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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio is home to more than 200 data centers, more than half of which are in the Columbus area. As more communities push back on proposed data centers coming to their neighborhoods, one professor has reason to believe the developments could slow down soon. Otterbein University professor Kurt Lykins was formerly a chief technology officer in charge of data [...]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has agreed to a five-year contract with Kyle Whittingham to replace fired and disgraced football coach Sherrone Moore, according to two people familiar with the situation. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Friday because the move had not been announced. Whittingham announced two weeks ago that he [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Next year’s political news, in Ohio and across the country, is likely to revolve around the 2026 Midterm Elections. State leaders have made some big changes to how Ohioans will vote in the Midterms and how elections are run and secured. Ohio law used to allow boards of elections to count [...]

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Interim Ohio University football coach John Hauser has been named head coach for OHIO football. Hauser, 45, led OHIO to its seventh-straight bowl game victory as interim head coach during the Dec. 23 Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl. Hauser filled in after his predecessor, Brian Smith, was fired on Dec. 12 for [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - NBC4 has brought you the latest updates throughout the year on air, but we've also kept you connected with breaking news, weather and sports online and on our free NBC4 Columbus streaming channel. One of our top stories online this year involved Intel and pushbacks for the chip plant in Licking [...]

Click here to watch a special edition of NBC4 Sports Extra with David DeGuzman and Orri Benatar recapping the biggest stories and moments from 2025. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus sports fans will always fondly remember 2025 thanks to their beloved Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes' national championship win over Notre Dame on Jan. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Storm Team 4 meteorologist Ben Gelber's latest book, which is his most complete deep dive into weather history, is out now. Gelber's book "Pennsylvania Weather: A 400-Year Chronicle of Historic Events" was released this month and offers the most complete account of weather events in Pennsylvania and surrounding states, going all [...]

The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced the schedule for nearly 100 county and independent fairs across the state this summer, with the first fair beginning on June 6 and the last ending on October 17.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Christmas Day crash that killed a teen. According to troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Delaware post, the fatal crash occurred around 7:18 p.m. on Christmas Day. Troopers said four people were injured and 18-year-old Foster Old was killed on State Route 745 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio auditor found the majority of companies that receive state incentives have not met the job creation or payroll commitments listed in award agreements. Auditor of State Keith Faber's office published a report this month examining state incentives for job creation investments and found 39 of 60 companies were noncompliant [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Legislation impacting Ohio's LGBTQ+ community remains largely divided along party lines, with most proposals stalled in committee and a handful advancing through hearings at the Statehouse. Democratic lawmakers have renewed efforts to expand protections, including a push to repeal Ohio's dormant same-sex marriage ban, while Republicans have continued advancing measures focused [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Many people enjoyed the Christmas holiday on December 25th, but it is always extra special for one central Ohio man. On Christmas Day 2015, Dan Leite received a new heart. He was only 50 years old when he learned that he needed a heart transplant. He had been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. [...]

The thermometer reached 50 degrees on Christmas Day 2025, with a light breeze, making it feel like the seasons were a bit off for the third holiday in a row.

STANBUL (AP) — Officers from the Istanbul Police Counter-Terrorism Department launched simultaneous raids on Thursday at 124 locations and detained over a hundred suspected members of the Islamic State group who were allegedly planning attacks against Christmas and New Year's celebrations. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement that authorities received information [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Frenchi's Deli has opened its second Columbus location in the Short North, expanding from its original shop in the University District. The new location at 1219 N. High St. opened earlier this month following an announcement on social media. In the post, the business said it was "excited to share" the [...]

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – An international restaurant chain specializing in smoked meats recently opened its first Ohio location in Hilliard. Meat Moot Smoking began welcoming customers at 3708 Fishinger Blvd. in the Mill Run shopping shopping center on Friday, marking its 51st location worldwide. The Istanbul-based chain has seven eateries in the United States, with [...]

Movie theaters in central Ohio are offering a variety of new and classic movies for audiences to enjoy during the holiday season, including special screenings of Christmas favorites at the Gateway Film Center, AMC Theatres, Marcus Theatres, Drexel Theatre, Grandview Theater & Drafthouse, and Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse.