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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released the names of 10 allegedly undocumented people arrested as part of its increased enforcement across central Ohio. Operation Buckeye, which launched on Dec. 16, has resulted in suspects from India, Somalia, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico, all of whom are allegedly in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on the Sunday Briefing: “Everyone in this community needs to answer the question Woody or Wexner,” Mike DiSabato, a survivor of abuse at the hands of former Ohio State Dr. Richard Strauss. “You can’t have both.” Hear why they are calling for the name change. “We’ll go out and [...]

MARION, Ohio (WCMH) — A Marion County man has been arrested after being accused of sexually abusing multiple minors who are reportedly a third generation of alleged victims within the same family. According to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, a Marion County grand jury has indicted 77-year-old Bobby Endicott on one count of rape and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Despite reports that included 20-30 witnesses to an east Columbus shooting in 2020, police are still searching for a wanted killer. According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, police are still searching for a suspect in connection with the May 24, 2020, murder of 26-year-old Andrew Kelly, who was found shot dead [...]

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bexley could lose its only short-term housing option, as the Bexley Bed and Breakfast's new owner hopes to turn the space into apartments. The Bexley Bed and Breakfast opened in 2013 and is the only commercial short-term rental in the city. On Dec. 9, Eliza Ho of Tim Lai ArchtecT spoke [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new Ohio bill would require governing bodies to allow public comment before taking any action. Ohio law guarantees the right for the public to attend and listen to public meetings but does not guarantee the right to speak. House Bill 609 would change that, requiring public bodies to hold public [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Social media has been buzzing and we have received many reports of increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents throughout Franklin County. On Saturday, two events were hosted with similar agendas: denouncing ICE’s presence and sharing resources. “We're doing what we can to support them, to let them know they're [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Someone could end up celebrating a billion-dollar Christmas if they play their numbers right. The jackpot first hit the billion-dollar mark in late August before eventually being won on Sept. 6 at $1.787 billion. The last Powerball winner was drawn 45 drawings ago. The winning numbers in that jackpot are 28, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 14-year-old boy and a man are facing charges after police said the child unintentionally shot and killed an 11-year-old girl with the adult’s gun. On Friday, Matthew Seymour, 33, was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering children in connection with the fatal shooting of his niece Amya Frazier, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio cannabis advocates are hoping to stop a new marijuana law from taking effect by sending it to a citizen vote. Friday afternoon, Ohioans for Cannabis Choice announced it would pursue a referendum on Senate Bill 56. The bill, which was signed into law on Friday, makes major changes to Ohio's [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A convicted felon who was part of a Columbus gang-related racketeering conspiracy that included drug trafficking, murders and weapons charges has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm after a routine traffic stop. According to the federal prosecutors, Eric Henderson Jr. was flagged by Columbus police officers while driving on Loretta [...]

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The north Columbus property that housed Fujiyama Steak House of Japan for nearly 40 years has been sold following the restaurant's permanent closure earlier this month. The former hibachi restaurant at 5755 Cleveland Ave. was acquired Dec. 11 by the International Academy of Columbus, according to records from the Franklin County [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Holiday travel is in full swing. More than 200,000 Ohioans are expected to take to the skies from now until New Year's. At John Glenn Columbus International Airport, they’re trying to avoid long security lines. “I think we can all agree that, you know, taking a little bit of stress and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Schools had already committed to being carbon-free by 2050 and having 100% clean energy by 2035, but this week, the Columbus Board of Education passed a policy that set benchmarks to help the district reach those goals while being cost-effective. The Safe Green Schools policy allows the district to [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If you’re traveling this holiday season, it is going to be busy at the airport and on the roads. AAA is projecting a record number of people traveling for the holidays. Travelers are bracing for long wait times and possible delays for flights. Some passengers at John Glenn International Airport (CMH) told NBC4 they changed flights on Friday [...]

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man who shot a Marysville police officer in May has changed his plea to guilty. Dustin Ohm pleaded guilty Friday to attempted aggravated murder, three counts of felonious assault, having weapons while under disability, failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, improperly discharging a firearm [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Taxpayers across the state say they are in danger of being priced out of their homes due to high property taxes. On Friday, Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) signed five bills into law, all aiming to relieve some of that tax burden. Supporters say homeowners could start saving hundreds of dollars on [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- There is a reported increase in ICE activity in Franklin County, and we’re hearing from viewers specifically about activity in North Columbus. Community leaders and advocates tell us that there is a lot of fear in the local immigrant community. NBC4 Investigates spoke with an immigration attorney who shares that his [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Hocking County mother has been charged with murder years after the death of her baby, Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Friday. Daisha Somers, 27, was arrested Friday in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, on two counts of murder, one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of felonious assault, one count [...]