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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio lawmaker is working to make English the official language of the state, arguing the move would enhance public safety by helping ensure critical information is widely understood.  Rep. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Township) introduced House Bill 825 on April 15. The single-page bill would add one sentence to the Ohio [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Records from the investigation into former Ohio State President Ted Carter's romantic relationship with a podcaster revealed Carter's senior adviser played a key role in Carter's misuse of his role. Chris Kabourek, Carter's senior adviser and senior vice president for administration and planning, was the only Ohio State employee who played [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Opening statements are expected this week in the second murder trial for a former Franklin County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a man in 2020. Michael Jason Meade, 47, is charged with murder and reckless homicide in connection with the death of Casey Goodson Jr., 23. He is being retried after [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus has officially been chosen as the home of the 18th National Women’s Soccer League franchise. Excitement for the yet-to-be-named team has been building for weeks, and the announcement was filled with tears and cheers. “It’s just incredible and amazing to witness history,” said Lila Nelson, a freshman on the Bexley [...]

PIKETON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ten years ago this week, eight people were killed while they slept in Pike County. Seven of the victims were members of the Rhoden family and the eighth was engaged to one of the Rhodens. The murders happened late on April 21 and into the morning of April 22 in 2016. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- New legislation in the Ohio Senate would make some significant updates to Ohio’s existing laws against child sex offenders. Senate Bill 393, sponsored by Ohio Sens. Jane Timken (R-Jackson Twp.) and Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville), would increase penalties for offenders based on the age of their victims and the amount of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – There are two more weeks until the May 5 primary election, where voters will decide which candidates in several key races will move on to the November election, as well as weigh in on issues all over the state. Officials with the Franklin County Board of Elections noted the early voting process has been running smoothly, but they [...]

Clouds increase tonight, with rain showers and storms possible overnight into Wednesday morning. Expect more warm and wet weather coming.

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A truck driver that was indicted in a fatal Interstate 71 crash that killed a family and involved nine vehicles pleaded not guilty to all charges. Modou Ngom, 50, of Columbus, appeared in Delaware County court Tuesday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to all seven counts he is facing. He was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus could be welcoming a professional women's soccer team soon. A major announcement on the "future of soccer in Columbus" will take place at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in the Arena District, according to the Columbus Crew. NBC4 will cover the announcement live on air on the free NBC4 Columbus streaming channel and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 24/7 hotline that helps connect Ohio residents to human services such as food and housing assistance will soon be available across the state. On April 14, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a partnership between the Ohio 211 hotline and the state’s Department of Children and Youth to expand the call center’s [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former downtown Delaware restaurant space that housed a longtime local dining staple has been listed for sale, with an option for a new operator to lease the property. According to an online listing by Sokol & Associates, the building at 27 to 31 E. Winter St. was listed this month [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Nearly 10 years after a man died in the doorway of his own home, Columbus police have made an arrest. On Dec. 17, 2016, Columbus officers responded to reports of an unresponsive person at a home on Duxberry Avenue, near the intersection of Billiter Boulevard in South Linden. Police arrived at [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Emergency units have responded to a two-alarm fire in downtown Columbus Tuesday morning. According to the Columbus Division of Fire, a fire has been reported from the basement of a building on West Long Street, just near the North High Street intersection. The fire reportedly is located in a basement vault [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio State released the report on its investigation into former university president Ted Carter on Tuesday morning. An Ohio State representative said the 50-page report does not include any sanctions. Carter resigned suddenly on March 8 after a relationship came to light between him and Krisanthe Vlachos, a podcaster initially accused [...]

Robert J. Ruark, a Columbus man convicted of murder, is now at the center of a push for clemency as a new documentary, "My Name Is Robert Ruark," highlights his case and raises questions about Ohio's felony murder rule and the consequences of poor legal representation.

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposed $900 million mixed-use development near Ohio University's Dublin campus is drawing both interest and concern as it continues through the city's review process. Design firm NBBJ presented updated plans for the "Cosgray Commons" project to the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission on April 16, marking the third review of [...]

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two of Ohio's representatives in Congress split from their party when legislation passed to protect temporary residence for thousands of Haitian immigrants. Reps. Mike Carey and Mike Turner were among 10 Republicans who joined Democrats last week in passing a House resolution to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants [...]

PIKETON, Ohio (WCMH) – Ten years after eight family members were found murdered in Pike County, one of their accused killers is still awaiting trial.  On the night of April 21, 2016, into the early morning of the next day, eight people in or associated with the Rhoden family were shot to death across four [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and Ohio flags to be flown at half-staff. In honor of the life and service of former Ohio House of Representatives member William "Bill" Patmon, DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon [...]