Assignment Desk WCMH

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[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

I enjoyed meeting hundreds of folks interested becoming weather spotters at the annual @NWSILN Severe Weather Spotter Training program at OSU Fawcett Center, presented by @FCEMHS!

[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

Snow will accumulate 2-3 inches across Central Ohio, and up to 4 inches in the western part of the state through midday, becoming windy at times. Roads will be slushy, especially in elevated areas.

[Audrey Hasson @AudreyHassonTV]

As a 5 seed, Buckeyes will face South Dakota State in Boise, Idaho.

[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

Cold nights in the 20s and days in the 40s/50s are conducive to sap flowing from Ohio's indigenous maples, and the recent cold giving way to milder weather at the end of the week might work well for producers of maple syrup!

[Shawn Lanier @ShawnWHIO]

One person dead after a shooting in Lancaster. 22 westbound is now reopening after being closed due to the investigation

[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

Earth's magnetic poles are known to reverse once every million or so years, but short-term events can be seen in the ice core records retrieved from the Guliya Ice Cap on the Tibetan plateau, analyzed at Ohio State's Byrd Climate and Polar Research Center. https://t.co/SflLDOIi5G

[Shawn Lanier @ShawnWHIO]

A male body was found in a canal in Fairfield Co that feeds into Buckeye Lake

[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

First Frost Advisory of the autumn season for NE OH, including Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Knox counties. Three days ago, low 90s!

[Shawn Lanier @ShawnWHIO]

Juvenile is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on Howey Rd.

[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

Flooding in Houston--before, and after upwards of two feet of rain from Harvey. (Courtesy Maria Elizondo)

[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

We had two guests --snow leopard cubs--from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! In six months, this interview would not be as easy (120 lb each)!

[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

Not likely as extensive as 2011 and 2015, but heavy runoff and the usual summer heat will ensure algae growth. https://t.co/o4mM52Mc8x

[Shawn Lanier @ShawnWHIO]

CPD investigating a double shooting. 1 dead another in critical condition

[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

Franklin County Youth Lemonade Festival fun in the studio this morning. Who does not love lemonade on a summer day? @HattieHawksNBC4 @nbc4i

[Shawn Lanier @ShawnWHIO]

Police are allowing people to enter the garage to get heir cars. The main building is not open. Detectives are still processing it https://t.co/3qKsaR5AaS

[Shawn Lanier @ShawnWHIO]

Whitehall Police say a female pedestrian was hit near E. Broad St. and Yearling Av. She's in critical but stable condition.

[Jerod Smalley @JerodNBC4]

Weather delay 2 at Memorial. Fans scramble off for cover

[Shawn Lanier @ShawnWHIO]

Flag Retirement Ceremony happening at the #FieldofHeroes in #Westerville led by the Boy Scouts of America

[Shawn Lanier @ShawnWHIO]

Marion Co fire chief just confirmed the teen was diving off the cliff here at Quarry Park. Adds teens often ignore posted signs.

[Ben Gelber @BenGelberNBC4]

Away from urban areas and Lake Erie, expect patchy frost to form toward daybreak under a clear sky, with light wind. https://t.co/IRJnLQYfVA