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• One person dead after car fire on I-71 north in Richland County

  26-05-2018 23:30
  
  RICHLAND COUNTY -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol said one person died in a car fire on Interstate 71 north, just north of State Route 95 in Richland County.The highway patrol dispatcher said one person was killed and only one vehicle was involved. Two of the three lanes are closed in the area. Dispatchers said the incident happened just north of the Richland County line. Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as this story develops.
  
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• Columbus teen dead after car fire on I-71 north in Richland County

  26-05-2018 23:30
  
  RICHLAND COUNTY -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a Columbus teen died in a car fire on Interstate 71 north, just north of State Route 95 in Richland County.According to a press release from OSHP, a 2001 Ford Mustang was northbound on I-71 near mile marker 158 when it caught fire.The vehicle pulled to the shoulder where it struck the guardrail and became fully engulfed. Gnim Talle, 19, was unable to exit the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 20-year-old Columbus man was abl
  
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• One dead, one injured in motorcycle crash on I-70 west ramp to Mound Street

  26-05-2018 22:02
  
  COLUMBUS -- One person has died and one is injured after a crash involving a motorcycle on I-70 westbound to the Mound Street exit.According to police, the motorcycle collided with a car and the exit to Mound Street currently is closed. The call came in a little before 3:30 p.m.One person was taken to Grant Medical Center with life-threatening injuries while another was taken to Mount Carmel West with non-life-threatening injuries.Police said one of those people died at 3:59 p.m.An officer on th
  
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• Alan Bean, astronaut who walked on the moon, dies at 86

  26-05-2018 21:36
  
  Alan Bean, a Navy test pilot and astronaut who walked on the moon and then spent two months aboard America's first space station before leaving NASA and becoming an accomplished artist, died Saturday. He was 86.NASA confirmed Bean's death in a statement, saying the former astronaut died at Houston Methodist Hospital after a short illness."Alan was the strongest and kindest man I ever knew," his wife, Leslie Bean, said in the NASA statement. "He was the love of my life and I miss him dearly. ...
  
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• Forecast: Evening storms then warm & muggy

  26-05-2018 21:26
  This Evening: Scattered showers and storms, heavy rain with any that develop.
  Tonight: Showers and storms taper off and we get a little clearing late.Patchy fog.Low 67.Winds: S 2-4 mph.
  Tomorrow: Partly cloudy and hot with the chance for a few pop-ups.High 89.Winds: SW 3-6 mph.
  Memorial Day: Mostly sunny and hot.High 91.Winds: ENE 2-4 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion:Showers and storms will roll through in the early evening but taper off
  
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• This Summer’s Guide to Movies to Watch Under the Stars

  26-05-2018 21:23
  It’s time again for where to watch a movie outdoors this summer. There’s plenty of kid friendly movies to watch outside for free in Columbus this year. This year’s favorite trending movies include: Coco, Beauty and the Beast (2017), Cars 3, and Star Wars The Last Jedi. Adults can check out the Green Lawn Abbey’s […]
  
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• Service dog goes into labor at Tampa International Airport

  26-05-2018 20:58
  
  A service dog named Eleanor Rigby -- also know as "Ellie" -- was waiting for a flight at Tampa International Airport on Friday when she suddenly went into labor. And the delivery ended with a big surprise.The pregnant yellow lab was flying to Philadelphia with her owner and her "partner," Nugget. As Ellie went into labor, Nugget, the father of her babies, watched calmly. Tampa Fire Rescue arrived to help deliver the pups right in the middle of the terminal in front of Gate 80.The team documented
  
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• Central Ohio families honor loved ones and law enforcement at Field of Heroes

  26-05-2018 18:30
  In a heartfelt ceremony, the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club honored the lives and sacrifice of 3,000 heroes.Each hero is represented by an American flag in the park of the Westerville Community Center."It's just awesome," said Doris McLeaster, while holding back tears after attending Saturday morning's ceremony with her husband, James.The heroes honored are not only those who served in the United States Armed Forces but those who made an impact in other people's lives."I am just very taken abac
  
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• Veterans cycle to raise money for wounded vets

  26-05-2018 16:40
  
  NEW ALBANY - Saturday, hundreds of veterans hopped on their bikes and cycled through Columbus as part of Honor Ride Ohio.The event raises funds for wounded or ill veterans and first responders.One of those riders was Melanie Roberts. “It’s something that just feels natural. There’s a lot of hobbies that take a lot of thought and cycling to me doesn’t.”For Roberts, it’s therapeutic, a moving escape from the heaviness of her thoughts. “I did a deployment i
  
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• 'Sesame Street' sues over new Melissa McCarthy puppet movie

  26-05-2018 16:15
  
  NEW YORK — The makers of "Sesame Street" are suing the promoter of a new Melissa McCarthy movie, saying it's abusing the famed puppets' sterling reputation to advertise the R-rated film.A judge Friday scheduled a hearing next week to consider a request for immediate relief by Sesame Workshop, which sued Thursday in federal court in Manhattan for unspecified damages and an order forcing the film to be marketed differently.The film, "The Happytime Murders," is scheduled for release Aug. 17.
  
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• 'Shark Summer' begins at Newport Aquarium

  26-05-2018 16:00
  
  NEWPORT, KY - The Newport Aquarium is kicking off its summer season with #SharkSummer.Between May 27 – July 8, guests will discover fun shark facts and shark-related exhibits around every corner. They will even get to touch sharks.A new species of shark will make its debut in ‘Shark Central.’ They are two baby Japanese Bullhead Sharks named Wasabi and Sake.Other #SharkSummer activities include the Shark Nursery, that features eggs from three different species of sharks. The Sha
  
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• Man, teen girl injured in north Columbus shooting

  26-05-2018 15:11
  
  COLUMBUS - A man and a teenage girl were shot early Saturday morning in north Columbus.Columbus police say 20-year-old DeAnthony Griffin and a 17-year-old girl were shot on E. 19th Avenue near Summit Street while a party was ending.They were taken to the OSU Wexner Medical Center with serious injuries but are expected to survive.Police have not released suspect information.Stay with 10TV and refresh 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Authorities: Suspected gunman spoke online about demon possession

  26-05-2018 14:48
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY — The man suspected of shooting three people inside an Oklahoma City restaurant before being fatally shot by bystanders had no obvious connection to the victims or the restaurant, and was legally authorized to carry a firearm, authorities said.Investigators are trying to determine a motive behind the Thursday night attack that wounded four people, according to Oklahoma City Police Capt. Bo Mathews. He said the only interaction police had with the suspected gunman, 28-year-old
  
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• Cavs' Love has head injury, listed as out for Game 7

  26-05-2018 13:58
  
  CLEVELAND — Cavaliers All-Star forward Kevin Love will miss Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics with a concussion.STATUS UPDATE: @kevinlove is experiencing concussion-like symptoms and has been placed in the league’s concussion protocol.
  He is now listed as OUT for Game 7 in Boston.
  DETAILS: https://t.co/VXk3tptOwo— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 26, 2018
  The team said Saturday that Love, who bashed heads with Boston rookie Jayson Tatum in the first hal
  
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• Cavs' Kevin Love to miss Game 7 vs. Celtics with concussion

  26-05-2018 13:58
  
  CLEVELAND — Kevin Love won't be able to help LeBron James and the Cavaliers in Game 7 against the Celtics.Love was placed in the NBA's concussion protocol and the All-Star forward will miss Sunday's series finale of the Eastern Conference finals, a personal blow and yet another challenge for Cleveland to overcome.STATUS UPDATE: @kevinlove is experiencing concussion-like symptoms and has been placed in the league’s concussion protocol.
  He is now listed as OUT for Game 7 in Boston.
  DET
  
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• Police: Body identified as missing 5-year-old Kansas boy

  26-05-2018 13:14
  
  WICHITA, Kan. — A small, decomposing body found under a bridge in central Kansas was identified through an autopsy and dental records as that of 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez, a Wichita boy who has been missing since February, police said Friday.Law enforcement officers were called to the scene in Harvey County on Thursday night after Lucas' 27-year-old stepmother, Emily Glass, led a private investigator to the remains near the town of Sedgwick, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Wichita
  
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• Forecast: Storms today; Hot & Humid

  26-05-2018 11:41
  Today: Scattered showers & storms, mainly pm. Warm & humid.High 86. Winds: SW 5-10.
  Tonight: Rain ending early, clouds slowly break.Still muggy & warm.Low 67. Winds: S 4-8.
  Tomorrow: Slight chance for a pop-up shower/storm. Partly sunny & hot.High 89. Winds
  Memorial Day: Mostly sunny.Hot & muggy.High 90.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion:The warm weather will continue but we’ll also see the return of rain.Showers &
  
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• Man dead after fight leads to shooting; 20-year-old man charged with murder

  26-05-2018 11:15
  
  COLUMBUS - A man is dead after an early morning shooting in south Columbus, according to police.It happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Wilson Avenue.Desan Bonet 18, was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition where he died.Investigators later learned the victim had a fight with Kiez Collins, 20. After questioning with police, Collins was charged with murder.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story. ​
  
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• 20-year-old man charged with murder after fight leads to shooting

  26-05-2018 11:15
  
  COLUMBUS -- A man is dead after an early morning shooting in south Columbus, according to police.It happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Wilson Avenue.Desan Bonet, 18, was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition where he died.Investigators later learned the victim had a fight with 20-year-old Kiez Collins. After questioning with police, Collins was charged with murder.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story. ​
  
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• 1 critical after shooting in south Columbus

  26-05-2018 11:15
  
  COLUMBUS - One person is critical after an early morning shooting in south Columbus, according to police. It happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Wilson Avenue. The victim was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Authorities do not have any suspect information at this time. Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story.
  
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• Kirkersville police chief dies at home, according to Mayor

  26-05-2018 06:25
  
  KIRKERSVILLE -- A little more than two months after taking the job, Kirkersville Police Chief James Hughes Jr., has died, according to Mayor Terry Ashcraft.Ashcraft said he received a call from the Reynoldsburg Police Department Friday afternoon saying Hughes had passed away.Ashcraft said he was not aware of all the circumstances behind the death of Hughes, but said an autopsy would be performed.This is the second tragedy involving a police chief in Kirkersville in 13 months. Steven Eric DiSario
  
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• Cavaliers force Game 7 with 109-99 win over Celtics

  26-05-2018 05:14
  
  CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 46 points and preserved his reign atop the Eastern Conference for at least one more game as the Cleveland Cavaliers shook off losing All-Star Kevin Love with a head injury and beat the Boston Celtics 109-99 on Friday night to force a Game 7.James, playing in perhaps his final game for the Cavs in Cleveland, delivered another sensational performance — he added 11 rebounds and nine assists while playing all but two minutes — to avoid elimination an
  
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• Woman living day-to-day with pancreatic cancer crosses "Prom" off bucket list

  26-05-2018 04:16
  This story could be about anything.It could be about how Julie Kirk, 52, had a child at 15 and missed her own prom. It could be about how she and her friends dressed up, Friday night, and had a prom of their own.It could be about any of those things, but it's not."Bucket list," she said. "This is one off my bucket list."This story is about living.It's a good day for Kirk, which is hard to come by. It started in September 2014. She was getting sick and didn't know why. Finally, doctors figured it
  
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• Texas school shooting victim family sues attacker's parents

  26-05-2018 03:46
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The family of one of the students killed in a Texas high school shooting filed a lawsuit against the alleged gunman's parents, claiming the shooter's father didn't properly secure the weapons and were negligent in entrusting him with firearms.Authorities charged Dimitrios Pagourtzis, a 17-year-old student Santa Fe High School, with capital murder in the May 18 attack that killed eight students and two substitute teachers. Investigators said Pagourtzis used a shotgun an
  
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• Authorities: Suspected restaurant gunman had gun license

  26-05-2018 03:43
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The man suspected of shooting three people inside an Oklahoma City restaurant before being fatally shot by bystanders had no obvious connection to the victims or the restaurant, and was legally authorized to carry a firearm, authorities said Friday.Investigators are trying to determine a motive behind the Thursday night attack that wounded four people, according to Oklahoma City Police Capt. Bo Mathews. He said the only interaction police had with the suspected gunman,
  
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• Emails show cooperation among EPA, climate-change deniers

  26-05-2018 03:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly released emails show senior Environmental Protection Agency officials working closely with a conservative group that dismisses climate change to rally like-minded people for public hearings on science and global warming, counter negative news coverage and tout Administrator Scott Pruitt's stewardship of the agency.John Konkus, EPA's deputy associate administrator for public affairs, repeatedly reached out to senior staffers at the Heartland Institute, according to t
  
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• Police investigating death at southwest Columbus business

  26-05-2018 03:29
  
  COLUMBUS -- A man working in a southwest Columbus factory and had a heart attack while cleaning the inside of a tanker according to Columbus fire personnel.The accident happened in the 1700 block of Feddern Ave.According to fire personnel, the man was cleaning the inside of a tanker truck when he had a heart attack. The rescue was complicated by needing to give him CPR while they got him out. Firefighters did not know what chemical the man was cleaning from the interior of the tanker.The man was
  
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• Witness describes indecent exposure incident at Short North bar

  26-05-2018 02:37
  A young woman says she witnessed a man exposing himself last week at a bar in the Short North.She's encouraging the community to "see something, say something" with hopes the suspect will be caught.At a popular hang out in the Short North, two friends decided to grab dinner last Monday night.The two sat down at a table in the back of Standard Hall.That's when a man walked into the bar."He was sitting on top of the table and was, appearing to be on a phone call," the witness said.The woman didn't
  
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• Police looking for missing 79-year-old man with dementia

  26-05-2018 01:00
  
  Columbus Police are looking for a man they say has been missing since this afternoon.Stanley Lapczynski, 79, was last seen leaving Home Depot on Sawmill Road around noon Friday. He made a purchase soon after from the Meijer store on Sawmill Road and hasn't been seen since. Police say he suffers from dementia.Lapczynski is described as a 5-foot-6-inches tall, 190 pounds, with grey hair and blue eyes. He was driving a dark grey/green Chevy Aveo bearing the license plate FFW 4599. He was last seen
  
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• Bellefontaine homeowners forced to foot the bill for new city sidewalks

  26-05-2018 00:21
  As many 25 homeowners in Bellefontaine’s Belle Pines and Whispering Pines subdivisions are being asked to cover the costs of new sidewalks in their communities.The Bellefontaine City Engineer told 10TV, when the developer Buckeye Links originally built the homes it failed to install the sidewalks in portions of the community or secure a bond agreement.Years have passed since construction began and according to the city, the responsibility is on home owner. Bellfontaine’s City Council
  
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