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Ex-husband sentenced to prison for 2001 Huron County murder

10 January 2026 at 06:52
NORWALK, Ohio (WCMH) – A northern Ohio man has been sentenced to prison for the murder of his ex-wife more than two decades after her death. Paul Hicks, 50, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Friday for the Huron County murder of Regina Rowe Hicks, who was 25 years old at [...]

'Sounds of dynamite' lead to arrest of Ohio man charged with possessing explosives

10 January 2026 at 06:00
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Loud explosions in Guernsey County prompted multiple law enforcement agencies to descend upon a home just south of Cambridge this week. According to the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office, multiple agencies were called to the area of Campbell Street, in Cambridge Township outside of city limits, just before 11 p.m. Monday. Authorities [...]

Governor: 'Hell, no,' you can't enter Ohio's daycares without cause

10 January 2026 at 05:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine warned members of the public attempting to investigate alleged daycare fraud in Ohio to stop trying to enter child care facilities. Over the past two weeks, social media has been flooded with videos of civilians, who label themselves investigative journalists, walking up to Columbus daycare facilities with questions [...]

Grove City adopts nondiscrimination ordinance amid lack of Ohio statewide law

9 January 2026 at 06:00
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Grove City Council unanimously passed a new nondiscrimination ordinance last month, joining a growing number of Ohio municipalities that have enacted local protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in the absence of statewide law. The ordinance, which passed on its second reading Dec. 15, prohibits discrimination in employment, housing [...]

Can underage people drink alcohol with their parents at restaurants in Ohio?

9 January 2026 at 05:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – While the legal drinking age in Ohio is 21, there are certain circumstances where an underage person is permitted to consume alcohol.Β  In Ohio, it is generally illegal for people under the age of 21 to buy, possess, or consume alcohol. Under state law, doing so is a third-degree misdemeanor, which [...]

Paris, NBC4's Puppy with a Purpose, set to graduate, become full-time service dog

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) – Paris, NBC4’s most recent Puppy with a Purpose, is getting ready for the last, and most important, part of his journey. The nearly two-month-old puppy who first came to NBC4 in April 2024 is days away from graduating from professional training with Canine Companions to become a service dog. Paris entered [...]

JT's Pizza and Pub to open third central Ohio location in Jerome Village

8 January 2026 at 10:00
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- JT's Pizza and Pub is adding another location in central Ohio, continuing a period of steady growth for the locally owned restaurant. The restaurant is set to open a new pub-style pizzeria on Jan. 15 in Plain City's Jerome Village development, marking its third location in the region. The new JT's [...]

Loyal dog who loves to snuggle is up for adoption

8 January 2026 at 09:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Eric! He is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Eric is 2 years old and described as a social pup who loves people. Eric recently returned from the shelter's holiday sleepover and had great reviews from the family he stayed with, according to the [...]

Study links legal sports betting to rise in violent crime, adding fuel to Ohio debate

8 January 2026 at 06:00
Do you believe you have a gambling problem?Β Click here for a list of resources, or call the Ohio Problem Gambling Hotline at 1-800-589-9966. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new study finding that legalized sports betting is associated with sharp increases in violent and impulsive crime is adding evidence to an intensifying debate in Ohio, where [...]

What Ohio law says about U-turns

8 January 2026 at 04:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – U-turns are generally legal in Ohio, but they are subject to several restrictions.Β  According to the Ohio Revised Code, drivers cannot make a U-turn on a curve or near the peak of a hill if an approaching vehicle from either direction cannot see them from at least 500 feet away. Motorists [...]

Top festivals coming to central Ohio in 2026

7 January 2026 at 11:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This year is packed with central Ohio's favorite festivals, including Red, White & BOOM!, the Jazz and Rib Fest and Oktoberfest, along with the Columbus Greek and Italian festivals. Columbus Brew Festival COSI on March 7 Ohioana Book Festival State Library of Ohio on April 18 COSI Science Festival COSI from [...]

Powell tavern Liberty Social closes after eight months in business

6 January 2026 at 10:00
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Liberty Social, a tavern and restaurant in Powell, permanently closed at the end of December after operating for just eight months. The restaurant, located at 240 N. Liberty St. in the Liberty Station center, announced the closure in a social media post on Dec. 29. Its final day of operation was [...]

Dublin-based Wendy's discriminated against Ohio manager, lawsuit claims

6 January 2026 at 04:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wendy's is facing a federal lawsuit alleging the fast-food chain discriminated against a Columbus-based district manager because of disability and age, according to court filings. Filed Dec. 29 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the lawsuit alleges the company violated federal law after a district manager went [...]

Impact on oil industry after U.S. military operation in Venezuela may be little to none

5 January 2026 at 16:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will be taking over its oil industry. β€œThe Venezuelan oil industry has the potential to be big. They do have the world’s largest oil reserves, but they’ve been a really small producer in the last decade or so,” [...]

Man detained after home of Vice President JD Vance reportedly vandalized in Cincinnati

5 January 2026 at 07:17
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” The Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance was reportedly vandalized while he and his family were in Washington D.C. early Monday morning, according to multiple sources. A report from NBC News states that one person is in custody after Vance’s home in Cincinnati was damaged, including broken windows β€œon the [...]

Top concerts coming to central Ohio in 2026

5 January 2026 at 07:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From AC/DC and Journey to Luke Combs and Tyler Childers, nearly two dozen top artists are performing in central Ohio's arenas, stadiums and venues in 2026. Jason Aldean | Full Throttle Tour Nationwide Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 Winter Jam 2026 Schottenstein Center at 6 p.m. on Jan. 24 [...]

Central Ohio gas prices take a dive to begin the new year

5 January 2026 at 04:46
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” The ebb and flow of central Ohio gas prices continued after motorists saw costs take another dip after a week of price-cycling. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices fell 16.6 cents per gallon from last week, nearly erasing a 26-cent increase the previous [...]

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