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• Bates-Diop, No. 22 Ohio State top Minnesota 67-49

  20-01-2018 23:58
  
  NEW YORK — Keita Bates-Diop had 17 points and 12 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season, leading No. 22 Ohio State over Minnesota 67-49 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday for its seventh straight win.Ohio State's first-year coach Chris Holtmann is the third Big Ten coach to win his first eight conference games. Sam Barry won 11 straight for Iowa in 1923 and Walter Meanwell holds the record with 12 for Wisconsin in 1912.The Buckeyes (17-4, 8-0 Big Ten) used a 24-2 burst to ov
  
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• Police clear bomb threat scene in downtown Columbus

  20-01-2018 23:15
  
  COLUMBUS -- Columbus police and fire were on the scene of a bomb threat in downtown Columbus.The call for the threat came in at 4:18 p.m., according to police. The scene was cleared about an hour later. The incident occurred in the 500 block of East Broad Street.According to Battalion Chief Steve Martin with the Columbus Division of Fire, workers at the business were clearing out a closet and found a strange object.Police and fire have contained the scene and are leaving the area.
  
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• Ginther blames GOP for government shutdown

  20-01-2018 22:11
  
  Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther did not parse his words in a statement issued Saturday afternoon, saying the federal government needs to get back to work.In the statement, the mayor said the people of central Ohio have enough to deal with already and don’t need to worry about the government being shut down.Ginther’s statement read in full:“Let’s be clear: The federal government shutdown falls on the shoulders of President Trump and Congressional Republicans. They need to st
  
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• 610 WTVN radio host John Corby dies at 61

  20-01-2018 21:51
  
  COLUMBUS -- John Corby, an icon in Columbus radio, passed away Saturday morning, according to 610 WTVN. He was 61.WTVN announced his sudden passing on its website.WTVN wrote in part, “With deep shock and sadness we report that longtime afternoon host John Corby on News Radio 610 WTVN died unexpectedly Saturday morning.”According to WTVN, Corby started as WNCI’s News Director and morning show co-host and then moved to WTVN from 1984-94. After a stint in Pittsburgh, he moved back
  
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• Millennial Tower Project Returns to Commission Seeking Approval

  20-01-2018 21:20
  Nearly two years after it was formally announced, the Millennial Tower project could potentially be approved for development as early as next week. The most noteworthy change in the newest renderings submitted to the Downtown Commission is the removal of the controversial LED billboards, and the replacement with LED blade signs. After multiple resubmissions, the […]
  
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• Forecast: Spring-like showers on Sunday

  20-01-2018 21:20
  This Evening: Fair skies and pleasant temperatures. SW wind around 10 mph.
  Tonight: Cloudy with a chance of rain. Low 36. S wind 5-10 mph.
  Sunday: Milder with clouds and rain chances. High 48. S wind 5-10 mph.
  Monday: Feeling like spring. Cloudy with a chance for afternoon showers. Breezy at times. High 56. S wind 5-15 mph with gusts upward of 25 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar | School closings, delaysSpecial Information: A southerly flow of wind will le
  
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• Missouri governor: 'no blackmail,' 'no violence' in affair

  20-01-2018 20:24
  
  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In his first interview since acknowledging an extramarital affair, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens said Saturday that there was "no blackmail" and "no threat of violence" by him in what he described as a months-long "consensual relationship" with his former hairdresser.Greitens told The Associated Press that he has no plans to resign from office as a result of the affair, despite calls to step aside from several Republican and Democratic state lawmakers."I'm staying. I'm
  
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• Union Nightclub in Cleveland seeks to transcend categorization

  20-01-2018 19:52
  If you briefly glanced at their schedule, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Union Nightclub , the most recent addition to the line of bars on West 6th Street, is a gay bar. Google even briefly labeled the club an LGBT bar and it shares a title with an ultra-popular gay nightclub in Columbus.
  
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• Gunmen storm Intercontinental Hotel in Afghan capital Kabul

  20-01-2018 19:40
  
  A group of gunmen have launched an attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, authorities said Saturday. Interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told CBS News that they believe four gunmen attacked the hotel.The kitchen and parts of the hotel is on fire, Rahimi said, and Afghan special forces have cleared the first floor. Rahimi did not provide details on casualties but said foreign and Afghan guests were inside the hotel during the attack.An official told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that f
  
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• New Eight-Story Building Planned Downtown

  20-01-2018 18:29
  Plans to construct a new eight-story mixed-use residential building at 195 East Main Street were uncovered yesterday as the project has officially been submitted for review by the Downtown Commission. If constructed as planned, the building would include an 8,800 square foot ground-floor retail space with a sidewalk cafe-style patio, a second-story amenity space and […]
  
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• Protesters gather near Trump's Florida home, bow their heads

  20-01-2018 17:42
  
  NEW YORK — In Palm Beach, Florida, home to President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, several hundred people gathered carrying anti-Trump signs as they prepared to march as part of Saturday's planned protests.Across the globe, people hit the streets on the anniversary of Trump's inauguration, marching against his policies and in support of the #MeToo movement against sexual assault and harassment.In Palm Beach, a group of women wearing red cloaks and white hats like the characters in the
  
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• Pres. Trump tweets about women's marches as protesters gather

  20-01-2018 17:42
  
  NEW YORK — President Donald Trump tweeted that it was a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "economic success and wealth creation" that's happened during his first year in office — while women across the nation rallied against him and his policies.In Columbus, people marched downtown in support of women's rights:"Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months," th
  
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• 'Long slog ahead': NYC ready for women's march

  20-01-2018 17:42
  
  NEW YORK - Organizers of a New York City rally and march for women's rights say tens of thousands of people will take to the streets on the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration.Saturday's New York march will be one of an estimated 250 women's marches planned for Saturday and Sunday around the world.The scheduled speakers include Ashley Bennett, a Democrat who was elected Atlantic County, New Jersey, freeholder last November. Bennett defeated Republican incumbent John Car
  
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• Local Music Spotlight: Cousin Simple

  20-01-2018 16:01
  Cousin Simple took the stage on an oppressively hot August afternoon at the Columbus Food Truck Festival, playing through an hour-long set that was mostly inclusive of what was at the time their still-forthcoming debut album. I marveled at their energy in spite of the swelter, leaping around and savoring every square inch of the […]
  
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• Police investigate man killed after shooting in Newark

  20-01-2018 15:58
  
  NEWARK - A man was killed from an apparent gunshot wound, according to Newark police.It happened around 2:48 a.m. Saturday on Cherry Street.Police identified the victim as David Barcus, 48.Barcus was taken to Licking Memorial Hospital where he later died.Authorities believe they have identified the suspect's vehicle. Police have possible persons of interest and are asking them to come forward. To contact Newark Police, call 740-349-1501 or Detective Steve Vanoy at 740-670-7928.
  
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• The Mid-Sized Cities on Amazon’s HQ2 List Might Have the Best Shot

  20-01-2018 15:25
  “Overlook us at your own peril.” Steve Schoeny, Director of the Columbus Department of Development, didn’t mince words when talking about the Amazon HQ2 proposal announcement on a phone call with Columbus Underground yesterday afternoon. His quote above was in direct response to the reaction by national media outlets like The New York Times that […]
  
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• Heil Dealer Network Strengthens its Commitment in Columbus, OH with New Bell Equipment Facility

  20-01-2018 15:20
  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn: Heil's dealer network just got even stronger with Bell Equipment's relocation to their new location in Gahanna, a suburb of Columbus, OH. The new facility, located at 1045 Taylor Road, was designed to better serve refuse customers throughout Ohio, including public, private and municipal fleets.
  
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• Neighbors Opposed to Proposed Check Cashing Store at Broad and James

  20-01-2018 14:00
  A proposal to build a check-cashing outlet on a prominent corner in Eastmoor has neighbors concerned. Charlotte, North Carolina-based Primax Properties has submitted plans to the City of Columbus to build a 2,500 square foot PLS Financial Services location at the southwest corner of East Broad Street and South James Road. Michelle Santuomo, president of […]
  
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• Forecast: Warming trend continues; showers arrive late tonight

  20-01-2018 10:33
  Today: Partly cloudy.Breezy but bearable.High 42. Winds: SW 7-13 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly cloudy, spotty showers.Mild.Low 36.Winds: SW 5-8 mph.
  Tomorrow: Cloudy with spotty showers.Warmer & pleasant.High 48. Winds: S 6-9 mph.
  Monday: Cloudy, much warmer.Occasional rain showers, mainly pm.High 54.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar | School closings, delaysSpecial Information: This shift in the winds has been slowly lifting temperatures through the late week but n
  
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• #ThisWeekBreweryTour week 2: Sideswipe of west Columbus

  20-01-2018 10:31
  Sideswipe Brewing, 2419 Scioto Harper Drive in west Columbus, was ThisWeek's second stop along our #thisweekbrewerytour series in which we're seeing how the dozens of breweries in central Ohio stand out from one another. Sideswipe owner Craig O'Herron brews about 15 beers in his brewery in addition to making nitro coffee for those who don't drink alcohol.
  
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• How the government shutdown will affect Americans

  20-01-2018 10:12
  
  WASHINGTON - The Senate failed to reach a deal to fund the government, officially shutting down the government for the first time since 2013. Federal agencies have been preparing for the possibility of a shutdown, putting together lists of their essential services and the employees needed to perform those services."We're ready if that's what happens. We hope not," said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Essential workers would remain on duty, but hundreds of thousands of federal workers would be
  
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• 1 person killed in shooting in east Columbus

  20-01-2018 07:50
  
  COLUMBUS - One person is dead after a shooting in southeast Columbus, according to Columbus police.The shooting happened around 1:08 a.m. Saturday on Eastland Square Drive.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Police do not know if there are any suspects.Stay with 10TV for updates on this developing story.
  
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• Vegas-to-Columbus marijuana ring leader sentenced to 144 months

  20-01-2018 06:07
  Between November 2015 and December 2016, federal Drug Enforcement Agents investigators say they documented 264 UPS packages that traveled from Las Vegas to Columbus. Unbeknownst to UPS, there were more than 3,000 kilograms - about 6,614 pounds - of marijuana inside.
  
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• Professional chimney sweepers discuss safety in light of recent fires

  20-01-2018 04:20
  As colder temperatures persist across central Ohio, local chimney sweepers warn home owners now is the best time to have your fireplace and chimney inspected.“Maybe three in 10 chimneys we encounter need to have some major work sometimes its due to neglect sometimes it’s due to age,” Jim McKee with Blackburn Chimney Services said.Just this week the Columbus Fire Department responded to two house fires they say both originated in or near the fireplace and sent flames up through
  
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• Buckeyes still loaded as most NFL-eligible players stay put

  20-01-2018 01:41
  
  Ohio State coach Urban Meyer and his assistants annually brace for announcements about elite and not-so-elite players leaving the program early for the NFL draft.But Monday's deadline to declare came and went, and the damage wasn't so bad for the Buckeyes.There were some predictable early departures in cornerback Denzel Ward, linebacker Jerome Baker and defensive end Sam Hubbard. They were obvious NFL prospects.But other names mentioned in the NFL conversation — defensive tackle Dre'Mont J
  
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• Columbus police officer saves woman from freezing pond

  20-01-2018 01:30
  
  A Columbus police officer says he was just doing his job when he rescued a woman from a freezing pond.The call for help came Thursday afternoon from Whetstone Park.Police say a woman tried to rescue her dog that went into the pond, when she got stuck.The 15 year police veteran tells 10TV his training kicked in.When minutes matter, Officer Tony Bennett happened to be in the right place at the right time."I was driving down High Street I had just passed Whetstone Park when the call came out. There
  
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• Trulia: Columbus one of three best Amazon HQ2 cities

  20-01-2018 01:26
  The real-estate website Trulia has identified Columbus as one of three cities best positioned to host Amazon's second headquarters. Based on housing affordability, housing inventory and Amazon's desire to be near higher education, Trulia concluded that Columbus, Chicago and Pittsburgh are the best contenders.
  
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• Family: Tom Petty died of an accidental overdose

  20-01-2018 01:19
  
  NEW YORK — Tom Petty's family says his death last year was due to an accidental drug overdose.His wife and daughter released the results of Petty's autopsy via a statement on his Facebook page Friday night. Dana and Adria Petty say they got the results from the coroner's office earlier in the day that the overdose was caused due to a variety of medications.The statement was posted moments before the Los Angeles coroner's office issued its official findings, which confirmed that Petty had a
  
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• Crunch time: What Amazon wants for its new HQ

  20-01-2018 00:47
  
  WASHINGTON — Just 20 cities are left standing in the competition for Amazon's second headquarters and the 50,000 jobs it will bring.Now comes the hard part for the finalists — and for Amazon. Based on the cities that made the cut, and what the company told some of the cities that didn't, the company will likely scrutinize six key criteria when making its final call. It plans to announce its decision later this year.The 20 cities include Austin, Texas; Atlanta; Boston; New York City;
  
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• US government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

  20-01-2018 00:06
  WASHINGTON — The federal government shut down at the stroke of midnight Friday, halting all but the most essential operations and marring the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration in a striking display of Washington dysfunction.Last-minute negotiations crumbled as Senate Democrats blocked a four-week stopgap extension in a late-night vote, causing the fourth government shutdown in a quarter century. Behind the scenes, however, leading Republicans and Democrats were
  
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• U.S. government shuts down as senators continue to negotiate

  20-01-2018 00:06
  WASHINGTON— The federal government shut down at the stroke of midnight Saturday, halting all but the most essential operations and marring the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration in a striking display of Washington dysfunction.Last-minute negotiations crumbled as Senate Democrats blocked a four-week stopgap extension in a late-night vote, causing the fourth government shutdown in a quarter century. The slide toward closure lacked for high drama: The Senate vote wa
  
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• Trump sees 'progress' as shutdown approaches

  20-01-2018 00:06
  President Donald Trump is striking an optimistic tone as the deadline for a federal government shutdown nears.Trump tweeted Friday afternoon, less than seven hours before the midnight deadline, that he had "an excellent preliminary meeting" in the Oval Office with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.He is also praising the role being played by fellow Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan.Trump says negotiators are "making progress" and says a four-week
  
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