• Trump pushes to expand use of medication to treat addiction

    Trump pushes to expand use of medication to treat addiction
    Deep within President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid abuse, overshadowed by his call for the death penalty for some drug traffickers, is a push to expand the use of medication to treat addiction.It's a rare instance in which Trump isn't trying to dismantle Obama administration policies, and where fractious Republicans and Democrats in Congress have come together.Trump declared last month that "we're making medically assisted treatment more available and affordable," even as Congress was wo
  • Reports: Police moved past deputies to enter Florida school

    Reports: Police moved past deputies to enter Florida school
    When Coral Springs police officer Gil Monzon arrived at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School minutes after a gunman unleashed a massacre that killed 17, he says he found two Broward County sheriff's deputies in the parking lot.He asked for the shooter's location, and was told they didn't know, but he could see a body next to the freshman building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and bullet marks in its third-floor windows. He said in reports released Monday that he and three other Coral
  • Mary Taylor super PAC gets $850,000 gift

    A super PAC supporting Mary Taylor's campaign for the Republican nomination for governor received $850,000 from a nonprofit while a super PAC supporting Mike DeWine has incurred nearly $1 million in debts. Onward Ohio, a political action committee originally formed by Lt.
  • 18-year-old arrested for impersonating a firefighter in Marysville

    18-year-old arrested for impersonating a firefighter in Marysville
    MARYSVILLE -- An 18-year-old man was arrested for allegedly impersonating a firefighter in Marysville over the weekend.According to a release, on April 14, the Union County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from the Marysville Fire Department concerning an individual showing up at several EMS calls and was not a member of their department.The suspect has been identified as Tony L. Beverly, 18, of West Mansfield.At approximately 7:07 p.m. on Saturday, the Marysville Fire Department resp
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  • Coroner identifies man killed in Pickerington house fire

    Coroner identifies man killed in Pickerington house fire
    PICKERINGTON -- The Fairfield County Coroner identified the man killed in a house fire in Pickerington on April 8.The man was identified as 60-year-old John Peter Letourneau.The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office and State Fire Marshal are seeking tips from the public after Letourneau died in the Fairfield County house fire.A passerby reported the fire just before 5 a.m. in the 6200 block of Blacklick Eastern Road.The Fire Chief with Violet Township said one man out of the three people that lived
  • Local Syrian-American woman speaks out after US air strike on Syria

    Local Syrian-Americans are reacting to Friday's air strike, saying it's not enough.One woman says the U.S. needs to do more because, despite the strike, supporters of the Syrian President are still celebrating in the streets."We are going to keep our hopes very low until like, we see something happen," Sumaya Hamadmad said.Sumaya Hamadmad says she feels like she's talking in circles, but she'll keep speaking out until something changes."Nobody is willing to stop him and all we do is just empty t
  • Forecast: Breezy & cold. Still some flakes flying.

    This Evening: Scattered light snow showers or flurries.
    Tonight: Light snow or flurries. No accumulation. 32 W 10-20 mph G 30.
    Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and chilly. 45 W 10-15 mph
    Wednesday: Sun & clouds. Chance for a PM shower. 61 SE 5-10 mph
    Thursday: Lingering clouds and a chance for showers, mainly early. 52Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion: A Freeze Warning has been issued for overnight in areas south of Columbus. Meanwhile, light snow
  • Convicted ex-high school athlete wants off sex offender list

    Convicted ex-high school athlete wants off sex offender list
    A judge will decide whether a man convicted as a juvenile of raping a 16-year-old girl during an alcohol-fueled party should be removed from Ohio's sex offender listings, as allowed by law.Judge Thomas Lipps scheduled a hearing Thursday in juvenile court in Steubenville in the case of former high school football player Ma'Lik Richmond.Richmond, now 21, was convicted in 2013 of raping the West Virginia girl at a party that followed a football scrimmage the previous year. He served a one-year sent
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  • OSHP: Crash shuts down I-71 NB, north of Polaris

    OSHP: Crash shuts down I-71 NB, north of Polaris
    DELAWARE COUNTY -- A multiple-vehicle crash has shut down I-71 northbound north of Polaris, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The crash involves four vehicles according to dispatchers and it at about mile marker 126.In total, six injuried were reported and all six people were taken to area hospitals.All the lanes reopened at 3 p.m.The call came in at 1:20 p.m.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as this story develops.
  • Desi Linden wins Boston Marathon, 1st US woman since '85

    BOSTON — Desiree Linden splashed her way through icy rain and a near-gale headwind to win the Boston Marathon on Monday, the first victory for an American woman since 1985.The two-time Olympian and 2011 Boston runner-up pulled away at the end of Heartbreak Hill to win in 2 hours, 39 minutes, 54 seconds. That was more than four minutes better than second-place finisher Sarah Sellers — one of seven Americans in the top 10 — but the slowest time for a women's winner in Boston sinc
  • Four dead in weekend homicides

    A violent weekend in Columbus ended with four people dead in separate incidents, bringing the total number of homicides in the city so far in 2018 to 28. At approximately 9:50 p.m., Columbus police officers were called to the 900 block of Rarig Avenue on the East Side on a reported shooting found Brent Carr lying on the sidewalk, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, Homicide Unit Sgt. Jeff Strayer said.
  • Trump hosted tax reform roundtable in Florida

    Trump hosted tax reform roundtable in Florida
    WASHINGTON — President Trump hosted a roundtable with small business leaders in Hialeah, Florida on Monday to promote the $1.5 trillion tax cut package pushed through by Republicans at the end of last year.President Trump hosted tax reform roundtable in Florida:The White House said Trump held a roundtable Monday with local business owners in the Miami area, joined by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta and Small Business Administration head Linda McMahon.Facing h
  • Trump holds roundtable on tax reform in Florida

    Trump holds roundtable on tax reform in Florida
    WASHINGTON — President Trump is hosting a roundtable with small business leaders in Hialeah, Florida on Monday to promote the $1.5 trillion tax cut package pushed through by Republicans at the end of last year.LIVE: President Trump hosts tax cuts for small businesses roundtable in Florida:The White House says Trump will hold a roundtable Monday with local business owners in the Miami area, joined by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta and Small Business Administr
  • District Art and Apparel Intends to Make Art More Approachable on High Street

    Longtime friends Nick Harper and Garrett McLaren run District Art and Apparel, 1251 N. High St., with a mission to make art more affordable and approachable in the Short North. District Art and Apparel features all original artwork, as well as affordable prints for art lovers without a huge budget. It also features startup fashion brands in […]
  • Science on the Rocks!

    Women & Philanthropy of The Ohio State University enjoyed a night of science at the STEAM Factory, lead by Chief Scientist at COSI, Dr. Paul Sutter!   The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure […]
  • Forecast: Blustery & Cold; Wintry Mix to Snow Late

    This Afternoon: Wintry mix, mainly S I-70.Cloudy, breezy & chilly.Temps near 40. Winds: W 12-19 mph.
    Tonight: Wintry mix, then snow.Cloudy, breezy & cold.Low 31. Winds: 11-18 mph.
    Tomorrow:Few flurries, am. Mostly to partly cloudy, chilly and still breezy out.High 44.Winds: W 9-17 mph.
    Wednesday: Partly to mostly cloudy, more seasonable.Chance rain, mainly pm.High 62.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion: Cloudy, chilly and blustery this
  • Granddaughter: Barbara Bush is 'a fighter,' in good spirits

    HOUSTON — Former first lady Barbara Bush, who was reported in "failing health" over the weekend, is in "great spirits" and the family is grateful for "everybody's prayers and thoughts," her granddaughter said Monday.Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath said in a news release Sunday that "Mrs. Bush, now age 92, has decided not to seek additional medical treatment and will instead focus on comfort care" at home in Houston following consultations with her doctors and family.McGrath did not elabo
  • Construction Roundup: April 2018 – Part 1

    Spring has arrived, which means that not only will we see a lot of progress made on local construction projects, but also that you’ll soon be able to tour some of these properties first hand on our annual Urban Living Tour on May 6th! In this latest photo installment, we take a look at a […]
  • Highway patrol identifies 2 who died in small plane crash in Coshocton County

    The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the two people killed in a small plane crash in Coshocton County Monday.According to OSHP, Edward Zezlina, 67, and Linda O'Brien, 71, were in the plane when it crashed. Zezlina was flying the plane. The couple lives in Grafton, Ohio, in Lorain County.The crash happened in a remote area only accessible by foot or ATV.According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the flight left Elyria, Ohio and was headed to DeLand, Florida. The plane was a 1971 Beechc
  • 2 dead in small plane crash in Coshocton County

    COSHOCTON COUNTY, Ohio -- Two people are dead after a small plane crash in Coshocton County, according to the sheriff.The crash is in a remote area only accessible by foot or ATV.The call came in at about 10 a.m. and the crash is located in the 30700 block of County Road 401.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as this story develops.</iframe
  • Concealed carry permits in Franklin County expected to hit record level

    Concealed carry permits in Franklin County expected to hit record level
    Local sheriff’s offices say there’s a direct correlation between the topic of gun control and the number of people applying for concealed carry licenses.“Whether it’s school shootings, terrorism, random acts of violence, nothing seems to motivate people to get a CCW permit more than the discussion of gun control,” says Major Steve Tucker with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.Gun safety has been making headlines ever since the February 14th shooting in Park
  • Starbucks CEO hopes to meet with men arrested in Philly shop

    Starbucks CEO hopes to meet with men arrested in Philly shop
    PHILADELPHIA — The CEO of Starbucks arrived in Philadelphia hoping to meet with two black men who were arrested when the coffee chain's employees called 911 and said they were trespassing. Meanwhile, protesters took over the shop Monday."I would like to have a dialogue with them to make sure we have the opportunity to really understand the situation and they can join me in finding a constructive way to solve this issue," Starbucks' CEO Kevin Johnson on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monda
  • Trial on hold, but attention remains on baby death case

    Trial on hold, but attention remains on baby death case
    LEBANON, Ohio— A former high school cheerleader's trial on charges she killed and buried her newborn baby near her family's house in an Ohio village is on hold, as intense attention and speculation continue to swirl around the case.Attorneys for Brooke Skylar Richardson want a ruling to bar prosecutors from presenting testimony from an obstetrics-gynecology practice's medical staff, citing physician-patient privilege that she won't give up. Prosecutors said the privilege doesn't apply in t
  • Black Women Are Four Times More Likely to Die During Childbirth Than White Women

    Jennifer Walton knew how she wanted it to go when she was pregnant with her first daughter Sabella Nile (who would probably forever have to clarify, “Isabella, without the ‘I’”). She wanted to deliver her baby, and she didn’t like the idea of undergoing surgery through a cesarean section. From the outset, it seemed that […]
  • Longtime Steelers linebacker James Harrison retires

    Longtime Steelers linebacker James Harrison retires
    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is taking a second crack at retirement.The five-time Pro Bowler and 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year announced on Instagram early Monday that he is stepping away from the game following a 15-year career.Harrison, who turns 40 next month, posted a collage of pictures of his two sons and noted he's "missed way too much for way too long ... and I'm done."Harrison played nearly his entire career with the Steelers and
  • Fredericktown man receives sixth OVI offense from OSHP

    Fredericktown man receives sixth OVI offense from OSHP
    DELAWARE -- A Fredericktown man has received his sixth OVI offense from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Roger R. Raubenolt was arrested and charged on April 15 for operating a vehicle under the influence, resulting in a traffic crash on State Route 229, according to authorities.Investigators said Raubenolt was traveling eastbound on State Route 229 when he drove off the left side of the roadway and struck a guardrail.No other vehicles were involved in the crash and there were no passengers in Raub
  • Editorial: Support Local Journalism in Columbus by Attending Fun Events!

    As social media continues to limit the reach of impactful community journalism and as more news outlets move toward a paid subscription model in response, the general public continues to have less access to important information. The conundrum is an interesting one, as the consistent publishing of high quality news is an endeavor with fixed […]
  • Special-needs kids learn to avoid harmful drugs

    Dr. Maria Demosthenous was excited about the ornate round box she held in front of 11-year-old Xavier Desotelle. As the Columbus boy looked up at her from an examination table, she told him that the blue box with orange pompom fringe held something important.
  • S. Carolina inmate: Bodies stacked up during riot; 7 dead

    S. Carolina inmate: Bodies stacked up during riot; 7 dead
    COLUMBIA, S.C. — Inmates armed with homemade knives fought each other for more than seven hours inside a maximum-security prison, leaving seven of them dead in the worst U.S. prison riot in a quarter-century, officials said. An inmate who witnessed the violence told The Associated Press that bodies were "literally stacked on top of each other."S. Carolina Gov. McMaster and corrections officials provide update on prison riot:At least 17 prisoners were seriously injured as inmates fought uni
  • 7 inmates killed as prisoners fight over money, territory

    7 inmates killed as prisoners fight over money, territory
    Inmates armed with homemade knives fought each other for about seven hours over territory and money, leaving seven of them dead in the worst U.S. prison riot in a quarter-century, officials said Monday. An inmate who witnessed the violence told The Associated Press that bodies were "literally stacked on top of each other."At least 17 prisoners were seriously injured at Lee Correctional Institution, South Carolina prisons chief Bryan Stirling said. The first fight started in a dorm about 7:15 p.m
  • 7 inmates killed, 17 injured in fights at max security prison

    7 inmates killed, 17 injured in fights at max security prison
    COLUMBIA, S.C. - A South Carolina prisons spokesman says 7 inmates are dead and 17 others required outside medical attention after hours of fighting inside a maximum security prison.Prisons spokesman Jeff Taillon announced the grim outcome after State Law Enforcement Division agents helped secure Lee Correctional Institution around 3 a.m. Monday.Taillon said multiple inmate fights that broke out at 7:15 p.m. Sunday.Taillon said no officers were wounded.The maximum-security facility in Bishopvill
  • 7 inmates dead, 17 injured in South Carolina prison fighting

    7 inmates dead, 17 injured in South Carolina prison fighting
    COLUMBIA, S.C. — An hourslong bloody prison riot left seven inmates dead and 17 others seriously injured Monday before authorities regained control at the maximum-security facility with a history of violence.Most of the dead were stabbed or slashed with homemade knives during more than seven hours of chaos, while others were beaten, officials told The Associated Press. Authorities said all the dead were killed by their fellow prisoners."How else are you going to die in prison? They don't h
  • Question of sales tax on online purchases goes to high court

    Question of sales tax on online purchases goes to high court
    Sales Tax: $0.Online shoppers have gotten used to seeing that line on checkout screens before they click "purchase." But a case before the Supreme Court could change that.At issue is a rule stemming from two, decades-old Supreme Court cases: If a business is shipping to a state where it doesn't have an office, warehouse or other physical presence, it doesn't have to collect the state's sales tax.That means large retailers such as Apple, Macy's, Target and Walmart, which have brick-and-mortar sto
  • NASA spacecraft aims to put mystery planets on galactic map

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Calling all planets that orbit around bright, nearby stars: NASA's new Tess spacecraft is looking to do a head count.The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite — Tess for short — is embarking Monday on a two-year quest to find and identify mystery worlds thought to be lurking in our cosmic backyard. The spacecraft aims to add thousands of exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system, to the galactic map for future study.Life might be out there, whether m
  • Family, friends to gather at funeral for teen trapped in van

    Family, friends to gather at funeral for teen trapped in van
    CINCINNATI — Authorities in Cincinnati are continuing to investigate why police couldn't find a teenager who got trapped beneath a minivan's rear bench and died at a school parking lot.Family members and classmates will gather Monday morning for the funeral of 16-year-old Kyle Plush.Plush died Tuesday after becoming trapped despite calling 911 twice for help and giving his location.Two Cincinnati police officers and a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy searched but failed to locate him.An op
  • Allegiant Air goes on defensive after explosive "60 Minutes" report

    A seven-month "60 Minutes" investigation into Allegiant Air, the Las Vegas-based ultra-low-cost carrier, found more than 100 serious incidents involving mechanical issues. The airline issued a brief statement to CBS News before the piece's aired but, in a response posted after the story aired and in an internal memo, the airline alleged the segment was a "false narrative."The internal memo was first tweeted by AirlineGeeks.com, and Allegiant later confirmed to CBS News that it had been sent to e
  • Woman crashes into yoga studio, suffers critical injuries

    Woman crashes into yoga studio, suffers critical injuries
    CLEVELAND — A driver who crashed through the front door of a yoga studio in downtown Cleveland is being treated for critical injuries.Cleveland police say the Jaws of Life were used to free the woman from the wreckage Sunday morning.Inner Bliss Yoga Studio says no one was inside the business at the time. They posted a video on Facebook showing the mangled vehicle being pulled out of the building. The studio will remain closed until the entrance can be repaired.The cause of the crash is unc
  • Forecast: Unseasonably cold, blustery day ahead

    Today: Chance rain, mainly pm.Cloudy, breezy & much cooler.High 42. Winds: W 10-20 mph.
    Tonight: Chance rain, then snow.Cloudy, breezy & cold.Low 31. Winds: 10-20 mph.
    Tomorrow: Cloudy, chilly and still breezy out.High 44.Winds: W 8-20 mph.
    Wednesday: Partly sunny, more seasonable.Chance rain.High 62.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion: Widespread rain has ended across Ohio with just some leftover spotty drizzle this morning.Temperature
  • Milford Avenue reopens after storage facility fire in Marysville

    Milford Avenue reopens after storage facility fire in Marysville
    MARYSVILLE, Ohio --Firefighters responded to the scene of a fire at a storage facility in Marysville.The fire started around 2:00 a.m. Monday. The facility is located on Milford Avenue. Milford Avenue was closed from Stonebrook Drive to Millstone Drive but has now reopened, according to Marysville Police Department.There are no reports of injuries.
  • Local Shelter Waives All Adoption Fees

    If you've been considering getting yourself a dog or cat, this weekend would be the perfect time to do so. The Franklin County Dog Shelter is waiving all of their adoption fees this weekend, in hopes of adopting out their surplus of dogs.
  • James Comey says Trump "morally unfit to be president"

    James Comey says Trump "morally unfit to be president"
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey says he thinks it's possible the Russians have compromising information on President Donald Trump, that there is "some evidence of obstruction of justice" in the president's actions and that Trump is "morally unfit" for office.Comey's comments in an ABC News interview that aired Sunday were almost certain to escalate his war of words with the president and further erode a relationship marked by open hostility and name-calling. Hours before
  • Comey speculates Russians may have damaging info on Trump

    Comey speculates Russians may have damaging info on Trump
    WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey says he thinks it's possible the Russians have compromising information on President Donald Trump, that there is "some evidence of obstruction of justice" in the president's actions and that Trump is "morally unfit" for office.Comey's comments in an ABC News interview broadcast Sunday were almost certain to escalate his war of words with the president and further erode a relationship marked by open hostility and name-calling.Trump adviser Kellya
  • Stapleton, Lambert, Underwood and Vegas win at ACM Awards

    Stapleton, Lambert, Underwood and Vegas win at ACM Awards
    The 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards marked a memorable night for the victims of the massive Las Vegas shooting, comeback queen Carrie Underwood and triple-winners Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert.Jason Aldean paid tribute to 58 people who died at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas last October when he was named entertainer of the year Sunday for the third consecutive time."It's been a rough year," Aldean said, thanking those "that showed us love and support over the last six mont
  • Blue Jackets come away with another OT win, beat Capitals 5-4 to take 2-0 series lead

    Blue Jackets come away with another OT win, beat Capitals 5-4 to take 2-0 series lead
    WASHINGTON — Sergei Bobrovsky made 54 saves, Matt Calvert scored the winner 12:22 into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame two goals from Alex Ovechkin beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 in Game 2 on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.Calvert's goal held up after the NHL situation room reviewed the play for a possible offside. Calvert was just onside when Josh Anderson brought the puck into the zone.Columbus heads home for Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday
  • Police: One person dead after shooting in east Columbus

    Police: One person dead after shooting in east Columbus
    COLUMBUS -- Police say a person was taken to a local hospital after a shooting in east Columbus left them with life-threatening injuries.But that person succumbed to their injuries.Police said the call came in about 9:50 p.m. Sunday in the 900 block of Rarig Avenue and the person was taken to Grant Medical Center. They were pronounced dead at 10:13 p.m.Rarig Avenue at 12th Avenue currently is closed.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as this story develops.
  • Police identify man killed after shooting in east Columbus

    Police identify man killed after shooting in east Columbus
    COLUMBUS -- Columbus Police have identified the man killed after a shooting in east Columbus Sunday night.Police said the call came in around 9:50 p.m. in the 900 block of Rarig Avenue.Responding officers say they located 36-year-old Brent Delaine Carr on the sidewalk, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Carr was taken to Grant Medical Center. He was pronounced dead at 10:13 p.m., according to police.A preliminary investigation revealed that Carr may be the victim of a robbery. There are n
  • Columbus rainfall record set; snow expected Monday

    Columbus set a rainfall record for April 15 as 2.06 inches fell on the city before 8 p.m. Sunday at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The driving rain through most of Sunday shattered the mark of 1.46 inches set in 1939, according to the National Weather Service.
  • Police identify man killed in west Columbus shooting, crash

    Police identify man killed in west Columbus shooting, crash
    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Police have identified a man killed earlier this week in a shooting and crash on the west side of Columbus.On Sunday, April 15, Columbus Police was called to South Terrace Avenue on a report of 20 to 30 shots fired in the area. When officers arrived, they located a vehicle that had crashed into a tree.Inside, officers found 30-year-old Jerome Anthony Grant in the driver's seat, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.He was pronounced dead at the scene.Police say a preliminary
  • One dead in west Columbus after shots fired, crash

    One dead in west Columbus after shots fired, crash
    COLUMBUS -- Police say one person has died as a result of shots fired and a crash in west Columbus Sunday night.Police said they were called out to the 500 block of South Terrace Avenue on 20-to-30 shots fired.When they arrived, a person had crashed into a tree and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Dispatchers said they were unsure if the person died as a result of a shooting or the crash.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as this story develops.
  • Man who died after being shot, crashing into tree in west Columbus identified

    Man who died after being shot, crashing into tree in west Columbus identified
    COLUMBUS -- Police say one person has died as a result of shots fired and a crash in west Columbus Sunday night.Police said they were called out to the 500 block of South Terrace Avenue on 20-to-30 shots fired.When they arrived, a person had crashed into a tree and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.On Wednesday, investigators identified the victim as 30-year-old Jerome Anthony Grant. According to police, Grant was driving south on South Terrace Avenue when he was fatally shot. His vehi

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