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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A bill in the Ohio Senate requiring anyone to be at least 18 years old before getting married has run into unexpected resistance. Current Ohio law allows 17 year olds to get married under certain circumstances, and in January, state Sens. Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) and Louis Blessing III (R-Colerain Twp.) introduced [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Memorial Tournament remains one of the most popular annual golf events in the world, as praise flows from the players who gather at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Keegan Bradley, the 2025 Ryder Cup captain, recently appeared on a podcast with former Patriots all-pro Julian Edelman. When Bradley was asked about [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Golden Bear Pro-Am is one of the most popular traditions of Memorial Tournament week, bringing together PGA Tour stars, celebrities and fans at Muirfield Village. For a special group of patients from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the day is about much more than golf. Despite all of the celebrities, some of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The years-long legal battle between Ohio State University and survivors of former university physician Richard Strauss’ sexual abuse is over. Ohio State and the Strauss survivors reached a $100 million settlement agreement, ending all but one legal claim related to Strauss, according to a hand-carry trustees item obtained by NBC4. Hundreds [...]

A committee has recommended that an Ohio State faculty member who was accused of assaulting a videographer be fired.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- All across the country there has been a significant increase in young people exploring their faith. Research group Barna said the typical Gen Z churchgoer attends 1.9 weekends per month and the typical millennial churchgoer goes 1.8 weekends per month. Both numbers mark an upward shift since the lows of the [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- Luke Bryan wants to set the record straight as the country music star played a round of golf at Muirfield Village Wednesday as part of the Memorial Pro-Am. The singer-songwriter recently released a new single "Fish Hunt Golf Drink", drawing both praise and criticism on social media. "Does anyone else feel [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A carryout market in west Columbus is being targeted by the city after numerous violations and a history of criminal activity. According to the City’s Attorney’s Office, the Property Action Team filed a lawsuit against the owners of M&J Carryout market in the Hilltop area for code violations, underage alcohol sales, [...]

Mansfield City Council on Tuesday entered into a development agreement for a new Buc-ee's travel center along Interstate 71.

Franklin County's most expensive home sale in May was a New Albany home that sold for $3.2 million, while Delaware County's top transaction was a Delaware home that sold for $1.875 million, reflecting continued strength in both luxury housing markets.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled 6-1 Friday that the Olentangy Local School District Board of Education cannot appeal the values of property it does not own or lease to a court of common pleas.

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – A late-night Middle Eastern café that serves coffee, bubble waffles and other sweet treats, including “sushi crepes,” recently opened in Hilliard. Al Sindabad Cafe began welcoming customers at 4562 Cemetery Road on May 23, according to its Facebook page. The new shop is located in the Hilliard Center, a multi-tenant commercial property [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A tow truck cable stretched across a Delaware County road is believed to be the root cause of a crash that caused serious injuries Tuesday night. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers are investigating a serious crash involving a commercial vehicle and sedan that occurred Tuesday night at 11:45 [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- As Muirfield Village gets set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Memorial Tournament, 72 of the best golfers in the world look to make history during this milestone edition. From Scottie Scheffler's bid for a three-peat to Rory McIlroy's return as a two-time Masters champion, the field is filled with [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Just one intoxicating hemp business is allowed to sell its products statewide, part of ongoing litigation involving Ohio's new sweeping cannabis changes. Seattle-based Cycling Frog was granted the temporary ability to sell its intoxicating hemp products statewide in Ohio in mid May. On Friday, a Sandusky Court rejected Attorney General Dave [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Franklin County mother is pushing to close what she called a loophole in state law after her nanny was legally cleared of wrongdoing despite being caught on camera drinking alcohol and administering unknown substances to her toddler.  Jessica Schleder said she thought she did everything right when she hired a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gunshots were fired by Columbus police officers resulting in the death of a man in east Columbus early Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the 800 block of Wilson Avenue on Tuesday night, at around 11:55 p.m., near the East Livingston Ave. intersection in the Southern Orchards neighborhood. The incident reportedly [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio has paused approving any new tax exemptions for data centers to mixed reactions -- after approving another on Monday. On May 27, Gov. Mike DeWine announced he would pause all state sales tax exemptions for data centers after Monday. On Monday, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority met one final time [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Three Columbus City Schools students were recognized Tuesday night for their quick thinking and leadership after helping their transportation van driver during a medical emergency last month. The Columbus Board of Education honored the students with a Resolution of Heroic Action during its meeting, recognizing their efforts to assist the driver [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After more than 30 years, a Columbus recreation center has permanently closed its doors. The Jerry L. Garver YMCA on the city's southeast side could no longer be sustainably operated, according to the YMCA of Central Ohio. “It was a complete and total shock to us,” Mark Harper with the Greater [...]