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• Evening Forecast: Scattered thunderstorms

  28-05-2016 23:14
  
  Scattered thunderstorms this evening, leading into a muggy night with a low of 67 degrees.
  
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• Mansfield Police issue warrant for fatal shooting suspect

  28-05-2016 23:03
  
  The Mansfield Department of Police has issued a warrant for a murder suspect.
  
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• Cincinnati Zoo kills gorilla to protect small child in enclosure

  28-05-2016 22:46
  
  The Cincinnati Zoo's director says zoo security officers killed a 17-year-old gorilla that had grabbed a small boy who fell into the gorilla exhibit moat.
  
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• Child hospitalized after reportedly falling into gorilla enclosure at Cincinnati Zoo

  28-05-2016 22:46
  
  Police in Cincinnati say a child fell into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Saturday, according to WCPO.
  
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• Attempted murderer to stay in state facility, not move to private home like first planned

  28-05-2016 22:15
  
  The Licking County man who was found incompetent to stand trial for the attempted murder of his adoptive sister and father will continue to stay in a state-run facility.
  
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• Crumbling bridges, cratered roads and leaking metros

  28-05-2016 21:44
  
  As millions of Americans head out this holiday weekend, they'll drive on roads that are not in very good shape.
  
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• Vietnam soldier saved from the dead honors his fellow veterans

  28-05-2016 21:32
  
  There are 58,315 names on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. And this is the story of why there's not one more -- a story about a soldier who came about as close to dying as any man alive.
  
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• U.N. agency weighs in on call to move Olympics over zika

  28-05-2016 21:22
  
  The World Health Organization says there is "no public health justification" for postponing or canceling the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of the Zika outbreak.
  
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• Lightning hits children's birthday party in park

  28-05-2016 21:12
  
  Eight children and three adults in Paris were struck by lightning Saturday after a sudden spring storm sent bolts crashing down upon a children's birthday party in a city park, a fire official said.
  
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• Loss of control blamed in driver's death

  28-05-2016 16:53
  
  A 19-year-old Lewis Center man died Thursday night when he lost control of his car just south of Delaware.
  
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• Ohioans for Medical Marijuana suspends effort to place measure on November ballot

  28-05-2016 16:39
  
  Group in support of medical marijuana is suspending its campaign for the November ballot. Find out more.
  
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• Mentor to inmates charged with smuggling drugs into Marion prison

  28-05-2016 16:34
  
  DELAWARE, Ohio — Bond was set at $150,000 for an ex-convict who was indicted this week, accused of dealing drugs to inmates he had been mentoring at Marion Correctional Institution. A Delaware County grand jury indicted Najmuddeen Abdus Salaam, 46, of Marion, on Wednesday on charges of trafficking and possessing in drugs; both are first-degree felonies.
  
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• Bureau of Workers' Compensation cracks down on opioid prescriptions

  28-05-2016 16:33
  
  A rule that could make it tougher for doctors to prescribe opioids to injured workers took another step forward this week.
  
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• Group suspends effort to get medical marijuana issue on November ballot

  28-05-2016 15:59
  
  The group working to get a ballot issue legalizing medical marijuana on for November's election announced today it will suspend its campaign. The decision comes after Ohio lawmakers approved a bill this week to legalize medical marijuana, although with more restrictions than the proposal from Ohioans for Medical Marijuana.
  
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• Potential link between cell phone radiation & cancer

  28-05-2016 14:58
  
  The issue of whether cell phone use could cause cancer has been mired in confusion, with some studies failing to find an increased risk of brain tumors among cell phone users, while others suggest greater risk among the most frequent of users.
  
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• Violence as Trump campaigns in San Diego

  28-05-2016 14:32
  There was new violence as Donald Trump brought his strict immigration policy to Mexico's doorstep. Read more.
  
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• First Look: Canal Market District Opens in Newark

  28-05-2016 13:50
  
  The Canal Market District officially launched in Downtown Newark yesterday with a dedication event that included live music, food trucks and plenty of local beer and wine to help celebrate the arrival of the city’s new Downtown space. The facility represents a $5 million investment into the center of Newark that will provide residents and […]
  
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• Get Inspired to Plant Annuals

  28-05-2016 13:46
  
  It’s planting season and if you're looking for ideas for your garden, you can stop by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
  
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• Community Safety Initiative 5/27/16

  28-05-2016 13:34 via youtube.com
  
  
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• The Butcher & Grocer Partner with Hungarian Butcher for Grandview Store

  28-05-2016 13:30
  
  The Butcher & Grocer — a new locally-sourced butcher shop set to open this summer in Grandview Heights — has partnered with specialty charcuterie venture Hungarian Butcher. Hungarian Butcher is spearheaded by partners Dan Varga and James Anderson. Anderson owns popular barbecue food truck Ray Ray’s Hog Pit, along with Anderson Farms in Granville. Varga has 20 […]
  
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• Columbus Ranked #5 Best City for College Graduates

  28-05-2016 13:15
  
  Trulia and LinkedIn have pooled their resources to determine the top cities for new college graduates, and the midwest and northeast regions dominated their findings, with the fair city of Columbus landing solidly in 5th place. The study looks at both housing and job market factors, including the percentage of job openings suited for new college […]
  
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• Woman says Dr. Heimlich used namesake maneuver

  28-05-2016 12:43
  
  A Cincinnati woman says she was having trouble breathing when the man credited with developing the Heimlich maneuver stepped in to save her life. Read more.
  
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• Police department won't send officers to RNC, cites concerns

  28-05-2016 12:39
  
  A North Carolina police department has rescinded its offer to send 50 police officers to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland citing concerns about insurance coverage and the city's level of preparedness.
  
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• Japanese Steak House Closing Downtown Location in June

  28-05-2016 12:00
  
  After 45 years in business, the Downtown Japanese Steak House is planning to close next month. We originally reported that the business was listed for sale in April, which does not necessarily mean a closure is coming, and can sometimes lead to a relocation instead. The owners of Japanese Steak House said that they are […]
  
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• Students with disabilities shine during graduation ceremony

  28-05-2016 11:58
  
  Every morning for two months straight, Tori Sherman asked her mom if the big day had arrived. She wanted to put on her new yellow dress and that long red gown and bask in the glow. "She was so waiting for this," Susan Sherman said. Because Tori's developmental disabilities make it difficult for her to keep track of time, anticipation and enthusiasm were sort of stuck on a loop until Wednesday, when she and 22 other students graduated from the school-age programs operated by the Franklin County B
  
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• State lawmakers end session without passing tax exemption for Nationwide Arena

  28-05-2016 11:52
  
  The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority will fight to lower the $143.4 million value of Nationwide Arena after state legislators recessed for the summer without exempting the home of the Blue Jackets from paying its taxes.
  
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• Pickerington retirement community holds prom for seniors

  28-05-2016 11:44
  
  Black and gold streamers hung overhead as guests with corsages were served dinner at a formal dance Thursday evening. However, for the 100 or so attendees, this was not your typical prom. Raymond and Phyllis Harris, 85 and 84, respectively, first went to prom when they were 16. It was the late 1940s when the couple attended their high school's formal dance at Spring Mill State Park in Indiana.
  
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• $950 million bond package to go before Columbus City Council

  28-05-2016 11:37
  
  A $950 million bond package that officials say will contribute crucial capital improvements in neighborhoods across Columbus will likely head to the city council on June 27, when the council is expected to place the issues on the Nov. 8 ballot for voter approval. City Auditor Hugh Dorrian said voter support will allow the city to borrow at lower rates.
  
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• UN health agency rejects Rio olympics postponement call

  28-05-2016 11:35
  
  Health experts on Friday urged the World Health Organization to consider whether the Rio de Janeiro Olympics should be postponed or moved because of the Zika outbreak. Read more.
  
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• Saturday Forecast: Chance of rain & warm

  28-05-2016 10:44
  
  There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with a high of 85 degrees. Get the forecast.
  
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• Woman claims she was recently attacked by serial rape suspects

  28-05-2016 05:33
  
  The woman said two men assaulted and raped her in the area of Harris and Sullivant Avenues.
  
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• James scores 33, Cavaliers reach second straight NBA Finals

  28-05-2016 05:33
  
  Cavaliers secured their second straight trip to the NBA Finals by beating the Toronto Raptors 113-87 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night.
  
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• Man robbed at knifepoint near OSU campus

  28-05-2016 05:18
  
  Authorities are searching for two suspects after a person was robbed near OSU campus Friday night.
  
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• New attractions coming to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

  28-05-2016 04:51
  
  The new attractions include a 4-D Theater and the Shores Play Park.
  
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• Parents of woman shot by immigrant file wrongful-death suit

  28-05-2016 04:40
  
  Kate Steinle's parents filed the wrongful death lawsuit Friday.
  
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• "Glee" star Mark Salling indicted on child pornography charges

  28-05-2016 04:36
  
  Salling was indicted Friday on two charges of receiving and possessing child pornography.
  
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• Vintage plane crashes in Hudson River during Fleet Week

  28-05-2016 04:33
  
  A small plane crashed in the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey Friday evening.
  
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• Small WWII-era plane crashes in Hudson River; body recovered

  28-05-2016 04:33
  
  A small World War II vintage plane taking part in celebrations of its 75th anniversary flew a partial loop while smoke spewed from it and then crashed in the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey on Friday.
  
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• Ezekiel Elliott buys parents new home with first NFL paycheck

  28-05-2016 03:50
  
  The former Buckeye made his first major purchase since signing his contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
  
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• Tennessee lawmaker: Get a traffic ticket? Just burn it!

  28-05-2016 03:22
  
  A Republican Tennessee lawmaker says getting a traffic camera ticket isn't a problem -- he just burns them.
  
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• Teenage girl shot inside home in South Linden area

  28-05-2016 03:16
  
  The girl was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital in stable condition.
  
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• Teenage girl accidentally shot inside South Linden-area home

  28-05-2016 03:16
  
  Columbus police say a shooting Friday night at a South Linden-area home was an accident.
  
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• Scott’s political picks: What Clinton is doing wrong & GOP Convention could become reality show

  28-05-2016 02:55
  
  Some pundits predict a Clinton romp but not so fast.
  
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• Remains believed to be Fla. mom found in acid-filled barrel

  28-05-2016 02:15
  
  Crime scene technicians unearthed partial remains believed to be a missing south Florida mother after her ex-husband, who is charged with her murder.
  
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• Newark’s latest development Canal Market District opens

  28-05-2016 01:04
  
  The project cost in excess of $5 million paid for by private foundations.
  
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• Serial rape suspect held on $2 million bond, search for others continues

  28-05-2016 01:03
  
  As one suspect in a serial rape investigation faced a judge, the hunt continued for two others behind a series of violent attacks.
  
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• Arrest in 2010 shooting gets mixed reaction from families involved

  28-05-2016 01:02
  
  The mother of 25-year-old Drakkar Groce can’t believe he’s responsible for a shooting in 2010 that left a Columbus woman paralyzed.
  
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• Newark woman charged with setting house on fire with her, kids inside

  28-05-2016 01:00
  
  NEWARK, Ohio — A Newark woman accused of setting fire to her home, trapping herself and her three children inside, has been charged with aggravated arson.
  
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• YMCA offers program to teach everyone about water safety

  28-05-2016 00:28
  
  As the nation’s largest operator of swimming pools, the YMCA developed the Safety Around Water program.
  
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• DeWine warns justice dept. about transgender bathroom directive

  28-05-2016 00:11
  
  Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has issued a statement saying the justice department should not try to enforce a new federal guidance on transgender bathroom use in schools.
  
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