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A Franklin County woman is recovering after a violent dog attack right outside her home, and she's not the only victim. https://nbc4i.co/4bqRyFg?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
One of Downtown’s most prominent hotels is set to undergo a renovation after being sold to a new owner.
Downtown’s Renaissance Hotel to undergo revamp after sale to new owner
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One of Downtown’s most prominent hotels is set to undergo a renovation after being sold to a new owner. The 22-story Renaissance Hotel, previously owned by Marri…
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January 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The man accused of killing Spencer and Monique Tepe in Weinland Park is due to make his initial court appearance Monday afternoon in Illinois. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/tepe-murder-case-michael-mckee-expected-in-court-monday/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
A group of Whitehall residents are working to initiate a recall vote against the city’s mayor and two members of city council. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/whitehall/whitehall-residents-begin-effort-to-recall-mayor-two-councilmembers/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
The United States women’s soccer team will be playing its North American rivals in Columbus for the second time in three years. https://nbc4i.co/49Uv1yz?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” kept on smoldering at the box office, taking the top spot for a fourth straight week on a relatively quiet weekend as the January doldrums began setting in for the industry. https://bit.ly/4qLO7gT?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Bruno Mars will have a concert at Ohio Stadium this spring as part of “The Romantic Tour.” https://nbc4i.co/4pxcLRq?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 12, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Bruce Thornton had 28 points on 9-for-17 shooting with three 3-pointers for Ohio State. https://nbc4i.co/49vAUC1?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
January 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Ohio residents voted to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution, but lawmakers are considering regulations to the procedure. https://nbc4i.co/3N1FNLA?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Parents in the Bexley City School District are pushing back against a district proposal to replace grass at elementary schools. https://nbc4i.co/3LxT9yz?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
January 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Sunday marked a significant milestone for healthcare in central Ohio as Ohio State held an open house for its new University Hospital. https://nbc4i.co/4jycZGJ?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Jaloni Cambridge scored 28 points with nine rebounds and eight assists to lead No. 19 Ohio State to an 89-76 victory over No. 8 Maryland on Sunday. https://nbc4i.co/3Ywf24r?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 11, 2026 at 11:45 PM
A Delaware County judge on a voluntary leave of absence following allegations he coerced a woman into sexual relations admits to pursuing a relationship, but that nothing criminal occurred. https://nbc4i.co/4pw6PIz?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
January 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A lawsuit alleges the company violated federal law after a district manager went on approved medical leave for surgery in 2022. https://nbc4i.co/4qe3U8o?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM
State leaders said Ohio child care will start feeling the effects of a federal funding freeze in 8 to 10 weeks. https://nbc4i.co/3Yrsg2c?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
January 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The most expensive home in Franklin County in December sold for $2.45M , and Delaware County’s priciest sold for $1.2M. https://nbc4i.co/49aEpPn?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
January 11, 2026 at 8:45 PM
THIS WEEK'S SUNDAY BRIEFING: Ohio's leading gubernatorial candidates reveal their running mates; a Venezuelan man reacts to US intervention in his native country.

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January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The days of La Niña are numbered. The climate phenomenon is expected to fade away in the next few months, making way for its counterpart to take over, national forecasters said on Thursday.
Will El Niño take over in 2026? The odds just got better
The days of La Niña are numbered. The climate phenomenon is expected to fade away in the next few months, making way for its counterpart to take over, national forecasters said on Thursday.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
After about 20 years of business, a north Columbus bakery has closed its doors for good. https://nbc4i.co/4qFHm08?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
January 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol revealed that traffic deaths in the Buckeye state dropped by 3% compared to last year. https://nbc4i.co/4aTM2Li?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy saw protesters flood the streets in the country’s capital and its second-largest city into Sunday. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/u-s-world/over-100-killed-thousands-detained-as-iranian-protests-grow/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The NFL Playoffs started off with two thrilling contests as the Rams won a back-and-forth game over the Panthers and the Bears overcame an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun the Packers. https://nbc4i.co/45G0anR?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
More information is being revealed about Dr. Michael McKee, who is accused of killing his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in Weinland Park. https://nbc4i.co/4sxypHW?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The Colorado Avalanche shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday afternoon to record their 17th straight victory at home. https://www.nbc4i.com/sports/blue-jackets/trent-miner-records-1st-nhl-shutout-as-avalanche-beat-blue-jackets-for-17th-straight-home-win/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A longstanding campus apartment complex will close this year, with a proposal for it to be replaced by a seven-story apartment building. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/seven-story-apartment-complex-proposed-near-ohio-state-campus/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
January 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM