Residents raise concerns on chemical smell near Hilliard
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) — A chemical smell in one neighborhood near Hilliard is raising health concerns for some residents. For years, they’ve reported the smell to the EPA, but it persists. So they reached out to ask NBC4 Investigates to dig into their concerns. We found the plant producing the smell is not violating an
Chicken Wars!: PETA parking free vegan chicken tender truck in front of local fast...
A new Columbus initiative from PETA will likely raise Cane in front of Raising Cane’s. This morning, PETA announced it plans to park its “Free the Chicken” truck in front of Raising Cane’s Chicken Finger’s campus-area location from Sept. 10-14, starting at noon each day. It’s located at 10 E. 11th Ave.
Ohio investigates 52 schools for testing anomalies; local schools among them
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is investigating 52 schools statewide for anomalies in testing results, and Hills Elementary is among the schools under review. The state announced last week it would be looking into spring 2026 testing results at eight Ohio Valley schools:...
200 pizza mix-up turned into free pizza for Central Ohio
A Groveport pizza restaurant is going viral online for a 200 pizza mix-up that turned into free pizza for the community over Labor Day weekend. Little Italy Ristorante posted about the mishap via social media. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. The post said, “We had a little unexpected situation today and...
12 dead from 12 separate fatal crashes over Labor Day weekend in Ohio
COLUMBUS, OH (WTRF) — Twelve people died in 12 crashes on Ohio roads during the four-day Labor Day weekend reporting period, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The reporting period began at midnight Friday, Sept. 4, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. Preliminary patrol data shows at least one fatal crash
The Most Impressive Meat Market In Ohio Is A Must-Visit Destination In 2026
Places known for great meat tend to get remembered quickly, and word spreads even faster between people. This Ohio meat market has built exactly that kind of reputation. Cuts here get prepared fresh daily, never sitting pre-packaged for convenience over quality. Regulars know exactly which days certain specialty items
‘This could kill me,’ Metal object hits woman’s car when driving on I-71
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus woman said she isn't getting help from her insurance company after a metal object hit her car, making it unsafe to drive. "I was thinking, what if that came through my window? What if that came through my windshield? It was traveling at a high rate of speed, so I'm like, this could ki
These Seven Ohio Splash Pads Stay Open Into Fall And Cost Families Nothing
September in Ohio has a strange habit of feeling like a second summer, with warm afternoons showing up long after the pool towels have been folded away. That is exactly when a certain kind of parent starts hunting for somewhere the kids can burn off energy without anyone reaching for a wallet.
Man who killed Columbus cigar shop owner in I-670 road rage case to be...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The man who shot and killed a Columbus cigar shop owner in an apparent road-rage incident is expected to learn how long he will spend in prison. Tony Brock pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and weapons charges in connection with the deadly Nov. 2023 shooting along I-670.
Shawarma-focused street food chain opening first Columbus location
From Amman, Jordan to Columbus, Ohio, a new fast-casual restaurant is coming soon serving authentic Jordanian street food. Nashmi, offering a fresh take on Jordan-inspired street food, is opening its first Ohio location at 2503 Bethel Rd. The restaurant first opened in 2025 with its flagship location in Chicago, Illino

















