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A driver in a deadly Fairfield County crash earlier this month was indicted Thursday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The weather might not feel like it, but we have reached the halfway point of the high school football season. Hilliard Bradley looks to keep the momentum going after winning three straight games following an opening week loss to Big Walnut. The Jaguars travel to Thomas Worthington in our Football Friday [...]

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — Canine Companions’ largest fundraising event of the year returns to New Albany on Sunday. DogFest invites both the public and clients from the organization’s North Central region to celebrate National Service Dog Month. Canine Companions provides expertly trained service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, free of charge. That [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — The first time NBC4 introduced you to Brady Barnum was in 2018, when he was nine years old, getting ready for the Drive, Chip and Putt competition at Augusta National Golf Club. Three years later, Brady would qualify for a second time, and he would go on to win. Now, he's [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Chinese restaurant specializing in Hunan cuisine and charcoal-grilled skewers has opened in northwest Columbus, adding another Asian dining option along the Bethel Road corridor. Hunan Bistro is located at 5230 Bethel Center Mall in the space formerly occupied by K House. The restaurant is owned by spouses Sarah Cai and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A volunteer soccer coach south of Columbus has been suspended from a youth sports program after sex crime allegations surfaced this week. According to court records, 33-year-old Billy Wilburn, of Columbus, was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. In a social media [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pickerington residents could be getting a new fast food spot that's yet to debut in Ohio. Texas Roadhouse's lesser-known spinoff, Jaggers, offers burgers, chicken, salads and milkshakes. A company spokesperson declined to comment on plans or details at this time, but records show Jaggers has been in discussions with the city [...]

LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new fantasy-inspired café is preparing to join a gaming retail store in Lewis Center. Nat 20 Café & Bakeshop is slated to open at 1230 E. Powell Road, in the space next to Dragon’s Lair Games & Fantasy, by the end of October, according to a Dragon’s Lair spokesperson. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a fourth quarter collapse against Texas, No. 6 Ohio State looks to turn the page and get back on the winning track. The Buckeyes' frustrations with how last week's game ended may come at the expense of Kent State, which looks to be the first in-state opponent to beat OSU [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A fast-casual fried chicken chain launched by Sean Thomas, the grandson of Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas, is preparing to expand to Columbus. Minnie Bird has signed a franchise agreement to bring three locations to the Columbus area, according to a company news release. The release did not specify where the restaurants [...]

Little Tikes released a "Cloud Collection" of its best-selling toys in white, neutral tones to appeal to design-conscious parents, sparking mixed reactions across social media platforms.

The following article discusses suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for help. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Immigration advocates were temporarily optimistic in Springfield Thursday, announcing an unofficial decrease in the use of ankle monitors and the release of a Haitian pastor from ICE detention. "It's a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Earlier this summer, 3-year-old SJ became a viral sensation simply because of his love for Ohio State. The catch? He had never actually been to Ohio. That finally changed when the SJ has captivated not just Buckeye Nation, but the entire country. More than 10,000 TikToc followers alone, and countless more [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - This week on Columbus Business Beat, NBC4 Digital Anchor Rachel Ramsey talks to Doug Buchanan, Editor in Chief of Columbus Business First, about business news across central Ohio. To watch this week’s episode, view the video player above.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio recorded its highest average diesel price on Thursday, at $6.47, according to AAA. The rising costs are forcing school districts to look closely at their budgets. While the average Ohioan isn’t using diesel to fill up their car with gas, heavy-duty vehicles like school buses rely on it. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy delivered her annual “State of the Judiciary” address Thursday, reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the importance of judicial independence, while also touching on the challenges and dangers posed by rapidly developing technology.  Kennedy gave some updates on a July [...]

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – Hilliard police have identified the man who was shot by an officer after allegedly drawing a gun during a struggle Wednesday night. Police said the man, Frank Toscano, 62, remains hospitalized Thursday after being shot in the chest. Hilliard Police said officers went to an apartment on Lowell Lane at approximately [...]

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) -- Have you ever wondered how investigators get to the bottom of an arson case or figure out how a fire started. NBC4 got a behind the scenes look at the State Fire Marshals Office forensics lab to learn how they crack cases.  “Our goal as a forensic lab and all forensic [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man is dead after he drowned in a front yard pond Thursday morning. Deputies arrived to the 400 block of Hibbs Road just before 10 a.m. on reports of a possible drowning, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. They discovered a man had fallen into the pond in his [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Schools is joining federal litigation against major social media companies, alleging their platforms have harmed students and created additional costs for the district. The school board voted unanimously Sept. 8 to authorize CCS to participate in multidistrict litigation pending in federal court in Northern California. The proceeding brings together [...]