Новости за 08.04.2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The rhino baby boom at central Ohio's The Wilds is not stopping soon as a new female calf was born. Kali, a 12-year-old southern white rhino, gave birth to her third calf on March 28. It is the second rhino calf born at the Wilds this year and 15th ever of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As support continues to pour in over the death of a Columbus restaurant’s family member, those in mourning are likely feeling even more somber. According to Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, Matt Schmidt, who died on Sunday in an Upper Arlington house fire, would have turned 44 years old Wednesday. “Today was supposed [...]

Crews responded Wednesday to a fire at an Amazon facility in West Jefferson.

An Ohio man won a $1 million Cashword scratch-off prize after buying it at a Columbus gas station, and chose to take the cash option of $500,000.

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wolf's Ridge Brewing said it plans to open its anticipated Worthington Inn location later this month, introducing a seasoned leadership team as it prepares to relaunch the historic property. The Columbus-based brewery announced on April 2 the management and culinary leaders who will oversee daily operations at Wolf's Ridge at Worthington [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Mount Carmel plans to demolish a vacant building in east Columbus that it once used as corporate offices. The health care giant intends to raze the 461,000‑square‑foot building at 6150 E. Broad St. near Reynoldsburg by late 2026, according to a spokesperson for the company. The spokesperson added that no redevelopment [...]

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) — A Hilliard man became the first person in the United States to be convicted of violating a national bill signed into law in 2025 which criminalizes publishing AI-generated content, including “revenge porn”. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, a man pleaded guilty to cybercrimes which included both real and AI-generated [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Residents of Pickerington Schools will vote on an income tax in a matter of weeks to support Pickerington Local School District is expected to see a $14 million deficit by July 2028. To combat funding pressures, the school board placed a 1.25% income tax on the ballot for May 5. District [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Franklin County commissioners have approved more than $427,000 in funding for Stonewall Columbus, supporting expanded LGBTQ+ services and a new workforce development initiative as organizations nationwide navigate shifting corporate support. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted March 31 to award $427,562 to Stonewall Columbus, including $100,000 for the annual Pride [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio advocacy groups are suing federal agencies over alleged immigration enforcement arrests without probable cause or a warrant. "ICE agents and CBP officers often arrest and detain individuals even before asking their name," the lawsuit claims. The lawsuit, brought forth by ACLU Ohio, Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS), Advocates for [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio appeals court has thrown out a man’s aggravated murder conviction, finding that a judge allowing the jury to see him in shackles could have influenced the trial’s outcome.  On March 31, the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals agreed with Justus Robertson, 22, that his right to a fair [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- It was a heated night inside Whitehall City Council chambers Tuesday as officials took up an effort to recall the city's mayor and two council members. "Whitehall is for everybody, not just for some people," Whitehall City Council member Lori Elmore said. "And with that, we're going to continue to fight." [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A coalition of more than 1,300 businesses across Ohio is renewing efforts to pass statewide LGBTQ+ protections, arguing such policies are essential not only for civil rights, but also for economic growth. Leaders behind Ohio Business Competes joined NBC4's LGBTQ+ show "Out in Ohio" to discuss the coalition's relaunch and its [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Local businesses are showing support for the family behind Schmidt's Sausage Haus. Matt Schmidt was killed in a fire early Easter morning. He’s a fifth-generation member of Schmidt's—a business that dates back to 1866. Some local businesses donated a portion of their profits to support Schmidt's family.John Blakely went to high [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Intoxicating hemp products have been illegal in Ohio since the state’s new cannabis regulations went into effect on March 20, but the hemp industry and its supporters aren’t giving up yet. Hemp retailers won a small victory in court last week when Sandusky County Judge Jeremiah Ray issued a temporary restraining [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus city leaders are putting a major focus on youth safety. Many students are out of school for spring break and summer is just a few months away. On Tuesday, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther visited one youth program, giving his take on how to slow youth violence. This program is called [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has added wrong-way driver detection technology to dozens of exit ramps around central Ohio. It's one of the latest steps ODOT has taken to try and prevent wrong-way crashes. “It’s a rare issue but it's a bigger issue because people are more likely to be [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Every year, the city of Columbus spends hundreds of thousands of taxpayers’ money to settle lawsuits against the city. NBC4 Investigates dug through those settlements from the last three years and added up all that money to see just how much it’s costing. Council members have approved settlements ranging from $25,000 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus' beer culture is well-established, annually ranked among the top 10 beer cities in America by USA Today, reaching as high as #3 nationally. Tuesday is National Beer Day in America, an unofficial holiday designed to celebrate the end of prohibition in the 1930s. Nearly 50 breweries are in business in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Early voting for the May primary election began on Tuesday and the Franklin County Auditor’s Office is encouraging homeowners to be prepared before heading to the polls. There are no countywide levies on the ballot but there are six local levies within Franklin County, including Minerva Park, Prairie Township, Jefferson Township, [...]