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• Reagan Tokes Act gets first committee hearing

  17-10-2017 23:50
  
  COLUMBUS– House lawmakers took their first steps towards overhauling Ohio’s criminal justice system Tuesday by introducing the Reagan Tokes Act before the House criminal justice committee.Tuesday’s hearing marked the first time the bill was heard in committee since being introduced in late September.“We need to protect people’s safety. We have a problem. We need to address it. We need to address it quickly,” Rep. Jim Hughes, R – District 24, told 10 Inve
  
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• Crew SC owner disputes local leaders offer to keep team in Columbus

  17-10-2017 23:18
  Columbus Crew SC owner Anthony Precourt says if Columbus city leaders offered to buy half his team to keep them playing in the Capital City that's news to him."No investor in Columbus presented a serious offer to invest in the club," he said during a conference call with the media.That directly contradicts what the President and CEO of the Columbus Partnership told 10TV."I led the discussion regarding offering to purchase 50 percent of the team and I thought it was a very serious offer," says Al
  
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• Fired teacher loses license, but stays on ballot for school board

  17-10-2017 22:28
  A former school teacher fired for an inappropriate relationship with a student is now barred from ever teaching in Ohio again.Mark Bollinger was fired from his teaching job at River Valley Schools in Marion. He's now seeking a seat on the same Board of Education that fired him.Tuesday, the State Board of Education voted to revoke his teaching license.But that doesn't mean he's out of the education field.Mark Bollinger taught at River Valley Local Schools for nearly two decades.That ended in 2015
  
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• Judge in Hawaii blocks latest version of Trump's travel ban

  17-10-2017 22:05
  
  A federal judge in Hawaii blocked the Trump administration Tuesday from enforcing its latest travel ban, just hours before it was set to take effect.U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson granted Hawaii's request to temporarily block the policy that was to be implemented starting early Wednesday. He found Trump's executive order "suffers from precisely the same maladies as its predecessor."The judge, appointed by former President Barack Obama, said the new restrictions ignore a federal appeals court
  
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• Doppler 10: Sunny and slightly warmer Wednesday

  17-10-2017 21:26
  This Evening: Pleasant with more sun than clouds. Temperatures in the 60s. SW wind 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly clear skies and crisp. Low 44. SW wind 5-10 mph.
  Tomorrow: Sunny and warming slightly. High 70. W wind 5-10 mph.
  Thursday: Much like Wednesday. Sunny and around 70. SW wind 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure continues to bring sunshine and dry conditions through the rest of the week. Crisp tonight with lows in th
  
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• Doppler 10: Sunny and slight warmer Wednesday

  17-10-2017 21:26
  This Evening: Pleasant with more sun than clouds. Temperatures in the 60s. SW wind 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly clear skies and crisp. Low 44. SW wind 5-10 mph.
  Tomorrow: Sunny and warming slightly. High 70. W wind 5-10 mph.
  Wednesday: Much like Tuesday. Sunny and around 70. SW wind 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure continues to bring sunshine and dry conditions through the rest of the week. Crisp tonight with lows in the
  
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• Senators reach deal on resuming payments to health insurers

  17-10-2017 21:25
  
  Key senators reached a breakthrough deal Tuesday on resuming federal payments to health insurers that President Donald Trump has blocked. Insurers had warned that unless the money is quickly restored, premiums will go up.At the White House, the president spoke favorably about the bipartisan compromise, which is still likely to face opposition in Congress.The agreement would involve a two-year extension of federal payments to insurers that Trump halted last week, said Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn
  
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• Woman killed, man injured in Licking County wrong-way crash

  17-10-2017 21:17
  
  HANOVER -- One woman has died as a result of a crash on Ohio 16 in Licking County Tuesday, and one man was flown to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center according to the Granville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The crash happened in the area of Brownsville Road on Ohio 16 around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.According to a press release, a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Shannon Shaw, 40 of Newark, was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of Ohio 16. Shaw's vehicle struck a 2013 westb
  
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• 1 killed, 1 injured in Licking County crash

  17-10-2017 21:17
  
  HANOVER -- One person has died as a result of a crash on Ohio 16 in Licking County Tuesday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed.The crash happened in the area of Brownsville Road on Ohio 16 around 12:36 p.m. Tuesday.According to the Newark Advocate, a second person is being flown to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.Authorities have not identified any of the victims at this time.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Crew Membership Advisory Board Member Resigns Over Relocation News

  17-10-2017 20:53
  Columbus Crew SC owner Anthony Precourt wants a new stadium, or he’s moving the team to Austin. The news was first reported by Sports Illustrated last night and caused a stir in the community, with local leaders expressing their own disappointment earlier today. Below is an open letter of resignation in response to Precourt’s demands […]
  
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• New wildfires break out in California as wine country fires dim

  17-10-2017 20:45
  
  As crews gained on the wildfires in California wine country, new blazes broke out in other parts of the state, including a fire in the mountains above Los Angeles that threatened a historic observatory Tuesday and more flames in the Santa Cruz mountains.Firefighters on the ground and in the air raced to protect the Mount Wilson Observatory and nearby communications towers from a growing brush fire northeast of LA. The blaze was initially estimated at around 5 acres (2 hectares). The observatory,
  
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• Columbus Board of Health announces new Health Commissioner

  17-10-2017 20:27
  
  The city of Columbus has announced that Dr. Mysheika Williams Roberts is the new Public Health Commissioner.Dr. Roberts joined Columbus Public Health in 2006, serving as Medical Director and Assistant Health Commissioner.She was responsible the supervision and policy for the department’s clinical programs, employee assistance program and issues related to population health.Dr. Roberts is also known as a national expert on public health. Before coming to Columbus, she served as an Epidemic
  
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• City Leaders Respond to Columbus Crew Relocation Announcement

  17-10-2017 20:27
  Earlier today, Columbus Crew SC owner Anthony Precourt announced that he was exploring plans to relocate his soccer team, either into a new stadium in Columbus, or to another city — most likely Austin. “Despite our investments and efforts, the current course is not sustainable,” said Precourt. “This Club has ambition to be a standard […]
  
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• Piada revamps menu for fall

  17-10-2017 19:49
  The additions and tweaks go beyond the chain's typical seasonal offerings. The Columbus-based restaurant is promoting two new items that shift away from its fully customized roots.
  
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• In the Kitchen With Catie Randazzo and Matt Heaggans of Ambrose & Eve

  17-10-2017 19:38
  As the local food scene continues to flourish, chefs Catie Randazzo, of Challah!, and Matt Heaggans, of Swoop! and The Rossi, aren’t afraid to break some of those lingering culinary boundaries. The two have put their heads together on a new project: their own brick and mortar named Ambrose & Eve. Currently, they operate a […]
  
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• McMansion Hell Author Comes to Columbus

  17-10-2017 19:26
  The blog McMansion Hell has gained a lot of fans and notoriety in the short time it’s been in existence. Started in July of 2016 by Kate Wagner, the popular site went viral shortly after its launch and has since been featured in such varied publications as Huffington Post, Paper Magazine, and Business Insider. Columbus Underground […]
  
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• NTSB says Benadryl impaired hot air balloon operator in deadly crash

  17-10-2017 18:55
  
  AUSTIN, Texas -- Investigators say the pilot of a Texas hot air balloon that crashed and killed 16 people flew with enough Benadryl in his system to have the equivalent blood-alcohol level of a drunken driver.National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators said Tuesday at a hearing in Washington that pilot Alfred "Skip" Nichols also took sedatives and opioids that likely affected his decision-making during the July 2016 flight.The balloon hit high-tension power lines before crashing in
  
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• #MeToo floods social media with stories of sexual harassment and abuse

  17-10-2017 18:35
  A huge number of sexual assault and harassment survivors are sharing their stories online. An untold number of women posted "me too" and revealed their deeply intimate experiences of abuse. Their stories flooded social media and painted a picture of just how many people endure sexual abuse and harassment every day.CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with women who are re-living painful personal traumas, while hoping to break the cycle."I decided to call it rape because I was blacked out
  
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• Woman who runs over toddler dragged from SUV, beaten

  17-10-2017 17:51
  
  DEERFIELD, Fla. — Authorities say a woman who struck and killed a toddler in Florida was later dragged from her SUV and beaten.A Broward Sheriff's Office news release says 22-month-old Neallie Junior Saxon III was playing with other children in a Deerfield Beach neighborhood Sunday afternoon when he chased a ball into the street. An SUV struck the boy, knocking him to the pavement. Police say the driver was going the speed limit but possibly distracted by other children in the street.Deput
  
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• Ohio State’s J.T. Barrett named Davey O’Brien National QB of the Week

  17-10-2017 17:26
  
  Ohio State’s J.T. Barrett has been named the Davey O’Brien Quarterback of the Week for his performance against Nebraska on Saturday. Earlier this week, Barrett was announced as the Big Ten Conference offensive player of the week and the Rose Bowl Game’s Big Ten player of the week. His performance in Lincoln also earned him recognition as a Manning Award star of the week.Barrett completed 27 of 33 passes for 325 yards and five touchdowns before exiting the Nebraska game early in
  
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• Microsoft rolls out new Windows 10 update and laptops

  17-10-2017 17:20
  
  Microsoft has begun rolling out an update to its Windows 10 operating system, hoping to spark enthusiasm for its virtual and augmented-reality ambitions.The semi-annual update became available Tuesday. Along with virtual experiences, the Fall Creators Update brings new ways to share photos and video and work with 3-D imagery.Several of Microsoft's partners — Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo — are simultaneously launching their first "Windows Mixed Reality" headsets Tuesday. Samsung is relea
  
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• Giant Eagle launches home delivery service in central Ohio

  17-10-2017 17:06
  
  COLUMBUS – Giant Eagle has started a delivery service that will bring groceries to your front door.The Curbside Express Home Delivery service launched Tuesday at Giant Eagle stores in central Ohio.The service allows customers to choose from 45,000 items, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, bakery items, refrigerated and frozen items, and cleaning items.“Giant Eagle first launched our online ordering and curbside pickup service in central Ohio during the summer of 2015, and today
  
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• 325-pound woman charged with killing girl by sitting on her

  17-10-2017 17:06
  
  PENSACOLA, Fla. — A 325-pound Florida woman is charged with killing her 9-year-old cousin by sitting on the child as punishment.Veronica Green Posey, 64, was arrested and charged with homicide and cruelty toward a child, The Pensacola News Journal reported. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office report identified Posey as the girl's cousin.Paramedics and deputies responded to the family's Pensacola home following a 911 call Saturday. Posey told deputies she sat on Dericka Lindsay as discipli
  
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• Giant Eagle Now Offers Grocery Delivery Service to Central Ohioans

  17-10-2017 16:34
  Today begins Giant Eagle’s Curbside Express Home Delivery service. Customers living in one of more than 50 Central Ohio zip codes can now begin ordering groceries up to a week in advance and have them delivered to their front door. The service is an expansion of the curbside pickup service introduced in central Ohio two […]
  
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• Lawyer: Ohio mom's confession should be kept out of trial

  17-10-2017 16:29
  
  CANTON— A defense attorney argues that a police interview in which a Chinese woman acknowledged killing her 5-year-old daughter should be excluded from her Ohio murder trial because a translator wasn't present at that point.Twenty-nine-year-old Mingming Chen, of Jackson Township, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of Ashley Zhao. Her body was found hidden in the family's North Canton restaurant after she was reported missing in January.The Repository reports prosecutors
  
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• Den of Ten is What's Cool At School

  17-10-2017 16:04
  All of the students at Wilson Hill Elementary School in the Worthington School District meet once a month with their 'Den of Ten' -- a group of students across all grade levels that works together on projects and activities that reinforce positive virtues like compassion, self-discipline, giving, respect, honesty, responsibility, and perseverance.Watch the video to learn more!
  
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• Columbus Crew SC owner releases statement on team’s potential move

  17-10-2017 15:35
  
  COLUMBUS – The owner of Columbus Crew SC says the club may move out of Columbus.Precourt Sports Ventures, LLC says it is exploring options to ensure the long-term viability of the club, including remaining in Columbus at a new stadium or potentially relocating to Austin, Texas.Anthony Precourt, chief executive officer of Precourt Sports Ventures and chairman of Columbus Crew SC, released the following statement Tuesday:“Despite our investments and efforts, the current course is not s
  
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• SBA's McMahon Visits Burton Metal Finishing to Hear About Issues

  17-10-2017 15:31
  U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon and U.S. Senator Rob Portman visited Burton Metal Finishing in Columbus, Ohio, where they toured the facilities and hosted a roundtable discussion with local small business owners. U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon and U.S. Senator Rob Portman visited Burton Metal Finishing in Columbus, Ohio, where they toured the facilities and hosted a roundtable discussion with local small business owners.
  
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• Trump: Drug czar nominee, Rep. Marino, withdrawing his name

  17-10-2017 14:44
  
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the Pennsylvania congressman he chose to be the nation's drug czar is withdrawing from consideration for the job.Trump's announcement Tuesday on Twitter follows reports that Republican Rep. Tom Marino played a key role in passing a bill that weakened the federal government's authority to stop companies from distributing opioids.Trump says Marino "has informed me that he is withdrawing his name from consideration."Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
  
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• Trump: Drug czar nominee pulls his name from consideration

  17-10-2017 14:44
  WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Marino, President Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's drug czar, has withdrawn from consideration following reports that he played a key role in weakening the federal government's authority to stop companies from distributing opioids."He didn't want to have even the perception of a conflict of interest with drug companies or, frankly, insurance companies," Trump told Fox News Radio in an interview Tuesday, shortly after breaking the news on Twitter.The announcem
  
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• Trump's claim about predecessors, fallen troops disputed

  17-10-2017 14:35
  
  For U.S. presidents, meeting the families of military personnel killed in war is about as wrenching as the presidency gets. President Donald Trump's suggestion Monday that his predecessors fell short in that duty brought a visceral reaction from those who witnessed those grieving encounters."He's a deranged animal," Alyssa Mastromonaco, a former deputy chief of staff to President Barack Obama, tweeted about Trump. With an expletive, she called Trump's statement in the Rose Garden a lie.Trump sai
  
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• (Updated) Columbus Crew Owners Threaten to Relocate Team to Austin if New Stadium Demands Aren’t Met

  17-10-2017 14:33
  The owners of the Columbus Crew SC soccer team want a new Downtown stadium built for them and they’re not screwing around. Sports Illustrated reported last night that if demands from Precourt Sports Ventures are not met, they’ll be packing their bags and relocating the team to Austin in 2019. According to SI.com, Crew SC […]
  
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• Ohio Turnpike plans alerts system for tech-connected cars

  17-10-2017 14:02
  
  BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Officials are planning a new system of travel alert information for part of the Ohio Turnpike near Cleveland with an eye toward a day when autonomous vehicles might regularly cruise that roadway.The Plain Dealer reports the Turnpike Commission will use roadside sensors and other technology to produce traffic and weather alerts that could serve self-driving vehicles. For now, the data about factors such as foggy conditions and snowplow angles could serve newer vehicles equipped
  
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• COTA holds public meetings about changing rates

  17-10-2017 12:55
  COLUMBUS -- COTA is considering changing how much you pay to ride. But it wants to hear from your first.The bus service is holding a series of public meetings starting Tuesday at noon.COTA is not saying if rates will go up or down, but we do know the transit agency re-evaluates every three years.Changes would be effective the first of the New Year, January 1st, 2018.You can get a detailed breakdown of the public meetings here.
  
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• Pilot killed after Spanish F-18 military jet crashes at air base outside Madrid

  17-10-2017 12:35
  
  MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Defense Ministry says a military jet has crashed at an air base outside Madrid.A ministry spokesman said the F-18 jet crashed at the Torrejon de Ardoz base outside Madrid on Tuesday during take-off.Officials say the pilot was killed in the crash it is not clear if anyone else was hurt. Television images showed a massive cloud of smoke rising from the base area.The official was speaking on condition of anonymity in keeping with force regulations.
  
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• 2 escape injury after botched YouTube stunt near train

  17-10-2017 12:30
  
  FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Officials say two people narrowly escaped injury after attempting to record a YouTube stunt as a train approached in Ohio.Fairborn Fire Battalion Chief Laura Kerr tells WHIO-TV one of the two was thrown to the ground Monday night when the train hit a backpack the person was wearing. Kerr says witnesses told first responders the other person was on the train tracks and rolled off at the last second as the train approached.Kerr says the train conductors were upset by th
  
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• UK singer Ed Sheeran tells fans of bike accident, arm injury

  17-10-2017 12:25
  
  British singer Ed Sheeran has told fans via Instagram that he's had a bicycle injury and may have to change some concert dates.The popular singer said Monday he's had "a bit of a bicycle accident" and is "currently waiting on some medical advice, which may affect some of my upcoming shows." Ive had a bit of a bicycle accident and I’m currently waiting on some medical advice, which may affect some of my upcoming shows. Please stay tuned for further news. Ed xA post shared by Ed Sheeran (@te
  
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• Iraq: After losing Kirkuk, Kurdish forces pull out of Sinjar

  17-10-2017 12:21
  
  KIRKUK, Iraq (AP) — Kurdish forces lost more territory in Iraq on Tuesday, withdrawing from the town of Sinjar a day after Iraqi forces pushed them out of the disputed city of Kirkuk.Meanwhile, thousands of civilians were seen streaming back to Kirkuk, driving along a main highway to the city's east. The Kurdish forces had built an earthen berm along the highway, reinforced by armored vehicles, but were allowing civilians to return to the city.Many returnees were seen with their children a
  
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• Safer school buses tested on Columbus streets

  17-10-2017 11:34
  A new school bus prototype equipped with the latest safety features will be tested for the first time in Columbus and, depending on results and feedback, could be used on the streets across Ohio.High visibility lighting and reflective markings on the bus will be tested by Columbus City Schools. The district and Ohio State Highway Patrol will monitor how motorists react and measure usability, costs and practicality of the new bus.The prototype features:A High Visibility Package . LED-bright amber
  
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• Giant art installation displays 3D selfies on an enormous 850,000-LED 'head'

  17-10-2017 11:16
  Ever wanted to see a 14-foot-high, 3D image of your face on a giant LED screen shaped like a human head? Now you can. Love it or hate it, but selfies are a pretty potent part of today's popular culture.
  
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• Doppler 10: After a frosty start a warmer Tuesday

  17-10-2017 10:03
  Today: A frosty start then lots of sun and warmer.High 66.Winds: SW 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Clear and chilly.Low 43.Winds: Light southerly.
  Tomorrow: More sunshine and even warmer, pleasant.High 70.Winds: S 5-10 mph.
  Thursday: Another mostly sunny and pleasant day.High 72.Winds: SW 4-8 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure is the driving force behind our forecast this week.This will bring us dry, sunny and pleasant fall weather.Temp
  
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• Self-driving cars could ease traffic, but increase sprawl

  17-10-2017 08:36
  
  BOSTON- A new study inspired by Boston's early experiments with self-driving cars finds that the technology could ease congestion, but might also lead to more cars on the road and further encourage urban sprawl.The report, released Tuesday by the Boston Consulting Group and the World Economic Forum, is a mostly optimistic take on how autonomous vehicles could change cities.Three companies are now testing self-driving cars in Boston's Seaport District. One of them, NuTonomy, has also partnered wi
  
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• Boo! Spooky vegan market pops up in Columbus

  17-10-2017 07:03
  All treats with no tricks -- The Spooky Vegan Pop-Up Market comes to town on Oct. 22 at the Ching Ter Maitreya Temple in Columbus. Sponsored by the It's All Natural market of Gahanna and Ching Ter Maitreya Temple of Columbus, the market will feature 16 vendors from across Ohio, including Sobremesa Street Kitchen, The Little Kitchen Food Truck and Momma Can Cook.
  
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• Source: Columbus Crew SC looking at possibly moving to Texas

  17-10-2017 05:01
  
  The head of the Columbus Partnership told 10TV Monday night that the Columbus Crew is announcing its intention to move the team to another city – possibly Austin, Texas.Alex Fischer, the CEO of the Columbus Partnership, spoke with the Crew SC's ownership.Fischer says if the city's efforts fail to keep the Crew here, all options will be on the table to work on finding another team to replace them.Announced as one of the 10 founding members of the MLS in 1994, Crew SC played their first game
  
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• AP source: Suspended Ezekiel Elliott getting emergency hearing

  17-10-2017 04:45
  
  A person with direct knowledge of the situation says attorneys for Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott are set for an emergency hearing in federal court in New York as they try again to stop the running back's six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations.Elliott's legal team filed a request for a temporary restraining order Monday and will get a hearing Tuesday in the Southern District of New York, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the filing hadn't
  
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• Confirmed cases of canine flu worry vets in east Columbus

  17-10-2017 04:42
  COLUMBUS -- Two confirmed cases of canine influenza in East Columbus has local veterinarians worried about a possible outbreak of the virus."It's something we need to take pretty serious," said Dr. Aaron Buck, veterinarian at Health Pets of Lewis Center. PetSmart officials say they saw multiple cases of respiratory illness at their Easton location starting Oct. 10. The company confirmed two cases of canine influenza, which is highly contagious for dogs. One case was confirmed Oct. 10, the other
  
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• Columbus council approves funds toward new women's shelter

  17-10-2017 04:35
  The fundraising campaign is nearly complete for a new larger women's shelter set to open in 2018 in Franklin County. The Columbus City Council on Monday pledged about $500,000 toward building the 120-resident women's shelter.
  
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• Warrant: Atlanta woman put toddlers in oven, turned it on

  17-10-2017 04:00
  
  A warrant says an Atlanta woman put her two young sons in an oven and turned it on.Local media reported Monday that the warrant charging Lamora Williams with murder in the deaths of 1-year-old son Ja'Karter Penn and 2-year-old Ke-Yaunte Penn says she put them in the oven sometime between midnight Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday.A third boy, 3-year-old Jameel Penn Jr., was found unharmed.Williams waived a court appearance Monday and was denied bail.The father of all three children, Jameel Penn, says
  
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• Columbus City Council Meeting 10/16/2017

  17-10-2017 03:57
  
  
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• Trump suggests Obama didn't call families of fallen soldiers as president

  17-10-2017 03:05
  
  During an impromptu Rose Garden press conference on Monday, President Trump appeared to criticize his predecessors for not calling the families of soldiers who had died on their watch.When asked about U.S. soldiers who were killed in an ambush attack by extremists in Niger, Mr. Trump told reporters that he had written them personal letters, and would at "some point" be calling the the families of those killed overseas."I felt very, very badly about that, I always feel badly. It's the toughest ca
  
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