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• RNC preparations: Law enforcement, activists announce anti-human trafficking campaign

  30-06-2016 23:53
  In just a little over two weeks, the national political spotlight turns to Cleveland for the Republican National Convention.But law enforcement says with the tens of thousands of people descending on northeast Ohio, comes an increased likelihood of human trafficking.Theresa Flores of Columbus is an activist in the fight against the sex trade."Having lived it, I refuse to let it happen to one more kid,” Flores said.Forced into sex slavery as a teenager, Flores now leads a small army of supp
  
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• Man at center of 'Serial' podcast granted a new trial

  30-06-2016 23:45
  
  After spending 16 years in prison for the killing of his former high school girlfriend, a man at the center of popular podcast "Serial" has a chance at freedom.Retired Baltimore Circuit Judge Martin Welch ruled Thursday that Adnan Syed, 35, deserved a new trial because his lawyer didn't challenge testimony in the case that became the focus of the podcast, which captivated millions of listeners around the world.Syed was convicted in 2000 of murdering Hae Min Lee a year earlier and burying her in
  
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• Celebration of life for John F. Wolfe

  30-06-2016 23:40
  Following the passing of Columbus philanthropist John F. Wolfe last week, family and friends came together to celebrate his life.Thursday's celebration was held at the Southern Theatre on 21 E Main St. Employees of 10TV and The Columbus Dispatch paid tribute to John Wolfe as his procession passed by their downtown locations on Thursday: remembering john wolfe.jpg
  Interment will be private.Arrangements have been made throughSchoedinger Midtown Chapel on229 E State St.In lieu of flowers, charitabl
  
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• Short North Posse defendant pleads guilty; another expected to next week

  30-06-2016 23:31
  
  A second Short North Posse trial will be canceled, after one defendant pleaded guilty on Thursday and the other is scheduled to plead guilty next week. Defense attorney Diane Menashe said Lance A. Green waited until literally the last hour before Thursday's pretrial hearing to say he would admit to a charge of racketeering and two counts of murder.
  
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• Hubble captures stunning shots of Jupiter auroras

  30-06-2016 22:44
  
  With the help of the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers are getting new glimpses of a stunning light show taking place in Jupiter's skies.Hubble used its ultraviolet capabilities to take some impressive shots of auroras in Jupiter's atmosphere. NASA and the ESA (European Space Agency) released the images Thursday.Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and if one were to name a recognizable feature of the gaseous giant, it would undoubtedly be the large, iconic red spot that swirls i
  
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• "Urgent" air bag danger for 313,000 Honda owners

  30-06-2016 22:40
  
  The U.S. government is urging owners of 313,000 older Hondas and Acuras to stop driving them and get them repaired after new tests found that their Takata air bag inflators are extremely dangerous.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday that it has data showing that chances are as high as 50 percent that the inflators can explode in a crash, injuring people by sending metal shrapnel into the passenger compartments."These vehicles are unsafe and need to be repaired immedi
  
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• Hamilton County politician spoofs ‘Knight Rider’ opening in new ad

  30-06-2016 22:12
  
  In a time when viral videos are a quick way to get people’s attention, one man running for office in Hamilton County looked to 1980’s television to help deliver his message.Andrew Pappas, who is running for Hamilton County commissioner, has posted a video spoofing the opening credits of the David Hasselhoff show ‘Knight Rider.’The video is a shot-for-shot remake but instead of featuring the iconic KITT, it’s the Pappas Mobile (which is a retired ambulance decorated
  
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• The Columbus Metropolitan Club Luncheon 6/29/16

  30-06-2016 21:54 via youtube.com
  
  
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• The Columbus Metropolitan Club Champion of Children Report: Voices of Latino Boys

  30-06-2016 21:54 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Controversial NRA ad attacking Clinton airing mostly in Ohio

  30-06-2016 21:52
  
  A National Rifle Association TV commercial attacking Hillary Clinton, reportedly filmed in a national cemetery in possible violation of federal restrictions, is airing more in Ohio than any other state.
  
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• Man sentenced to prison for fire that destroyed West Side warehouse

  30-06-2016 21:25
  The fire that left a West Side warehouse in smoldering ruins is not expected to be completely out for two more days, according to Columbus fire officials. Robin W. Toms pleaded guilty last month to felony counts of arson, vandalism and breaking and entering for starting the blaze that reduced a 189,000-square-foot building to smoldering ruins at 2662 Fisher Road on Dec. 14. In addition to the prison sentence, imposed by Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Pat Sheeran, Toms must register as an ars
  
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• City of Columbus issues nitrate warning for tap water

  30-06-2016 21:25
  The city of Columbus has issued a nitrate warning for some customers who get water from the Dublin Road Water Plant. The Division of Water said tap water should not be given to infants younger than 6 months and that it should not be used to make infant formula, juice or cereal.
  
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• State, troopers union return to contract talks

  30-06-2016 21:16
  
  The state is heading back to the bargaining table to work on a contract with the Ohio State Troopers Association after the union soundly rejected a tentative agreement.
  
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• Manziel suspended 4 games in NFL's substance-abuse policy

  30-06-2016 21:15
  
  Johnny Manziel has been suspended for the first four games of next season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.The suspension announced Thursday is not related to the NFL's domestic violence policy, but the free agent quarterback would be subject to it if he signs with another team. Manziel, released by Cleveland in March, is facing an assault charge in Dallas involving former girlfriend Colleen Crowley. The league is reviewing that case.The 2012 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from
  
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• Columbus schools tax-increase options range from 17.7 to 22 percent

  30-06-2016 20:41
  
  The Columbus Board of Education moved forward Thursday morning with paperwork to place four potential tax questions on the November ballot, keeping options open for which one they will choose. The four options range from a 17.7 percent increase in school property taxes to a 22 percent increase. The plans vary in how much money they put toward deferred maintenance and whether or not the district includes bond money to reconstruct schools.
  
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• Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military

  30-06-2016 20:16
  
  The Pentagon announced Thursday that transgender people will be allowed to serve openly in the U.S. military, ending one of the last bans on service in the armed forces.Saying it's the right thing to do, Defense Secretary Ash Carter laid out a yearlong implementation plan declaring that "Americans who want to serve and can meet our standards should be afforded the opportunity to compete to do so."Speaking at a Pentagon press conference, Carter said, "Our mission is to defend this country, and we
  
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• Mega Weekend Summer 2016 – Vol. 8

  30-06-2016 20:00
  
  It’s a holiday weekend! Enjoy the fireworks and celebrate safely. Do you have your tickets to the Weird Al concert next Wednesday? Tickets to Healthy Bites are on sale, and includes free yoga sessions by Art of Yoga, plus current Columbus Museum of Art exhibitions (a $20 value!). Thursday New men’s event Life(Style) showcases great […]
  
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• Tonight at 11: America's crumbling air traffic control system

  30-06-2016 19:44
  
  Every time you take off from Port Columbus, your life depends on air traffic control centers around the country.The system has kept air travel the safest way to get around - for now.However, members of Congress tell 10 Investigates the American Air Traffic Control System is "at a breaking point."The Federal Aviation Administration says there are just not enough air traffic controllers to run towers that you need to get across the country.10 Investigates’ Nathan Baca has uncovered how this
  
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• The Vanishing Women: New series sheds light on mystery in Chillicothe

  30-06-2016 19:35
  
  The cases of the missing Chillicothe women have gone unsolved in central Ohio for more than two years, but investigators could be one step closer to solving the mystery.Chillicothe police have new information on the investigations into Charlotte Trego, Tameka Lynch, Tiffany Sayre, Timberly Claytor, Wanda Lemons and Shasta Himelrick."I think people want answers, people want the investigation solved," said Chillicothe Police Officer Bud Lytle."We're working tirelessly to try to bring closure for t
  
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• New Paintball Park Opening in Grove City This Summer

  30-06-2016 19:27
  
  Grove City will gain a new regional attraction later this summer with the opening of a new paintball park from LVL UP Sports in August. The new facility will be located at 5390 Harrisburg Pike, located just off Interstate 71 between Stringtown Road and State Route 665. The LVL UP Paintball Park will sit on […]
  
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• The Latest: Base lifts lockdown except for medical building

  30-06-2016 19:19
  
  The Latest on reports of an active shooter at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington : A military post near Washington says a lockdown has been lifted, except for the medical building where an active shooter was reported. Joint Base Andrews said in a tweet Thursday morning that the all-clear was given for the base except for the medical building.
  
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• Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Opens Taproom Kitchen

  30-06-2016 19:00
  
  Wolf’s Ridge Brewing has officially rolled out its new taproom kitchen. The restaurant and craft brewery opened its 215 North Fourth Street location back in 2013, adding the sizable taproom space in 2015. Father-and-son founders Alan and Bob Szuter have recently installed a 375-square foot taproom kitchen, which opened to the public last week. The […]
  
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• 5 Must Have Video Games from the Steam Summer Sale

  30-06-2016 19:00
  
  The time is upon us, The Coveted Steam Sale. For those who may not know, Steam is the largest gaming platform for PCs, and around July of every year they host the Steam Summer Sale — a massive discount on a majority of the Steam catalog of games. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or a […]
  
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• Nitrate advisory issued for parts of downtown, west Columbus

  30-06-2016 18:51
  
  Elevated levels of nitrates have been found in several areas around Franklin County.The Columbus Division of Water says areas impacted by the nitrate advisory include portions of downtown, west and southwest Columbus; Grandview Heights, Grove City, Hilliard, Lincoln Village, Marble Cliff, Upper Arlington, Urbancrest and Valleyview.FAQ: Nitrates & The Risks To Your Health​ nitratemap.PNG
  Thursday’s reading registered 10.5 parts per million at the Dublin Road Plant.The acceptable l
  
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• Man sentenced to 14 years for errant shot that hit 12-year-old

  30-06-2016 18:43
  
  A man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for firing a shot into a Near East Side duplex and critically injuring a 12-year-old girl. A Franklin County jury convicted Jonza Q. Meek of the crimes 11 months ago, but his sentencing was delayed by his unsuccessful request for a new trial.
  
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• HER Realtors expands with addition of Northeast Ohio firm

  30-06-2016 18:32
  
  HER Realtors has merged with Real Estate Showcase in northeast Ohio as part of a broader effort to expand the Columbus-based firm statewide. Real Estate Showcase’s 65 agents and three offices – in Ashland, Wooster and Millersburg – will fly under the banner of HER Realtors, which has about 1,200 agents.
  
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• HER Realtors expands with addition of NE Ohio firm

  30-06-2016 18:32
  
  HER Realtors has merged with Real Estate Showcase in northeast Ohio as part of a broader effort to expand the Columbus-based firm statewide. Real Estate Showcase’s 65 agents and three offices – in Ashland, Wooster and Millersburg – will fly under the banner of HER Realtors, which has about 1,200 agents.
  
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• FAQ: Nitrates & The Risks To Your Health

  30-06-2016 18:20
  
  What are nitrates and what effect do they have on your body?Here's are the answers to questions many have about the chemical provided by Bureau of Environmental Health What are Nitrates/Nitrites?Nitrates and nitrites are chemicals that can be found naturally in our environment. Two of earth’s most common elements, nitrogen and oxygen, combine to form these nitrogen-containing compounds. Nitrates are essential (needed) nutrients for plants to grow. Nitrates can be found in the air, soils, s
  
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• Work to Start Soon on 64-Unit Apartment Building Near Grandview Avenue

  30-06-2016 18:18
  
  Snyder Barker Investments and Elford Development have teamed up on a 64-unit apartment project on Broadview Avenue between Fifth and Third avenues near Grandview. The new three-story building will replace six small apartment buildings at 1406 to 1436 Broadview Avenue, all of which were built in the 1940′s and 50′s. It will sit just north […]
  
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• Police sergeant pens heartbreaking letter to deceased K-9 partner

  30-06-2016 18:17
  
  CBS NEWS -- There are few human-animal bonds closer than the one formed between a police officer and his K-9 partner. So, when Sgt. Michael Spitaleri's longtime canine companion -- a black German Shepherd named Major -- passed away on the morning of June 24th, Spitaleri penned a beautiful letter to his fallen partner in, well, the opposite of crime."Today has been the most difficult day of my career," the note begins. "I made the decision to end your pain and suffering, however I'm hurting far m
  
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• 8 rescued after Oklahoma City roller coaster gets stuck

  30-06-2016 17:53
  
  No one was injured when a roller coaster at an Oklahoma City amusement park stalled out and stranded eight people, including seven children.
  Oklahoma City Fire Department District Chief Benny Fulkerson says firefighters walked the stranded riders down a catwalk to safety Wednesday afternoon after the Frontier City ride became stuck.
  The riders, which included children ages 7 to 15, were stranded on the coaster for about an hour Wednesday.Fulkerson says the Silver Bullet roller coaster at Frontie
  
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• Man charged in sexual assaults of 7 Ohio women

  30-06-2016 17:41
  
  CLEVELAND — Authorities say a man accused of sexually assaulted seven women between 1993 and 2003 has been indicted on numerous charges of rape and kidnapping in northeast Ohio.
  
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• Authorities ID body found in Licking County

  30-06-2016 17:16
  
  NEWARK -- Authorities have identified the body found in Licking County's St. Albans township Monday as that of Larry Hannah. Friends of Hannah’s found his decaying body on Monday afternoon at 8750 Jug Street, where Hannah lived, about 2 miles west of Alexandria.
  
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• Grizzly kills mountain biker near Glacier National Park

  30-06-2016 16:46
  
  A grizzly bear attacked and killed a 38-year-old mountain biker as he was riding along a trail just outside Glacier National Park, Montana authorities said.Brad Treat and another rider were in the Halfmoon Lakes area of the Flathead National Forest Wednesday when they apparently surprised the bear, Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry said.The bear knocked Treat off his bike, and the second rider left to look for help, Curry said.Authorities found Treat's body at the scene, but not the bear. Wild
  
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• Keep Columbus Weird

  30-06-2016 16:28
  
  Let’s cut to the chase. Everyone already knows who Weird Al Yankovic is. His music has been omnipresent over the past four decades, so there’s really no explanation necessary as to who he is and what he does. In fact, the biggest mystery about the musician-slash-actor-slash-director-slash-lotsofotherthings is why he’s never hosted or been the musical […]
  
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• Officials find no active shooter at Joint Base Andrews

  30-06-2016 15:50
  
  .A law enforcement official said Thursday no active shooter was found at a military post outside Washington, and the base said a lockdown was lifted except for the building where an active shooter had been reported.The law enforcement official was not authorized to discuss the matter by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.Joint Base Andrews tweeted just after 10:30 a.m. Thursday that the lock down had been lifted with the exception of the Malcolm Grow medical center.The base was placed on
  
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• Disney removes references to gators after attack

  30-06-2016 15:14
  
  Walt Disney World is making some changes in the wake of an alligator attack that killed a 2-year old boy at one of the company's resorts, reports CBS Miami.According to the Sun-Sentinel, "No fishing" signs have been added to areas including Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, the Fort Wilderness campground and Old Key West Resort.Beaches are now staffed by employees and are closed at night except during fireworks shows.Fishing is now banned at Disney World unless it's part of an excursion.7 thing
  
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• Shooting trial postponed

  30-06-2016 15:12
  A plea agreement in Delaware County Common Pleas Court may be near for a Columbus man accused of shooting a Delaware man in March.William Devan Lassiter, 34, of Columbus, was previously scheduled to stand trial on July 5 and face a charge of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony; a charge of felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and a ... (more)
  
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• Turkish authorities identify suicide bombers; death toll 43

  30-06-2016 14:36
  
  The three suicide bombers who attacked Istanbul airport were a Russian, an Uzbek and a Kyrgyz, a senior Turkish official said Thursday, hours after police carried out sweeping raids across the city looking for Islamic State suspects. Tuesday's gunfire and suicide bombing attack at Ataturk Airport killed 43 people and wounded more than 230 others.The day opened with police conducting raids on 16 locations in Istanbul, rounding up 13 people suspected of having links to the Islamic State group, the
  
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• Columbus Zoo offering free admission, discounts to military members

  30-06-2016 14:13
  
  The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is offering free admission the first week of July to past and present members of the military and their immediate family members.The zoo is also reducing admission to Zoombezi Bay to $22.99.The “Military Family Free Dayz” promotion runs from July 2 through July 8.Active-duty service members and veterans will need to present their military ID or other proof of service to receive this special admission offer. Parking is $10 per vehicle and immediate fami
  
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• Miss Teen USA pageant replaces swimsuits with athletic wear

  30-06-2016 13:53
  
  The Miss Teen USA pageant is dropping the swimsuit portion of its competition.The Miss Universe organization announced Wednesday that the pageant will replace the bathing suit section with an athletic wear competition. The 2016 Miss Teen USA pageant will be held in Las Vegas on July 30."This decision reflects an important cultural shift we're all celebrating that empowers women who lead active, purposeful lives and encourage those in their communities to do the same," Paula M. Shugart, president
  
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• Ohio Politics Now: Donald Trump says GOP rivals who broke pledge shouldn't run for office

  30-06-2016 13:09
  
  Ohio Gov. John Kasich has been out of the presidential race for nearly two months. Meanwhile, Donald Trump will likely be named the Republican party’s nominee at the convention in Cleveland three weeks from today.
  
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• House fire closes US 22 in Lancaster

  30-06-2016 12:39
  
  US 22 is shut down in both directions due to a house fire in Lancaster.Flames broke out Thursday morning at a home on Cedar Hill Road.No injuries have been reported.It’s unclear how the fire was sparked or how long US 22 will be closed.No other information was immediately available.We will update this story as new details are released.
  
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• Cleveland relaxes rules on protest marches at GOP convention

  30-06-2016 12:38
  
  CLEVELAND — The relaxation of rules on protest marches during the upcoming Republican National Convention and the shrinking of a designated event zone downtown are an "important victory" for free speech rights, a civil rights group said Wednesday.
  
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• Ohio Homeland Security outlines the 8 signs of terrorism

  30-06-2016 11:57
  Whether it's at work, home or at a busy event; there are suspicious actions that homeland security wants people to watch for to help catch a terrorist.New videos portray eight signs of terrorism that could be playing out right under your nose."These videos answer ‘what are the behaviors of terrorists and those staking out a place?’" says Brian Quinn, Chief of Operations at Homeland Security.He says the public can sometimes see things happening, but don't make the call to authorities.
  
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• Columbus schools’ finances open to all on state website

  30-06-2016 11:56
  
  OhioCheckbook.com has opened a new window on Columbus City Schools’ finances for just about anybody who wants to peer into the backroom realm of the district’s bookkeepers. Columbus City Schools’ finances are now available on State Treasurer Josh Mandel’s government transparency website launched in 2014 that aggregates state and local spending data.
  
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• Whitehall has big hopes for Community Park

  30-06-2016 11:52
  
  Brent Halsey and his disc-golfing co-workers usually aren't too worried if a disc veers off course at Whitehall Community Park. Odds are it won't strike anyone, or anything. Typically, the NetJets employees have most of the sprawling, 65-acre park to themselves.
  
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• Funerals with a feast: Catering services liven up calling hours

  30-06-2016 11:08
  
  In the fall of 2009, a tailgate crowd cheered on the Buckeyes as they faced off against the Iowa Hawkeyes for a spot in the Rose Bowl. What made this gathering different is that the crowd was made up of funeral-home visitors, and the venue was the parking lot of the Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, where burgers, brats and beer were shared along with remembrances. While that might have been rare sight at a funeral home six years ago, increasingly, food is joining fellowship at funeral and memorial
  
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• Man struck, killed on Frank Road after leaving vehicle

  30-06-2016 10:58
  
  A man who left his stopped vehicle on Frank Road died Wednesday night after he was struck walking along the roadway. Marc Frable’s stopped vehicle was in the left lane of eastbound Frank Road near Finland Avenue, according to Columbus police.
  
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• Hit-skip wrecks create challenges for investigators who piece cases together

  30-06-2016 09:14
  Lt. Christopher Kinn, a reconstructionist with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, talks about his work piecing together the details surrounding hit skip crashes at the State Patrol headquarters on West Broad Street in Columbus. The troopers in Knox County arrived at the crash scene, the one where someone had hit and killed a motorcyclist but didn't stop, and found a crucial piece of evidence the fleeing vehicle had left behind: a running board.
  
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