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Columbus man pleads guilty to armed robbery of postal workers
Watch previous coverage of this story in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus man has pleaded guilty to robbing a U.S. Postal Service employee at gunpoint. A.J. Williams, 20, pleaded guilty Thursday to counts of brandishing a firearm in a violent crime, aggravated robbery of U.S. property and conspiracy to commit […]
Paris Olympics: What to know about tennis at Roland Garros
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Tennis has been in every Olympics since 1988, and the Paris 2024 edition could be among the most memorable. For just the second time, a grand slam tournament venue will host the five Olympic tennis tournaments. On the men’s side, two of the greatest players ever say farewell, and the new […]
Where refugees in Ohio are arriving from
During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden administration has […]
Seasonable temperatures with partly sunny skies this weekend
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: FORECAST DISCUSSION: Portions of central Ohio have now entered a severe drought state. Other spots, including Columbus, are still in a moderate drought. This weekend we are not tracking any rain chances to alleviate this, but more rain is expected later in the new week. Saturday will start off mostly clear thanks […]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), who served in Congress for nearly three decades, has died at the age of 74, her family announced Friday evening. “Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the […]
Strategists consider effect of Sherrod Brown’s call for Biden to exit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Party strategists discussed Biden’s campaign after Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown joined a growing list of prominent Democrats calling on President Joe Biden to step aside. Amid growing concerns about the president’s age and fitness for office, Brown said he came to the decision after talking with voters across the state […]
Back in central Ohio with a bigger family, Joe and Ashley Kovacs eye gold in Paris
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Joe and Ashley Kovacs. They may be one of the best stories out of Team USA. Joe, the two-time silver medalist shot put thrower, and Ashley, his wife and coach. And as they get ready for Paris, they do so with more motivation and mouths to feed. It’s not uncommon to […]
Trump shooter’s search history: What we know
The search history of Thomas Matthew Crooks, identified as the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally outside Pittsburgh last weekend, includes photos of Trump and President Biden, among other things.
With a couple Buckeyes in mind, Jason Knapp preps to call his 7th Olympics for NBC
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — When the Summer Olympics begin in Paris, more than 150 commentators will help present the action on NBC4 and Peacock. One announcer is getting ready to lend his voice to some memorable moments that could involve some Buckeyes. He’s a voice you might want to get used to hearing if you […]
Biden heads into weekend badly bruised but still fighting
The president had a brutal week, but he is heading into the weekend still atop the Democratic ticket, with his campaign beating back a barrage of private and public pleas for his exit. The president’s week was derailed by a positive COVID-19 test result — grim counterprogramming to the Republican National Convention amid an election […]
National recognition for Delaware County medics
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – Delaware County Emergency Medical Services (DCEMS) was recently recognized on the national level for how it cares for those suffering from heart attacks or strokes. “I always say anybody can take somebody to the hospital or anybody can show up to a house, pick somebody up and take them to […]
From Franklinton to Paris, central Ohio man grinds out skatepark designs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dodge Skatepark in Franklinton is more than 7,600 miles away from the Olympic skatepark in Paris, but the two may be closer than you think. “I mean that’s where I started skating,” said Bill Minadeo, a Westerville native who is now the Vice President of California Skateparks. “The local skate community […]
Police release video of Ohio State robbery and shooting, with one suspect still at large
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police are on the lookout for a shooter in a robbery this month near the Ohio State University campus. The robbery occurred at the University District’s Gateway plaza in the 1500 block of North High Street just before 2 a.m. on July 7. One suspect, 18-year-old Skyler Steward, was arrested, […]
Sen. Sherrod Brown calls on President Joe Biden to step aside from November election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Sen. Sherrod Brown has called on President Joe Biden to step aside from the presidential race in November weeks before he’s set to be certified on the ballot. On Friday, Brown became the fourth Democrat in the U.S. Senate to call on Biden to drop out of the race and said […]
Fifth former Columbus Zoo employee charged in $2.3 million scandal
To view previous coverage of the zoo fraud trial, watch the video player above. DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A fifth defendant in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium fraud scandal was charged with theft Friday in an ongoing investigation into $2.3 million in stolen funds. Grant Bell, a former purchasing assistant for the zoo and the […]
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