ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- To applause, Athens City Council on Monday unanimously approved allowing three temporary shelters for homeless residents. "It is a planned, supervised, humane alternative to people freezing behind dumpsters," councilmember Jessica Thomas said. "It is what common sense and compassion look like working together." Not all Athens residents agree, but the plan [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wexner Medical Center nurses are set to protest leadership at the Ohio State University hospital on Wednesday night with a rally about workplace violence. The gathering by members and supporters of the Ohio State University Nurses Organization follows union outrage after a nurse was allegedly strangled by a visitor. After NBC4's [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- On Nov. 7, students across the state called on their universities to refuse to sign a federal higher education compact, but Ohio schools have not yet received the chance to make a call. In October, President Donald Trump's administration asked nine universities to agree to a number of terms for preferential [...]

PLAIN CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Union County Board of Elections will initiate a recount of a Jonathan Alder Local Schools bond issue that just barely passed, the district announced Monday. Nov. 4's election marked the second time this year that Jonathan Alder tried to pass a bond issue to fund a 6-12 grade campus. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Fashion Alliance will enjoy a new official headquarters in the heart of the Columbus College of Art & Design's campus. Dubbed The LOOM, the four-story Fashion Innovation Center will be the center of Columbus' fashion industry. The hub will support the city's fashion industry and further a goal of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Grocery costs are rising in the U.S., and Ohioans may have to pay a little more this Thanksgiving. According to the Consumer Price Index's most recent data, food costs are 3% higher than they were last year. Although estimates of how much Thanksgiving costs have increased vary dramatically by study, most [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Fresh off of a 48-10 win over UCLA, Ohio State is once again the No. 1 team in college football. Ohio State (10-0, 7-0) was named the top-ranked team in the USA Today coaches poll and AP poll, continuing its first-place streak. The ranking follows a convincing win under the lights [...]

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was shot overnight in Franklin Township, discovered after a suspect turned himself into Columbus Police. According to Columbus Police, a suspect came to police headquarters and called 911 multiple times shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday. In one call, he mentioned using a firearm at a home in the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a rollover crash in east Columbus early Sunday morning. Columbus Police said officers responded to the intersection of Tussing Road and Americana Parkway at 2:18 a.m. Sunday on reports of a car accident. Police said an adult was driving a 2011 Jeep Wrangler and inexplicably drove [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A kickoff time has been announced for Ohio State's final home game of the season Saturday against Rutgers. The game will kickoff at noon at Ohio Stadium, the Buckeyes' last regular season game at home. The game will be the 11th matchup between the two teams, with Ohio State undefeated against [...]

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus-based Mediterranean restaurant is expanding in Columbus, including a new spot in Bexley. Panini Opa has placed a "coming soon" sign in the spot formerly occupied by Anthony's Pizzeria. Anthony's abruptly closed in April 2024, and the site at 602 Pleasant Ridge Avenue has been unoccupied since. Panini Opa first [...]

GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) -- Groveport's first Chick-fil-A opens Friday, and the company will mark the occasion with a community donation. In celebration of its "first Groveport location," Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective to address food security. The Atlanta-based restaurant is known for its chicken sandwiches, nuggets, fries and sauces. The new [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new Ohio bill would make it easier for parents to send their children to school without vaccines, even during outbreaks. Co-sponsored by Reps. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford), House Bill 561 protects parents' rights to not vaccinate their children. Named the Parental Clarity on Health Options [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The nation's longest government shutdown ended Wednesday night after a short-term spending bill passed the House. After 43 days, the shutdown ended with the passage of a bill to fund military construction, veterans' affairs, the Department of Agriculture and the legislative branch through Sept. 30, 2026, and the rest of the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio legislators are considering changes to minor labor laws, including letting teens work later on school nights. Ohio legislators sent Senate Bill 50 to the governor's desk last week. The bill would adjust child labor laws to allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. on school nights with parent [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- AEP hopes to provide temporary power to an unknown customer in Pickaway County near where Anduril plans to manufacture drones and weaponry. According to AEP Ohio, the "Endor Switch Project" would provide power to a customer in Madison Township. AEP Ohio did not say who the customer is but did say [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- By this time next year, Ohio will have chosen a new governor. Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, is term-limited, so Ohio's top seat is an open race. Gathering the most support are Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton, who both declared early in 2025 and have hit the campaign trail [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Consumers' Counsel is celebrating a legal win it says will save Ohioans millions on their electric bills. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal involving the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, instead letting a lower court's ruling stand. The OCC celebrated the decision, saying it will save [...]

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) -- A family-owned Newark pizza spot is temporarily closed to move locations, announcing the change with a social media post that denounced foreigners. In a now-deleted post, Circles & Squares Pizza said it will be moving out of its current location, 81 Calburn St., but does not know where it will reopen [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio spent nearly $1.1 billion on state voucher programs last year, with most support going to Christian schools. According to newly released state data for the 2024-2025 school year, Ohio spent $1.095 billion on its scholarship programs last year, 71% of which was paid to EdChoice and EdChoice-Exp programs. See previous [...]