Новости за 04.04.2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Fun and festivities are in store at a Columbus park, where a seasonal event lineup has been unveiled. Columbus Commons is a six-acre park with plenty of green space in the downtown area. The park can be used for dates, family time, outdoor fun and more. On Thursday, Downtown Columbus Inc. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A prolific campaign treasurer for more than 100 Ohio political candidates, including many Republicans, has been federally charged with stealing almost $1 million in campaign funds. William Curlis, 76, was charged with wire fraud Thursday for allegedly stealing more than $995,000 from various candidates' funds and a political action committee for [...]

BYESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man drowned after apparently driving on a flooded roadway on Wednesday, according to the Guernsey County Sheriff. Sheriff Jeffrey Paden said emergency responders found a 56-year-old man dead in his vehicle after extracting it from a flooded roadway in Jackson Township. His family had reported him missing on Wednesday afternoon [...]

The total solar eclipse on April 8 will darken skies along the path of totality that will average 115 miles from Texas to Maine. The amount of time any region in the path spends when the moon's shadow completely blocks out the sun will determine how much the air cools.

A large storm system over the Great Lakes and Northeast will combine to drive gusty winds and frequent rain/snow showers across Ohio for a couple of days, before moving away in time for the weekend.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – While the total solar eclipse on April 8 will only last a few minutes, drivers could feel the effects for hours after the once-in-a-lifetime event ends. The 124-mile-wide path of totality, where the sun will be 100% blocked by the moon, will span from the southwest to the northeast portion of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Connecticut-based and family-owned restaurant serving Asian comfort food is set to open its doors this month in a building that once housed a White Castle. Mecha Noodle Bar is opening a Short North restaurant located inside the former White Castle on 965 N. High St. The Asian-themed spot is set [...]

View the double rainbow that appeared during Tuesday's severe storms in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A tornado touched down in central Ohio during Tuesday's strong line of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The "brief and weak" EFO tornado spanned 150 yards in Licking Country and developed in Franklin Township [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From Cirque Du Soleil's "Crystal" at the Schottenstein Center and comedian Matteo Lane at the Palace Theatre to the Columbus Clippers' six-game series, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. on Thursday Cirque Du Soleil 'Crystal' Schottenstein [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This spring in central Ohio is packed with highly anticipated festivals and shows, from the reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Schottenstein Center and Disney's "The Lion King" at the Ohio Theatre to the Columbus Arts Festival. Cirque Du Soleil 'Crystal' Schottenstein Center on April 4-7 Matteo Lane | [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After a night out at Easton Town Center to celebrate his wife Brittany’s birthday, Tyler Davis said he was going for a walk and never returned. Despite his disappearance gaining national attention, Brittany is still searching for answers five years later.  “Tyler is very funny, he’s very sarcastic,” Brittany said. “He [...]

We start the day with a wintry mix across most of the region as temperatures start off close to freezing. We'll then see a transition to mainly rain showers this afternoon. Highs drop back to the middle 40s today, with a breeze.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Let's start this over. Let's start at the beginning. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WLW-C) -- On April 3, 1949, when NBC4 broadcast for the first time, it wasn't WCMH. It wasn't even Channel 4. It was NBC, and that may be one of the few things that hasn't changed in 75 years. So [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A person is in critical condition after a reported stabbing in the South Campus section of Columbus. Columbus police said the stabbing happened on the 1400 block of North High Street at approximately 11:01 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was taken to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. There is no further [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Another Wednesday, another Powerball drawing. With no players matching the five numbers and the Powerball number in Monday's drawing, Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is worth an estimated $1.131 billion. Wednesday's winning numbers are 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65; the Powerball is 15 and the Power Play multiplier is 3X. Six tickets [...]

LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) - Several inches of rain across central Ohio have resulted in road closures due to flooding and standing water in farmer's fields. Early rain tends to help kickstart a crop in the spring, but not necessarily if the rain comes before planting season. Ty Higgins from the Ohio Farm Bureau said Wednesday [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A coalition of public schools is looking to grow its ranks as its lawsuit against the state moves closer to its trial date. The group, Vouchers Hurt Ohio, is pushing to eliminate the EdChoice vouchers that allow students in designated public schools to attend participating private schools. The lawsuit said these vouchers hurt [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A woman accused of killing her 5-year-old child in January of 2023 was found not guilty by reason of insanity. A Franklin Court Common Pleas judge granted a defendant's motion last month allowing Saado M. Adam, 45, to plead not guilty by reason of insanity; the prosecution did not contest the [...]

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Detectives are working to find out what led to the shooting death of a teenager in Mansfield. Officers responded to a call at 2:02 p.m. on Wednesday that a shooting had occurred on the unit block of East Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, Mansfield Police found a 16-year-old victim inside the residence [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee heard several bills on Wednesday, including two new ones. House Bill 460: the “Getting Rehabilitated Ohioans Working Act” House Bill 460, or the GROW Act was introduced by Representatives Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) and Brett Hillyer (R- Uhrichsville). “There’s just a million good reasons to do [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A writer born and raised in central Ohio has been recognized internationally for his work of nonfiction. Writer Hanif Abdurraqib is a recipient of the prestigious Windham-Campbell prize. The Yale-based award honors eight writers from around the world annually. Many of the works by the self-taught author and poet center around [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Monday’s total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and with that comes the potential for a business boom. Some central Ohio businesses in the path of totality said they are not sure what to expect just yet. “All we really can do is kind of just be prepared,” said Jeffrey Krall, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Central Ohio Transit Authority is receiving nearly $42 million for a rapid transit corridor project. This investment into the LinkUS West Broad Rapid Transit Corridor will help the city address the growth, affordability and opportunity in central Ohio. The Deputy Secretary of USDOT joined Rep. Joyce Beatty in Columbus Wednesday [...]

LICKING COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – Long after Tuesday's storms moved out of central Ohio, they still caused problems for the region. The area around Interstate 70 and State Route 79 looked like a lake or several ponds. Flood waters forced the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to close the eastbound off ramp from I-70 and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and Ohio flags to be flown at half-staff. Flags have been lowered on Ohio's public buildings and grounds throughout Hamilton County, the Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center and the Rhodes Tower on Thursday in honor of former Hamilton County Auditor and State Representative Brigid Kelly, who died [...]