WCMH-TV is owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and is an affiliate station of NBC. NBC4 delivers relevant content, accurate weather, and keeps you connected through outreach and advocacy in the community.
In April 1949, NBC4 (WCMH-TV), then WLW-C, debuted on Channel 3, becoming the first television station in Columbus. Not only was WCMH-TV the first in Columbus, but in all of Central Ohio. For 70 years, NBC4 (WCMH-TV) has been a community-oriented company, striving to bring the best in broadcasting to its viewers.
This commitment can be seen in the many firsts that NBC4 can claim:
First stereo broadcast
First to use weather radar in Columbus
First telecast of Ohio State University football, basketball and track
First to telecast from the Ohio State fairgrounds
First color broadcast in Columbus
First to offer closed captioning of live local news and programming
First to use real time closed captioning of live local news and programming
NBC4’s dedication to its viewers and advertisers has always been and continues to be a priority. The commitment to excellence in local news coverage remains constant on NBC4 and nbc4i.com.
The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio (AOoA) helps older adults and their family caregivers live long, quality, independent lives in its 10 county service area. The Area Office on Aging provides programs and services that help younger and more active older adults remain healthy, active and vibrant for as long as possible, programs and services that help frail older adults remain as independent as possible as well as services and programs for everyone in between.