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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Finding out that you’ve bought a fake ticket to a play or a concert can be a frustrating and costly experience, but cultural leaders say this type of fraud can seriously damage the arts in Ohio. A new bill proposed by state Representative Mark Hiner (R-Howard) would force online ticket resellers [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If you buy a lottery ticket, you may think it's giving Ohio schools an added boost, but NBC4 Investigates found that's not actually the case. With ongoing debates over rising property taxes and school levies, NBC4 Investigates is uncovering just how much of a difference lottery money is really making on [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A woman who pleaded guilty to a series of murders was sentenced to at least six decades in prison Thursday. In December, Rebecca Auborn, facing nearly 30 charges related to the deaths of four men, pleaded guilty to four counts of murder and one count of felonious assault. Auborn was indicted [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Franklin County judge ruled that members of the state teachers' retirement pension board violated their responsibilities. Judge Karen Phipps issued a ruling Thursday on a civil case investigating misconduct on the State Teachers Retirement System Board (STRS) months after the trial concluded. Phipps ruled in favor of the state, deciding [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office released previously unseen footage of a hit-and-run homicide that occurred last fall in Clinton Township. The hit-skip occurred on October 19 just before 5 a.m. when a dark colored Toyota Camry struck two women who were crossing Westerville Road at the Trio Body Shop, just south [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Legislators are hoping to install stricter penalties for drivers who don't obey school crossing guards, citing the case of a motorist who was fined just $48 for hitting a southwest Ohio crossing guard. House Bill 690, introduced this month by Reps. Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) and Andrea White (R-Kettering), would establish [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Mr. Dr. Professor (yes, that's his real name)! He is available at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. The shelter says Mr. Dr. Professor is eight months old and full of energy. He is looking for a family who will keep him active, along with helping him learn [...]

Columbus, Ohio is packed with activities this weekend, from concerts and theater to comedy and family events, including Nine Inch Nails, New Edition, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, Disney on Ice, and the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio proposal to prohibit private employers from asking about criminal history on initial job applications is drawing criticism and support as it moves through the Statehouse. Ohio banned public sector employers from inquiring about criminal records on job applications in 2015. Now, Reps. Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) and Louis Blessing III [...]

CINCINNATI, Ohio (WCMH) -- A movie filming in Cincinnati this summer under the code name "Exodus" appears to be the sequel to 2025's "Superman," signaling a return to Ohio for director James Gunn and the comic book hero. The Ohio Department of Development announced Feb. 10 that "Exodus" was awarded $1,991,730 in tax credits through [...]

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Democrats on the House Oversight Committee expressed doubts regarding Les Wexner's testimony after they questioned the Ohio billionaire's former relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner sat Wednesday for a six-hour congressional deposition at his New Albany mansion, adjoining property where Epstein once lived. Wexner repeatedly denied any knowledge [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Welcome to what promises to be an incredible Day 13 from the Milan Cortina Olympics with two of the biggest gold medals on the line. USA women's hockey faces Canada again for gold at 1 p.m. in a game that features seven current or former Ohio State players. The next women's [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The growing deer population has been a big talker in Clintonville and across central Ohio for years. To that end, the city of Columbus held a community conversation Wednesday after releasing the results from its citywide deer management survey.  "We just wanted people to come together to learn about the different [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- The brand-new Pickerington Central Junior High School opened its doors on Wednesday, a day school leaders said was three years in the making. As the Pickerington area continues to grow, the need for additional educational spaces became increasingly evident. Pickerington Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Charles Smialek said safety was of the [...]

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NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Democratic lawmaker on the House Oversight Committee said Wednesday that Ohio State University should have questions regarding New Albany billionaire Les Wexner. Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-California) made the remarks during a news conference in New Albany as several lawmakers spent the morning questioning Wexner and his ties to [...]