Kristine Varkony

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Orri Benatar |Kristine Varkony

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Arts Festival will once again factor into significant road closures across downtown Columbus. Road closures in downtown Columbus began on Wednesday at noon and will be in effect until Monday at 5 a.m., covering the two days before the festival and the entire weekend. A majority of roads in the southwest section of Downtown will be closed.

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.