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Zoox, an autonomous ride-hailing company owned by Amazon, has been testing its retrofitted SUVs in Columbus, Ohio, to learn from the city's varied weather conditions.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Department of Homeland Security officials said they did not have concrete plans to launch immigration enforcement efforts in Springfield, but plan to deport Haitian immigrants if migrants lose their protected status. District Judge Ana Reyes required the Department of Homeland Security to inform the court by Tuesday whether it planned immigration [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Newly unsealed federal court documents have revealed details about a Columbus man accused of being involved in an underage teenager's disappearance, including that he told police, "I want her to be 18." Tyler Thomas, 39, was charged Tuesday with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- We have entered the fifth day of the winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy and Team USA looks to add to its medal tally of seven. Speedskater Jordan Stolz will compete for the first time at these games in the 1000 meters, an event he has won two world titles [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new Columbus nonprofit is taking a different approach to food insecurity by putting dignity and care at the center of every meal. "The Good Kitchen" just completed its first chef-led takeover and delivered hundreds of meals to people in need.  "This project really grew from a passion for feeding people," [...]

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – Upper Arlington leaders are asking the community for feedback on one of the city’s busiest and most dangerous intersections: Five Points. The Five Points intersection is where Fishinger Road, Tremont Road, and Northwest Boulevard all meet. The area is incredibly busy, with grocery stores, homes, large apartment complexes, the community [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- The week of love is upon us and it’s not just because Valentine’s Day is coming up. The new season of Netflix’s “Love is Blind” premieres on Feb. 11, featuring singles from all over Ohio. Whether you're watching a love story unfold or anxiously waiting to see if couples make it [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A woman is facing child endangerment charges after she allegedly injected human waste into her child's IV at Nationwide Children's Hospital. According to court records, Tiffany Lesueur, 35, of Maumee, Lucas County, was arrested Monday on a third-degree felony charge of endangering children. She appeared in Franklin County Municipal Court on [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Team USA picked up a haul of medals on Tuesday at the winter Olympics and could collect more on Wednesday. From ice dancing to speedskating, American athletes are in contention for gold on NBC4 to move the team of more than 200 athletes up in the medal table. Wednesday is also [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- State lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on new legislation aiming to help low-income Ohioans spay and neuter their pets. House Bill 148, sponsored by State Reps. Michele Grim (D-Youngstown) and Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth), would establish a new state tax refund check-off, allowing taxpayers to donate some or all of their tax refund [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Even with bright flashing lights, warning signs and “Move Over” laws, more than 120 Ohio Department of Transportation crews were struck last year. Now, the department is testing a new layer of protection – automated trucks. Breanna Badanes with DriveOhio, a division of ODOT focused on technology development, said it is working on self-driving trucks so it can remove workers from risky [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Following recent threats toward schools in central Ohio, a local pediatric psychologist is sharing advice on how to talk with kids about trauma. In mid January, the East Knox Local School District dealt with a threat. The Huntington Local School District dealt with three last week. At least 30 sites, including [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A central Ohio woman whose federal student loan payment suddenly tripled said she could not get an explanation why. After hours on the phone, she turned to Better Call 4 for help. Like many central Ohioians, Courtney has been on an income-driven student loan repayment plan since graduating from college. “I [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Federal charges were filed Tuesday morning in the case against Tyler Thomas, a Columbus man accused of killing an Indiana teenager in the Hocking Hills area. Thomas, 39, had allegedly been talking with 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee for over a year before her disappearance on Jan. 6. She was presumed dead on [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A suspect has been charged with murder after he was found with the victim’s vehicle. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, one person is in custody in connection to the fatal shooting of 72-year-old Harold Moore, who was found in his Prairie Township home having been shot in the head. [...]

A unique Tudor home in Lakewood, Ohio, listed for $3.25 million, has earned a spot on Zillow Gone Wild due to its historical backstory, unique features, and spectacular views of Lake Erie.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Congressman is singling out Ohio's richest man amid frustrations with the Department of Justice's redactions in the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New Albany billionaire Les Wexner's name turns up unredacted over 1,000 times in the 3 million pages released by the Department of Justice in January. [...]

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – A fast-casual Asian chain known for its teriyaki bowls is preparing to launch a location in Hilliard. Teriyaki Madness is coming to Hilliard’s TruePointe development, which is under construction on Trueman Boulevard off Interstate 270. An opening is slated for the third quarter of this year, according to the Hilliard Area [...]

CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- The YMCA of Central Ohio is closing its longtime Canal Winchester location to make way for a new housing project. The Jerry L. Garver YMCA at 6767 Refugee Road will permanently shutter on May 30 after 30 years in operation, the organization announced this month. The YMCA said it made [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pickerington schools are being sued over the alleged assault and mistreatment of a 15-year-old student with autism. In an anonymous civil lawsuit, parents of a 15-year-old junior high student with autism claim Pickerington Local School District was negligent, allowing a district employee to allegedly assault their student. The lawsuit claims a [...]