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LONDON, Ohio (WCMH) — As the agricultural community learns about the latest trends and technology in the industry at the 64th annual Farm Science Review, they're also discussing challenges they're dealing with. One of those challenges many Ohio farmers are dealing with is all of the rain that has fallen in recent weeks. “When it's [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Some hardcore Buckeye fans may take a trip to Ohio Stadium for granted. It's just something fans do. But for thousands of Ohio State University fans across the nation, a trip to The 'Shoe remains a dream. That was the case for Brandon Alborg. He grew up in Northern Kentucky, near [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Political campaigns have been ramping up as the November election draws near, flooding TV screens and inboxes with political messages. However, a new campaign effort isn’t promoting any specific candidate. Instead, it’s aiming to shift public opinion on data centers and artificial intelligence. Central Ohioans may have started receiving text messages [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It may just now be the first official day of fall, but Franklin County is already gearing up for winter. The Franklin County Engineer's Office hosted its annual "Snow fighters roadeo" Wednesday, training snow crew members on their plow operating skills. Jacob Pfeiffer, an engineer equipment operator, said the "roadeo" [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Law enforcement officials will soon provide an update regarding the case against a Columbus man in the disappearance and death of Indiana teenager Hailey Buzbee. U.S. Attorney Dominick Gerace II and law enforcement agencies will announce the update on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Columbus, according [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohio-based fast food chain Wendy's released an EP on Wednesday which includes six songs featuring various rock artists. The EP, titled "Songs to Listen to in a Wendy's Parking Lot," is inspired by emo and pop punk. The songs feature Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire), Chloe Kinnon (Winona Fighter), Shane [...]

Ohio's Republican Statehouse leaders and GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced a plan to temporarily suspend Ohio's tax on gas.

CLINTONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – After about 31 years in business, a Clintonville bakery café is preparing to close its doors. Mozart’s Bakery, located at 4784 N. High St., will shut down on Dec. 24 so owners Anand and Doris Saha can retire, according to NBC4’s partner Columbus Business First. The eatery first opened at 2885 [...]

MARSYVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A Delaware man accused of exposing himself to a 13-year-old boy at a Marysville pool will not stand trial after a judge ordered him to undergo continued competency evaluations. A Union County judge ordered that 43-year-old Namon Joshua IV receive competency restoration treatment in lieu of facing an indictment in which [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The upcoming Buckeye Country Superfest will be headlined by a 12-time Grammy winner. Chris Stapleton, joined by Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Blake Whiten and Laci Kaye Booth, will perform July 10, 2027 at Ohio Stadium, a month later than the concert's usual June date. Stapleton, a Kentucky native, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Under a newly introduced House bill, Ohio adults could obtain certain prescription birth-control pills directly from participating pharmacists without first receiving a prescription from another health care provider. House Bill 1004 was introduced Sept. 8 by Republican Reps. Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County). It has not yet [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Millennials are in luck - Hilary Duff announced the expansion of her 'lucky me tour' Wednesday, which includes a stop at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus in fall 2027. The Lizzie McGuire star will light up the stage Oct. 15, 2027 with a setlist of iconic throwbacks including "This is what [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Mexican restaurant recently opened its doors in northeast Columbus near Gahanna and New Albany.  Braseros Bar & Grill, located at 5924 Old Hamilton Road, began welcoming guests last week, according to its Facebook page. The independent, family-owned restaurant touts its open-flame cooking, fresh ingredients and recipes that have been handed [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Big Ten play has arrived for Ohio State and the first chance for this year's team to win a trophy. The seventh-ranked Buckeyes play Illinois at noon Saturday at Ohio Stadium in the 105th meeting of the rivals for the Illibuck trophy. Unlike last year's meeting in Champaign, when both teams [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State University recorded record-high enrollment at its Columbus campus this semester, but first-year international student enrollment continues to decline. Ohio State reported an enrollment of 68,183 students across campuses this fall, with a record-high enrollment of 62,010 students at the Columbus campus. Despite increasing student numbers, Ohio State's international student [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- There are fewer than 45 days until the November election, and Ohioans will vote for all 15 U.S. House seats. Five of Ohio's 15 U.S. Congressional districts touch central Ohio, representing portions of 46 of Ohio's 88 counties. All 15 seats are up for election every two years. See your district [...]

A two-acre private island on Indian Lake, including an onshore lot in Lakeview, Ohio, has been listed for sale at $1.125 million.

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) -- A plan expected to be approved by Hilliard City Council next week would transfer roughly 333 acres of conservation land from the city to Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, expanding Homestead Metro Park and preserving more land in the Big Darby Creek watershed. The proposal was presented to council Sept. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Schools said thousands of its employees will face significant health care cost increases if the district and teachers' union don’t reach an agreement by Wednesday’s deadline.   President of the Columbus Education Association John Coneglio said its 4,500 members will be forced to pay significantly higher health care premiums [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Franklin County Municipal Courthouse will be closed to the public through Friday. According to a media release, the closure is due to emergency building maintenance and is expected to resume normal operation on Monday, Sept. 28. The Court will still hold in-custody arraignment hearings on Saturday, while the public will [...]