Новости за 07.04.2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Despite central Ohio not hosting any games for this summer's FIFA World Cup, the city will be home to a final preparation match for one of the tournament's dark horse teams. The Columbus Crew confirmed that Ecuador will play a friendly against Guatemala at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on June 7 ahead of [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- An assistant prosecutor who accused a Delaware County judge of stalking has resigned due to the judge's "imminent" return to the bench. The resignation was submitted Monday and is effective May 11. Judge James Schuck, 50, took a voluntary leave of absence in November after allegations of stalking were filed in a [...]

Multiple Italian American groups are suing the city of Columbus over its removal of a Christopher Columbus statue, claiming the removal of the statue is discriminatory and was done illegally.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A sports bar just south of Grandview Heights has shuttered after less than a year. Draft Day, located at 1130 Dublin Road, shut down in mid March. The pub opened in May 2025, taking over the space formerly occupied by Smokehouse Brewing Company. View NBC4's previous coverage in the video player [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A cocktail lounge has opened in the Old North neighborhood, bringing a speakeasy-inspired concept to a space long known for its nightlife. Proof by The Alibi began welcoming patrons last week following its grand opening at 2598 N. High St., taking over the former home of Bossy Grrls Pin-Up Joint. The [...]

Kroger's Columbus Division announced plans to invest $112 million in 2026 to open two new stores and renovate eight existing locations, bringing enhanced shopping experiences to local communities.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man has been sentenced to nearly 90 years in prison after raping an elderly woman in east Columbus last year. According to court documents, a Franklin County jury found Miguel Rodriguez Rolon guilty on four felony charges, including the rape of an 87-year-old woman in January of 2025. A Columbus [...]

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Buc-ee's opened its first Ohio location on Monday, and a second location is already being considered. Buc-ee's opened Monday in Huber Heights off of State Route 235 just north of Interstate 70. The Texas-based travel center was originally slated to open in fall 2025 but ran into delays. Another location could [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A banner election year in Ohio is officially beginning Tuesday as residents across the state can begin voting early. Those who are registered to vote for the upcoming May 5 primary election are able to cast early ballots now, either in-person or via an absentee ballot. Voters will have multiple opportunities [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Faced with resignation or a special recall election, Whitehall's mayor and two councilmembers are taking their chances in hopes residents will vote to keep them in charge. On March 31, Whitehall residents learned a push to recall Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar was approved. The approval [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is again urging state officials to resume executions, arguing that the state’s pause on the death penalty makes a “mockery” of victims and their families.  On April 1, as required by law, Yost released his eighth Capital Crimes Report. The annual report details the history and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Senate Republicans' largest Political Action Committee will spend more money on Ohio's U.S. Senate race than any other in 2026. Republicans' Senate Leadership Fund will invest $79 million to promote Sen. Jon Husted's campaign against former Sen. Sherrod Brown. Brown is expected to advance out of the Democratic primary in May, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus leaders are one step closer to bringing a national women's soccer league team to the city, but not without pushback. A public hearing on Monday drew a packed crowd with supporters calling it a game-changing investment while critics raised concerns about public funding and what it could mean for neighborhoods. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After the final buzzer to the college basketball season sounded, the clock started on the countdown for Columbus to host one of the country's top annual sporting events. Nationwide Arena is set to host the Women's Final Four for the second time, and the first since hosting in 2018. "It's so [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Legislation recently passed by the Ohio House of Representatives would prohibit obscene performances in public places where minors might be present, something opponents said could be used to ban drag shows and other gender non-conforming performances. Before House Bill 249 -- also called the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act -- was passed [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus is home to another title-winning team following the Columbus Chill's youth national championship win. The Chill beat the Nashville Jr. Predators in overtime in the final game of the tournament. The winning goal was scored by Ben Spence. One of the parents caught the game-winning goal on camera, and they [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is warning about an uptick in a scam targeting Ohioans. Scammers are pretending to be the BMV and stealing money from victims. This scam text claims you have an unpaid traffic ticket. It’s using all the classic tactics: preying on people’s fears and trying to [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio's tourism board likes to say the state is "The Heart of it All." Ohio's central location and proximity to so much of the American population make the state a critical hub for the nation. That's especially true in trucking and logistics. According to research from the Ohio Trucking Association, one [...]

LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Lancaster community has been rallying around the family that lost three loved ones on April 1 in a deadly fire. According to the police report, Mason Marshall, Christen Woodman and their nine-month-old baby were killed. Marshall reportedly saved his oldest daughter’s life. “There isn’t anything to take away their loss [...]