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• Photo of Ohio-shaped pothole goes viral

  05-04-2018 23:59
  
  Potholes. An annual tradition that comes with the change from winter to spring in Ohio.Grove City resident Braxton LaBarge may have found the most Ohio pothole of all time.He tweeted a picture of the Ohio-shaped pothole saying, 'Ohio is literally a pothole.'The photo, which was posted Wednesday morning, has more than 28,000 likes.ohio is literally a pothole pic.twitter.com/jgeDABouzj— brax10 (@BraxtonLaBarge) April 4, 2018
  
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• 40 women now accuse chiropractor of misconduct; board revokes license

  05-04-2018 23:44
  Columbus police say there are now 40 female patients accusing Dr. Ryan Smith of sexual misconduct.This as the State Chiropractic Board permanently revoked his license to practice on Thursday.But some of Smith's accusers say the board was slow to act.A former patient of Smith, whom 10TV is not identifying, says the board should have stopped Smith before now."I assumed they would do the right thing," she said. "And they didn't."She is one of now 40 women who reported to Columbus Police that Smith
  
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• AEP promises power restoration in Grove City by Sunday

  05-04-2018 23:22
  AEP crews from Ohio and Michigan are working around the clock to get the power back to neighborhoods along Hoover Road and Orders Road.Tuesday's tornado blew through the area snapping dozens of power poles and toppling trees on to homes.Drone 10 flew over the area and you can see many homes that have blue tarps on the roofs after 105 mile per hour winds swept shingles off the roof or tore siding off homes.AEP says it expects to have power restored by Sunday night at the latest.At last check, mor
  
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• Trump says he didn't know about payment to Stormy Daniels

  05-04-2018 23:08
  
  President Donald Trump says he didn't know about a $130,000 payment his personal attorney made to an adult film actress who alleges they had an affair.Asked if he knew about the payment to Stormy Daniels, Trump said no.Trump was speaking to reporters Thursday aboard Air Force One.Trump says he didn't know why his longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen, made the payment or where he got the money.Daniels says she had a sexual encounter with the president in 2006 and was paid as part of a non-disclosure ag
  
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• Press Conference: Safe Paths for Schools

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• Chuck E. Cheese offering autism-friendly environment on select Sundays

  05-04-2018 22:52
  
  Chuck E. Cheese has released their plans to create an autism-friendly environment on select Sundays.The restaurant will open two hours early on the first Sunday of every month, specifically for children with autism and other special needs.During the “Sensory Sensitive Sunday” hours, there will be less crowding and noise, dimmed lighting, show and music turned off or down, appearances by Chuck E. along with food and games.Click here for a list of participating locations.
  
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• Kasich to sign bill protecting victims of dating violence

  05-04-2018 21:55
  
  Gov. John Kasich will sign a bill to modernize Ohio’s domestic violence laws.House Bill 1 will allow victims of dating violence to obtain civil protective order against their attacker.Ohio and Georgia are the only two states that do not currently offer this protection.Currently, Ohio law only recognizes domestic violence as violence occurring between spouses, those cohabiting and those with a common child or family members.The bill officially becomes law in early July, 90 days after Thursd
  
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• Gov. Kasich signs bill to protect victims of dating violence

  05-04-2018 21:55
  
  Gov. John Kasich has signed a bill to update Ohio’s domestic violence laws.House Bill 1 will allow victims of dating violence to obtain civil protective order against their attacker.Ohio and Georgia are the only two states that do not currently offer this protection.Currently, Ohio law only recognizes domestic violence as violence occurring between spouses, those cohabiting and those with a common child or family members.The bill officially becomes law in early July.
  
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• Forecast: More clouds tonight, slight chance for a sprinkle

  05-04-2018 21:17
  This Evening: Partly cloudy and fairly pleasant.
  Tonight: Increasing clouds and a slight chance for a sprinkle. 37
  Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with a chance for a PM shower. Near 50 W 10-15 mph
  Saturday: Chance for a light snow shower or flurries, mainly early.
  Sunday: Brightening skies. And cool. Low 40sWeather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion: Tonight clouds roll in with a slim chance for a shower, or maybe even a few flurries, especially north of I-7
  
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• Driver pleads guilty in OVI crash that killed ODOT worker

  05-04-2018 21:01
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Franklin County prosecutor announced a plea agreement Thursday for the man accused in the death of a construction worker on I-70.Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien said Edward Allen Torres had both alcohol and drugs in his system when he drove through barrels and struck Steve L. Cook near Hilliard-Rome Road.Authorities say Torres pled guilty to two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and four counts of OVI in connection to the crash.The indictment alleges the O
  
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• Snow wraps up; Measurable snowfall reported in central Ohio

  05-04-2018 20:45
  A frontal passage brought light snow showers to parts of the area with some spots receiving a dusting while others grabbed a couple of inches this morning. While many of the official snowfall reports have yet to be reported, here's a look at the model estimated snowfall for this event. Media Folder: Media Root
  Keep in mind, this snowfall total map is MODEL ESTIMATED and does not represent actual totals. A good chunk of central Ohio picked up under an inch, while a few spots to our south and
  
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• More April snow expected in central Ohio this weekend

  05-04-2018 20:45
  
  Snow in April. Is it annoying? Yes. Is it uncommon? Not really. Media Folder: Media Root
  Normally we pick up about an inch of snow in the month of April. Currently, we are above average and yes, we are expecting more measurable snow for some parts of the area over the next couple days.Right now, as you may assume, there are many uncertainties with this storm system. As we get closer to this event we will know more about this system but here’s a look at our latest thoughts on this even
  
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• Measurable amount of snow expected in central Ohio this weekend

  05-04-2018 20:45
  
  Snow in April. Is it annoying? Yes. Is it uncommon? Not really.Media Folder: Media Root
  Normally we pick up about an inch of snow in the month of April. Currently, we are above average and yes, we are expecting more measurable snow for some parts of the area over the next couple days.Right now, as you may assume, there are many uncertainties with this storm system. As we get closer to this event we will know more about this system but here’s a look at our latest thoughts on this event
  
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• City plans to install sidewalks around six Columbus schools

  05-04-2018 20:16
  Sidewalks are coming to some areas of Columbus where city schools students have to walk along curbs to avoid traffic. The city's proposed $1 billion capital budget for 2018 includes $2.5 million to design sidewalks for areas that don't have them around six schools: Independence High School, Lincoln Park Elementary School, South High School, Livingston Elementary School, Highland Elementary School and West Broad Elementary School.
  
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• OSU investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former wrestling trainer

  05-04-2018 20:14
  
  The Ohio State University has announced that an investigation is underway into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a former wrestling trainer.Officials say the allegations recently came forward regarding Dr. Richard Strauss from the mid-1970s to late 1990s. Dr. Strauss died in 2005.The university said law enforcement has been notified and the attorney general has committed resources from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation to assist if needed.An independent investigator, Bricker & Ec
  
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• OSU investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former wrestling team physician

  05-04-2018 20:14
  
  The Ohio State University has announced that an investigation is underway into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a former wrestling team physician.Officials say the allegations recently came forward regarding Dr. Richard Strauss from the mid-1970s to late 1990s. Dr. Strauss died in 2005.The university said law enforcement has been notified and the attorney general has committed resources from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation to assist if needed.An independent investigator, Bricker &
  
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• Surgeon general urges Americans to carry overdose antidote

  05-04-2018 20:08
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — The nation's chief doctor wants more Americans to start carrying the overdose antidote naloxone to help combat the nation's opioid crisis and save lives.Speaking at the National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta on Thursday morning, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams issued his office's first national public health advisory in 13 years.Adams said he hopes those who are at risk — as well as their friends and family members — will keep the antidote on
  
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• Mega Weekend – Your Guide to Over 75 Events in Columbus This Weekend!

  05-04-2018 20:05
  This weekend’s events run the gamut from Wes Anderson film releases, to beer tastings, to poetry slams, and everything in-between. The weather may still be a wintry mix, but Columbus is blooming with things to do! Plus, don’t miss out on tickets to Moon Taxi, Numbers Fest, X Ambassadors, and the Gluten Free Food Allergy […]
  
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• Urban Meyer up for two-year contract extension

  05-04-2018 19:50
  Ohio State University head football coach Urban Meyer is expected to receive a two-year contract extension pending approval by the University Board of Trustees.The Athletic Department says a committee approved the extension which Meyer would remain Buckeye through 2022. The Ohio State Board of Trustees will vote Friday for approval.Coach Meyer's record is 73-8 as he is heading into his seventh season this fall with the Buckeyes.Under Meyer, Ohio State won the 2014 National Championship, along wi
  
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• Tiger Woods plods through his 1st Masters round since 2015

  05-04-2018 19:33
  
  AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The first standing ovation came on the practice range.There was more applause when he strolled to the 18th green, though most of the patrons stayed in their fold-out seats.Tiger Woods is back at the Masters.Just not in the position so many of his fans were hoping he would be.Woods plodded through an unspectacular opening round on Thursday, settling for a 1-over 73 that left him far off the lead but still feeling good about his chances.Considering the buildup that accomp
  
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• Tiger Woods back at Masters, playing with early leader Marc Leishman

  05-04-2018 19:33
  
  AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods gave galleries at Augusta National something to cheer for in his first round at the Masters in three years.Playing partner Marc Leishman provided even more highlights.Leishman birdied three of his first seven holes and was 3 under at the turn while playing alongside the main attraction at the first major of 2018.He took advantage of solid tee shots and even better approach shots while making consecutive birdies at the second and third holes. Leishman's wedge shot
  
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• New Startup Connects Art Buyers with Independent Artists

  05-04-2018 19:32
  PatronArt, a new Columbus-based startup, was created to connect art lovers and buyers with independent artists in order to purchase original art and commissions. The platform is out to attack the $3.7 billion art market, and solve online art commissioning by connecting individuals with the right artists who can create original pieces with their vision in mind. […]
  
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• The Spirit of Columbus, 54 Years Ago

  05-04-2018 18:45
  On this day in 1964, Jerrie Mock landed at her 9th stop in Delhi, India as she set out to become the first woman to fly solo around the world. Mock, who lived in Bexley, flew The Spirit of Columbus plane on the flight path pictured above. Read more about her journey. More than just […]
  
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• Legos seeks master builder for Columbus

  05-04-2018 18:00
  The search is on for a "master model builder" at the Legoland Discovery Center coming to Easton Town Center this fall. The post is indeed a full-time position for someone who is an expert builder and excellent teacher and can survive the grueling "interview" process, said Jacob Kristensen, the center's general manager.
  
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• Artists Weave Lived Experience with Design at CCAD Senior Fashion Show Preview

  05-04-2018 18:00
  Columbus ranks high in the fashion industry — number three in the country in fact — and the fashion students coming out of Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) play a huge part in that. Every spring, seniors in CCAD’s fashion program design and create pieces to be displayed at their Senior Fashion Show. […]
  
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• Man dies after attempting to rescue dog from Olentangy River in Worthington

  05-04-2018 17:56
  
  WORTHINGTON, Ohio -- A man who was pulled from the Olentangy River Thursday morning has died, according to Worthington Police.Crews responded to a report of a person in the water around 11 a.m. The Columbus Division of Fire Dive Team was called to the river to assist Worthington Fire in rescue efforts. Worthington Police told 10TV that the man went into the river attempting to rescue his dog. Crews pulled the man out of the river around noon and medics began performing life-saving techniques. He
  
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• Hai Poké Announces New Location at Polaris

  05-04-2018 17:11
  Hai Poké, the popup that found a permanent home in the Short North back in September of 2018, is now also available at Polaris Fashion Place. Owners Mico Cordero and Nile Woodson made the announcement on Facebook via video on Sunday. Hai Poké has set up shop in the old Teavana space across from Starbucks. “It’s […]
  
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• Organization offers financial assistance to families of fallen Westerville, Kirkersville officers

  05-04-2018 16:59
  
  An organization dedicated to honoring first responders and members of the military is in central Ohio, presenting financial gifts to the families of two officers killed in the line of duty.The New York-based Tunnel to Towers Foundation was created by Frank Siller to honor his brother Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter killed on September 11, 2001.On Thursday, the organization announced plans to financially assist Linda Morelli, widow of Westerville officer Anthony Morelli. Tunnels to To
  
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• Gun law changes embraced by Gov. Kasich introduced in Ohio

  05-04-2018 16:27
  
  Changes to gun laws in Ohio are being proposed at the Statehouse including a "red flag" law that creates gun violence restraining orders against people showing signs of violence.The legislation introduced Thursday includes all of the gun law changes embraced by Republican Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik).Rep. Michael Henne, a Dayton-area Republican who's bringing forward the legislation, says these are sensible changes that should keep people safer.Kasich last month recommended six changes, including
  
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• Sesame Place theme park staff trained in autism awareness

  05-04-2018 16:25
  
  The Sesame Place theme park in Pennsylvania has been designated a certified autism center, with staff trained in autism sensitivity and awareness by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.The credentialing board is an industry leader in autism training for professionals and educators. Sesame Place is the first theme park to receive the board's certification.Sesame Place added information to its website for parents like a sensory guide that explains how each a
  
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• All-Organic Clean Juice Opening Soon in Westerville

  05-04-2018 16:23
  A new juice bar has made its way to central Ohio. Clean Juice, a USDA certified organic juice bar, will open a franchise in Westerville this summer. Setting up shop next to a Cyclebar and a Barry’s Bagels, Clean Juice is pegged for a late May opening at 653 Worthington Road, just off Polaris Parkway. […]
  
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• Restaurant Review: Gyro & Kabab House

  05-04-2018 16:00
  It’s not just the University Kroger that’s shut down at Olentangy and Ackerman; it’s all the shops along the sidewalk of the shopping center it once occupied. All the beloved things, the Big (and Odd) Lots, the Chinese food, the sushi. Zap, it’s all gone. While Kroger grocery stores are pretty replaceable for those with […]
  
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• Man arrested for threatening officer

  05-04-2018 15:50
  An East Side man was scheduled to appear in court Thursday on charges he threatened a Columbus police officer who had cited him for numerous traffic violations. Detectives say Cederic Cooley was arrested at his S. Napoleon Avenue home Tuesday morning on a charge of retaliation, a third-degree felony, for posting threats via Twitter and Facebook to do serious bodily harm to Officer James Lafollette.
  
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• 'BUSted': Superintendent gets warning for passing school bus

  05-04-2018 15:07
  
  Authorities say a Florida superintendent was pulled over for illegally passing a school bus as police were running a bus safety campaign.Florida Today reports that Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools Desmond Blackburn was driving his district-issued SUV the morning of March 27 when he was stopped and given a warning.Melbourne police had increased patrols around school buses from Feb. 26 until March 29 as part of "Operation BUSted." A police spokeswoman says officers issued 115 tickets and 1
  
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• "Heroic" bystanders save driver from burning car after crash near Chicago

  05-04-2018 15:05
  
  A quick-thinking good Samaritan saved the life of a young driver after his car burst into flames following a single-car crash in a Chicago suburb last month.Police on Wednesday released dash-cam video showing Jose Martinez, 58, pulling an unidentified 34-year-old man from the burning vehicle in Aurora, Illinois, on March 31. Martinez ran from his home across the street when he saw the accident take place just after midnight.Another bystander, 29-year-old Devin Johnson, then helped Aurora police
  
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• Bollywood star Salman Khan gets 5 years for poaching deer

  05-04-2018 14:23
  
  NEW DELHI— Bollywood star Salman Khan was convicted Thursday of poaching rare deer in a wildlife preserve two decades ago and sentenced to five years in prison, with the trial judge describing him as a "habitual offender."The busy actor contends he did not shoot the two blackbuck deer in the western India preserve in 1998 and was acquitted in related cases.He was in court for the ruling in the western city of Jodhpur on Thursday. After the verdict, police took him to a local prison. His at
  
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• Ford Escape safety rating "poor" for new crash tests

  05-04-2018 14:06
  
  The 2018 Ford Escape drew the poorest marks in new front passenger-side crash tests involving seven small sport utility models.In findings released Wednesday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave a "good" rating to the BMW X1; Chevrolet Equinox and its twin, the GMC Terrain; Jeep Compass; and Mitsubishi Outlander. The not-for-profit research group, which works to cut insurers' losses from vehicle accidents, deemed the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as "marginal" and the Ford Escape
  
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• The Science of Saving: Help Your Child Prepare for their Financial Future

  05-04-2018 14:00
  It is never too early to teach your child the value of saving money. In honor of National Credit Union Youth Month, we are encouraging all parents to look to the future and empower their children to explore the science of saving. Try these money-saving tips to help your child develop good financial habits at […]
  
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• 'Ready Player One' the latest Hollywood film with Columbus ties Updated at

  05-04-2018 13:38
  The release last week of Steven Spielberg's "Ready Player One" - a film that is set in Columbus but wasn't filmed here - adds an entry to the city's history of brushes with Hollywood. Columbus has also served as a film location, been used as a plot device, hosted a world movie premiere and supplied the world with an Oscar-winning actress.
  
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• Congress' dilemma: tame Facebook or just accept its apology?

  05-04-2018 12:25
  
  WASHINGTON— Facebook isn't just a company. It's a behemoth, with 2.1 billion monthly users, $40 billion in revenue and more than 25,000 employees worldwide.And that leaves Washington with a daunting task: How do you tame a corporate giant? Or do you even try?"It's tricky and it's going to be hard, but there are ways it can be dealt with," says Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, a former tech executive who has led investigations into Russian interference on social media over the last year as the to
  
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• Delta: Data of 'several hundred thousand' customers exposed

  05-04-2018 11:59
  
  Delta now says that payment-card information for about "several hundred thousand" airline customers may have been exposed by a malware breach last fall that also hit Sears and other companies.The airline says that the malware attack may have exposed customers' names, addresses, credit card numbers, card security codes and expiration dates.Delta Air Lines Inc. offered the additional details about the attack on Thursday, a day after saying that only a "small subset" of customers was affected.The A
  
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• Delta Air Lines says it was hit by cyberattack

  05-04-2018 11:59
  
  Delta Air Lines said Wednesday that some of its customers' payment information may have been breached in a cyberattack last fall.The airline said the incident involved (24)7.ai, a chat-services provider used by Delta and other companies.Delta says only "a small subset" of customers were affected, with payment information exposed from Sept. 26 to Oct. 12. It says no other personal details about customers, such as their passport, security or frequent-flyer account information, was affected.The Atl
  
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• Mueller's Russia probe shows it pays to cooperate

  05-04-2018 11:53
  
  WASHINGTON— George Papadopoulos, taken by surprise by FBI agents at an airport last summer, now tweets smiling beach selfies with a Mykonos hashtag. Rick Gates, for weeks on home confinement with electronic monitoring, gets rapid approval for a family vacation and shaves down his potential prison time. Michael Flynn, once the target of a grand jury investigation, flies cross-country to stump for a California congressional candidate and books a speaking event in New York.The message is unmi
  
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• YouTube shooter's bizarre videos key to suspected motive

  05-04-2018 11:36
  
  MENIFEE, Calif. — The woman whom police say shot three people at YouTube's headquarters was prolific at producing videos and posting them online, many of them bizarre such as a clip in which she removes a revealing purple dress to expose fake breasts with the message, "Don't Trust Your Eyes."In others, Nasim Aghdam exercises, promotes animal rights and explains the vegan diet, often in elaborate costumes or carrying a rabbit.The videos have become central to the motive authorities have set
  
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• Forecast: A mix of sun & clouds today

  05-04-2018 11:34
  Today: Some sun through the morning with more afternoon clouds.Cool and a little breezy.High 47.Wind: W 7-12 mph.
  Tonight: Cloudy with a rain/snow mix late, especially north of I-70.Low 36.Winds: S 5-10 mph.
  Tomorrow: Cloudy with the chance for late day rain, windy.High 51.Winds: W 10-20 mph.
  Saturday: Light snow early, a dusting to 2” for most with more as you move into Southern Ohio then cold.High 39.Winds: NNW 10-15 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Rada
  
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• Reforms to Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center will balance...

  05-04-2018 11:18
  Cuyahoga County's head juvenile court judge on Wednesday announced a series of reforms to transform how the county deals with children accused of crimes. The most ambitious reform is the creation of a Community Intervention Center to match children who come in contact with the criminal justice system to critical services such as mental health evaluations, healthcare and trauma counseling.
  
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• Statehouse Features Rev. Joel King in Its Commemoration of MLK's Assassination

  05-04-2018 07:03
  At the Lorraine Motel/National Civil Rights Museum, the wreath on the balcony designates approximately where King was standing when he was shot. Fifty years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr .
  
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• Facebook scandal affected more users than thought: up to 87M

  05-04-2018 03:12
  
  Facebook revealed Wednesday that tens of millions more people might have been exposed in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal than previously thought and said it will restrict the user data that outsiders can access.Those developments came as congressional officials said CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify next week, while Facebook unveiled a new privacy policy that aims to explain the data it gathers on users more clearly — but doesn't actually change what it collects and shares.In a call
  
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• Jurors want death for man convicted in Ohio student killing

  05-04-2018 03:08
  
  Jurors are recommending the death penalty for an Ohio man convicted of killing a college student who disappeared while bicycling.The jury came back with its decision on Wednesday against James Worley after convicting him last week in the 2016 death of Sierah Joughin.The 20-year-old University of Toledo student was found dead in a cornfield three days after she was last seen near her home west of Toledo.A judge will decide on April 18 whether to accept the jury's sentencing recommendation.Prosecu
  
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• Columbus Southwest Airport hit hard by Tuesday's storm

  05-04-2018 02:25
  Mark Gerhart spent Wednesday cleaning up his airplane hangar at Columbus Southwest Airport."Reportedly, a tornado came through," he said.Not a tornado, according to the National Weather Service, but strong enough winds that caused quite the damage."Most of the equipment is probably salvageable," he said. "It looks terrible, but it's probably salvageable."He keeps two of his planes at the airport. It's where he runs his aerial advertisement business.Tuesday night, hangar doors and roofing were ri
  
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