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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The amount of liquor purchased in Ohio fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, but sales remained higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic.  OHLQ, the state agency that manages the wholesale and retail sale of liquor, sold 15.8 million gallons in 2025, marking a 4.2% decrease from 2024, according to [...]

The end of meteorological winter (December-February) seems like a distant dream, after a brutally cold and snowy end to January.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in east Columbus late Sunday night. According to Columbus police, one person was severely injured after being struck on East Main Street, between Noe Bixby Road and the Interstate 270 interchange. The driver, operating a Toyota Prius, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two legislators are looking to expand recess and P.E. credit options for Ohio's children. House Bill 304 would require schools to provide students in grades K-8 at least 30 minutes of recess twice a day. The bill would also expand students' options for what qualifies for state-mandated physical education requirements, seeking [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- In December, the St. Stephen’s Community House Board of Trustees voted to separate from the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. The decision ends a relationship that dates back to 1919 and means the organization will now operate independently. “We’re excited,” St. Stephen's Marilyn Mehaffie said. “We’re excited for this new chapter.” As [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a week off because of the snow, most central Ohio school districts, including Columbus City Schools, are planning to return to class Monday.  Over in Whitehall on Sunday, students weren't just preparing their backpacks; they were grabbing shovels. High school student-athletes spent their afternoon clearing snow for neighbors and making [...]

FISHERS, Ind. -- Officials with the Fishers Police Department said on Sunday afternoon that they believe that Hailey Buzbee is deceased, an outcome that multiple officials stated was "heartbreaking." This announcement was made during a Sunday afternoon news conference by the officials with the Fishers Police Department, as well as state and federal law enforcement. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets' 11th edition of the annual 5th Line 5K was held Sunday morning, and was sponsored by NBC4 and presented by OhioHealth. Thousands of people came out even in frigid temperatures and the joy of running was in full effect. “What a turnout, considering how cold it is,” said Steve Mears, play-by-play [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on the Sunday Briefing: See how Ohio cities are joining the legal fight. “We don’t want members to be in a position where they could be trading individual stocks and profiting upon the actions that they would be voting on,” Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio 15th) said. The support and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police identified the victim of a December homicide in North Linden, a neighborhood in northeast side of the city, and are asking for community help to find a suspect. On Dec. 6, officers went to the 2600 block of Osceola Avenue just before 1 p.m. on reports of a shooting. [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- An affordable housing development designed to expand living options for adults with disabilities moved a step toward construction this month after receiving approval from Dublin planning officials. The city's planning and zoning commission recommended approval on Jan. 15 of the final development plan for All In Dublin, a four-story, 75-unit multifamily [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A study has found that Ohio drivers use their phones less than the national average, with state leaders crediting a state law passed in 2023 that bans drivers from holding a cellphone in most instances. Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), a company that uses smartphone and car data to track driving habits, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Program, better known as SNAP, go into effect on Sunday. Thousands of Ohioans will be subject to the changes. Advocates say they must show proof of meeting the new requirement or risk losing their benefits.  Starting Feb. 1, Ohio SNAP recipients should keep an eye out for notices from the Ohio [...]

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A man and two women have been indicted on multiple charges in connection to an illicit massage parlor and spa in Marysville where prostitution allegedly took place. The attorney general's office said that Anthony Tignor, 58, Fang Hu, 53, and Shunying Li, 61, have all been indicted on felony charges of [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- COhatch is moving forward with plans to build Riverview Village, a mixed-use innovation district along the Scioto River in Dublin, accelerating a development effort that has been in the works for several years. The Columbus-based coworking and community development company announced Wednesday that it has completed a private-public partnership agreement with [...]

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio University is standardizing its logo and discontinuing some branding over the next three years. Ohio University is embarking on a "one logo project" to standardize the university's branding. University officials debuted the standardized logo in a January board of trustees meeting, uniting the branding for both athletics and academics. The [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With the long stretch of dangerously cold temperatures and even more cold days on the way, warming shelters are giving people a safe place to rest. Shelters rise to the challenge to meet the demand, but it takes a village. When the snowstorm rolled through Ohio, events were put on hold. Local Jersey Mike’s [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- OSU Wexner Medical Center is turning into a museum showcasing Ohio photographers. Photos from all 88 counties are on display, representing a snapshot of life in Ohio. The art collection includes farms, bicentennial barns, covered bridges, lakes, downtown murals and much more. On the maternity care floors are baby animal pictures. [...]

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Most central Ohio schools were closed on Friday for the fifth day in a row. Districts are preparing for kids to be back in class on Monday. Westerville City Schools had bus drivers report on Friday to drive their routes and see what needed to be done before kids are welcomed [...]

BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) -- This long stretch of bitter cold has brought headaches for many, but for one community it's an answered wish. The Buckeye Lake community has taken the frigid temperatures as an invitation to get out on the lake. “Snowmageddon. Let's do it. This is what we pray for. I mean, this [...]