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• Police identify 18-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting in southeast Columbus

  12-09-2019 22:58
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — An 18-year-old man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in the southeast side of Columbus, according to police.Officers responded to a parking dispute call around 9 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Kings Realm Avenue and Gallant Drive.A vehicle had also crashed into a home on Gallant Drive, which police confirm was connected to the shooting.Columbus police said officers had called in that shots were fired.At least one officer shot at a suspect, identified as 18-year
  
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• House committee approves guidelines for impeachment hearings

  12-09-2019 22:32
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler tried to clear up confusion within his caucus about impeachment on Thursday as the committee approved guidelines for impeachment hearings on President Donald Trump .Nadler says there's no uncertainty about what his committee is doing: It's an impeachment investigation, no matter how you want to phrase it.Some of Nadler's fellow Democrats — including House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer — have stumbled over how to
  
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• Young Ohio mother acquitted of killing newborn baby she buried in backyard

  12-09-2019 22:10
  
  LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — A young Ohio mother who prosecutors said killed and buried her unwanted newborn in her backyard was acquitted by jurors Thursday.The Warren County jury deliberated for four hours before acquitting 20-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson of aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment charges.She was found guilty of corpse abuse.Richardson began crying as verdicts were being read.Warren County Judge Donald Oda II scheduled sentencing for 11 a.m. Frida
  
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• New Books to Document Columbus Art, Artists

  12-09-2019 22:00
  Trying to take in all of the unique, interesting things within the Columbus arts scene can be a difficult challenge, especially with the information overload social media can subject us to. In the past, projects like the Columbus Book Project have taken on the responsibility of documenting the Columbus arts scene (and more) through a […]
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• Urban Meyer’s Pint House set to open Sept. 27 in Dublin

  12-09-2019 21:36
  
  DUBLIN, Ohio — Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer’s new restaurant, “Urban Meyer’s Pint House,” is set to open Sept. 27.The restaurant located at Dublin’s Bridge Park is expected to open its doors to the public at 3 p.m. that Friday, one day ahead of the game between Ohio State and Nebraska.In celebration of the opening, 97.1 the Fan will be broadcasting live on game day from the restaurant.The restaurant will be located at 6632 Longshore Street and
  
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• 'It must be earned': Ohio State football releases Indiana trailer

  12-09-2019 21:05
  
  The Ohio State Buckeyes have released the trailer for their road and Big Ten Conference opener against Indiana.This week's trailer is narrated by former Buckeye Terry McLaurin where he talks about the program's history in the Big Ten.The Buckeyes and Hoosiers kickoff at noon in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.
  
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• Photos: Scene75 to Open Indoor Entertainment Center at Tuttle Mall

  12-09-2019 21:00
  Within just a few weeks, entertainment company Scene75 will open its first location in Central Ohio. The Dayton-based, family-owned company is transforming a former Macy’s location into 225,000 square feet of indoor activities and attractions, the largest the company has ever built. Construction on the center took place over the last year. In total the […]
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• Westminster-Thurber Planning New Tower on Neil Avenue

  12-09-2019 20:42
  Westminster-Thurber is looking to add a fourth tower to its ten-acre campus at the corner of Neil Avenue and West Goodale Street. Ohio Living, the nonprofit organization that operates the senior living community, has submitted a zoning application to the City of Columbus for the project. Site plans show an 11-story building that would face […]
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• Crafting Meets Craft Cocktails at New Franklinton Bar

  12-09-2019 20:36
  Grab a “Moscow Tool” and saddle up at a workbench to build your wooden beer caddy. This fall, crafting meets craft cocktails at Makers Social. Headed for the River & Rich development in Franklinton, Makers Social will offer DIY crafting in the comfort of a full-service cocktail bar. With a 70s Pop Art inspired interior […]
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• DNA sample links man to 3 rapes over 5 years in Franklin County

  12-09-2019 20:13
  
  Authorities say a man’s DNA has linked him to three rapes in Franklin County over a five-year span.Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announced the grand jury has indicted 44-year-old Tyrone Dee Smith in connection the rapes that happened between 2013 and 2017.“This suspect had his DNA collected from a current pending Non-Support of Dependents case and a CODIS match was received earlier this summer linking this defendant to three unrelated and unsolved stranger rapes,&rdquo
  
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• Gamestop to close up to 200 stores

  12-09-2019 20:05
  
  Game retailer Gamestop has announced that it will close 180 to 200 stores by the end of the fiscal year. The company announced its plans at a quarterly earnings call Tuesday.“Optimizing our store base for an increasingly digital world is essential for the future and increasing the profit productivity,” CEO George Sherman said during the call. He said by reducing the number of brick and mortar stores, the company had the "opportunity to do even better and expand profitability." Accord
  
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• Mega Weekend – Home Tours, Scioto Fest, Creative Control Fest, 934 Fest, and More!

  12-09-2019 20:00
  Have a great weekend! If you are looking for a fun weekend of events in Columbus, you’ve found it! Tonight, join us at Gateway Film Center for a chat before the 3rd Democratic Debate! Coffee Festival tickets are now available, and if you have a ticket you get first chance to buy our limited-edition artist collaboration mugs! […]
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• Trump administration to drop Obama-era water protection rule

  12-09-2019 19:28
  
  TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The Trump administration is revoking an Obama-era regulation that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution but was opposed by developers and farmers who said it hurt economic development and infringed on property rights.Even before the official announcement, scheduled for later Thursday, environmental groups blasted the administration's action, the latest in a series of moves to roll back environmental protections put into place under former Presid
  
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• After Dorian, Bahamas tackles massive clean-up

  12-09-2019 19:03
  
  HIGH ROCK, Bahamas (AP) — Pastor Jeremiah Saunders stood in the golden afternoon sun and barely blinked as he debated what to pick out from the ruins of the church he built 22 years ago in the seaside village of High Rock on the eastern end of Grand Bahama island.A black-and-blue necktie floated in a pool of water. Nearby, a ruptured set of drums lay toppled on its side. Bone-white sea shells were nestled in tufts of grass, flung there by the surging floodwaters that had carried Saunders f
  
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• Mike Davis child porn case headed to grand jury; additional charges could be filed

  12-09-2019 18:38
  COLUMBUS (WBNS) – Online court records show that Mike Davis’ child porn case is being sent to a grand jury, which could consider other charges.Davis’ attorney Terry Sherman told 10 Investigates Thursday morning that he filed paperwork to waive Davis’ Friday appearance in Franklin Municipal Court and “bindover” the case to be considered by a Franklin County Common Pleas grand jury.Davis was initially charged with one count of pandering sexually-oriented materia
  
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• Teen indicted for aggravated vehicular homicide in crash that killed pedestrian

  12-09-2019 18:23
  
  COLUMBUS - A 16-year-old who hit and killed a pedestrian during a high-speed chase has been indicted on multiple charges including aggravated vehicular homicide.Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announced the indictment against Ramadhan Muridi.On February 26, 2019, Muridi is accused of hitting and killing 61-year-old Arthur L. Smith as he was crossing South Hamilton Road.Muridi was allegedly driving a Chevrolet Cruz that was stolen from Lansing, Michigan and was driving a high rate of
  
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• Restaurant Review: Scotty’s Cafe

  12-09-2019 17:53
  Scotty’s Cafe has a long, proud history as a mainstay diner in the Bexley Scene. There’s something magical in the hustle of both the proprietors and the servers. They know at least half the guests by name, and if you’re not known by name, there’s alway nicknames like  “sweets” or “dear.” While affectionate monikers for […]
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• Council in 90 [ep.2] Supporting Columbus Immigrants

  12-09-2019 16:56 via youtube.com
  
  
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• How did your school perform? 2018-19 report cards released for Ohio districts

  12-09-2019 16:36
  
  COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Education released its annual school report card Thursday.This is the second year schools and districts were assigned an overall letter grade.The grade is calculated using six components: achievement, progress, gap closing, improving at-risk K-3 readers, graduation rate and prepared for success. They also receive a letter grade on each of those components.Columbus City Schools received an overall grade of D. Last year, the district received an F.Click here
  
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• Ohio medical board votes against anxiety, autism as medical pot condition

  12-09-2019 15:23
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state Medical Board has voted to reject petitions seeking to add anxiety and autism spectrum disorders as qualifying conditions for physicians to recommend medical marijuana to patients.The vote Wednesday comes after a Medical Board committee last month recommended against approving the petitions. The panel says marijuana can provide temporary relief for anxiety but could cause panic attacks.It also expressed concerns about autism patients and marijuana's effects
  
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• Council in 90 [trailer] Supporting Columbus Immigrants

  12-09-2019 15:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• 4-year-old cancer survivor surprised with "Bumblebees" for his birthday

  12-09-2019 13:41
  
  Alexandria, Virginia — Whitaker Weinburger didn't know it, but on Wednesday, he was about to get the best fourth birthday a kid could ask for. That's how it should be, since Whitaker has been sick on his other birthdays, battling stage 4 neuroblastoma.He's stable now, so his parents Seth and Erin wanted to make this birthday special."He had been telling us, I just want 100 Bumblebees for my birthday," Seth Weinburger said.Bumblebees, as in Bumblebee the Transformer from the movies. Every t
  
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• Walmart rolls out unlimited grocery delivery subscription

  12-09-2019 13:22
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is rolling out an unlimited grocery delivery subscription service this fall as it races to gain an advantage in the competitive fresh food business.The service will charge an annual membership fee of $98 for subscribers to access unlimited same-day delivery, which will be offered in 1,400 stores in 200 markets. By year-end, it will extend to a total of 1,600 stores — or more than 50% of the country.The move allows the nation's largest grocer to further tap int
  
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• Columbus 7th graders learn in class ways to prevent suicide

  12-09-2019 13:12
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (10TV) -- A seventh-grade science class takes on a unique form at the Columbus Gifted Academy."Right now, we've been learning about the periodic table," said 12-year old Mira Einhorn.In addition to learning about chemical elements, the students also learn about the signs of suicide."I took it upon myself, not even as the science teacher, but just as their teacher and someone who cares about them," said Elise Bodnyk, a 7th grade science teacher at CGA.The two-day, in-class workshop
  
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• Columbus Makes Art Presents Anne Spurgeon on Her Work and Opening Her Studio to the Public

  12-09-2019 13:00
  The fourth-annual Columbus Open Studio & Stage (COSS) returns Sept. 14-15, 2019. The public is invited to visit 45 different Columbus artists at 18 locations, enjoy behind the scenes experiences at local performance spaces and organizations, and to explore seven community arts partners. Anne Spurgeon will offer tours and demonstrations of her Clintonville studio over […]
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• Police identify pedestrian struck, killed in south Columbus

  12-09-2019 12:52
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A pedestrian who was struck and killed in south Columbus Wednesday night has been identified, according to police.Columbus police say the call came in just after 9:30 p.m. on Jackson Pike near the Franklin County Correctional Center.Douglas Cook, 49, of Columbus was walking southbound in the southbound lane of Jackson Pike north of Dyer Road. A Subaru Forester was also going southbound when the front of the Subaru struck Cook. The Subaru then pulled over and stopped. Accor
  
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• Newark Police searching for runaway teen who threatened self-harm

  12-09-2019 12:47
  
  NEWARK, Ohio (10TV) -- Newark Police need help finding a teenager who they say might harm himself.Police say 16-year-old Eligh Gage Bralley ran away from a home on North Chalfant Avenue in Newark around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.He was last seen wearing a long-sleeve shirt and black pants.Police say when he left, he threatened to harm himself.If you know where he might be, you are urged to contact Newark Police immediately at (740) 670-7201.
  
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• Alumni return to Fairfield Union High to join the Marching Falcons

  12-09-2019 05:21
  FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — Like bell-bottoms and vinyl, history finds a way to repeat itself.In some cases, the same goes for those who made them popular."I remember everything," Randy Hass said. "I remember how it's supposed to go, but I don't know if my hands can do it."Hass graduated from Fairfield Union High School in 1977. Beside him is James Comer, who graduated in 1978."I'm 59 years old and haven't carried a bass drum in 41 years," Comer said.Neither of them have been in marching band
  
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• What should parents look for when choosing childcare?

  12-09-2019 05:10
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — When it comes to caring for your child, it's a choice no parent takes lightly.10TV sat down with Action for Children, a childcare resource and referral agency which provides support to both parents and providers."Parents ultimately want to know, when they drop their children off at a childcare center, that they are going to be safe and nurtured and well-cared for — just like they would if they were at home with mom," said Sarah Pontious, Action for Children Outreach
  
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• Pedestrian struck, killed in south Columbus

  12-09-2019 05:09
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A pedestrian was struck and killed in south Columbus Wednesday night, according to police.Columbus police say the call came in just after 9:30 p.m. on Jackson Pike near the Franklin County Correctional Center.The pedestrian was pronounced dead at 9:48 p.m.Police did not say whether the driver stayed at the scene.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates on this developing story.
  
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• Police: Suspect dead following officer-involved shooting in southeast Columbus

  12-09-2019 05:08
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting in the southeast side of Columbus, according to police.The initial call came in around 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the 5500 block of Kings Realm Avenue.According to Columbus police, no officers were injured and the suspect was taken to Mount Carmel East in critical condition and later died.Dispatchers say there is also a related scene where a vehicle ran into a structure on Gallant Drive.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com f
  
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• 1 person in critical condition following officer-involved shooting in southeast Columbus

  12-09-2019 03:37
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person is in critical condition after an officer involved-shooting on the southeast side of Columbus.The initial call came in around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday evening to the 3000 block of Kings Realm Avenue.A dispatcher with Columbus police says the officer is OK. One other person was taken to Mount Carmel East in critical condition.Dispatch says there is also a related scene where a vehicle ran into a structure on Gallant Drive.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates on thi
  
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• Esports arena opens on Ohio State's campus

  12-09-2019 03:30
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University's new esports arena is ready for play. With 80 high-end computer gaming stations, the arena can be used for recreation and competition.“The more we start to see esports, there's going to be more benefit for colleges to start getting involved," said Ohio State student Kenneth Kresina.But what this new lab is really doing is preparing gamers for the future."We're looking at what makes a good gamer right now, and then can we translate that out
  
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• Westerville Division of Fire holds ceremony to honor lives lost on 9/11

  12-09-2019 02:48
  WESTERVILLE, Ohio — The Westerville Division of Fire held a 9/11 ceremony to honor the lives lost 18 years ago.It is a day felt by many and a day filled with many emotions.Westerville's fire and police chaplain, David Hogg, spoke about that day and the impact it has on everyone. He shared personal stories about his dad and their time spent together going to parades. He mentioned how he would watch his dad proudly saluting the flags each time they went to one.Hogg also spoke about the child
  
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• The Columbus Metropolitan Club: Ohio Gun Policy: A Will and A Way

  12-09-2019 01:52 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Supreme Court allows Trump admin asylum restrictions to take effect

  12-09-2019 01:19
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing nationwide enforcement of a new Trump administration rule that prevents most Central American immigrants from seeking asylum in the United States.The justices' order late Wednesday temporarily undoes a lower-court ruling that had blocked the new asylum policy in some states along the southern border. The policy is meant to deny asylum to anyone who passes through another country on the way to the U.S. without seeking protection there.Most peo
  
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• Experts say weight loss surgery could be key in treating chronic diseases

  12-09-2019 00:38
  Bariatric surgery — a weight loss technique — used to be regarded as a way to lose weight by celebrities and the wealthy.Medical experts say the procedure could now be key to treating chronic diseases including hypertension, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular issues.Meaghen Burns, who is 34 years old, had the procedure in 2017. She was 291 pounds, had high blood pressure and her A1C was nearly 13.Burns said those conditions went away after bariatric surgery.“I did it to be a he
  
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• Police identify 61-year-old woman killed in Linden shooting

  12-09-2019 00:18
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police say a woman was killed inside her home in Linden on Tuesday night.Linda Cowans, 61, was shot shortly before 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night at her home on E. 17th Avenue.She was taken to Grant Medical Center where she later died.This was one of two shootings in the Linden area Tuesday night.Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to call Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730.
  
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• Convicted killer Shawn Grate sentenced to another life term in Marion County death

  12-09-2019 00:16
  MARION, Ohio - Convicted killer Shawn Grate pleaded guilty to the murder of 23-year-old Dana Lowrey in Marion County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.Grate entered guilty pleas to charges of aggravated murder, kidnapping, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.Back in May 2006, Lowrey was in Marion County selling magazines. Sheriff Tim Bailey said she sold magazines to Grate’s mother but never supplied them. That angered Grate enough that he lured her into his car, took her back to h
  
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