Kristine Varkony
WKBN 27 First News
Columbus, OH, United States
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Ohio’s largest hotel now open
While being part of one of the most recognizable brands in the world, the new Hilton Columbus Downtown says they’re committed to central Ohio locality. → Read More
Watch: Ohio State Marching Band performs music from ‘Grease’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– The Ohio State University Marching Band performed music from “Grease” to celebrate the classic movie’s 50th anniversary Saturday night during halftime of the Buckeyes’ football game against Wisconsin. TBDBITL started their performance with the Grease Theme followed by Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re the One That I Want, […] → Read More
Ohio State Fair 2022 butter sculptures revealed
OLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– A butter sculpture of five Ohio kids and their fair animals stands alongside the iconic butter cow at the Ohio State Fair this year. → Read More
Ohio National Guard preps for the next generation of warfare
In 2020, we saw them in our hospitals, food banks, nursing homes, and protecting cities during times of unrest. → Read More
Ohio State Fair one week away: What you need to know
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– The Ohio State Fair returns to full capacity for the first time in two years next week with some new additions, old favorites, and free parking. NBC4 spoke with the assistant general manager of the Ohio State Fair, Alicia Shoults, about what Ohioans can expect to see, hear, and do this year […] → Read More
2 Ohio children’s hospitals, 1 in Pa. ranked top 10 in U.S.
The 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings was released by the consumer-rankings publication Tuesday. → Read More
New Ohio law allows license plate with University of Alabama logo
Crimson Tide pride will soon be available for display on the roads in Buckeye territory. → Read More
Dr. William Husel found not guilty at murder trial
Husel was accused of ordering lethal amounts of fentanyl for 14 ICU patients shortly before all died. Jury deliberations began eight days ago. → Read More
Day 2 of jury deliberations in Husel murder trial concludes with no verdict
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The second day of jury deliberations in the murder trial of former Mount Carmel Dr. William Husel has come and gone with no verdict. Husel, 46, is facing 14 counts of murder for allegedly prescribing fatal doses of fentanyl and other drugs to critically ill patients under his care at Mount […] → Read More
Jurors to begin Husel murder trial deliberations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– After a more than three-year public saga, the fate of former Mount Carmel West physician Willian Husel will be in the hands of a Franklin County jury as they are expected to begin deliberations Tuesday. Husel, 46, is facing life in prison if convicted of the 14 counts of murder with which […] → Read More
Closing arguments to begin in Husel murder trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Closing arguments in the murder trial of former Mount Carmel West physician Willian Husel are scheduled to begin Monday morning after a week-long delay. A possible reason for the postponements came to light Thursday when the Ohio Supreme Court confirmed it had received an affidavit of disqualification to have Judge Michael […] → Read More
$10.5m gun cartridge analysis machines take aim at Ohio crime
LONDON, Ohio (WCMH) — An award of $9.2 million to the Attorney General’s office and $1.3 million to the Ohio State Highway Patrol will give access to ballistics testing machines for every law enforcement department in Ohio. The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) uses machines which compare cartridge cases from firearms and crime scenes, […] → Read More
Gov. DeWine emphasizes need for mental health resources in State of State address
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine dedicated nearly one-fifth of his State of the State address Wednesday to the state’s growing mental health crisis. → Read More
LaRose: Ohio Supreme Court majority got map decision ‘wrong’
Last week the Ohio Supreme Court struck down the Ohio Redistricting Commissions legislative district maps for the third time. → Read More
DeWine to give State of the State address Wednesday
After a two-year hiatus, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will resume the annual State of the State address Wednesday afternoon in Columbus. → Read More
Live: Dr. William Husel murder trial: Updates & livestream for March 7, 2022
The trial of Dr. William Husel is being livestreamed each day on NBC4i.com and the NBC4 app. 10:30 a.m. update: Proceedings have paused for a 15-minute break. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The murder trial of former Mount Carmel doctor William Husel enters its third week and is scheduled to resume Monday at 9 a.m. Husel, 46, is facing murder […] → Read More
Man arrested in cornfield after helicopter pursuit
OSHP said 35-year-old Robert A. Williams, of Orient, sped away from a trooper who was trying to stop him for speeding and other traffic violations, leading them about 7-8 miles into a soybean field. → Read More
HELP WANTED: Ohio has urgent need for poll workers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– With less than three weeks left until Election Day, the Ohio Secretary of State’s office is putting out the urgent call for poll workers. More than 17,000 are still needed across the state for the November 2nd election. “We are putting out the help wanted sign,” Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose […] → Read More
Ohio women, AAPI community continue to get vaccinated at higher rates
The Asian American Pacific Islander community in Ohio leads that state in being vaccinated against COVID-19 by double digits. → Read More
ACLU files suit, says new Ohio legislative maps are ‘extreme partisan gerrymander’
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio says they are suing the Ohio Redistricting Commission over the newly drawn legislative maps of Ohio. → Read More