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Judge: Ohio State University must expunge student's expulsion over pro-Palestine videos

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A federal judge ordered Ohio State University to expunge a former student's expulsion records, arguing the university violated his First and Fourteenth amendment rights. Guy Christensen was expelled in May for two videos he posted on social media after finishing his first year. Christensen sued top university officials in September, arguing [...]

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Ohio University, Kent State games mentioned in alleged basketball point-shaving scheme

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A college basketball point-shaving scheme involved players allegedly rigging games against Ohio University and Kent State, according to a federal indictment. A federal indictment unsealed on Thursday lists a game on Feb. 27, 2024, at the M.A.C. Center in Kent between Kent State and Buffalo. Kent State was favored by 8.5 [...]

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Bob Jones, VE7RWJ, Silent Key -- Former ITU Official and IARU Expert

Robert W. โ€œBobโ€ Jones, VE7RWJ, a former top official of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Canadian telecommunications regulator, passed away on January 7, 2026, at age 82. His early fascination with amateur radio led to a career in telecommunications and engineering, according to his obituary.

Jones was Director General of the Canadian Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regul...

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FCC Poised to Exempt Amateurs from Foreign Adversary Reporting Requirements

At the urging of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radioยฎ, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to exempt radio amateurs from foreign adversary reporting requirements. These rules would have applied to citizens of the listed countries (see below), including those living in the United States, who hold or are applying for an FCC license.

On January 8, 2026, the FCC relea...

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Tepe murder case: Michael McKee named in medical malpractice lawsuit in Las Vegas

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) โ€” While a man accused of killing a north Columbus couple awaits extradition from Illinois to Ohio, NBC4 has also learned that he is embroiled in a civil suit for medical malpractice. According to court records in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Michael McKee, charged in the death of his ex-wife Monique Tepe [...]

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Watch: Law enforcement chases erratic Columbus driver who jumped off concrete wall

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man was arrested in Columbus and charged after leading law enforcement on a pursuit, both on the road and on foot, that included the suspect jumping off a concrete wall. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said troopers noted a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign on Jan. [...]

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Ice festival, concerts, comedy part of Columbus weekend fun, Jan. 16-18, 2026

Columbus, Ohio is hosting a variety of winter events, from the Winter Ice Festival to the Ohio RV and Boat Show, concerts, comedy shows, and science exhibits, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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Columbus man indicted in shooting death of two-year-old girl

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested and indicted in connection to the shooting death of a two-year-old girl on Dec. 22 in east Columbus. Columbus police said a warrant was issued for Antonio Colvin, who was arrested without incident by SWAT officers. Colvin has been indicted on one count of reckless [...]

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Ohio city unclear which of two governments is legitimate

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two dueling city councils are conducting city business in Nelsonville, and the state has not determined which governing body is legitimate. A dispute over which government is legitimate is disrupting Nelsonville, a small city in Athens County. On Monday, Jonathan Flowers, elected mayor of one of two governments asserting legitimacy, spoke [...]

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Ohio GOP lawmakers revive push to override DeWine veto of LGBTQ+ library provision

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Republican lawmakers are renewing efforts to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a budget provision that would require public libraries to limit children's access to books related to sexual orientation or gender identity, as the General Assembly prepares to return from its winter recess. The Ohio House is scheduled to [...]

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Central Ohio school delays and closings for Thursday, January 15, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) โ€“ The winter blast surge from Wednesday night and into Thursday morning has prompted several dozen central Ohio school districts to either delay or cancel classes on Thursday. While only an inch or two of snow fell in areas in and around Franklin County, sub-freezing temperatures and high winds swooped in, making [...]

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Sister of homicide victim pushes for Ohio law enforcement to publicly list unsolved cases

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) โ€“ The sister of an Ohio homicide victim is working to bring more attention to cold cases through an update to state law. On Dec. 28, 1991, the remains of Robin Stone, 17, were discovered in Guernsey County. Stone was seven months pregnant and had named her baby Zack. Her death was [...]

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