St. Stephen’s Community House will split from Columbus Catholic diocese in 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A partnership built on helping the community is set to enter a new phase after more than 100 years of service. In a statement released Tuesday, the Diocese of Columbus and St. Stephen’s Community House announced that St. Stephen’s will launch as an independent nonprofit organization, no longer...
School closings in central Ohio: Several districts cancel, delay classes Tuesday due to winter...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than a dozen school districts in central Ohio closed or delayed start times on Tuesday due to winter weather. You can find the full list of snow emergencies here. Some of the schools that have announced closures or delays for Tuesday include:. Circleville City Schools...
Program gives former felons a second chance
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A program aimed at providing support for convicted felons after they leave prison and re-enter society is seeing positive results. Six months into the pilot program for Franklin County’s first Re-Entry Program, NBC 4 is giving you an inside look into how it works. The Re-Entry Program...
Women accused of smuggling drugs into RCI face felony charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A grand jury has indicted two women on charges related to the illegal conveyance of suspected drugs into the Ross Correctional Institution, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office. Reports state that Latricia D. Hill, of Lewis Center, was allegedly seen attempting to pass drugs...
Ohio Launches Mobile Alerts for Escaped Felony Offenders Under New Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio residents will soon receive mobile emergency alerts when felony offenders escape from correctional facilities, under a new law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine. DeWine signed House Bill 23 on Dec. 1, establishing the Escaped Convict Alert System. The legislation passed unanimously in both the...
City investigates dangerous road after fatal crash and multiple accidents
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The city of Columbus has launched an investigation into a stretch of 11th Avenue between Grant and 4th Avenue following a series of accidents, including a crash that left a pedestrian dead on Nov. 2. Residents have expressed frustration over the dangerous conditions, with numerous...
When you can and can’t legally use your phone behind the wheel in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Revised Code lays out specific rules for using a mobile device behind the wheel, including addressing whether it is legal to scroll while stopped at a red light or talk on the phone while driving. Ohio implemented a distracted driving law in October 2023, generally banning motorists...
Leaders from dozens of states in Ohio to fight federal overreach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Statehouse hosted a historic gathering of legislative leaders from across the country Monday, discussing concerns about the increasing power of the federal government. Senate presidents and House speakers from about 40 states met in the chambers of the Ohio House of Representatives,...
Federal funding abruptly canceled for key Ohio manufacturing program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Department of Commerce abruptly suspended millions in funding intended to support Ohio’s manufactures, citing a federal review of the program that could take years to resolve. The Department of Commerce said the funding is paused due to an ongoing Office of Inspector General review of...
Officials confirm first fisher in an Ohio county since the 1800s
OHIO — A population that was once whipped out in Ohio in the 1800s has very slowly been making a comeback, according to Ohio officials. While there's been sightings here and there, the fisher cat has resurfaced in Cuyahoga County, with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirming footage captured earlier this...
