WCMH-TV is owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and is an affiliate station of NBC. NBC4 delivers relevant content, accurate we ... ather, 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. read more