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• Health officials to distribute bags that destroy unused prescription medication

  19-02-2018 23:46
  ADAMH is providing 5,000 special bags that help dispose of prescription medication at home through the Franklin County Health Department.You put the medication in the bag, add water, seal and shake, then throw away. The carbon pod inside the bag deactivates the medication.It works on all medications but is looked at as a key preventative measure in the opiate crisis: a way to eliminate unused pain medication.“We do believe it’s an effective tool for the average person, ordinary citiz
  
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• Make-A-Wish teen passes on Disney, to write a book about her illness

  19-02-2018 22:42
  You've probably heard of Make-a-Wish. The charity grants wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.Some wish for an exotic trip or a day at an amusement park. But one local teenager wished for the chance to make a difference.Timberly White, 14, was diagnosed at birth with sickle cell. The disorder causes red blood cells to collapse into the shape of a sickle, and break down.It is a chronic disease causing severe pain and shortened life-expectancies."It's painful, really painful," she s
  
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• Young Ohio girls plan birthday party for homeless children

  19-02-2018 22:40
  Two young girls from Columbus, Ohio are throwing a big birthday party that's receiving a lot of attention. But the party isn't for themselves, but for homeless kids.
  
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• Forecast: Rain takes a brief break; records fall Tuesday

  19-02-2018 21:10
  This Evening: Cloudy and staying warm.
  Tonight: Mostly cloudy and ridiculously mild. Upper 50s. S 5-10 mph
  Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and spring-like. 74 S 10-20 mph
  Wednesday: Turning rainy again. Still pretty mild. 62 S 10-15 mph
  Thursday: Showers likely and cooling off. Near 50.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar | School closings, delaysSpecial Information: A warm front will lift north across the region keeping us unseasonably warm for the next couple days. Reco
  
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• Kasich: Now is the time for "common sense" on gun control

  19-02-2018 20:10
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Governor John Kasich says now is the time for "common sense" on gun control, after years of touting his gun ownership rights credentials.Gov. Kasich says there needs to be leadership on the issue from the White House and in what he calls the "dysfunctional" Congress in the aftermath of the deadly school shooting last week in Parkland, Florida. Karen Kasler of Ohio Public Radio/TV reported after Kasich's comments in a Sunday interview on CNN that his political web site's se
  
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• Westerville police provide update following funeral for fallen officers

  19-02-2018 20:02
  
  Westerville Police Chief Joseph Morbitzer provided an update on his department following the funeral for two of his officers killed in the line of duty.Officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering were shot and killed February 10 while responding to a 911 hang-up call.Thirty-year-old Quentin L. Smith has been charged in their deaths.In an update Monday, Chief Morbitzer discussed how they will move forward and how they will continue to take care of the officers' families.He added that each family ha
  
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• Police: Body pulled from Scioto River near Hayden Falls Park

  19-02-2018 19:39
  
  The Columbus Police Dive Team has pulled a body from the Scioto River near Hayden Falls Park on Monday afternoon.Officials tell 10TV the body is decomposed and no identity is available for release at this time.Hayden Falls Park is the same location where missing 17-year-old Payton Young's car was found last month.This is a developing story refresh 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Florida shooting suspect makes brief court appearance

  19-02-2018 19:03
  
  The suspect in the Florida school shooting appeared in court Monday for a procedural hearing about how legal paperwork would be handled in the case.Nikolas Cruz said nothing when he made his first in-person appearance in Broward County Circuit Court. A previous appearance had been by a video connection from jail.Cruz, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, kept his head down and did not appear to make eye contact with the judge or others in the courtroom, though he responded briefly to someone on th
  
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• Gas prices at 6-month low

  19-02-2018 18:00
  The price of gasoline in central Ohio is at its lowest level since late September and can be found for less than $2 a gallon in several areas. The retail price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Columbus fell for the second week in a row to $2.17, the 32 cents cheaper than two weeks ago and the lowest price since Sept.
  
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• Guide to Presidents’ Day deals

  19-02-2018 17:27
  
  COLUMBUS -- Presidents’ Day has evolved over the years to a day of deals. While places, like the bank and the post office, are closed for Presidents’ Day, many retailers are offering big sales, especially since many people have the day off because it is a federal holiday.Columbus Zoo
  Even though Presidents’ Day is a day off from school, it doesn't have to be a day off from learning. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will continue its tradition of offering free admission on Presiden
  
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• Woman seen berating flight attendant on viral video now placed on leave

  19-02-2018 16:35
  A New York woman seen berating a flight attendant on a viral video is on forced leave from her job. Nearly two million people watched a recording of a woman boarding a Delta Air Lines flight caught not only threatening a flight attendant's job, but also saying she worked for New York Governor Cuomo.But after the video was posted online, her own job may be in jeopardy, reports correspondent Kris Van Cleave.Passenger: "I'm not sitting by a crying baby."
  Mother: "He's not going to cry the whole tim
  
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• Ohio casino commission imposes new rules on skill games

  19-02-2018 16:33
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) - The Ohio Casino Control Commission has new rules for skill-based games like claw machines and and arcade games.The Plain Dealer reports the commission created 28 rules concerning regulation and licensing in the skill game industry. New application and licensing fees are included in the gaming overhaul.Commission spokeswoman Jessica Franks says the goal of the rules is to "weed out all the illegal activity." Franks says the agency worked with industry leaders to craft the rules.U
  
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• 17 killed in garbage dump collapse in Mozambique

  19-02-2018 16:13
  
  JOHANNESBURG — Heavy rains triggered the partial collapse of a huge mound of garbage in Mozambique's capital on Monday, killing as many as 17 people who were buried by debris.Authorities believe more bodies could be buried at the Hulene garbage dump on the outskirts of Maputo, and a search was underway. The garbage in the poor, densely populated area where the disaster happened rose to the height of a three-story building, according to the Portuguese news agency Lusa.Twelve people died, Lu
  
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• Fergie's NBA All-Star Game national anthem confuses, amuses

  19-02-2018 15:22
  LOS ANGELES — Fergie tried something different with her national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game, and not everybody was cheering.The Black Eyed Peas singer's slow, bluesy rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Sunday night wasn't particularly well received at Staples Center or on social media before the 67th edition of the NBA's annual showcase.A low chuckle rumbled through the sold-out arena after Fergie finished the first line of the song with a throaty growl on "the dawn's early lig
  
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• Forecast: More rain; High of 63

  19-02-2018 15:14
  Today: Steady rain in the late morning/early afternoon.A few lingering showers in the afternoon, mild & breezy.High 63.Winds: S 10-15 mph.
  Tonight: A few showers early, mild.Low 58.Winds: S 10-15 mph.
  Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and breezy with the slight chance for a shower and record-breaking warmth.High 73.Winds: SSW 10-20 G35 mph.
  Wednesday: More rain arrives, steady at times.High 65.Winds: NW 10-15 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar | School closings, d
  
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• Police search for robbery suspect of Dollar General in east Columbus

  19-02-2018 14:35
  
  COLUMBUS - Police are looking for a suspect that robbed a Dollar General store in east Columbus.Police say on February 18, 2018, the suspect went inside the Dollar General in the 1300 block of East Main Street and displayed a gun to an employee and demanded money.According to police, the employee gave the suspect an unknown amount of money and he left the store on foot.The suspect is described as a black man in his 20's approximately 6' feet tall weighing 200 pounds.Anyone with information is as
  
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• Here's why you should prepare your taxes now

  19-02-2018 14:10
  
  Taxes may be inevitable, but taxpayers have some wiggle room with when they file their returns. This year, the IRS opened its filing window in late January and won't close it until April 17.Even so, many Americans tend to wait until the last minute to file, with one in seven taxpayers holding off until the last week to send their returns to the IRS. But there are some risks with waiting until the last minute.First off, who needs to file a return? Not everyone is required to do so: if you're sing
  
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• Eastland Mall, at 50, remains popular among neighbors Updated at

  19-02-2018 13:02
  Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of Eastland Mall, Columbus' first enclosed shopping center. It's the last surviving mall of the original three "directional" malls in Columbus: Northland was razed and redeveloped years ago.
  
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• Marion police arrest 2 teens after reports of shots fired

  19-02-2018 12:45
  
  MARION, Ohio - Marion police have arrested two men after responding to reports of shots fired on Sunday.It happened at 5:28 p.m. in the 200 block of Superior Street, according to police.Witnesses report that two black men with dreadlocks shot in the direction of a group of people. Witnesses reported that the two men had been arguing with the group prior to the shooting.Nobody was injured from the altercation.Officers later arrested two teenagers, ages 16 and 17, and booked them at the Marion Juv
  
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• Kate Middleton sparks controversy over BAFTA dress

  19-02-2018 12:21
  LONDON - Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton sparked controversy on social media over her choice of dress for the British Academy Film Awards.The dress code for the event was all black, as a symbol for the ‘Time’s Up’ movement against gender inequality and sexual harassment. But when Kate hit the red carpet with husband Prince William, the seven-month pregnant royal was wearing a green dress with a black sash.Some speculate Kate may have chosen to wear a different color because
  
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• Trump takes on Oprah after "60 Minutes" airs

  19-02-2018 12:20
  
  President Trump tweeted criticism of a "60 Minutes" panel discussion moderated by Oprah Winfrey that was broadcast Sunday night, slamming her questions to the politically divided group and expressing the hope that she runs against him in 2020.After 11 p.m. ET Sunday, the president took to Twitter:Just watched a very insecure Oprah Winfrey, who at one point I knew very well, interview a panel of people on 60 Minutes. The questions were biased and slanted, the facts incorrect. Hope Oprah runs so s
  
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• President Trump takes on Oprah after "60 Minutes" airs

  19-02-2018 12:20
  
  President Trump tweeted criticism of a "60 Minutes" panel discussion moderated by Oprah Winfrey that was broadcast Sunday night, slamming her questions to the politically divided group and expressing the hope that she runs against him in 2020.After 11 p.m. ET Sunday, the president took to Twitter:Just watched a very insecure Oprah Winfrey, who at one point I knew very well, interview a panel of people on 60 Minutes. The questions were biased and slanted, the facts incorrect. Hope Oprah runs so s
  
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• Four people shot, including 6-year-old, outside San Antonio Steakhouse

  19-02-2018 11:41
  
  SAN ANTONIO -- Police were seeking a suspect after a 6-year-old boy and three adults were shot in the parking lot of a popular San Antonio steakhouse.San Antonio Police Chief William McManus says two of the adults' injuries are life-threatening. The boy was shot in the leg and is expected to survive.McManus says all four victims are related and the adults are in their 20s.According to police, the shooting occurred 8:40 p.m. Sunday as the group waited outside the Texas Roadhouse, near Ingram Park
  
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• Forecast: More rain in the forecast

  19-02-2018 11:04
  Tonight: Steady rain in the late morning/early afternoon.A few lingering showers in the afternoon, mild & breezy.High 63.Winds: S 10-15 mph.
  Tonight: A few showers early, mild.Low 58.Winds: S 10-15 mph.
  Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and breezy with the slight chance for a shower and record-breaking warmth.High 73.Winds: SSW 10-20 G35 mph.
  Wednesday: More rain arrives, steady at times.High 65.Winds: NW 10-15 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar | School closings,
  
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• Some offices closed, services limited on Presidents Day

  19-02-2018 10:55
  
  COLUMBUS - Presidents Day is today, and there will be some closures and service limitations around Columbus.List of closures and services that will be affected:No mail deliveryNo trash pickup in ColumbusMost banks and government offices will be closedColumbus parking meters will be freeFree admission to the Columbus Zoo, but you will have to pay for parking
  
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• Airbnb rentals boom in Columbus prompting council to consider change

  19-02-2018 10:39
  
  COLUMBUS — Visitors to Columbus are choosing a lodging option that has nothing to do with hotels more often. Airbnb reports they are seeing a 254% increase in local bookings this year over last year.“One time I baked a birthday cake for someone that was coming in for their birthday,” said Columbus Airbnb host Michael Coleman. “We like to personalize and make people feel at home when they stay with us.”Coleman said that comfort added to cost savings is why so many gu
  
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• Ohio county to distribute bags that deactivate drugs

  19-02-2018 08:34
  An Ohio county is distributing bags that deactivate prescription drugs as part of the fight against the state's opioid epidemic. The Columbus Dispatch reports that Franklin County's Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health board is spending $20,000 to buy 5,000 bags.
  
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• Gahanna community mourns the loss of Lincoln High School teacher

  19-02-2018 05:32
  GAHANNA -- As dusk fell at Gahanna’s Friendship Park, more than 100 students and staff members gathered to honor Gahanna Lincoln High School teacher Andrew Hoying.“He was just a great guy,” Gahanna parent Anita Bosaw said.“Very personable, all of the kids loved him and he did a lot for this school.”The Gahanna-Jefferson school district notified students and staff of Hoying’s death Friday. The district will also have mental health counselors available.An invest
  
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• DNA could prove shipwrecked bones belonged to pirate "Black Sam"

  19-02-2018 05:04
  
  YARMOUTH, Mass. — Researchers are set to discuss their efforts to determine whether human bones recovered from a Cape Cod shipwreck are those of the infamous pirate Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy.The Whydah Pirate Museum in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, says it also will publicly display the bones for the first time and showcase what they believe to be Bellamy's pistol Monday.The objects were encased in a hardened mass of sand and stone pulled from the Whydah Gally (WIH'-duh GAH'-lee) shipwreck sev
  
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• Crime Stoppers: Robber beat East Side store owner with gun

  19-02-2018 04:18
  Columbus police are hoping someone recognizes a man who pistol-whipped a store owner during a robbery on the East Side last month. As part of Central Ohio Crime Stoppers' Crime of the Week, a reward is being offered to anyone who gives information that leads to an arrest or indictment.
  
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• Columbus food truck stolen, gutted by thieves

  19-02-2018 03:39
  
  Gone in the middle of the night.Columbus Police and a food truck owner are trying to find the people who gutted Travis Hyde's family business.Last Monday the owner of the Sweet T's Southern Style Food Truck got a call saying his truck was gone.He typically parked it at a food fort -- a commissary where other food trucks are typically safely parked.When he arrived to the area, he saw a portion of an 8-foot fence ripped down, and generators from his truck crushed." ... Just befuddled as to what co
  
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• Communities in eastern, southern Ohio dealing with flooding

  19-02-2018 03:07
  
  STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Authorities say heavy rains have swollen creeks and the Ohio River in eastern and southern Ohio and have caused some flooding.The Steubenville Herald Star reports roadways, including State Route 7 that follows the Ohio River, have been closed in some spots.A National Weather Service hydrologist says the Ohio River has exceeded its flood stage by several feet in Jefferson County after rain began falling mid-week.The Daily Jeffersonian reports Wills Creek in Cambridge ha
  
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• Franklin County to distribute bags that deactivate prescription drugs

  19-02-2018 02:42
  
  COLUMBUS — Franklin County is distributing bags that deactivate prescription drugs as part of the fight against the state's opioid epidemic.The effort is an alternative to flushing pills or mixing them in coffee grounds or cat litter.The Columbus Dispatch reports that Franklin County's Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health board is spending $20,000 to buy 5,000 bags.The Franklin County and Columbus public health departments will distribute the bags during training sessions on using naloxone, a d
  
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• Theatre Review: Edge of Your Seat Fun With JACK and Phil. Slayers of Giants INC.

  19-02-2018 02:38
  The Columbus Children’s Theatre latest production brings the regional premiere of JACK and Phil. Slayers of Giants INC. to the Park Street Theatre. It’s a modern retelling of the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale set in present day and includes a new addition – Jack’s friend and next door neighbor Phil. The play starts […]
  
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• Austin Dillon takes No. 3 back to victory lane at Daytona

  19-02-2018 00:42
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Austin Dillon put the No. 3 back in victory lane in the Daytona 500.Dillon drove the iconic car number made famous by Dale Earnhardt to the win 17 years to the day the Hall of Famer was killed in an accident on the final lap of the Daytona 500. The win also comes during the 20th anniversary celebration of Earnhardt's only victory in "The Great American Race."Dillon wasn't a factor in his Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet until the final lap in overtime when he got a
  
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• Survivors of deadly school shooting lash out at Pres. Trump

  19-02-2018 00:04
  
  PARKLAND, Fla. — Students who escaped the deadly school shooting in Florida focused their anger Sunday at President Donald Trump, contending that his response to the attack has been needlessly divisive."You're the president. You're supposed to bring this nation together, not divide us," said David Hogg, a 17-year-old student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida, speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press.""How dare you," he added.Hogg was responding to Trump's tweet Saturday tha
  
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