Noodles closes two central Ohio restaurants, plans to close up to 35 nationwide this...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A fast-casual noodle chain recently shuttered two of its central Ohio locations. Noodles and Company’s restaurants in Westerville, at 630 N. State St., and in Upper Arlington, at 4740 Reed Road, have closed. The company did not respond to NBC4’s request for more information. Google reviews...
Franklin County Municipal Court Judges Officiate 67 Weddings on Valentine’s Day
By Okon Ekpenyong About 67 couples exchanged vows on the 22nd floor of the Franklin County Municipal and Probate Courts, continuing one of Central Ohio's most beloved Valentine's Day traditions. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., couples lined up for first‑come, first‑served ceremonies - an accessible, affordable setup that...
Four suspects charged in Columbus drive-by shooting could serve 120 years in prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Four defendants charged in a 2024 drive-by shooting have all pleaded guilty, with issued sentences potentially reaching up to decades in prison apiece. According to court documents, four men who pleaded guilty for their involvement in the death of Rayshawn Rogers could serve a total of 120...
Ringleader, 16 others convicted in Ohio’s largest drug-smuggling ring
ZANESVIILE – The ringleader of a 17-person drug-smuggling operation into numerous Ohio prisons is facing a nearly 150-year sentence, after a two-week jury trial ended Feb. 12. Justin Allen Alexander, 47, of Zanesville, was found guilty of 50 felonies, mostly third-degree money laundering, but also engaging in a...
Former Family Dollar store in Columbus to become Amazon facility
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Family Dollar store in south Columbus is poised to become a new Amazon facility, according to city building records. A permit filed Feb. 10 with the city of Columbus shows that Amazon plans to renovate the building at 865 Parsons Ave. The filing was submitted under “Prime Now LLC.” […]
Ulta Beauty theft suspect arrested by police in Ohio
OHIO — North Olmsted police say facial recognition technology helped them identify a suspect in a theft at an Ulta Beauty store earlier this month. According to police, the theft happened around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Ulta Beauty location on Brookpark Road. Officers say a man and a woman entered the store […] ...
I-71 rest areas to be converted into semi truck parking facilities in $6.8 million...
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will soon shutter a pair of rest areas along I-71 in order to convert them into truck parking facilities. On Tuesday, ODOT announced that it will close the existing north and southbound I-71 rest areas in Medina County starting on March 2, 2026. ODOT will spend...
This All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Spot In Ohio Is A Feast Worth Planning Around
Imagine a place where you can eat as much seafood as you want while watching boats drift by on the water. Sounds almost too good to be true, right?. But there’s an Ohio spot tucked along the shoreline that makes this dream a delicious reality every single day it opens its doors. The all-you-can-eat seafood experience...
59-year-old woman arrested after deadly downtown fight
A 59-year-old woman was arrested Saturday and charged with voluntary manslaughter following a deadly fight in downtown Columbus.
Bill introduced to create ‘blackout’ license plate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — An Ohio lawmaker wants to create a new license plate option for drivers in the Buckeye State. State Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) recently introduced Senate Bill 358, which aims to allow vehicle owners the option to consider a “blackout license plate” when purchasing plates. The...

















