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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Part of NBC Sports' "Legendary February" is coverage of two of the biggest sporting events on the planet on one epic Sunday. For the second time, NBC4 will have all day coverage of the Winter Olympics followed by the Super Bowl, as the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks meet in [...]

A bright, frigid Saturday will see the temperature only recovering to near 20 degrees. Clouds return overnight, with the chance for a flurry to our northwest, as morning temperatures dip into the single digits.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man accused of hauling drugs in hidden compartments inside a vehicle traveling from California to the Polaris Fashion Place has been found guilty by a federal jury. According to court documents and trial testimony, Homeland Security Investigation agents in central Ohio were notified by agents in Albuquerque, New Mexico, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A shooting outside of a Columbus city school after a homecoming dance that caused the cancellation of the football season has seen an arrest made. According to court documents, an investigation into a shooting that injured three students in the parking lot of Beechcroft High School gained traction after police received [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Texas man will spend the next 25 to 30 years in prison after he traveled from Texas to Ohio and had a sexual encounter with a teen before attempting to fly to Florida with the girl. According to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, a man from North [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Milan Cortina Olympics are open and competition is underway in earnest Saturday. After curling, hockey, and figure skating kicked things off before Friday's Opening Ceremony, the first medals will be handed out in five different sports, headlined by the men's downhill in alpine skiing and American cross-country skiing star Jessie [...]

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bexley high schoolers have a new option when the bell rings, with the district launching a pilot after-school mental health program. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the high school library will be open after school ends for a pilot "Bexley Reset and Recharge" program. From 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., students can [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Many central Ohio roads were wet with lots of slush Friday afternoon. Crews say they’re preparing for some areas to refreeze overnight into the weekend.  Columbus Infrastructure Management Division Administrator Scott Tourville said they’ll have continuous, 24-hour operations over the weekend. He said crews will monitor for slick spots as temperatures drop, especially on common trouble areas like bridges, ramps and sharp curves. “We'll [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former Ohio State linebacker and first-round NFL draft pick was arrested in Tennessee and charged with murder. Darron Lee was arrested by the Hamilton County (Tennessee) Sheriff's Office on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Deputies were called to a home near an elementary school in the Chattanooga [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- There’s a common saying in medicine: no two cancers are alike. In recent years, oncologists have increasingly used biomarker testing, which can identify proteins, hormones and other tell-tale indicators of certain types of cancers. If doctors can identify what type of cancer a patient has, they can then prescribe more targeted [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Even though the Milan Cortina Olympics are taking place more than 4,000 miles away from Columbus in Italy, there are still some subtle signs of the games here. In a Gahanna neighborhood, there is a Milan Drive.  “I have lived here most of my life, I grew up in this house. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The cauldrons are lit in Milan and Cortina, which means the 2026 Winter Olympics are open. While there has been some competition before Friday's Opening Ceremony, Saturday is the first official day of the games. The first medals will be handed out and Team USA's figure skating and women's hockey teams [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Curling was the first sport to get underway during this year’s Winter Olympics. As icy as the sport may be, every four years it gains a lot of traction. “My intro to curling is very similar to pretty much everybody’s intro to curling in central Ohio and it was the Olympics,” [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Metropolitan Library on Friday opened a new branch in the Linden neighborhood, and the ribbon cutting was packed with members of the community.   The original building was built in 2004, and the new branch was built by the same architect. It has gone from about 12,700 square feet to approximately 27,000 square feet. It’s two stories [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to denying an inmate his civil rights. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Ohio, Matthew Carey, a former deputy, was sentenced to nearly four years -- 46 months -- in prison for depriving an [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus weather outlook highlights another period of bitter cold after several inches of snow. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for slippery roads. Columbus weather today/tonight: How much snow to expect? Snow and breezy conditions accompanied an Alberta clipper system passing north of the region, with accumulations [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Saturday marks Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and Columbus ice cream chain Johnson's Real Ice Cream is planning a full celebration. For Saturday morning only, all nine central Ohio Johnson's ice cream shops will offer a breakfast-themed menu. Johnson's said guests are encouraged to wear pajamas and will offer a free [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- South Western City Schools reached a tentative agreement with its classified staff union, a crucial step toward avoiding a planned strike next week. Members of the OAPSE Local No. 211 union, which represents hundreds of bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians and other support staff, are planning to strike on Monday [...]

Columbus restaurants and fast-food chains are offering special experiences for Valentine's Day, from upscale prix-fixe dinners to festive sit-down environments at White Castle, with reservations recommended due to high demand.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The latest snow squall to push through central Ohio is causing several counties throughout the region to declare snow emergencies, including Franklin County. A winter storm advisory has been issued for all Central Ohio beginning Friday morning with the potential of a few inches of snow. That, in addition to the [...]