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LOGAN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former central Ohio police officer, who was never charged after being fired for allegedly trying to solicit sex with a child, has now been arrested on one charge of rape. Justin Lally, 44, was charged last month with one count of rape and released Tuesday on a $225,000 bond after [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bipartisan Ohio lawmakers are hoping their new Statehouse bill will encourage fathers to walk their children to school. House Bill 496, introduced by Reps. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania), would designate the third week of September as "Fathers Walk Week." Brewer said the bill was inspired by Ohio school [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- All schools in central Ohio lost some classroom time last week because of the winter weather and many even cancelled class for the whole week. Only some of those districts will need to make up time lost in the classroom. That’s because in Ohio, school districts have local control. Every district [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — This week, Congress approved nearly $10 million to build a state hub for advanced manufacturing education in Ohio, the final step in an initiative to help prepare students to meet the strong demand for skilled workers in the region.  As state leaders have celebrated the influx of big-time manufacturers choosing Ohio, the lingering issue is [...]

A Manitoba Mauler is on the way for Friday. Its a type of clipper system we commonly see in winter, but what is it?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two Ohio lawmakers want to develop a statewide web portal where school administrators could access student behavioral threat assessments generated by other school districts. House Bill 189, sponsored by Ohio Reps. Thomas Hall (R-Middletown) and Haraz Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) would require the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Department of Education [...]

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio family’s dog is back home after running away just before last week’s winter storm hit. The Marysville family spent days searching and trudging through a Level 3 snow emergency. “There was definitely that loss of hope,” Amanda Sebert, owner of Gracie the Bernadoodle, said. Sebert’s two dogs escaped [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As Super Bowl LX gets closer, fans' excitement is growing, especially for Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots fans living in central Ohio. “My whole closet is Seahawks and my work uniform, so that's all I wear," said Jay Rogers, a central Ohio Seahawks fan who lived in Seattle for ten [...]

YANKEETOWN, Ohio (WCMH) -- Uneasiness is growing for Huntington Local School District as local, state and federal law enforcement are investigating the third potential threat made against the district this week. Law enforcement said they are on high alert despite having no credible information. Class was in session Thursday but not without caution. Homeland Security [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The National Pan-Hellenic Council, founded in 1930, is the umbrella organization for the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities. They tackle causes like infant mortality, breast cancer, hunger, and homelessness. NBC4’s Kerry Charles spoke with members of NPHC Columbus about why their organizations are so important to them. “Our seven founders, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State University has reached a settlement agreement with more victims of former university physician Richard Strauss' sexual abuse. Ohio State said it reached an additional eight settlements with abuse survivors, which it said resolves all claims across two of the plaintiff groups. OSU said the most recent payment gives $100,000 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — All three suspects in the murder of a 13-year-old Columbus boy have been sentenced. According to court records, Jaivon Jones, the first suspect arrested in the murder of Angel Diaz, will spend at least 12 years in prison. Diaz was gunned down on April 14, 2024 and found dead at 10:15 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio-based major U.S. food brand known for its dressings and dips is preparing to launch a warehouse in west Columbus near Hilliard. Marzetti is set to move into a 327,000-square-foot warehouse at 880 Hilliard Rome Road, according to Columbus city permits. The facility is under construction and is part [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Jasper! He is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Jasper is a 5-year-old boxer mix who is sweet and full of playful energy, according to shelter staff. Jasper also gets along well with other dogs and enjoys playing chase, wrestle and run around. He [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- No matter the outcome of Super Bowl LX on NBC4, at least one former Ohio State player will hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy. Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, California, will feature at least two former Buckeyes players who were stars in Columbus just [...]

Central Ohio is packed with events for the first full weekend in February, from the Orchids at Franklin Park Conservatory to the Columbus Symphony, ABBA tribute, Lunar New Year celebration, Ohio State gymnastics and basketball, and the Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Equality Ohio, a leading LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, unveiled a three-year strategic plan on Tuesday that emphasizes expanding local nondiscrimination protections as Statehouse legislation continues to stall. The plan, titled "Roadmap Back to Equality," outlines priorities for 2026 through 2028 and sets a longer-term goal of helping pass "equality measures" in 30 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio drivers may see changes in how long they have to pay a parking ticket and how much they are charged in late fees if a recently introduced bill becomes law. State law does not specify a minimum grace period for paying a parking ticket or set a maximum amount for [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio congressmen are urging the Supreme Court to uphold an executive order to end birthright citizenship. Rep. Jim Jordan and Sen. Bernie Moreno submitted a brief to the Supreme Court in support of President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship last week. Jordan co-authored the filing with Sen. Ted Cruz [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Cars crashing into buildings across central Ohio has been a hot topic on social media for years. Now, one Columbus resident is trying to turn that attention into action with a petition urging city leaders to make real change, and it's gaining traction.  "I want to make it known that people [...]