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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It was a down year for Columbus' pro sports teams as each fell short of expectations. To add insult to injury, the Columbus Crew lost many key figures at the club and the Columbus Blue Jackets have not gotten off to the best of starts in 2025-26 after narrowly missing the [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – A Tex-Mex chain has opened in Whitehall, building onto its expanding presence in central Ohio. Barrio Burrito Bar held a grand opening at 3747 E. Broad St. on Dec. 20, marking its third Columbus-area location. The company first launched locally at 3301 Morse Road near Easton Town Center in July and [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposed development that would surround an existing mobile home park in Dublin drew renewed scrutiny from residents and mixed reactions from city planners this month, as developers presented revisions aimed at reducing density and expanding green space. Columbus-based Casto is seeking approval for Avery Crossing, a development spanning more than [...]

WAVERLY, Ohio (WCMH) – Two people are dead after a woman fleeing police ran a red light and struck another car in Pike County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). On Friday, Chillicothe police were pursuing a 2011 Ford Fusion driven by Davina Arthur, 46, of Friendship, southbound on U.S. 23. At the [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- In six months, Pickerington Local Schools' flexible high school option will shutter. Pickerington Academy will shut down in July 2026, with all students returning to their home high schools beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Pickerington Local Schools said students will be given support during the transition as about 42 students [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It may not be widely seen as grilling season but for one famous duo with central Ohio roots, grilling season is 365 days of the year. The Grill Dads have become known for their TV and social media content primarily centered around the grill. “We're not barbecue guys. That's a cuisine. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Friday marked the first day of Kwanzaa and celebrations are starting in Columbus. Some local organizations have created a family-friendly event with a goal of sharing the holiday with everyone. “Kwanzaa began in 1966, started by the honorable Maulana Karenga,” performer Oba William King said. “It spread all the way across the country [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Holiday celebrations are over for many central Ohioans, who may be left with lots of waste that needs to be disposed of. The city of Columbus has two convenience centers where people can bring trash, recycling and more. Leaders at the centers expect the days and weeks after Christmas to be [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio is home to more than 200 data centers, more than half of which are in the Columbus area. As more communities push back on proposed data centers coming to their neighborhoods, one professor has reason to believe the developments could slow down soon. Otterbein University professor Kurt Lykins was formerly a chief technology officer in charge of data [...]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has agreed to a five-year contract with Kyle Whittingham to replace fired and disgraced football coach Sherrone Moore, according to two people familiar with the situation. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Friday because the move had not been announced. Whittingham announced two weeks ago that he [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Next year’s political news, in Ohio and across the country, is likely to revolve around the 2026 Midterm Elections. State leaders have made some big changes to how Ohioans will vote in the Midterms and how elections are run and secured. Ohio law used to allow boards of elections to count [...]

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Interim Ohio University football coach John Hauser has been named head coach for OHIO football. Hauser, 45, led OHIO to its seventh-straight bowl game victory as interim head coach during the Dec. 23 Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl. Hauser filled in after his predecessor, Brian Smith, was fired on Dec. 12 for [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - NBC4 has brought you the latest updates throughout the year on air, but we've also kept you connected with breaking news, weather and sports online and on our free NBC4 Columbus streaming channel. One of our top stories online this year involved Intel and pushbacks for the chip plant in Licking [...]

Click here to watch a special edition of NBC4 Sports Extra with David DeGuzman and Orri Benatar recapping the biggest stories and moments from 2025. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus sports fans will always fondly remember 2025 thanks to their beloved Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes' national championship win over Notre Dame on Jan. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Storm Team 4 meteorologist Ben Gelber's latest book, which is his most complete deep dive into weather history, is out now. Gelber's book "Pennsylvania Weather: A 400-Year Chronicle of Historic Events" was released this month and offers the most complete account of weather events in Pennsylvania and surrounding states, going all [...]

The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced the schedule for nearly 100 county and independent fairs across the state this summer, with the first fair beginning on June 6 and the last ending on October 17.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Christmas Day crash that killed a teen. According to troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Delaware post, the fatal crash occurred around 7:18 p.m. on Christmas Day. Troopers said four people were injured and 18-year-old Foster Old was killed on State Route 745 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio auditor found the majority of companies that receive state incentives have not met the job creation or payroll commitments listed in award agreements. Auditor of State Keith Faber's office published a report this month examining state incentives for job creation investments and found 39 of 60 companies were noncompliant [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Legislation impacting Ohio's LGBTQ+ community remains largely divided along party lines, with most proposals stalled in committee and a handful advancing through hearings at the Statehouse. Democratic lawmakers have renewed efforts to expand protections, including a push to repeal Ohio's dormant same-sex marriage ban, while Republicans have continued advancing measures focused [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Many people enjoyed the Christmas holiday on December 25th, but it is always extra special for one central Ohio man. On Christmas Day 2015, Dan Leite received a new heart. He was only 50 years old when he learned that he needed a heart transplant. He had been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. [...]