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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It is awfully hard to overlook a man who stands 6'3" and weighs 326 pounds. But it is also fair to say Ohio State saw more than size when the Buckeyes recruited Kayden McDonald out of high school in Georgia three years ago. He lives -- and plays -- with a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Last year, Avondale Elementary School principal April Knight took on a new role. She was elected President of the National Association of Elementary School Principals. For the past few months, she has been working to understand her new position. Knight shared that being in this position is the pinnacle of her career, and [...]

LOGAN, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was injured Monday afternoon in a shooting involving an officer in Hocking County. The shooting happened in the 16000 block of Purdum Road near Logan, according to the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Map shows approximate location The Bureau of Criminal Investigation was requested by the Hocking County Sheriff's Office [...]

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus woman is dead after an Monday morning crash on Interstate 71 in Richland County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers from the Mansfield, Ohio post are investigating a crash in which one person died at approximately 4:38 a.m. Monday morning. Emergency units were called to an overpass [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The owners of a handful of Ohio pizzerias, including one in Marysville, are preparing to open their newest concept near Hilliard. Buckeye Family Pizza and Pub is set to open at 5155 Raglan St. in the upcoming Lawrence Square complex, according David Cowan, a co-owner of the restaurant. The address is [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State's road to back-to-back national titles resumes on Wednesday against No. 10 Miami in the Cotton Bowl. The College Football Playoff quarterfinal in Arlington, Texas, will be a rematch of one of the most iconic national championship games in college football history, rekindling a grudge that has lasted over 20 [...]

PIKETON, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio mother is suing a Pike County nuclear plant for the death of her 19-year-old daughter. Julia Dunham is suing Centrus Energy in a wrongful death case after her daughter, Cheyenne Dunham, died in 2015. Julia sued Centrus Energy Corp within two months of becoming the administrator of Cheyenne's estate [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The holiday week reprieve of central Ohio gas prices was short-lived after the entire state fell victim to price-cycling once again. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices rose 26.6 cents per gallon from last week, nearly erasing a 33.7 cent decrease the previous [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ten years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in a case that began in Ohio, advocates say the right remains vulnerable, and they are moving ahead with plans to ask voters to protect it directly in 2026. Ohio Equal Rights, an advocacy group spearheading a proposed constitutional amendment [...]

View NBC4’s previous coverage on House Bill 247 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio will soon mandate the euthanasia of canines that seriously injure or kill a human in an unprovoked mauling under a new law named after a 12-year-old dog attack victim. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 247, also [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- More changes are coming to Ohio's marijuana industry. On Dec. 19, Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill 56 into law that will wipe intoxicating hemp products off store shelves and change the rules for marijuana users across the state. "This is going to put a lot of people out of business [...]

The 164th Combat Weather Flight at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus provides mission critical support during natural disasters.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus sports fans annually come out to cheer on the Buckeyes, Crew, Blue Jackets, Clippers and Fury. The city also delivers when an even bigger event comes to the capital. NBC4 is looking back at the year in sports and we conclude with the best events of the year, highlighted by [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A homicide that occurred in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus more than four years ago remains unsolved. Central Ohio Crime Stoppers said that a suspect has not been identified in the fatal shooting of Dustin Lacey on July 3, 2021. Officers responded to a complaint just before 2 a.m. from a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A juice and dessert shop known for its extensive menu featuring Dubai chocolate creations, fruit-shaped pastries and “Labubu bars” is now open at Easton Town Center.  Juice Time began welcoming customers at 3951 Easton Square Pl. E., located on the south end of the shopping center next to Brio Italian Grille, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Council has greenlit a $5.5 million project to renovate a historic fire station in Franklinton, preserving its past while giving it new life. The Old Fire Station 10, located at 1096 W. Broad St., was built in 1896 to accommodate horse-drawn fire engines and remained in operation until 2008. [...]

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — E.J. Warner threw for 214 yards and a touchdown, Dylan Lynch kicked four field goals and Fresno State defeated Miami of Ohio 18-3 in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday night. On defense, Fresno State kept Miami out of the red zone the whole game, except for the RedHawks' opening possession when [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The City of Columbus is moving forward in its Climate Action Plan, a roadmap to meet environmental goals. A part of the plan is to create safe spaces for residents during extreme weather events, known as resilience hubs and a North Linden church is taking on the challenge. “There are opportunities [...]

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 [...]