• Man pleads guilty to using forged cards

    A Columbus man pleaded guilty to forgery charges Monday afternoon in Delaware County Common Pleas Court and admitted to using forged credit cards to make purchases at a store in Delaware County.
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  • Suburban Kansas City apartment building fire ignites houses

    Suburban Kansas City apartment building fire ignites houses
    A huge fire at an apartment building under construction in suburban Kansas City has sparked fires on several homes blocks away.The Kansas City Star reports that the Monday blaze at the multimillion-dollar City Place development in Overland Park blew plumes of smoke and embers along rows of homes nearby.Some residents have been evacuated as a precaution. There are no immediate reports of injuries.Flames and heavy black smoke poured from the multi-story apartment building. The newspaper reports th
  • Family of murdered Mansfield mom unhappy with investigation

    The family of a young mother killed in a murder-suicide in Mansfield is making claims that police aren't investigating. But police said that's far from the truth.Twenty-two-year-old Kaitlyn Carroll-Peak was killed by her on-again-off-again boyfriend March 8. What followed was a search for a baby, a high-speed police chase and eventually, the death of the suspect.“I wasn’t just her aunt, she was my friend and I’m going to miss her so much,”said Tricia Carroll.The loss of K
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  • Marysville school calls online threat "horseplay"

    Marysville school calls online threat "horseplay"
    The administration at a school in Marysville said police have investigated a social media threat involving their school.The threat, directed at Bunsold Middle School, was discovered Friday afternoon.Bunsold Middle School principal Michelle Kaffenbarger said the threat discussed harming people at the school on Monday.School administrators said they found the origin of the threat and concluded there was never an immediate or potential threat to students or staff.In a letter home to parents, princi
  • Meet 'Sesame Street's' muppet with autism

    There's a new kid on the street. Her name is Julia, and her story begins with an introduction to a Sesame Street muppet that has become an American institution, Big Bird.The episode portrays characters introducing themselves to Julia. Even Big Bird is confused when Julia doesn't respond. But it's a feeling Columbus mother, Megan Griesemer, once knew all too well.At 2-years-old, Griesemer's son, Finnegan, wasn't talking or making eye contact. "I kind of knew something was going on. It was instinc
  • Columbus educators applaud Sesame Street's introduction muppet with Autism

    There's a new kid on the street. Her name is Julia, and her story begins with an introduction to a Sesame Street muppet that has become an American institution, Big Bird.The episode portrays characters introducing themselves to Julia. Even Big Bird is confused when Julia doesn't respond. But it's a feeling Columbus mother, Megan Griesemer, once knew all too well.At 2-years-old, Griesemer's son, Finnegan, wasn't talking or making eye contact. "I kind of knew something was going on. It was instinc
  • Trump keeping tabs on Russia hearing, tweeting

    Trump keeping tabs on Russia hearing, tweeting
    President Donald Trump is keeping tabs on the congressional hearing on Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. He's tweeting that the FBI and National Security Agency are telling Congress that Russia did not influence the electoral process.That put FBI Director James Comey in the unusual situation of having to respond to presidential tweets in the middle of his testimony.Trump's tweet seemed to differ with what Comey said. He told members of the House intelligence committee that the
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  • Dan Sharpe Replaces Lisa Courtice as The Columbus Foundation Vice President

    Dan Sharpe Replaces Lisa Courtice as The Columbus Foundation Vice President
    The Columbus Foundation has chosen Dan Sharpe to serve as Vice President for Community Research and Grants Management. The position was once occupied by Lisa Courtice, who was chosen last week to lead United Way of Central Ohio as their new CEO and president.
    “I am deeply honored to serve in this role for The Columbus Foundation,” Sharpe said in a statement. “My family and I are proud to call Columbus home and to advance our community in increasingly meaningful ways.”
    Sha
  • Rape survivor says Attorney General's "Award" lacks compassion for victims

    A woman who survived a rape in 2015 said the Attorney General's Office should reconsider the wording on compensation letters to victims.Rilla Perkins was raped in June 2015 in Goodale Park. DNA found on her clothes were submitted to the national database, but so far there have been no matches. Last February, Perkins applied for victim's compensation through the Ohio Attorney General's Office."Oh, it's a complete slap in the face," she said. "That was just something I was not expecting."What she
  • Witness: Ex-NFL star shot at men after spilled drink in club

    Witness: Ex-NFL star shot at men after spilled drink in club
    A former friend of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez told the jury at his double-murder trial Monday that Hernandez opened fire on a car because he believed two men inside had taunted him at a Boston nightclub.Alexander Bradley testified about the shootings on July 16, 2012. Bradley said Hernandez ordered him to pull up next to the victims' car at a stop light, then repeatedly fired a revolver into the car. Safiro Furtado and Daniel de Abreu were killed.Relatives of the men wept as Bradley testified,
  • Restaurant Roundup: News From J-POPS, Rhinegeist, Jeni’s and more

    Restaurant Roundup: News From J-POPS, Rhinegeist, Jeni’s and more
    Columbus always has many new restaurants, expansions, menu updates and other changes, and sometimes hard to keep up with everything. That’s why our Restaurant Roundup series was designed to keep you informed with the latest and greatest updates. Here’s what’s new in the local dining scene:
    J-POPS Gourmet Ice Pops
    Mobile food vendor J-POPS Gourmet Ice Pops is holding a contest to find their new flavor combination. Offering all-natural pops with no additives, preservatives, color
  • Westerville 2-year-old becomes basketball sensation

    Westerville 2-year-old becomes basketball sensation
    Two-year-old Calvin Shannon of Westerville loves basketball and this youngster who is just learning how to talk can really shoot the rock.He gets his inspiration from the Movie “Space Jam” and in particular his Airness, Michael Jordan.His mom and dad posted a video of Calvin making four buckets in a row from off their loft to a basket down below.Two year old’s are not supposed to be able to do this and yet Calvin did not miss. Needless to say, the video blew up on social media
  • Doppler 10 Forecast: Tracking spring showers

    This Evening: Showers and a few thunderstorms.
    Tonight: Showers ending around midnight. Low 40. Winds: S 5-10 mph.
    Tomorrow: Clouds early and skies clearing late. High 53. Winds: N 5-10 mph.
    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and much cooler. High 39. Winds: N 10-15 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, DelaysSpecial Information: The first day of spring will bring scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms. Keep the umbrella handy if you are going out this evening. Ski
  • Doppler 10 Forecast: Patchy fog to start the day

    Today: Patchy fog early with low visibility; warmer 55 degrees.
    Tonight: Clear this evening Low 24
    Tomorrow: Mostly sunny and much cooler. High 39. Winds: N 10-15 mph.
    Thursday: Partly cloudy high temperaturein the low 50'sWeather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, DelaysSpecial Information: Patchy fog to start Tuesday with skies continue to clear. Temperatures climbing into the lower 50s. Then sunny and much colder tomorrow with highs in the upper 30s. Thursday temperat
  • Battered by scandal, Marines issue new social media policy

    Battered by scandal, Marines issue new social media policy
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Battered by a nude photo-sharing scandal, the Marine Corps has issued a longer and more detailed social media policy that lays out the professional and legal ramifications for service members culpable of online misconduct. Among the coming changes: a requirement that all Marines sign a statement acknowledging they have read and understand the new guidelines.The adjustments are designed to give leaders more leeway in prosecuting or punishing offenders. Former and current f
  • Former Reds All-Star Sean Casey to lead Opening Day parade

    Former Reds All-Star Sean Casey to lead Opening Day parade
    CINCINNATI (AP) — A member of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame will serve as grand marshal of the Reds' Opening Day parade.The Reds and Findlay Market say Sean Casey will be this year's grand marshal.Casey played for the Reds from 1998 to 2005, and became known as "The Mayor" for his affable personality.Opening Day is April 3, with the parade kicking off at noon. The first pitch of the game between the Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies is set for 4:10 p.m.Casey hit .305 and made three All
  • Hilltop man enraged by freeway construction noise pleads guilty

    A Hilltop resident who threatened a freeway construction crew in 2015 over noise and later punched a police officer in the nose pleaded guilty Monday morning and will spend a year on probation. Dwight Davis, 64, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Common Pleas Court to one count of obstructing official business, a fifth-degree felony.
  • Drake Fans Troll Meek Mill On Instagram With "More Life" Flower Emoji

    Though Drake doesn't name Meek Mill on More Life , his fans are convinced he threw shade at Meek Mill on several tracks including "Free Smoke," "Lose You" and "Can't Have Everything." Bold Drizzy stans have spammed Meek's Instagram posts with More Life flower emoji.The Hibiscus flower is the official emblem for "More Life" and stans have plastered Meek's comment sections with it.
  • 5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2017!

    5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2017!
    Announcing this year’s 5 Nonprofits to Watch! The Columbus Foundation recognizes innovative central Ohio organizations poised for an exceptional year of growth and progress.
    The organizations selected for 2017 are:
    Alvis
    Catholic Social Services
    Homeport
    Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
    Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland
    We are grateful for their important work in strengthening and improving our smart + open community.
    Read more about the 5 Nonprofits to Watch.
    The Columbus Foundation
  • David Rockefeller, last of generation in family, dies at 101

    David Rockefeller, last of generation in family, dies at 101
    NEW YORK— David Rockefeller was the last of his generation in a famous American family that taught its children that wealth brings great responsibility. Even as children, he and his siblings had to set aside portions of their allowances for charitable giving.That lesson lasted throughout his life; to mark his 100th birthday in 2015, Rockefeller gave 1,000 acres of land next to a national park to the state of Maine.Rockefeller died Monday in his sleep at his home in Pocantico Hills at age 1
  • Crocodile attacks Aussie teen who jumped into river on dare

    Crocodile attacks Aussie teen who jumped into river on dare
    BRISBANE, Australia — An Australian teen who was attacked by a crocodile after jumping into a crocodile-infested river on a dare was recovering from serious wounds to his arm, officials said Monday, as authorities recovered the body of another man who also may have been attacked by a crocodile in nearby waters.Lee de Paauw, an 18-year-old from Queensland state, was at a hostel in the northern Queensland town of Innisfail around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday when he started bragging that he could swi
  • Groundbreaking set for supermarket in Ohio county without grocery store

    Groundbreaking set for supermarket in Ohio county without grocery store
    A groundbreaking is set for a supermarket in a southern Ohio county that hasn't had a grocery store for three years.The opening of Campbell's Market in McArthur in Vinton County means residents will no longer have to drive an hour round-trip to buy groceries.A groundbreaking was planned Monday for the 12,000-square-foot, full-service store expected to open in August.The county's roughly 13,200 residents have gone without a supermarket since 2013. People have been driving about 30 minutes from Mc
  • YouTube apologizes amid furor over blocking LGBT videos

    YouTube apologizes amid furor over blocking LGBT videos
    YouTube apologized on Monday for upsetting its community by blocking and filtering videos made by its LGBTQ+ community.But the apology was met with a lukewarm response.The problem occurred with YouTube’s “Restricted Mode,” a feature designed to “use community flagging, age-restrictions, and other signals to identify and filter out potentially inappropriate content.”Restricted mode is supposed to protect users who don’t want to see mature content, but has also
  • Katy Perry says she tried to 'pray the gay away' as a youth

    Katy Perry says she tried to 'pray the gay away' as a youth
    LOS ANGELES — Katy Perry says she "prayed the gay away" during her "unconscious adolescence."The 32-year-old singer opened up about her sexuality and praised the gay community while receiving an award from the Human Rights Campaign on Saturday in Los Angeles.Perry was born into a fundamentalist Christian family, but says she was curious about sexuality and knew it wasn't a black-and-white issue. She referenced one of her biggest hits in telling the group "I kissed a girl and I liked it." S
  • Construction Roundup: Italian Village, Downtown & More

    Construction Roundup: Italian Village, Downtown & More
    Part two of this month’s Construction Roundup photo update takes us through Downtown Columbus, Italian Village, the Near East Side and the Scioto Peninsula areas to find out what’s going on with new development around Columbus. A variety of apartment, condo, office, government and parking structures are currently under construction in each of these neighborhoods, with more on the way.
    Check out more projects, information and construction photos below.
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  • US Rep Jim Renacci enters 2018 race for Ohio governor

    US Rep Jim Renacci enters 2018 race for Ohio governor
    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci entered the 2018 Ohio governor's race on Monday against a potential trio of GOP state officeholders.The 58-year-old Renacci, of Wadsworth in northeast Ohio, sought to position himself as a political outsider alongside three Republicans whom he says have spent their careers in public office: state Attorney General Mike DeWine, Secretary of State Jon Husted and the Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor."Unlike other candidates, I've spent the vast majori
  • Sick Weekend Returns to Ace of Cups This Weekend

    Sick Weekend Returns to Ace of Cups This Weekend
    Even for those of us with acute festival fatigue, there’s still a place for a targeted – for lack of a better word – well-curated lineup. At their best, these smaller festivals provide a refreshed look at one’s own scene and a gathering of the tribes that recalls our earliest show going experiences. The best example in Columbus last year was the inaugural Sick Weekend. Primarily the collaboration of Ace of Cups booker Bobby Miller and manager Aleks Shaulov, Sick Weekend b
  • FBI probing possible links between Russia, Trump associates

    FBI probing possible links between Russia, Trump associates
    WASHINGTON — FBI Director James Comey confirmed Monday that the bureau is investigating possible links and coordination between Russia and associates of President Donald Trump as part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election.The extraordinary revelation, and the first public confirmation of an investigation that began last summer, came at the outset of Comey's opening statement in a congressional hearing examining Russian meddling and possible connect
  • Comey: FBI probing Trump-Russia links, wiretap claims bogus

    WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating whether President Donald Trump's campaign associates coordinated with Russian officials in an effort to sway the 2016 presidential election, Director James Comey said Monday in an extraordinary public confirmation of a probe the president has refused to acknowledge, dismissed as fake news and blamed on Democrats.In a bruising five-hour session, the FBI director also knocked down Trump's claim that his predecessor had wiretapped his New York skyscraper,
  • Dividing Lines | Families juggle long hours, low wages

    From early evening until well after midnight, Diane Hudson scrubs and vacuums away the dirt, dust and mess of a school day. She never doubts the importance of her work.
  • NFL: Tom Brady's Super Bowl jersey found, stolen by international media member

    NFL: Tom Brady's Super Bowl jersey found, stolen by international media member
    By Will Brinson / CBS SportsThe strangest story, by far, to come out of Super Bowl LI was the disappearance of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jersey after the Patriots historic 25-point comeback . After the game, the Patriots quarterback suddenly saw his game jersey go missing while in the locker room after the game. Good news: the NFL has found the jersey.According to a statement from the league on the investigation into the missing jersey, the NFL has recovered the missing piece of his uniform.&
  • NFL: Tom Brady's missing Super Bowl jersey found

    NFL: Tom Brady's missing Super Bowl jersey found
    NEW YORK — The search for Tom Brady's missing Super Bowl jersey is over.The NFL says it was in "possession of a credentialed member of the international media." Houston police Chief Art Acevedo tweeted Monday that it was found in Mexico.The NFL says the jersey was found through the "cooperation of the NFL and New England Patriots' security teams, the FBI and other law enforcement authorities." The league referred other questions to the FBI.Brady said his jersey went missing after the Patri
  • Dairy Queen offers free ice cream for first day of spring

    Dairy Queen offers free ice cream for first day of spring
    If you're looking for a cool treat on this first day of spring, Dairy Queen has you covered.They're celebrating with "Free Cone Day."You can go to Dairy Queen Monday, March 20 and get one free small vanilla cone.The giveaway is in celebration of spring and is a benefit for the Children's Miracle Network. Last year, over $200,000 was raised on Free Cone Day.The giveaway is available at all non-mall locations in the U.S. You can find a Dairy Queen near you here.#FreeConeDay is today! Say hello to
  • March Madness 2017: Sweet 16 set after 2 more major upsets

    March Madness 2017: Sweet 16 set after 2 more major upsets
    The Sweet 16 is set after a Sunday filled with close games and two huge upsets.No. 7 seed South Carolina bounced No. 2 seed Duke, a team that opened as the betting favorite in some Las Vegas casinos. Another 2, Louisville, was taken down by Michigan to leave the ACC with only one team in the field.The teams now return home to get ready for the next set of games that begin Thursday.Here's a look at the Sweet 16 by region:EAST REGIONAL: Wisconsin, Florida, Baylor, South Carolina.MIDWEST REGIONAL:
  • All car2go Vehicles Being Replaced With Upgraded Models in Columbus

    All car2go Vehicles Being Replaced With Upgraded Models in Columbus
    Starting today, you may notice some new car2go vehicles on the streets of Columbus. And by March 31st, you’ll definitely notice, as the entire fleet will have been replaced with upgraded cars that feature the latest technology that the carsharing service has to offer.
    “This new tech allows members to connect immediately through their smartphone and manage the entire process through the app versus a member card,” explained Blaire Kniffin, Communications Manager with ca
  • Coach's wife escorted out of arena after loudly cursing at NCAA tourney

    Coach's wife escorted out of arena after loudly cursing at NCAA tourney
    INDIANAPOLIS— A security guard asked the wife of Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall to leave the lower bowl of Bankers Life Fieldhouse after she started loudly cursing shortly after Sunday's 65-62 loss to Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament.A police officer was eventually called and followed Lynn Marshall up the steps. She later was taken back to the playing level on an elevator so she could attend her husband's news conference.NCAA spokesman David Worlock says it is standard procedure for the
  • Suspect grabs beer, shows gun during CVS robbery in northwest Columbus

    Suspect grabs beer, shows gun during CVS robbery in northwest Columbus
    A man accused of robbing a northwest Columbus store was caught on camera.The cashier at the CVS near Sawmill Road and Hard Road says the man walked to the beer cooler and grabbed a case of beer around 12:30 a.m. Monday. On his way to the counter, he lifted his shirt, showing the clerk a gun before walking out of the store.The suspect is described as 5'8"-5'10" with reddish brown hair and light eyes.Anyone with information is asked to call Columbus Police.
  • Children exposed to opioids lead to calls for help every 45 minutes

    Children exposed to opioids lead to calls for help every 45 minutes
    New findings reveal the number of calls to poison control about children being exposed to opioids is on the rise. Researchers are demanding changes in how the medications are being prescribed and packaged.Scientists from the Center for Injury Research and Policy along with the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital said there were more than 188-thousand calls to poison control. They say from January 2000 through December 2015 that averages out to average of 32 calls a day o
  • Trump's proposed budget would stop Amtrak in Ohio

    Trump's proposed budget would stop Amtrak in Ohio
    President Donald Trump's proposed budget would cut Ohio's Amtrak passenger train service if it passes.The Republican's budget calls for the elimination of federal subsidies for long distance train routes. All seven of the Amtrak stations in the state would lose their trains and end intercity train service.The Trump administration says the cuts will help the company run shorter lines more efficiently.Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says cuts would hurt residents throughout the state who rely
  • Trump budget cuts would affect all 7 Ohio Amtrak stations

    Trump budget cuts would affect all 7 Ohio Amtrak stations
    TOLEDO, Ohio — President Donald Trump's proposed budget would cut Ohio's Amtrak passenger train service and seriously disadvantage those who rely on it, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says.The Republican's budget calls for the elimination of federal subsidies for long distance train routes, which would apply to all seven of the Amtrak stations in Ohio and intercity train service, The Blade reported.The Ohio routes that would be eliminated if Congress approves Trump's plan include the Lake Shore L
  • NHTSA looks to stop drowsy driving crashes

    Drowsy driving ins on the rise, and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is looking to prevent more sleepy crashes with its national plan.The NHTSA is announcing the plan Monday at theManaging Fatigue Conference in San Diego, the latest target after the NHTSA first looked at decreasing drunk drivers and then went after distracted drivers.Look for public service announcements, education campaigns, tougher laws, and signs on the road to combat the latest menace on the roadways
  • Senate hearings get underway on Trump Supreme Court pick

    Senate hearings get underway on Trump Supreme Court pick
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Thirteen months after Antonin Scalia's death created a vacancy on the Supreme Court, hearings get underway on President Donald Trump's nominee to replace him.Judge Neil Gorsuch, 49, is a respected, highly credentialed and conservative member of the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. His nomination has been cheered by Republicans and praised by some left-leaning legal scholars, and Democrats head into the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Monday divided
  • Wife of ex-teacher pleads with husband to bring student home

    Wife of ex-teacher pleads with husband to bring student home
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The wife of a former Tennessee schoolteacher accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old student is pleading for her husband to bring the girl home.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it remains "extremely concerned" about the well-being of Elizabeth Thomas, who was last seen Monday in Columbia. Tad Cummins was placed on the TBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List.A statewide Amber Alert from the TBI says Cummins "may have been abusing his role as a teacher to groom this vulne
  • California waiter fired for asking diners for proof of residency

    A California waiter has been fired after asking customers at a Huntington Beach restaurant for proof of residency when they ordered a drink.The exchange happened at a restaurant earlier this month."The fact that he said, 'I need to make sure you're from here before I serve you,' was completely unacceptable," Diana Carrillo wrote on Facebook after visiting the Pacific Coast Highway restaurant last Saturday with two friends.In a reply to a comment about what happened on their Facebook page, the re
  • Oklahoma officer kills woman with patrol car during gun battle

    A Tulsa police officer used a patrol car to run over and kill a woman who was in a shootout with police.Sgt. Dave Walker told reporters that 21-year-old Madison Sueann Dickson was killed Saturday when the officer intentionally struck her while she exchanged gunfire with other officers.The names of the officers were not released.Dickson was wanted for four recent gun related incidents, including three shootings that left at least two people wounded.Police say Dickson got into a pickup truck that
  • Dividing Lines | At busy eviction court, people look for second chance

    As she rode the elevator up to the 11th floor of Franklin County Municipal Court, Jennifer Clark wondered whether there was anything she could say that would change the likely course of events. She sat down outside Courtroom 11A and waited for her case to be called.
  • Tour guides bring history of Statehouse, Ohio to life

    COLUMBUS - The walls of the Ohio Statehouse can talk, and a dedicated crew of volunteer interpreters translates their messages for visitors.On a recent Sunday afternoon, Caitlin Gatewood Edwards stood amid her tour group of 15 and gestured at the stones lining the structure's ground floor.Convicts imprisoned in the Ohio Penitentiary, she said, ... (more)
  • Columbus Police cruiser involved in crash on highway

    Columbus Police cruiser involved in crash on highway
    COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Columbus Police officer is OK after a police cruiser was hit on the ramp from I-71 southbound to I-70 eastbound Sunday night.The ramp is closed according to police.Police said three vehicles are involved and and no one is hurt.
  • Friend: Chuck Berry's 1st album in decades is 'sensational'

    Friend: Chuck Berry's 1st album in decades is 'sensational'
    Chuck Berry's death came just weeks before the debut single off his first new studio album in nearly four decades was scheduled to go on sale, a friend of the rock 'n' roll legend said.Joe Edwards, the owner of the Blueberry Hill club in St. Louis where Berry performed regularly, said the tracks he has heard off the upcoming album, titled "CHUCK," are "sensational.""What a genius," Edwards said Saturday. "I just miss him like crazy. I miss his laugh."While studios often release tribute albums of

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