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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After Nationwide Children's Hospital's decision to cease providing gender-affirming care for transgender patients, local legal and advocacy groups say they will continue challenging Ohio's ban on such treatment for youth.

Nationwide Children's confirmed this month that it will no longer prescribe gender-affirming medications beginning Sept. 26. Although the hospital said it's "currently in compliance with state and federal regulations," the decision is "in order to proactively plan and support our providers and patients in a rapidly changing regulatory environment." Watch a previous NBC4 report on Nationwide Children's announcement in the video player above.

Freda Levenson, ACLU of Ohio legal director, reiterated the organization's commitment to challenging House Bill 68, the state's contested law banning youth from receiving such treatment, in the Ohio Supreme Court.

"We are actively fighting Ohio's ban on gender affirming care for trans youth in the Ohio Supreme Court," Levenson said in a statement. "A briefing schedule has been set, and we expect oral argument to be ordered. Even though the ban remains in effect while our lawsuit continues, the ACLU of Ohio will do everything we can to ensure trans youth receive lifesaving medical care moving forward."

H.B. 68 was approved in early 2024, prohibiting minors from accessing gender-affirming counseling and medications like puberty blockers. The law also restricts trans girls' participation in women's sports. Despite the Ohio Supreme Court agreeing to hear the case, H.B. 68 remains in effect as litigation continues.

Dara Adkison, TransOhio executive director, criticized Nationwide Children's decision, expressing frustration that the hospital had chosen to act in anticipation of potential legal consequences.

"We are not surprised, but are furious at Nationwide choosing this nonlegally mandated discrimination. ... To everyone being affected by Nationwide's closure of youth gender-affirming medical care, just know that there are support networks for you and your families locally and across the state," Adkison said, citing local groups such as the Campaign for Southern Equality's Trans Youth Emergency Project, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, and Colors+ Counseling.

Nationwide Children's move to discontinue these treatments marks the first of its kind in the state. The hospital emphasized its continued commitment to providing other forms of care for trans patients, including behavioral health services. 

"I want to commend Nationwide Children's Hospital for going above and beyond the requirements in a manner safe for their patients," said Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery), H.B. 68's primary sponsor, on social media. "Despite some vigorous debates on this specific topic, Nationwide has a great reputation."

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Board of Education had a meeting Tuesday night that was jam-packed with different important topics, including millions of dollars worth of budget cuts, potential busing changes, and the district’s scores on the state report card.

Board members and district leaders have a lot of decisions to make in the near future, and all could have consequences for students and staff.

Board President Michael Cole said it all comes down to improving student outcomes.

“We’re all committed to problem-solving. And we all have incredible faith that this is going to work out best for our students, maybe not in the ways that we've wanted optimally, but certainly in a way that we're driven to ensure student outcomes that are positive,” said Cole.

Board members discussed the possibility of changing the transportation policy that says the district must bus high school students. That means 9th through 12th graders may not have buses picking them up in the near future, or they could be given COTA bus passes instead.

“Ensuring access to transportation for kids is important. So we don't want to take off the table the opportunity to ensure kids have a bus ride to school. It just may look different,” said Cole.

The district treasurer also reiterated the need for $50 million in cuts. But even with the cuts, the treasurer said deficit spending has not stopped, just slowed down. That means more cuts will likely be needed down the road.

Dr. Angela Chapman, superintendent of CCS, and other leaders are currently working on recommendations for the budget cuts.

“The superintendent and the administration are working hard to ensure that we understand what that is and ideally what the impacts are and where we need to shift things back to the classroom, back to student achievement and success,” said Cole.

With the state report card that just came out, Cole said CCS saw improvements in graduation rates, early literacy, and math scores.

But decisions on transportation and budget cuts could have negative consequences.

Cole said it’s a difficult path forward, and the board welcomes suggestions from the community.

“Give us feedback. We are wide open with arms and heart and mindset to accept whatever folks are trying to tell us that are problem-solving oriented,” said Cole.

Dr. Chapman and district leaders will present their recommendations for budget cuts to the school board in November.

Cole encouraged parents and community members to come to board meetings or district events if they have any suggestions or questions ahead of the presentation.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Students at East High School on Tuesday learned about the importance of driver safety -- in a fun way.

ThinkFast Interactive lets students split into teams and win points in a game show-style format. The event was in partnership with Safe Communities at Columbus Public Health.

East High School is one of three schools participating in the effort.

Sam Heldt, the host of the event, said it's important to offer engaging ways for kids to learn about underage drinking and distracted driving in a way that keeps their attention.

"Sometimes even about drug safety or bullying prevention of any kind, depending on what the school wants, we change up the program based on that, and we've put into the form of entertaining pop culture game show where it sprinkles in those questions to have an easy way for kids into learning something important," Heldt said.

The winning team received a $100 Amazon gift card.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The spotted lanternfly is back in central Ohio, and the invasive insect is hard to miss.

The pests are currently in their fully grown and most visible stage, and they're spreading rapidly.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture said this time of year, they typically see a peak in people reporting them.

The spotted lanternfly's black spots and vibrant red underwings might be beautiful, but don't be fooled. They pose a significant threat to agriculture and local ecosystems, feeding on over 100 plant species.

At least 18 Ohio counties, including Franklin, are under a quarantine, which means plants and trees should be inspected before being shipped out of the area.

Meantime, people are encouraged to remain vigilant and kill them on sight.

"We'd encourage folks to check their vehicles before they leave an area where they've seen a lot of spotted lanternflies because they are very good at hitchhiking," said Jonathan Shields with the Ohio Department of Agriculture. "A recent article has shown that they can hold on to vehicles in wind speeds of up to 60 mph."

Experts said the spotted lanternfly will likely be around through late November, or until the area gets its first hard frost.

People are encouraged to take pictures and report sightings to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission held a discussion Tuesday about the future of passenger rail in central Ohio.

The executive director of MORPC, William Murdock, called this a transformative project that could not only bring Ohio to the forefront of rail transportation but also bring about significant economic impact.   

“We're talking about lines that will connect us to Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland and the business community met today to rally around this project because we know it's important for people's daily lives,” Murdock said. “It's also important for economic development.” 

The round table discussion highlighted how Central Ohio could usher in a new form of transportation for the state through passenger rail. Columbus is the largest Midwest city without a major rail system. Former U.S. Secretary of transportation, Ray LaHood noted it will take both federal funding and private-sector partnerships to make this project achievable. But long-term, Ohioans could benefit from more jobs.   

“Look at the interstate system, look at all of the businesses that are all along, not just gas stations, that are all along the interstate system all over America,” LaHood said. “Those are jobs, they're good paying jobs, they're jobs that people want. That's what the rail system in central Ohio will bring.” 

Leaders say central Ohio is currently in the federal pipeline for this process, and the next step is the service development plan. It's a phase that will determine routes, station planning, and how fast the train will go.   

“We know people are excited about this. We did a regional survey last year. 90% of central Ohioans, rural, urban, suburban, they said they wanted this.” 

Murdock also explained they are conducting studies over the next two years that will answer the question on whether the project can move forward. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A unique fundraiser has taken place in central Ohio for decades, and it continues with a renewed mission.

ReSlice Columbus raises money for research at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The fundraiser is taking place at a time those funds are needed more than ever.

"This is a pizza event that is made by pizza lovers for pizza lovers," said Joe D'Andrea, this year's ReSlice chair.

What looks like a simple co-working space in Polaris will play host on Thursday to one of central Ohio's most unique events.

"This event from the beginning when it started more than 40 years ago has always supported Nationwide Children's Hospital and all the things we do, all the money raised from this event goes to that," D'Andrea said.

The event is called ReSlice and it's organized by Nationwide Children's Hospital's development board. The board is made up of local professionals looking to fundraise for the hospital. Among them is D'Andrea.

"We loke to have fun with it," D'Andrea said. "We like to celebrate pizza and have fun with the event, but the real reason for it is to raise money for children, which is what we did in our mission from day one."

"I think about the ability to help with pediatric research, now we are making sure that anything that is underfunded, that needs a push to get along the finish line, so we help what we call, unrestricted funds so it's our ability to help with some of those major research projects," Maggie Fernece said.

Fernece, the development board president, said this year with changes to how some research is structured, the need is pressing. She said a ticket to the event is one way to help. The ticket grants access to more than a dozen local pizzerias, all setting up shop at the Polaris COhatch.

People will be able to try all of the shops and vote on their favorite.

Proceeds from the event stay in central Ohio and help those working to help the youngest of patients.

"You don't know how special it is until you need it," Fernece said. "It's something you never want to take for granted that we have this incredible, nationally recognized facility in our own backyard."

ReSlice runs Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at COhatch Polaris. Tickets can be purchased here.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Social media comments have resulted in several people being terminated from their jobs after Charlie Kirk was assassinated last week. Now, the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is investigating a social media post from an employee after the post was reported.

OSUWMC said in a statement, "We are aware of this matter and are following our established review process. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center strongly condemns all forms of violence and remains committed to providing world-class care to every person, every time."

Elsewhere around the country, an administrator for Middle Tennessee State University was fired after remarks online about Kirk. A Washington Post employee also claims she was fired for posts about political violence and Kirk. These examples bring questions of the First Amendment and how it protects free speech.

"Generally, the court has said that even hateful speech is protected. Speech that says callous things, cruel things, insensitive things, whether it's about Charlie Kirk or whether it's about Melissa Hortman, the Democratic Senator that was assassinated, those kinds of words are protected by the First Amendment," explained Capital University Professor of Constitutional Law Dan Kobil.

Kobil teaches law students about the United States Constitution and rulings that apply to the Bill of Rights. Kobil said social media posts fall under the freedom of speech and are protected. However, there are cases where those protections apply to prosecution and not necessarily from a person's employer.

"If they post things on their social media pages that would interfere with their ability to do their job or have the public believe that they can do their job fairly, that could be something that could be grounds for termination," Kobil said.

Darcy Jalandoni, a partner at Porter Wright law firm in Columbus, has been working in employment law for 15 years. She said the law is applied differently for private sector and public employees, like Ohio State University employees.

"So, the First Amendment does not provide protection to private sector employees. Most employers today consider their employees to continue being representatives of the employer, even when they're not at work," Jalandoni said.

"Most employment in the United States is at-will, which means that you can be terminated or you can quit for any reason at all, so long as that reason isn't discriminatory or in violation of public policy. Many employers today also have social media policies that may govern what an employee can and cannot be saying on social media. So it's important that employees are aware of those as well," she added.

Kobil said there is an instance where even a private sector employer could be constrained from terminating an employee for a First Amendment issue.

"If [Vice President] JD Vance is urging a particular employer to terminate someone and they feel compelled to do it in order to curry favor with the current administration, then that could be subject to First Amendment constraints," he said. 

Vance appeared on a podcast calling for citizens to report social media posts to employers.

Jalandoni said it's important for people to keep their private social media and public persona separate.

"Think closely before you post about any kind of a sensitive or controversial topic," she said.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It's Fashion Week in Columbus. From fashion shows to programs, emerging talent in central Ohio will be on display all week long.

Fashion Week Columbus, the flagship program of the Columbus Fashion Council, was founded by Thomas McClure in 2010. Since its debut, hundreds of emerging fashion designers have participated, thousands of models have been given exposure to big name agencies, and $70,000 has been awarded to fashion design students.

"The Fashion Week Columbus platform itself, since 2010 has been developing the fashion ecosystem that we have in central Ohio," McClure said. "And I'm incorporating not just designers, but the models, the photographers, the videographers, the hairstylist, the wardrobe stylists, the makeup artists."

Over the years Columbus has quietly built a national reputation for fashion as it's home to major retailers like the L Brands and Abercrombie, making the city a fashion hub that continues to grow and drive central Ohio's economy.

"Fashion inspires," McClure said. "Fashion is not just some luxury thing that we can just ignore. It really does impact people."

In fact, Columbus ranks third in the nation in its number of resident fashion designers, trailing only New York and Los Angeles.

McClure said events like Fashion Week help designers and other fashion related brands gain visibility and become sustainable businesses in central Ohio. 

"Since 2010, we have awarded $70,000 to fashion design students," McClure said. "And we are a nonprofit organization. So that's one part of our mission. And the students that we have in central Ohio come from CCAD, one of the top twenty fashion design programs in the nation."

Prestigious design programs at the Columbus College of Art and Design and at the Ohio State University help to feed the fashion ecosystem with skilled, emerging talent.

"When we think about the workforce in the fashion industry, I know a lot of people are thinking about designers and models," McClure said. "There's so much that happens backstage."

From photographers to hairstylists, makeup artists, and wardrobe stylists, all help further fuel Columbus' creative and economic expansion. "You may in turn be inspired either to purchase from one of the designers or to get your makeup done by one of the makeup artists or your hair," McClure said. 

More than 132,000 people work in the creative economy in Columbus. Just in the past few years, Franklin County has invested more $5 million in the fashion industry.

"A lot of these designers either have e-commerce stores, or they have brick and mortar," McClure said. "A lot of these designers also hire models. They pay their models to model for them and the makeup artists and the photographers. So, this whole ecosystem we have gives back to the fashion economy here in central Ohio."

McClure said he hopes this week shines a spotlight on the fashion industry and it's already inspiring the next generation of designers. He heard from the general manager of one of the area's major department stores recently about how Fashion Week has inspired future designers.

"He literally said, my daughter is going to fashion school because she was inspired by Fashion Week Columbus," McClure said. "And that to me, it hits my heart, because that's what we're here for."

According to McClure, five major fashion organizations in central Ohio plan to host a fashion and retail conference next August. The goal is to attract people from across the country, which will help further stimulate the fashion economy here.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A juvenile was hospitalized following a shooting on Columbus' southwest side Tuesday afternoon.

According to a Sergeant from the Franklintownship Police Department, an altercation started between twenty to thirty teenagers near Lindbergh Park this afternoon. Police say shots were fired, and part of the group ran through the park right between Lindbergh Elementary and Briggs High School.

Due to the proximity of the shooting, a spokesperson for Columbus City Schools says three schools were placed under a level 2 lockdown for student safety. The spokesperson said a Level 2 lockdown means that teaching and learning can continue, but students should minimize their time out of class and in the hallways.

The three schools affected by the lockdown order were Briggs High School, Binns Elementary School, and Lindbergh Elementary School. All schools were given the all clear, and students were released to go home.

Sgt. David Pollock with the Franklin Township police says a 14-year-old boy was shot in the arm. The juvenile was transported to a local hospital and is described to be in stable condition. Pollock says this shooting is especially concerning given that it happened in this neighborhood near schools.

"It's definitely concerning, you've got the Briggs High School and Lindbergh Elementary School, it happened in a residential neighborhood, so definitely could have been a lot worse with any stray shots," Pollock said.

Sgt. Pollock says that a person of interest is in custody, and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office will be handling the investigation.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- NBC4 Investigates is taking a deeper dive into the state’s school rating system.

On Monday, the state Department of Education and Workforce released grades for each Ohio school district, and some historically high-performing districts saw their ratings drop.

We’re seeing early literacy scores take a hit in many districts. 

The state sets the standards as schools submit their data and receive the grades. This system is supposed to show the community information about school performance, but we found, sometimes it doesn't paint the full picture.

Dublin, Upper Arlington, Hilliard and Worthington school districts are ones we’re used to hearing are high performers, but on this year’s state report card, they all lost some ground.

Dublin School District dropped from the highest overall rating, five stars, down to four-and-a- half. Part of the reason was the early literacy component. That measures reading improvement and proficiency for students in kindergarten through third grade.

It takes into account three measures: how many third grade students score proficient or higher on the state reading segment, how many students moved into fourth grade, and how well schools are providing support to struggling readers.

Dublin’s early literacy score dropped by seven points from four to three stars, which the district said it expected due to a shift in assessment tools last year.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Dublin schools said: “This year’s report shows a dip in Early Literacy, moving from 4 stars to 3 stars. This decline was anticipated due to a planned shift in assessment tools. Last year, the district transitioned from reporting the MAP Growth to mCLASS DIBELS 8, which better aligns with Ohio’s K-3 Early Foundational Skills standards. Because the State Report Card measures multiple years of data, this change temporarily lowered the rating. However, moving forward, DIBELS 8 will provide more accurate, actionable insights into student reading growth. This shift supports the district’s Journey 2030 Early Literacy Goal and will strengthen instructional decisions in the years ahead. At the same time, Dublin City Schools is in the midst of implementing Savvas myView Literacy as the district’s core K-5 English Language Arts resource. Grounded in the Science of Reading and Writing, myView Literacy is a structured, interactive program designed to inspire readers and writers through research-based practices and authentic literature, including mentor texts. This school year marks the first full year of implementation across all elementary schools. As our student population continues to grow and diversify, our focus is on differentiating instruction to meet the needs of every learner — including English Learners, gifted students, students receiving special education services, and more. Every student’s literacy journey is unique, and while data provides valuable insights, it does not always tell the whole story. Our commitment is to ensure that instruction reflects the strengths and needs of each child, steering away from a one-size-fits-all approach and embracing the diversity that makes Dublin City Schools strong."

Other typically high-performing districts saw decreases in the early literacy category as well, including Upper Arlington down by nearly 10 points, Hilliard by 1.3 and Worthington by three points.

Overall ratings for each of these districts, except for UA, dropped by half a star. We reached out to UA, Hilliard and Worthington School Districts but have not heard back. If we do hear back, we will update their full statements in this story.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man who allegedly helped himself to a shower in someone else’s home in north Columbus has been arrested on a burglary charge.

According to a police criminal complaint, officers responded to the 1700 block of Summit Street in the city's University District on a burglary call. One of the resident’s occupants told Columbus PD that he had heard someone in the shower and assumed it was one of his roommates.

The resident noted that he did not recognize the person walking out of the bathroom and into another roommate’s bedroom. The resident called his other roommates to see if they had given anyone else permission to be in the home and verified that no one should be in the home.

All of the roommates reported back to the home and confronted the man, asking him to leave. The suspect, who was wearing one of the roommates’ clothing left the home before police had arrived.

A short time later, officers arrested 26-year-old Issa Diane, who was also found in possession of some cash he had reportedly taken off a dresser.

Diane was charged with one count of burglary and is scheduled to appear before a Franklin County Municipal Court judge Wednesday morning for an arraignment hearing.

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A pair of central Ohio cabins dating to the 1830s underwent extensive renovations to become a wine bar and bourbon lounge.

The neighboring properties at 30 S. High St. in Dublin are now home to "Apothecary Cigar and Bourbon Lounge" and "Uncorked Wine Tastings," after hosting a grand opening in early September. The two homes sit in historic Dublin, across the Scioto River from Bridge Park and near Dublin Village Tavern, Winans and Mezzo.

The cigar and bourbon lounge includes a backyard deck and large green space for seating in the summer, and an outdoor smoking pavilion for guests purchasing a cigar. Next door, the wine bar features self-dispensing wine machines with more than 48 bottles of wine, and a selection of small snacks and charcuterie.

• The neighboring Dublin properties are now home to Apothecary Cigar and Bourbon Lounge and Uncorked Wine Tastings. (Courtesy Photo/Apothecary Cigar and Bourbon Lounge, Uncorked Wine Tastings)
• The neighboring Dublin properties are now home to Apothecary Cigar and Bourbon Lounge and Uncorked Wine Tastings. (Courtesy Photo/Apothecary Cigar and Bourbon Lounge, Uncorked Wine Tastings)
• The neighboring properties at 30 S. High St. in Dublin pictured before their extensive renovations. (Franklin County Auditor's Office)
• The neighboring properties at 30 S. High St. in Dublin pictured before their extensive renovations. (Franklin County Auditor's Office)

Husband-and-wife duo Todd Corwin and Jennifer Kuo, alongside Corwin's brother Mark, purchased the two cabins in 2021. The family shared on social media a number of historic items they discovered while renovating the homes, like a red wallet full of family pictures and an old bedframe used to support part of the home's foundation.

Uncorked Wine Tastings is open noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Apothecary is open noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday, noon to 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The two cottages are among several historic properties that recently underwent change in Dublin, along with a more than 100-year-old building now home to a full-service restaurant run by Coast Wine House, a central Ohio bar and bottle shop inspired by coastal California. Named "Gene's," the restaurant opened last year at 91 S. High St.

Co-working business COhatch is also taking part by redeveloping several historic homes and constructing a 15,000-square-foot building along North Riverview Street. The development will include the company’s new headquarters and feature bars and restaurants, indoor and outdoor event spaces, and more for year-round use and entertainment.

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — A lawsuit has been filed against a Worthington man accused of defrauding customers through his construction and roofing company in Muskingum County.

According to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, a lawsuit was filed against a contractor who allegedly violated the Customer Sales Practices Act by defrauding customers of approximately $31,000.

The lawsuit, filed out of Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas, alleges that Daniel Sechriest, of Worthington, provided “incomplete, shoddy, and substandard” services through his company, Ryan Construction and Roofing.

The suit also accuses Sechriest entered into contracts stating that the final prices is the agreed upon price between the consumer’s insurance company and the supplier. The consumer, therefore, was supposed to pay the insurance deductible.

The Attorney General’s Office states, however, that Sechriest would add supplemental work to the contract for which the insurance company and consumer did not agree to prior to the supplemental work being completed. Sechriest would then reportedly put a lien on the consumers’ home for charges above and beyond what the insurance company agreed to pay.

It is not the first time Sechriest has been involved in litigation with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. In 2007 he was found to have violated consumer protection laws through his remodeling company, Mastergard Inc. and in 2013 he was found to have engaged in “shoddy and unworkmanlike” services while with the U.S. Restoration and Remodeling Inc.

In addition to reimbursement, plus a civil penalty of up to $25,000 for each alleged violation, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking a permanent injunction enjoining the defendants from engaging in business as a supplier in any home improvement goods and services consumer transaction in the state of Ohio.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office also used a Defiance County company, Building with Faith Construction LLC, seeking over $130,000 in damages for incomplete or poor contracting and remodeling services. This occurred just one month after being sentenced to four days in jail, five years of community control and being ordered to pay nearly $155,000 in restitution to his former consumers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After three weeks, Ohio State remains undefeated and ranked as the top team in the country. But that doesn't mean the Buckeyes are satisfied.

Coach Ryan Day and coordinators Brian Hartline and Matt Patricia will address the media at noon Tuesday from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. You can watch their comments live in the video player above.

After a thrilling 14-7 win over then-No. 1 Texas, OSU dominated Grambling State and then pulled away from Ohio to complete its nonconference schedule. Now the Buckeyes head into a bye week before beginning Big Ten play on Sept. 27 at Washington. The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m.

Day seeks improvement in all three phases of the game, especially from the offense after sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin struggled to produce a touchdown on the opening three drives of Saturday's contest against the Bobcats, despite several red zone opportunities.

OSU owns the nation's leading winning streak at seven games dating to last season's playoff victory over Tennessee.