Kristine Varkony

Jan 8, 2025 | nbc4i.com | Stephanie Thompson |Kristine Varkony

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After weeks of anticipation and concern during a challenging pregnancy, NBC4 Today Traffic Anchor Kristine Varkony, along with her husband, Michael, announced the birth of their first child. On Wednesday, Varkony shared the news via social media with a heartfelt post and a photo of the precious newborn in her hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “Michael II ‘Mickey’ was born Saturday,” Varkony wrote.

Oct 29, 2024 | nbc4i.com | Kristine Varkony

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Before the little ghouls, goblins, and monsters take to the streets Thursday for beggar’s night, there are some things drivers, parents, and the kids themselves need to keep them as safe as possible. “Always being alert and aware of your surroundings and not being distracted specifically when we’re around town when we know little ones are going to be out trick or treating,” Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Ray Santiago said.

Oct 23, 2024 | nbc4i.com | Kristine Varkony

Deer-related crashes rise exponentially in the fall, and the reason why, ODNR State Wildlife Officer Mark Williams said, boils down to the deer’s most basic instinct: reproducing. “They become one-track-minded,” Willams explained. “They go into full breeding mode. They are seeking out does, their vigilance, their guard– everything is dropped immensely. They become oblivious to a lot of their surroundings.

Oct 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kristine Varkony

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Tis the season for deer crashes. Deer-related crashes rise exponentially in the fall, and the reason why, ODNR State Wildlife Officer Mark Williams said, boils down to the deer’s most basic instinct: reproducing. “They become one-track-minded,” Willams explained. “They go into full breeding mode. They are seeking out does, their vigilance, their guard– everything is dropped immensely. They become oblivious to a lot of their surroundings.

Oct 16, 2024 | nbc4i.com | Kristine Varkony

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Sunday morning, thousands of runners and volunteers for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon will hit the roads in various neighborhoods of Columbus. Below are the dozens of road closures that go along with the annual fall event. Saturday, Oct. 19 – Jesse Owens 5K and One Mile Family Fun Walk starts at 11 a.m.; the Highlights Kids’ Run starts at 12:30 p.m.Sunday, Oct.