapor-permeable paints instead.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Updated plans have emerged for a delayed 24-story mixed-use tower proposed for a prominent Downtown corner, nearly a year after city officials paused demolition tied to the project. Bluestone Brothers Development's revised proposal for The Estrella, planned for the southeast corner of East Rich and South Fourth streets, reduces the project's [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- An attorney who billed South Western City Schools $9,000 a month for retainer services is no longer with the district, a school spokesperson confirmed. After a trio of Democrat-backed candidates won seats on the board in November, they promised their first act would be severing ties with attorney Omar Tarazi. [...]

COLUMBUS, OHIO (WCMH) — Columbus police said Wednesday that they believe Dr. Michael McKee acted alone and that there are no other suspects in the north Columbus shooting deaths of his ex-wife and her husband, a case that was drawn national attention Police Chief Elaine Bryant shared updates into the deaths of Monique and Spencer [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio residents may soon see more coyotes as the animals’ mating season begins. Coyote mating season in Ohio typically occurs from late January through March, according to Ohio Division of Wildlife communications specialist Lindsey Krusling. “They tend to be more active and visible as they'll travel to find mates, establish their [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An emergency meeting on Columbus' south side Tuesday night called for action against Immigration and Customs Enforcement as fears over immigration enforcement continue in central Ohio.  "Even though it's a scary time in history right now, it's also an important time," attendee Nik Monastere said. "And I'm just so proud that [...]

This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention is launching [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Despite financial woes, Columbus City Schools continues to invest money into the district’s Career-Technical Education program that allows students to enter the workforce right after high school. On Tuesday, the district celebrated the return of the pharmacy technician program with a ribbon-cutting for a brand-new laboratory. The new facility offers the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has begun his final year in office, but says he has no intention of slowing down. Last week, the Governor talked about the year ahead and what legacy he hopes to leave behind. For the most part, it seems DeWine wants to focus on what he can [...]

LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) — The Lancaster Fire Department responded to a record number of calls in 2025 and is expecting another busy year in 2026. The department has been keeping track of data for decades. In Chief Slade Schultz's office, there are pictures of equipment from 1916 and 1935 on the wall. They include information [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus Division of Police said that last year, it had an 83 percent homicide case solve rate, above the national average. Columbus police leaders said even though the arrest in the double murder case of Spencer and Monique Tepe was the one to make national headlines, last year's solve rate [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Every election cycle, politicians focus on talking to the middle class. Clearly, that's where most people live. But the middle is changing, and it's reflective of a larger trend in economic and technological changes. "There's no official government definition of middle class,” Ohio State University economics professor Bruce Weinberg said. The [...]

GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Groveport Madison Schools District had to get creative to keep up with its growth. In order to accommodate more students, all of the district's libraries have been converted into classrooms. However, a project at the high school is making sure students still have access to reading. “Even here in our [...]