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• 2018 Course Maps: Half marathon, quarter marathon & 5K

  27-04-2018 23:58
  Course maps for the 2018 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon:OhioHealth Capital City Half MarathonOhioHealth Quarter MarathonCommit To Be Fit 5K
  
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• 1 hospitalized after crash in east Columbus

  27-04-2018 23:43
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - A person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash near East 5th Avenue and Joyce Avenue in east Columbus on Friday.Police said the crash happened around 3:45 p.m.The crash involved a semi-truck and another vehicle, which ended up stuck under the trailer the semi was carrying.The injured person was taken to Grant Medical Center.The intersection was closed as of around 5:30 p.m.
  
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• Lawmakers: ODRC decision to not track convicted rapist with GPS "unacceptable"

  27-04-2018 23:29
  COLUMBUS (WBNS) -- Two state lawmakers say they are "shocked" and "appalled" by the findings of a 10 Investigates special report that uncovered why the state of Ohio decided not to place a GPS ankle monitor on convicted rapist Anthony Pardon, despite an order from a Georgia judge.Anthony Pardon was arrested in February on charges of kidnapping, rape and murder for the death of 24-year old Rachael Anderson, who Columbus police say was tortured and died in Columbus apartment.Pardon has pleaded not
  
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• Judge orders house arrest for Bill Cosby

  27-04-2018 22:48
  
  A judge is confining Bill Cosby to his suburban Philadelphia home until the comedian is sentenced on sexual assault charges.Cosby must also wear a GPS monitoring device under the order issued Friday by Judge Steven O'Neill.The judge had suggested Thursday after Cosby was convicted of three counts of aggravated indecent assault that he would be allowed to move around Montgomery County, where his home is located.The modified order says can leave his house only to meet with his lawyers or to get me
  
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• Gas prices spike

  27-04-2018 22:46
  It was hard to find gas selling for $3 a gallon in Ohio a few days ago but by Friday that had changed. Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.com tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that Ohio was one of 13 states where the website's survey had failed to show any gasoline selling for $3 a gallon but that changed almost immediately.
  
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• Kucinich to return $20K to pro-Syrian government group

  27-04-2018 22:10
  
  Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, said he plans to return a $20,000 speaking fee he received last year from a group sympathetic to Syrian President Bashar Assad.The former congressman announced his decision in a letter sent Thursday to The Plain Dealer of Cleveland, which was placed in a tough spot by the payment after having endorsed Kucinich for governor.Kucinich had come under mounting political pressure after news reports revealed that the Associatio
  
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• Police: Ohio State student sexually assaulted by intruder

  27-04-2018 21:38
  
  COLUMBUS - Columbus Police are searching for a suspect after an Ohio State student reported she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man.The man entered her residence around 6 a.m. Friday morning at the University Village Apartments at 291 Olentangy River Road.The student reported that the man took her laptop and phone.The woman was taken to an area hospital where she was treated for the assault.The Columbus Police Special Victims Bureau is handling the investigation and if you have any informat
  
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• CTV News Briefs: 2018 Arbor Day Fun & Tree Planting

  27-04-2018 21:33 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Forecast: Spotty shower tonight and then just a slim chance Saturday

  27-04-2018 20:56
  Tonight: Chance for spotty showers. Seasonable. 42
  Tomorrow: Slight chance for a brief sprinkle & cool. 52 NW 5-15 mph
  Sunday: Patchy frost then mostly sunny & cool. 57 NE 5-10 mph
  Monday: Mostly sunny and more seasonable. 68Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion:A cold front and a couple of upper air disturbances will combine to produce a chance of showers this evening into early Saturday, mainly in our northern counties. Lows tonight wil
  
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• Forecast: Chance for spotty showers.

  27-04-2018 20:56
  This Evening: Scattered showers, maybe a rumble of thunder.
  Tonight: Chance for showers. Seasonable. 46
  Tomorrow: Spotty showers continue. Just light rain & cool. 52 NW 5-15 mph
  Sunday: Patchy frost the mostly sunny & cool. 57 NE 5-10 mph
  Monday: Mostly sunny and more seasonable. 68Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion:A cold front and a couple of upper air disturbances will combine to produce a chance of showers this evening into early S
  
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• Face the State with Scott Light | April 29, 2018

  27-04-2018 20:41
  
  This week on Face The State with Scott Light:Gun law changes - Governor John Kasich signed an executive order tightening gun background checks. We take a look at the impact it could have and how Ohioans are reacting.Replacing Pat Tiberi - Conflicting views about who should replace Rep. Tiberi in Congress.Candidates have gotten big endorsements, but the people of Ohio will make the final decision.
  Guests this week:Molly O'Shaughnessy -Prinipal with EMC ResearchTracy Maxwell Heard - Former Minorit
  
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• Columbus man gets life sentence in girlfriend's murder

  27-04-2018 20:24
  Gervonta Thompson, 24, was charged with the murder of Takasha N. Byers, 31, who was killed in the Lockhurst Village Apartments in 2016. Judge Charles Schneider sentenced him to the minimum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years.
  
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• 2018 Guide to Farmers Markets in Central Ohio

  27-04-2018 20:00
  This Saturday welcomes the return of some outdoor Farmers Markets in the city. In case you haven’t heard, a farmers market is starting again in Dublin, and will be located at Bridge Park. A makers market starts in German Village. Also, this season’s Pearl Market is relocating to the Ohio Statehouse grounds. This year, I’m […]
  
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• Pregnant Ohio woman shot in March dies after giving birth

  27-04-2018 19:40
  
  DAYTON, Ohio — A pregnant Ohio woman shot multiple times last month during an apparent ambush outside of her home has died after giving birth.The Springfield News-Sun reports 25-year-old Lindzie Wilson, of Springfield, gave birth Saturday and died Tuesday at a Dayton hospital. She was shot March 1.Springfield police say she had been kept on life support after the shooting to allow for the baby's delivery. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office says her death was caused by a gunshot to the
  
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• Florida school shooting suspect Cruz due back in court

  27-04-2018 19:36
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz is due back in court for a hearing designed to get the death penalty case moving forward.The hearing Friday afternoon is expected to deal with several procedural issues, possibly including the setting of an initial trial date.Cruz's public defender also is likely to ask to waive Florida's speedy trial rule. The rule generally requires that a felony defendant go to trial within 175 days of arrest unless it's waived.The 19-
  
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• Trump, Merkel cordial, but no apparent movement on Iran

  27-04-2018 19:30
  
  WASHINGTON — This time, there were fewer hugs.President Donald Trump welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House on Friday for a visit of less than three hours. He greeted Merkel outside the West Wing with a handshake and a kiss on each cheek, a traditional welcome but far short of the bountiful display of personal warmth that was seen earlier in the week when he played host to French President Emmanuel Macron for a lavish three-day state visit.President Trump held a joint
  
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• Franklin County Dog Shelter offers half-price adoption fees for adult dogs

  27-04-2018 19:19
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Franklin County Dog Shelter is offering half-price adoptions on all adult dogs with the warmer weather ahead. Starting Friday, a new furry friend could be yours for $73.The shelter says all dogs are fixed, up to date on shots and microchipped. The Adoption Center currently has more than 70 dogs looking for a new home.View all the dogs available for adoption at the shelter.Spring into love with half-price adoption fees! Starting today, you can adopt a furry friend for $73! A
  
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• North Columbus massage parlor shut down amid human trafficking accusations

  27-04-2018 18:50
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein is shutting down a north Columbus massage parlor amid accusations of human trafficking.Early Friday afternoon, law enforcement, armed with a court-ordered nuisance abatement, began boarding up East Wind Massage at 6815 Flags Center Drive.Court complaints obtained by 10TV reveal police first received a tip from a concerned citizen last June. The tipster told authorities they observed a woman tending to a small garden outside the business. The ca
  
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• Feds targeting doctors for illegal opioid prescriptions

  27-04-2018 18:33
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. — Federal prosecutors are scoring victories against doctors in the opioid crisis.A Cincinnati physician convicted of illegally distributing oxycodone pills was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison. News outlets report 61-year-old Alan Arnold Godofsky also must pay a $500,000 fine.Godofsky was convicted of illegally distributing drugs through the Central Kentucky Bariatric and Pain Management clinic in Georgetown, Kentucky. Testimony showed he conducted only mi
  
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• Investigator | Crackdown on underground network of parents who trade kids

  27-04-2018 18:04
  Ohio lawmakers are cracking down on an underground network of parents who have been trading unwanted, adopted children -- many from foreign countries -- to complete strangers. It's called "rehoming" and it's an unregulated practice that is perfectly legal, although Ohio and other states have efforts underway to make it illegal.
  
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• Medical helicopter crash in Wisconsin kills 3, sheriff says

  27-04-2018 17:23
  
  HAZELHURST, Wis. -- Authorities say three people are dead after a medical helicopter crashed in northern Wisconsin. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office confirmed the three fatalities on Friday. Chief Deputy Dan Hess said the crash involved an Ascension Wisconsin Spirit helicopter, but he said he doesn't know if the three victims were all Ascension employees.A spokesman for the FAA told CBS affiliate WSAW that the helicopter departed Madison en route to Woodruff and crashed about 12 miles south of
  
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• Tour New Apartments in Columbus on May 6th!

  27-04-2018 16:17
  It’s no secret that Downtown Columbus is constantly getting new and updated buildings. A quick drive through Downtown and there is no shortage of cranes and construction workers. For the fifth year, Columbus Underground is bringing back the Urban Living Tour, so you can get a glimpse of what is going on on the inside. There is something for everyone, whether […]
  
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• Restaurants calm customers, say their romaine is safe

  27-04-2018 16:17
  
  ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Restaurants' advice to their customers? Romaine calm.The government is still investigating how romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona, apparently became contaminated with E. coli bacteria. As of this week, at least 84 people in 19 states have gotten sick, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Growers in Yuma typically plant romaine lettuce between September and January. During the peak of the harvest season, which runs from mid-November until the b
  
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• Facebook gives parents control on when kids can use app

  27-04-2018 16:11
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is adding a "sleep" mode to its Messenger Kids service to let parents limit when their kids can use it.The company says parents can now specify the times kids aren't allowed on — either as a one-time restriction or something recurring, such as after 9 p.m. every school night.Facebook launched the messaging app aimed at kids under 13 in December. It comes with a bevy of parental controls and no ads. But some child development experts have called for Facebook t
  
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• Concert Preview & Interview: Radnor & Lee at A&R Music Bar

  27-04-2018 15:41
  A kismetic meeting on the set of How I Met Your Mother in 2006 guided actor Josh Radnor and singer-songwriter Ben Lee unwittingly down a path that would lead them to an unexpected blossoming musical partnership. A decade later, the two are now co-founders, principal songwriters, and front men of indie duo Radnor & Lee, […]
  
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• Concert Preview & Interview: Radnor & Lee

  27-04-2018 15:41
  A kismetic meeting on the set of How I Met Your Mother in 2006 guided actor Josh Radnor and singer-songwriter Ben Lee unwittingly down a path that would lead them to an unexpected blossoming musical partnership. A decade later, the two are now co-founders, principal songwriters, and front men of indie duo Radnor & Lee, […]
  
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• Coroner identifies body found in landfill as missing Mount Gilead 14-year-old

  27-04-2018 15:17
  
  The Lucas County Coroner’s Office says the body found in a Crawford County landfill on Tuesday is that of 14-year-old Skylar Bentley of Mount Gilead.Skylar was reported missing by his parents on Monday morning. They told investigators they'd last seen the boy when he went to bed Sunday night.A search of security video at Mt. Gilead Middle School revealed an important, but puzzling, development. Investigators say at around 5:15 a.m. Monday, Skylar was seen climbing into a dumpster behind th
  
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• Trump declares in tweet: 'KOREAN WAR TO END'

  27-04-2018 14:32
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump tweeted "KOREAN WAR TO END" Friday after a historic meeting between the leaders of North Korea and South Korea.Trump responded to the meeting of North Korea's Kim Jong Un with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in South Korea. They pledged in a joint statement to rid their peninsula of nuclear weapons — but didn't identify any specific new measures to achieve that.Trump is expected to meet with Kim in late May or June.He tweeted: "KOREAN WAR T
  
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• European Union moves to full ban on pesticides that harm bees

  27-04-2018 14:26
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union made a key breakthrough on Friday to completely ban pesticides that harm bees and their crop pollination.The 28 member states got a large majority, representing some three-quarters of its population, backing the ban on the three prevalent neonicotinoid pesticides which will take effect at the end of the year. The decision builds on a limited ban which has been in effect since 2013.Antonia Staats of the Avaaz campaign group called it a "beacon of hope for
  
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• Police: Evacuation order lifted following refinery blast

  27-04-2018 14:10
  
  An evacuation order was lifted early Friday for a northwest Wisconsin city where a refinery plant explosion injured at least 11 people and sent billowing plumes of black smoke into the air.The Superior Police Department tweeted that the order issued Thursday following the blast was lifted at 6 a.m. Friday. Mayor Jim Paine said all indications are that the refinery site is safe and stable, and that the air quality is normal.Authorities said the fire at the Husky Energy oil refinery was extinguish
  
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• Axe Throwing Lounge Coming Soon to Downtown Columbus

  27-04-2018 14:00
  Axe throwing lounge Dueling Axes is set for a late spring opening in Downtown Columbus, at the corner of South Fourth Street and Noble Street. Co-owners Jess Hellmich and Paul Sherry have known each other several years and worked together at a roofing company in Westerville. Hellmich ran its marketing department while Paul worked on the operations side, before […]
  
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• AME hosting guest speaker -

  27-04-2018 13:21
  The members of the Ware-Smith Women's Missionary Society & Young People's Division of United African Methodist Episcopal Church are celebrating Missionary Sunday April 29. Anderson is an associate minister of the historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Columbus, where the Rev. Dr. Taylor T. Thompson is the pastor.
  
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• Trump legal team gets skilled husband-wife duo

  27-04-2018 12:33
  
  Lawyers who have worked with two new members of President Donald Trump's legal team describe them as experienced, skilled and humble.Martin and Jane Raskin are longtime Miami lawyers and former Justice Department officials who were announced last week as new additions to the Trump legal team along with former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.They're joining the team at a critical moment in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, as Trump weighs whether to sit for an interview with pro
  
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• In emotional reunion, Spielberg revisits 'Schindler's List'

  27-04-2018 12:24
  
  Steven Spielberg says no film has affected him the way "Schindler's List" did.Spielberg, Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and others reunited for a 25th anniversary screening of "Schindler's List" at the Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday, in an evening that had obvious meaning to Spielberg and the hushed, awed crowd that packed New York's Beacon Theater. In a Q&A following the film, Spielberg said it was the first time he had watched "Schindler's List" with an audience since it was released in 1993
  
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• Britain's new prince is named Louis Arthur Charles

  27-04-2018 12:08
  
  LONDON (AP) — The new prince has a name — in fact three.The infant son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been named Louis Arthur Charles, Kensington Palace announced Friday.The palace said the baby's full title is His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.William and Kate's third child was born Monday, a brother to 4-year-old Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who is almost 3.Louis — pronounced LOO-ee — is fifth in line to the throne after his grandfather Pri
  
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• Digital Detox: Getting your family to break away from electronic devices

  27-04-2018 11:52
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - About half of all parents worry that their child may be addicted to their mobile device, according to a recent survey done by Common Sense Media and SurveyMonkey.“We just don’t need to be constantly looking down at a screen,” said Worthington mom of three children, Megan Oldendorp. She said her 5-year-old twins Scarlet and Graham and 8-year-old son Owen are limited to the amount of time they are able to use electronic devices and play games.“I want to pla
  
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• Use of DNA in serial killer probe sparks privacy concerns

  27-04-2018 11:16
  
  Investigators who used a genealogical website to find the ex-policeman they believe is a shadowy serial killer and rapist who terrified California decades ago call the technique ground-breaking.But others say it raises troubling legal and privacy concerns for the millions of people who submit their DNA to such sites to discover their heritage.There aren't strong privacy laws to keep police from trolling ancestry site databases, said Steve Mercer, the chief attorney for the forensic division of t
  
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• Tom Brokaw denies sexual misconduct claim by ex-NBC reporter

  27-04-2018 11:08
  
  A woman who worked as a war correspondent for NBC News said Tom Brokaw groped her, twice tried to forcibly kiss her and made inappropriate overtures attempting to have an affair, according to two reports published Thursday.Linda Vester told Variety and the Washington Post that the misbehavior from the longtime news anchor at the network took place in NBC offices in Denver and New York in the 1990s, when she was in her 20s. Variety reports that Vester, now 52, showed them journals from the time t
  
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• Find your way around the 2018 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon

  27-04-2018 10:22
  
  The 2018 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is here once again. 10TV has everything you need to know about the events, parking and traffic detours.Event organizers will be setting up downtown on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 with the following road closures from Friday, April 27 at 5pm to Saturday at 2pm: High Street from Broad Street to Rich StreetDetour: Take N 3rd St heading south or N 4th St heading northW. Town Street from W. Front Street to S. High Street.Detour: Take State St
  
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• City Half Marathon: Road closures, detours, parking

  27-04-2018 10:22
  The 2018 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is here once again.10TV has everything you need to know about the events, parking and traffic detours.Event organizers will be setting up downtown on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 with the following road closures from Friday, April 27 at 5pm to Saturday at 2pm: High Street from Broad Street to Rich StreetDetour: Take N 3rd St heading south or N 4th St heading northW. Town Street from W. Front Street to S. High Street.Detour: Take State St
  
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• Forecast: Chance for late day showers

  27-04-2018 10:03
  Today: Partly sunny with a slight chance of an evening shower or thunderstorm. High 70. W wind 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 48. Light NE wind.
  Tomorrow: A chance for a brief morning shower, otherwise mostly cloudy and cooler than average with a high of 55. NW wind 10-15 mph.
  Sunday: Starting with areas of frost and plenty of sunshine throughout the day. However, cooler than average again. High 58. NW wind 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weat
  
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• Korean leaders pledge denuclearization, but avoid specifics

  27-04-2018 09:28
  
  GOYANG, South Korea (AP) —​ The leaders of North and South Korea played it safe Friday, repeating a previous vow to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons but failing to provide any specific new measures or forge a potential breakthrough on an issue that has captivated and terrified many since the rivals seemed on the verge of war last year.In a sense, the vague joint statement produced by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in to achieve "a nucle
  
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• Kim Jong Un says Koreas on starting line of a new history

  27-04-2018 09:28
  
  GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — With a single step over a weathered, cracked slab of concrete, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made history Friday by crossing over the world’s most heavily armed border to greet South Korean President Moon Jae-in for talks on North Korea’s nuclear weapons. Kim then invited Moon to cross briefly back into the north with him before they returned to the southern side.Those small steps must be seen in the context of the last year — when the United
  
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• Youth M.O.V.E. forms in Meigs County

  27-04-2018 08:44
  Empowering youth to advocate for themselves, and live healthy, meaningful lives. That is the mission of the newly formed Youth M.O.V.E. chapter in Meigs County.
  
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• Ryan Shazier walks onto draft stage to announce Steelers' first-round pick

  27-04-2018 05:47
  
  Injured Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier announced Pittsburgh's first-round pick at the NFL draft, limping slowly onto the stage with help.The former Ohio State Buckeye sustained a major back injury and underwent surgery on Dec. 6. He called out the name of safety Terrell Edmunds of Virginia Tech.Shazier, whose future in football is uncertain at best, was introduced by Commissioner Roger Goodell and received strong applause from the fans at AT&T Stadium outside of Dallas.Edmunds' younger bro
  
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• Man hospitalized after shooting in east Columbus

  27-04-2018 05:11
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - One person is recovering in the hospital after a shooting in east Columbus Thursday night.The Columbus Division of Police said they responded to Alexander Lane around 7:12 p.m.A man was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition and later upgraded to stable condition, according to police. Police have identified the victim as 33-year-old Michael Tolliver.Police have not released any suspect information.Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 614-645-414
  
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• 1 in life-threatening condition after east Columbus shooting

  27-04-2018 05:11
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - One person is in life-threatening condition after a shooting in east Columbus Thursday night.Police said they responded to Alexander Lane around 7:12 p.m.One person was taken to Grant Medical Center.As of around 7:30 p.m., that person was listed in stable condition.Police said that person's condition changed to life-threatening around 7:50 p.m.Police have not released any suspect information.
  
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• Center of draft: Bengals take Ohio State's Billy Price

  27-04-2018 05:10
  
  After watching four quarterbacks get taken earlier in the first round of the NFL draft, the Bengals used their first pick to help protect their own.Cincinnati took Ohio State center Billy Price with the 21st overall pick on Thursday, adding another newcomer to an offensive line that was the main focus of their offseason.The Bengals offense finished last in the league in yards last season — they've never done so badly — and the running game was among the worst in club history despite
  
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• City of Columbus hears public opinion on "Common Sense" gun legislation

  27-04-2018 04:22
  When it comes to gun laws, opinions are a given."I wanted to thank you, today, for taking steps to reduce gun violence in our city," one person told Columbus City Council."A lot of the testimony that I've heard tonight...was pretty much anti-gun," John Slaughter said.Opinions are based on personal beliefs."I don't want to become another student killed in a school shooting," one student from Columbus School for Girls said.Some want changes. Others fear changes now would open the door for more cha
  
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• Top 9 things to do this weekend: April 26-29 6 hours ago

  27-04-2018 04:12
  Get ready to enjoy tacos, tequila and margaritas at the Banks. Columbus-based Condado Tacos is celebrating the opening of its first Cincinnati location this Thursday.
  
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