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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English

Television

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Global

#33747

United States

#6637

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#193

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Health-centric café featuring smoothies, breakfast wraps to open in Hilliard

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Ava Boldizar

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – A health-centric café featuring smoothies and breakfast wraps is preparing to open in Hilliard. Alchemy Café will open in The Well, located at Scioto Darby and Alton Darby Creek roads, this fall, according to a Facebook post by Hilliard’s recreation and parks department. The Well is a recreation and wellness center that is slated to launch alongside the eatery. Alchemy Brands is a series of wellness-inspired food concepts in central Ohio.
Unsolved Ohio: Who killed Amy Jo Nelson? Family wants answers in 2017 homicide

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Ava Boldizar

NEW STRAITSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – After more than seven years and no arrests, the family of Amy Jo Nelson continues to demand justice in the 39-year-old’s homicide. Ever since Amy was found dead in New Straitsville, a Perry County village with a population of around 650, her family has been conducting their own investigation in a search for closure. Amy’s mother, Pam Nelson, described her as “the sweetest person.”“She had a funny personality, very funny,” Amy’s sister, Abbie Vann, added.
Columbus begins push for $2 billion bond issue

1 day ago | nbc4i.com | Jackie Gillis

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Members of Columbus City Council held a public hearing Wednesday to discuss the proposed capital bond package set to go before voters in November. Every three years, the city asks voters to approve a bond package, and this one is the largest in Columbus history, nearing $2 billion. The bonds — $1.9 billion — would be spread over five different areas: affordable housing, public service, recreation and parks, public utilities, and safety.
Daughter searching for answers after father killed on motorcycle in South Linden hit-and-run

2 days ago | nbc4i.com | Andrea Robinson

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In 2024, the Ohio State Highway Patrol recorded more than 200 motorcycle crash fatalities; one of them was the fatal crash that killed 61-year-old Giancarol Del Vita. It’s been almost a year since his daughters, Claire and Audrey, have been without their dad. Claire Del Vita shared her story as she works to navigate this loss.
Report finds more newcomers moving to Columbus, home prices rising

2 days ago | nbc4i.com | Ava Boldizar

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recent report found more Americans are moving to the heartland states, causing home prices to increase in some of the region’s cities, including Columbus. An April analysis by Realtor.com found that the heartland states, which refers to the central portion of the country encompassing the Midwest and parts of the South, are having a post-pandemic revival, thanks to newcomers moving in from the nation’s major cities.
LinkUs progress: Construction for some bike, pedestrian paths slated to begin next year

2 days ago | nbc4i.com | Ava Boldizar

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has released an update on the progress of LinkUs, including plans to begin construction on multiple bike and pedestrian pathways in 2026. Central Ohio voters passed Issue 47 in November, a levy that is helping fund Columbus’ initiative with COTA to modernize its public transportation options.
Westerville hires its first woman chief of police

2 days ago | nbc4i.com | Jackie Gillis

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Westerville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Holly Murchland as the new chief of police, the first woman in the city’s history to hold the position. Murchland isn’t necessarily new to the role — she’s been acting chief of police since last November after former chief Charles Chandler officially retired earlier this year. “I’m very honored, very humbled to be given this opportunity to lead such a wonderful organization,” Murchland said.
Columbus district lays out school closure plans

2 days ago | nbc4i.com | Delaney Ruth

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Schools Board of Education and superintendent provided an update on the closure and consolidation of multiple school buildings during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. It’s the first major update from the district since board members voted on the closure of five school buildings in December. Columbus City Schools Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman spent time talking about each of the five schools during a presentation at the board’s meeting Tuesday.
Columbus OKs funding to fight domestic violence

3 days ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Council has authorized funding to help a program city leaders said is vital in the fight against domestic violence. Monday, the city council authorized $345,130 from the general fund to keep the Advocacy Crisis Team for Domestic Violence (ACT-DV), a partnership between Columbus police and Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center of Family Safety and Healing. City leaders hope the money will help expand the program.
Reynoldsburg approves outdoor drinking area on East Main Street

3 days ago | nbc4i.com | Ava Boldizar

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) – Reynoldsburg has become the latest central Ohio city to establish a district where residents and visitors can enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors. Reynoldsburg City Council has approved a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA), which will permit those who are 21 and older to order alcohol from participating businesses and drink it while walking around outside. The DORA will go into effect on June 27, one month after it was approved by the council.