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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was shot overnight in Franklin Township, discovered after a suspect turned himself into Columbus Police. According to Columbus Police, a suspect came to police headquarters and called 911 multiple times shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday. In one call, he mentioned using a firearm at a home in the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a rollover crash in east Columbus early Sunday morning. Columbus Police said officers responded to the intersection of Tussing Road and Americana Parkway at 2:18 a.m. Sunday on reports of a car accident. Police said an adult was driving a 2011 Jeep Wrangler and inexplicably drove [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former pastor at a Columbus church could spend up to the next 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape charges. George Bell, 73, pleaded guilty last week to two counts of first-degree felony rape. In exchange for his guilty plea, two additional rape charges as well as two [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man found guilty of murder after a gentlemen’s club caught fire in east Columbus has filed a motion for a new trial just days before his sentencing hearing. According to court records, attorneys for 42-year-old Nazeeh Yaktin filed a motion in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas for a new [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio House Democrats have introduced legislation that would require landlords to notify tenants of rent defaults before filing for eviction, a proposal its sponsors say would give struggling renters a fair chance to stay in their homes. House Bill 553, introduced in October by Reps. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland), would [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A kickoff time has been announced for Ohio State's final home game of the season Saturday against Rutgers. The game will kickoff at noon at Ohio Stadium, the Buckeyes' last regular season game at home. The game will be the 11th matchup between the two teams, with Ohio State undefeated against [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Dozens of people from all over the state filled the restaurant, Chez Rama, for the Ohio Immigrant Alliance’s first-ever ‘Family Reunion and Fundraiser’ on Saturday evening. The event was centered around celebrating community and sharing stories, including those surrounding the recent ICE crackdowns. “We love each other. We have a lot [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Being the top-ranked team in the country makes every game big for Ohio State. The next challenge for the Buckeyes (9-0) begins at 7:30 p.m. with a game at Ohio Stadium against UCLA (3-6) that will be broadcast on NBC4. Network coverage begins at 7 p.m., and after the game is [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State WR Carnell Tate has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against UCLA, and WR Jeremiah Smith is listed as questionable. The Buckeyes are looking to improve to 10-0 and extend its 13-game win streak, which is the longest active streak in the country. UCLA is 3-6 on the year, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man charged as part of an alleged home invasion resulting in the death of his father and one other person, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to one of four charges. According to court documents, Reginald M. Purnell, initially charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated burglary, and having weapons under [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man who claimed self-defense in the fatal shooting of his roommate received his sentence Wednesday and could spend the rest of his life in prison. A Franklin County jury and judge rejected 39-year-old Brian Sias’ assertion that he shot and killed William Applegate in self-defense. A guilty verdict was rendered [...]

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus-based Mediterranean restaurant is expanding in Columbus, including a new spot in Bexley. Panini Opa has placed a "coming soon" sign in the spot formerly occupied by Anthony's Pizzeria. Anthony's abruptly closed in April 2024, and the site at 602 Pleasant Ridge Avenue has been unoccupied since. Panini Opa first [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio lawmakers are weighing a proposal that could add a constitutional right to hunt and fish, a measure supporters say would preserve part of the state's economy and heritage. Senate Joint Resolution 8, introduced in October by state Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), seeks to amend the Ohio Constitution to recognize [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two years ago, a chain reaction crash on I-70 in Licking County, involving a semi-truck and a charter bus carrying Tuscarawas Valley High School band members, claimed the lives of six people and left dozens more injured. NBC4 spoke with the family of one of the victims, Shannon Wigfield. “I lost [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio might soon regulate the use of drones by law enforcement, ensuring that Fourth Amendment rights remain protected even as surveillance technology rapidly advances. House Bill 251, sponsored by Rep. Bernard Willis (R-Springfield) was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday and sent to the Senate for consideration. It would require [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House got a special visit from Columbus Blue Jackets players on Friday.  Players Adam Fantilli, Ivan Provorov and Dante Fabbro were there along with Stinger, the mascot. They played air hockey with the kids, met with families and took pictures. “All these kids are really [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two local fire departments joined a pilot program aimed at improving communication and patient outcomes. The app, Pulsara, has been used among hospitals internally for years, but OhioHealth is the first in the state to fully implement it to include EMS teams. “Pulsara is the ability for us to be able [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Division of Police celebrated the graduation of the 148th recruit class.   The graduating class was made up of 47 officers from different agencies including the Columbus Division of Police, Grove City Police Department and the New Albany Police Department. All of the recruits had to complete 31 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two teams from Olentangy schools will meet on Friday night, and only one will advance to a regional final in Ohio's high school football playoffs. At 7 p.m., top-seeded Olentangy Orange (11-0) will play host to No. 5 Olentangy Liberty (8-4) in our Game of the Week on Football Friday Nite. [...]

GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) -- Groveport's first Chick-fil-A opens Friday, and the company will mark the occasion with a community donation. In celebration of its "first Groveport location," Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective to address food security. The Atlanta-based restaurant is known for its chicken sandwiches, nuggets, fries and sauces. The new [...]