WCMH-TV (Columbus, OH)

WCMH-TV, also known as channel 4, is a television station affiliated with NBC, situated in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The station is owned by Media General and has its studios on Olentangy River Road, close to the Ohio State University. Its transmitter is located on Twin Rivers Drive, to the west of downtown Columbus.

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#33747

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#6637

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#193

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Police searching for Circleville woman missing for more than two weeks

18 hours ago | nbc4i.com | Daniel Griffin

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Circleville police are asking for the public’s help in finding a woman first reported missing more than two weeks ago. Police said Darlynn Buehler, 58, was last seen on April 1 by her co-workers at about 6:30 p.m. at her workplace on Thoroughbred Drive in Columbus. Since that time, police said she has not been in contact with friends, family, or her employer. Darlynn is 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs approximately 185 pounds. She has brown/gray hair and blue eyes.
New Albany, Ohio church leaders' son charged with rape pleads not guilty

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Adam Conn |Orri Benatar

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (WCMH) – Less than one week after being arrested, the son of New Albany church leaders facing over two dozen sexual assault charges, made his first court appearance. 36-year-old Gary “Tom” Keesee Jr., the son of Faith Life Church senior pastors Gary and Drenda Keesee, had his arraignment hearing in Knox County on Wednesday afternoon. He has entered a not guilty plea on all 27 charges he is facing.
Central Ohio school districts balance DEI practices, federal compliance

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Katie Millard

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio school districts had until Friday to sign and submit certifications saying they do not partake in “illegal DEI practices” or risk losing federal funding. On April 3, the U.S. Department of Education required all state education departments to collect signed certifications from all public school districts saying they are in compliance with Title VI or risk their federal funding and open themselves to possible litigation.
Pedestrian critical after struck by tractor trailer in Obetz

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Adam Conn

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man is fighting for his life after he was struck by a tractor trailer on Alum Creek Drive in Obetz Tuesday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, a white 2019 Freightliner tracdtor trailer was traveling southbound on Alum Creek Dr., approaching the Groveport Road intersection when an adult male pedestrian had entered the crosswalk. The man, walking west to east, stepped in front of the truck, which had the green light at the intersection.
Qualified immunity proposal could lead to more changes

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Daniel Griffin

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio constitutional amendment initiative filing could result in more than just a question on the ballot in November; it could result in changes to the initiative process itself. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday that it certified a petition summary for a proposed state constitutional amendment that would end qualified immunity for police officers and other government employees.
Ohio college presidents among signatories against Trump administration ‘overreach’

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Katie Millard

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — More than 150 colleges and universities signed a letter Tuesday condemning the Trump administration’s attempts to control higher education institutions, including at least four in central Ohio. The presidents of Capital University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Denison University, Otterbein University and Kenyon College signed alongside leaders of large public universities and small liberal arts schools alike, including the University of Dayton.
Powell family remembers moment with pope during son’s cancer fight

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Eric Halperin

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — Following the death of Pope Francis, a central Ohio family is reflecting on the special moment they shared with him about seven years ago. On a wall in the Lombardi’s home are pictures from their visit to the Vatican in 2018. One of the pictures is of their son Peter, 12 at the time, in the popemobile with Pope Francis. “Peter just rode around with Pope Francis for about 20 minutes.
'Choose to Reuse' aims to make Columbus, Ohio less dependent on landfill

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Brett Mills

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – To celebrate Earth Day, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) launched a new initiative called Choose to Reuse, which aims to make Columbus less dependent on the Franklin County landfill. The goal of this initiative is to prioritize waste reduction and inform residents on how to engage in reuse activities that can further protect the environment.
‘Altercation’ at Westerville school results in arrests

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Daniel Griffin

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A large altercation at a Westerville school resulted in a lockdown, a BB gun being found, and multiple arrests. According to a letter sent to parents, an altercation at Westerville South High School on Tuesday morning involved several students as well as people not affiliated with the school. As a result of the fight, several of those not affiliated with the school were arrested, the district’s statement said.
Ohio State University police investigating reports of hidden cameras in Morrill Tower

2 days ago | nbc4i.com | Katie Millard

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State University police are investigating reports of hidden cameras in Morrill Tower, a university spokesperson confirmed to NBC4 on Monday. The Ohio State University Police Department (OSUPD) said it is actively investigating reports of alleged voyeurism through hidden cameras in Morrill Tower. Morrill is a 23-story residence hall that primarily houses first- and second-year students at OSU.