COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Tasmanian devil described as a cherished member of the Columbus Zoo who had an infectious love for life has died. Thyme, a 5-year-old Tasmanian devil, died after facing health issues that may have been age-related, the Columbus Zoo announced on Facebook Wednesday. Tasmanian devils have a life expectancy of around [...]
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus-based pizza company will have a leadership shake-up. Donatos Pizza announced that CEO Tom Krouse will retire on his 65th birthday on Oct. 10. Krouse served as the CEO for the pizza chain headquartered in Gahanna for 24 years. After Krouse's retirement, president Kevin King will step in as the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are searching for a man accused of using a gun in a threatening manner on a Central Ohio Transit Authority bus nearly two weeks ago. According to a CPD incident report, officers were informed of an unknown male getting involved in an altercation with another passenger on a COTA [...]
High pressure will build into the region, providing sunshine and warm conditions. Afternoon temperatures will approach 80 degrees, with a light southeast breeze. A few clouds this evening will dissipate, and morning readings will fall back into the low 60s.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - May is National Water Safety Month, and experts are urging parents to be cautious when it comes to children being in or around water this summer. Brittany Kaiser, an aquatic experience director at the Reynoldsburg YMCA, recommends kids can start swim lessons as early as 6 months old, as long as [...]
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A national chain boasted as a "hot chicken sensation" is expanding with a third central Ohio location opening this week. Dave's Hot Chicken is opening on Friday at 803 Polaris Parkway in Westerville, near Buffalo Wild Wings and the Original Pancake House. The new restaurant comes after the brand opened its [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A doctor from Oregon accused of running a “pill mill” out of Franklin County was indicted in common pleas court and faces a judge Wednesday afternoon. According to court documents, Dr. Mark Fettman, of Portland, Oregon, is accused of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, including knowingly trafficking narcotics, out [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Mikey's Late Night Slice, the Columbus pizza empire known for its New York-style pies, is launching two new central Ohio eateries in former Weenie Wonder locations that closed earlier this year. The pizza joint is taking over the Weenie locations that once served hot dogs and milkshakes next to Pins Mechanical [...]
See an earlier report on the airport terminal plans in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A parking garage project costing nearly $180 million will be built on the site of a McDonald's at John Glenn International Airport to accompany its upcoming $2 billion terminal. Ground is expected to be broken in early [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges after law enforcement officials claim he punched and broke the window of a school bus carrying more than 20 children in a fit of road rage. On April 23, deputies were dispatched to the area of Sturbridge Road and Beacon Hill Road in Prairie [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two overnight shootings in south Columbus late Tuesday night are under investigation and may be connected, according to police. Just before 11:00 p.m. officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of East Gates Street in the Karns Park neighborhood. There, police said, a 16-year-old was found with [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – “Ten! … Nine! … Eight!” The date was July 3, and NBC4 – or WCMH, as it was primarily known at the time – was live on air at the 1983 Red, White & BOOM! But this night wasn’t just about fireworks, it was about a different way the sky would [...]
We've got a beautiful forecast today and tomorrow. Expect highs to warm back into the lower 80s, under mainly sunny skies.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former high school girls basketball coach accused of engaging in sexual activity with two of his underage students is now facing federal charges. Jason Dawson, 35, was charged Tuesday with the sexual exploitation of a minor and the distribution, receipt, and/or possession of child pornography by the U.S. Department of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Are workers in central Ohio prepared for a career shift? The nonprofit Columbus Urban League (CUL) is shifting its programming to make sure the clients it serves are ready for an influx of new industries. The vice president of programming with the Columbus Urban League said a survey of 3,500 clients [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Adults of legal drinking age could soon be able to walk around parts of downtown Columbus and Franklinton with a drink in hand. On Monday, Columbus City Council approved the implementation of DORA—which stands for designated outdoor refreshment area – for parts of Downtown. The state still needs to approve this [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – There are at least a dozen bills at the statehouse to bring Ohioans property tax relief and one took a step forward on Tuesday afternoon by passing the House Ways and Means Committee by a 10-6 vote. “We want people to be able to thrive and live in their homes and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Do you ever feel like your email inbox has been overtaken by endless, unwanted messages? Emails bombarding you with limited-time offers, deals, and savings, or ads for new products, none of which you need or asked for? As annoying as they may be, and as tempting as it may be to [...]
Tonight, as skies clear, temps will fall back into the lower 50s, about 5 degrees above normal.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Homelessness is at an all-time high in central Ohio, according to the Community Shelter Board (CSB), which revealed statistics Tuesday morning from the January 2024 point-in-time homeless count. Leaders from CSB, as well as various partner organizations, presented the numbers to a group at the First English Lutheran Church. The church, [...]
