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• 4 critically injured after reported blast in UK's Leicester

  25-02-2018 22:44
  
  LONDON — Four people were hospitalized in critical condition following an explosion that left a building in the English city of Leicester in flames Sunday, local emergency agencies said.Leicestershire Police initially asked the public to stay away from the road where the explosion happened while first responders tended to what was described as a "major incident."The department said on its website about three hours later there was no indication the emergency was terror-related."The cause of
  
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• NWS: Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down Sunday in southwest Ohio

  25-02-2018 22:35
  
  CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio -- The National Weather Service confirmed Sunday two tornados touched down Sunday in southwest Ohio.The first tornado touched down in Clermont County just after midnight. The second touched down in Brown County around 12:13 a.m.Both tornadoes were rated as EF-1.[3:00 PM] Tornado confirmed northeast of Hamersville in Brown County, Ohio.https://t.co/ATuNadh18h pic.twitter.com/Y1A8AJMeOK— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) February 26, 2018
  
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• NWS: Tornado touched down overnight in southwest Ohio

  25-02-2018 22:35
  
  CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio -- The National Weather Service confirmed Sunday a tornado touched down overnight in southwest Ohio.NWS meteorologists said the tornado occurred southwest of Felicity in Clermont County. An EF Scale rating has yet to be determined.The survey team is assessing damage in eastern Clermont County, extending into Brown County near Hamersville.[4:17 PM] Tornado confirmed southwest of Felicity, Clermont County, Ohio. EF rating still pending. pic.twitter.com/b6OPmoWBex— NWS W
  
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• Woman fatally stabbed with hunting knife at public library

  25-02-2018 21:18
  
  WINCHESTER, Mass. — A man attacked a woman from behind at a public library near Boston on Saturday and stabbed her repeatedly with a hunting knife, killing her and injuring an elderly man who came to her aid, authorities said.Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said the 22-year-old woman was studying or doing work at a table in the Winchester Public Library's reading room when 23-year-old Jeffrey Yao attacked her with a 10-inch knife. The woman suffered numerous slash and stab wounds t
  
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• Forecast: Sunny start to the week

  25-02-2018 21:18
  This Evening: Clouds gradually break, but winds remain breezy. W wind around 15 mph, gusting up to 20 mph.
  Tonight: Partly cloudy and cooler as winds die down. Low 34. W wind 5-10 mph.
  Monday: Sunny and pleasant. High 52. NW wind 0-5 mph.
  Tuesday: Sunshine sticks around and a tab milder. High 58. S wind 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar | School closings, delaysSpecial Information: Surface high pressure will continue to build into our area bring us rel
  
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• Man accused of drunkenly riding horse on California freeway

  25-02-2018 19:15
  
  LONG BEACH -- Authorities say a man accused of riding a horse on a freeway in Southern California was arrested for driving under the influence, CBS Los Angeles reports.The California Highway Patrol says Luis Perez of Placentia had a blood-alcohol level of more than double the legal limit when they allege he took his horse on the 91 Freeway.Officers say the 29-year-old hoofed it into Bellflower where they arrested him.Perez, according to police, failed a field sobriety test and was booked into ja
  
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• Cochlear implant gives Columbus man the gift of music

  25-02-2018 18:36
  
  COLUMBUS - Pat Vincent has picked up a new hobby -- the violin!"Music has been a big thing for me," said Vincent.Most people his age tend not to tackle such cumbersome tasks. Vincent is 68 years old."It was something I always wanted to do, is play music," he said. "But, it was never really an option. Because I couldn’t do it."Vincent is deaf. He lost hearing in his right ear when he was 13. The hearing in his left ear vanished soon after."I came home one night and my ears were ringing. I h
  
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• The Hills Market Downtown Celebrates 5 Years With Anniversary Party

  25-02-2018 18:34
  The Hills Market Downtown is coming up on its five year anniversary, and to celebrate, the market will host a party featuring its most popular dishes and drinks, games and live music. The party, set for March 10, will be an afternoon event serving in-house lobster rolls, local potato chips, Der Dutchmen hand pies, pulled pork […]
  
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• Heavy rain closes US-23 at I-270 in south Columbus

  25-02-2018 18:30
  
  COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Transportation closed US-23 under Interstate 270 in both directions due to flooding in south Columbus.South side update:23 closed under 270 and ramps from 270 EB to 23 NB and 270 WB to 23 SB— ODOT Columbus (@ODOT_Columbus) February 25, 2018Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story.
  
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• Downtown sees flood of new apartment buildings

  25-02-2018 17:58
  The trickle of new Downtown residences that have opened in the past few years is turning into a stream, providing the first real test of the urban housing market. Four buildings that opened between November and January are welcoming their first tenants.
  
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• One-hour money-saving hacks

  25-02-2018 16:03
  A recent survey shows that more than half of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings account, and 39% have no savings at all.Dedicating just one hour to change your bad financial habits can add up big savings.Shane Eighme with Shane and Shane Financial offered advice ahead of America Saves Week, which begins Monday.1. Get Organized
  •Take one hour each day this week to get both your finances and your home in order.•By cutting out clutter, you may find extra things around your h
  
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• Forecast: Rain is over, winds stay breezy

  25-02-2018 15:36
  Today: Partly sunny and breezy with temperatures falling throughout the day into the 40s by noon. High 60 (Early AM).Winds: W 10-20 mph. G 30-40.
  Tonight: Partly cloudy, colder. Not as windy. Low 34. Winds: W 4-9 mph.
  Tomorrow: Sunny and pleasant. High 53. Winds: W 2-5 mph.
  Tuesday: Mostly sunny, touch warmer. Pleasant.High 57. Winds: CalmWeather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar | School closings, delaysSpecial Information: The rain has finally come to an end but wind
  
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• 5 dead after tornado, flooding from central US storms

  25-02-2018 14:53
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The death toll rose to at least five on Sunday after severe thunderstorms swept through the central U.S., spawning a tornado that flattened homes, gale force winds and widespread flooding from the Upper Midwest to AppalachiaThe system that stretched from Texas to the Canadian Maritime provinces had prompted several emergency declarations even before the dangerous storms arrived.In southwestern Michigan, the body of a man was found floating in floodwaters Sunday in Kalam
  
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• 2 dead as severe weather moves eastward through central US

  25-02-2018 14:53
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY — At least two people are dead as a strong storm system that included possible tornadoes roared eastward through the central United States, leaving demolished homes, damaged vehicles and uprooted trees in its wake.A man in northeast Arkansas and a woman in south central Kentucky both were killed as the storm that also included strong winds, hail and heavy rain that triggered flooding muscled its way through the area, according to authorities.In northeast Arkansas, an 83-year-
  
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• Man found shot dead, police still searching for suspect

  25-02-2018 14:26
  COLUMBUS - A man was found shot dead, and police are still looking for the suspect in southeast Columbus.On December 28, 2017, around 2:15 a.m. officers were dispatched to the Sandpebble Lounge in the 1900 block of Lockbourne Road, on the report of someone being shot.Officers arrived and found the victim, Carl Duncan, suffering from a gunshot wound and unresponsive. Medics arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene.Investigators say he was last seen in the parking lot speaking with a tall, thi
  
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• Making Amazon's top 20 is turning heads toward Columbus

  25-02-2018 13:29
  Regardless of how each of the 20 metro areas fare in their bids to become the site of Amazon's second headquarters, is there a chance all of them could be a winner? Some experts believe that just making Amazon's list of 20 finalists already is turning heads in global economic-development circles, and one expert believes the company has some kind of project in mind for the cities that come up short. "These are 20 communities.
  
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• Forecast: Winds pick up as rain finally ends

  25-02-2018 11:45
  Today: Showers push out early. Partly sunny and breezy with temperatures falling throughout the day into the 40s by noon. High 60 (Early AM).Winds: W 10-20 mph. G 30-40.
  Tonight: Partly cloudy, colder. Not as windy. Low 34. Winds: W 4-9 mph.
  Tomorrow: Sunny and pleasant. High 53. Winds: W 2-5 mph.
  Tuesday: Mostly sunny, touch warmer. Pleasant.High 57. Winds: Calm
  Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar | School closings, delaysSpecial Information: The bulk of the rai
  
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• Firefighters work to contain recycling plant fire in west Columbus

  25-02-2018 08:16
  
  COLUMBUS - Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire at a recycling plant in west Columbus.The fire started just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of North Highland Avenue.Chief Steve Martin with Columbus Fire said there are no fire hydrants in the area and firefighters are working to put out the fire.No injuries have been reported.Firefighters are working to determine the cause of the fire.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as this story develops.
  
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• Firefighters contain recycling plant fire in west Columbus

  25-02-2018 08:16
  
  COLUMBUS - Firefighters have contained a fire at a recycling plant in west Columbus.The fire started just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of North Highland Avenue.Chief Steve Martin with Columbus Fire said there were no fire hydrants in the area to help extinguish the fire.No injuries have been reported.Firefighters are working to determine the cause of the fire.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as this story develops.
  
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• Heavy rains lead to threats of flooding

  25-02-2018 05:01
  COLUMBUS - Throughout the capital city and across the state, stints of heavy rain are raising local creek and river levels and increase the chance of flooding.In Gahanna, portions of the Creekside were closed to visitors because some trails and walking paths were under water.Circleville, about 30 minutes south of Columbus, experienced a comparable situation. High water in the Scioto River covered the trunks of many trees along the bank.Governor John Kasich issued an emergency declaration for 17
  
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• Move over, Punxsutawney Phil, for nature's true harbinger of spring

  25-02-2018 04:49
  By mid-February, like clockwork, the waxy, tear-shaped plant is in bloom in the soggy soils of woodland springs and seeps - whether temperatures are hovering around a brittle zero degrees or climbing into the 50s. "When the skunk cabbages bloom, winter is in its last throes.
  
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• Pot holes disabling vehicles on I-71 at Stringtown

  25-02-2018 03:57
  
  COLUMBUS -- Several vehicles are disabled on Interstate 71 near Stringtown Road due to potholes. According to a tweet from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, at least seven vehicles have been disabled Saturday night. **TRAFFIC ALERT** We have several cruisers I-71 S/B just before Stringtown Rd assisting with seven disabled vehicles from striking potholes. @ODOT_Columbus has been notified. Proceed with caution and mover over for stopped emergency vehicles! pic.twitter.com/HS4wd7FMgS— Fra
  
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• One person in critical condition after vehicle enters water near Blacklick

  25-02-2018 03:20
  
  COLUMBUS – One person was rescued after a vehicle went into the water near Blacklick.This happened in the 7100 block of Cedar Bridge Lane. The call came just after 8 p.m. Saturday.According to Columbus Fire, one person was taken to Mount Carmel East in critical condition.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as this story develops.
  
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• Woman shot, killed in Lancaster motel parking lot

  25-02-2018 02:19
  
  LANCASTER -- Police said a woman was shot and killed at a motel on the east side of Lancaster Saturday night.According to Capt. Tolly with the Lancaster Police Department, the woman was found dead in the parking lot of the Casa Grande Motel.One person had been detained and a gun was recovered. Police are not releasing the name of the female victim at this time.BCI has been requested to the scene.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as this story develops.
  
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• Police identify woman killed in Lancaster motel parking lot

  25-02-2018 02:19
  
  LANCASTER --Police said a 27-year old woman was shot and killed at a motel on the east side of Lancaster Saturday night.According to the Lancaster Police Department, Corena Bower was found dead in the parking lot of the Casa Grande Motel.Police say they recovered a gun at the scene and murder charges have been filed against 29-year old Sonny Minshall.Police are not releasing the relationship between the two at this time.Minshall is awaiting arraignment in the Fairfield County Jail.The shooting r
  
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• Pres. Trump says arming teachers in schools 'Up to States'

  25-02-2018 02:00
  
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump appeared Saturday to begin refining his proposals for combating school violence, tweeting that arming teachers as a deterrent against such often deadly violence — an idea he championed in recent days — is "Up to States."Trump heavily promoted the idea of putting "gun-adept" teachers and staff carrying concealed firearms in classrooms and schools to protect students following this month's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Par
  
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• Suspects from Adams County robbery caught in Ross County

  25-02-2018 01:59
  
  ROSS COUNTY, Ohio -- Two suspects in an Adams County aggravated robbery were arrested in Ross County Saturday afternoon.According to a Facebook post by the Ross County Sheriff, Dwain A. Cottrill, 51, and Cherry Schall, 50, were arrested.Earlier Saturday, the Adams County Sheriff tried to apprehend the duo, who fled the scene in a vehicle. They were pursued to the area of Rapid Forge and Reservoir Roads where they crashed and fled on foot.At about 6:30 p.m., the suspects were apprehended by the R
  
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• Authorities investigating shooting deaths of 2 Ohio teens

  25-02-2018 01:01
  
  MASSILLON, Ohio — Authorities say two teenagers were found shot in a wooded area of Ohio and authorities are trying to determine how they died.Jackson Township police say a Canal Fulton police officer checking on a 16-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy's welfare found them together around 8:30 p.m. Friday in Jackson Township, about 54 miles south of Cleveland. Police found a handgun.The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy died at a hospital early Saturday. Both were shot in the h
  
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• Damn The Witch Siren Talk New EP, East Coast Tour

  25-02-2018 01:00
  In early February, Damn The Witch Siren released Red Magic, the follow up EP to their 2015 album Back To Dreaming. On Red Magic, DTWS explores self love, positive views on sexuality and feminist themes in a much more grandiose way than ever before. In this interview with band members Bobbi Kitten and Z Wolf, the self-described “witch […]
  
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• Birthday celebrated for man disabled by severe scalding as 3-year-old Updated at

  25-02-2018 00:10
  There were the initial burns over more than 65 percent of his body. Then came the surgeries, infections and brain-damaging episodes of cardiac arrest.
  
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• 2 people identified after being injured in east Columbus shooting

  25-02-2018 00:03
  
  COLUMBUS -- Columbus Police have identified the two people injured in a shooting Saturday evening. This happened in the 1700 block of Maryland Avenue, according to police.The call came in at about 5:15 p.m. when Tory Banks and Keonte Crockett were suffering gunshot wounds to the stomach. Crockett was able to flag someone down who took them to a nearby hospital. No suspect information is available at this time. Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story.
  
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