• Woman accusing Franklin County judge of sexual harassment testifies

    One of two women accusing a Franklin County Judge of sexual harassment took the stand Thursday.Judge Timothy Horton is accused of three counts of misconduct, that could cost him his seat on the bench.Two counts involve campaign law violations. The third is sexual misconduct against two women in his office: one, a former intern, the other is his former secretary and bailiff.Elise Wyant has told her story publicly before, but Thursday testifying in front of the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professi
  • New Strauss accuser shares original complaint filed with Ohio State

    One of the newest accusers of Dr. Richard Strauss, the former Ohio State University doctor many have claimed sexually abused them, now has the complaint he filed and the response from the university.In response to a request, Ohio State gave Stephen Snyder-Hill their records of the incident he reported to the university in 1995.Snyder-Hill filed the report over the phone. The notes contained even more details than he remembered.He had gone in for a lump on his chest. Dr. Strauss did a full body e
  • Last Columbus streetcar needs $25,000 in repairs

    The Ohio Railway Museum is asking for the community's help to restore a piece of Columbus' history.Old #703 has a rusted frame, rotting wood, and broken windows. The car was built in 1925 by the G.C. Kuhlman Car Company and weighs 36,230 pounds. Streetcars first arrived in Columbus in 1863.Old #703 ferried passengers along Parsons Avenue, Neil Avenue and High Street in Clintonville the 1920's."This car is unique because of the many streetcars that were in Columbus this is the sole survivor,says
  • Columbus dealing with increase in rats across city

    Columbus Public Health reports a significant spike in rat sightings in four Columbus neighborhoods.Health experts are urging neighbors to seal trash, keep pet food indoors, and prevent bird feed from spilling to the ground."They can be that long," said Columbus Public Health's Ryan Younge, stretching his hands a foot apart. "The tail is longer than the body."Younge says more rats always emerge in warmer weather, but this year the rodents are out in full force.Columbus Public Health reports a spi
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  • White House invites Putin to Washington for fall meeting

    White House invites Putin to Washington for fall meeting
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Unbowed by criticism over his Helsinki summit, President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in Washington in the fall, the White House said Thursday.Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on Twitter that Trump had asked National Security Adviser John Bolton to invite Putin, adding, "Those discussions are already underway." The invitation was announced hours after the president tweeted that he looked forward to "our second
  • Harry Potter festival coming to central Ohio

    Harry Potter festival coming to central Ohio
    The magical world of Harry Potter is coming to central Ohio.Ohio-Made Getaways, in conjunction with the Fairfield County District Library’s community-wide celebration of 20 years of Harry Potter, are hosting “A Magical Getaway: Celebrating Potter Palooza” in Lancaster on August 3-4.The Fairfield County District Library will begin its celebration on July 31 (Harry Potter’s birthday).Beginning that day, fans can head to the visitors center and pick up a Marauder’s Map
  • Mark Wahlberg, business partner buying Bobby Layman Chevrolet

    Mark Wahlberg, business partner buying Bobby Layman Chevrolet
    Actor Mark Wahlberg and his business partner are buying Bobby Layman Chevrolet to open their own dealership.Wahlberg and Jay Feldman are launching Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet at 3900 West Broad Street."I am continuously looking for ways to innovate my brand and engage in businesses I am passionate about," said Wahlberg."I love cars and the chance to work with an experienced, proven dealer-operator like Jay and represent an iconic brand like Chevrolet inspired me to get involved."Feldman, who owns ei
  • Abba and Denzel in Very Different Movies This Weekend

    It’s the week of sequels, people. Denzel’s back and bustin’ heads, but if that’s not your bag, maybe you’d appreciate the dulcet Swedish tones of Abba? Not their big hits, mind you. Mostly b-sides. No? Well, there is also an awfully good Iranian coming-of-age film screening this weekend only at the Wex. Plus you’ve got […]
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  • Time magazine's latest cover morphs Trump, Putin faces into one

    Time magazine's latest cover morphs Trump, Putin faces into one
    Time magazine has released the cover of its newest issue, and it makes quite a visual and political statement. The cover shows the faces of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin morphing together. The close-up image shows the leaders' faces blended so that it's unclear where one begins and the other ends. An animated version online shows President Trump fully transforming into Putin in about 15 seconds.The cover illustrates an article on the two leaders' recent Helsink
  • Restaurant Roundup: News from Condado, Koko Tea Salon & Bakery and more

    Columbus has so many new restaurants, expansions, menu updates and other changes, sometimes it’s hard to keep up with everything. That’s why our Restaurant Roundup series was designed to keep you informed with the latest and greatest updates. Here’s what’s new in the local dining scene: Hot FUSIAN Takeover Two local companies are teaming up […]
  • Swiss Rolls sold nationwide recalled over salmonella concerns

    Swiss Rolls sold nationwide recalled over salmonella concerns
    Flower Foods, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall on Swiss Rolls sold under several brand names due to a possible salmonella contamination.The Swiss Rolls affected are sold under the brand names Mrs. Freshley’s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker’s Treat, Market Square and Great Value.Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread (distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina) was also recalled.The recalled products are:Mrs. Freshley's -- UPC Number: 072250011907M
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  • Mega Weekend – Jazz & Ribs, The Healthy Living Festival & More Summer Fun

    There’s always something great happening in Columbus, and we’re excited to list just a few of our favorites every week. Check out some of the event categories happening this weekend, and be sure to check the event calendar for an in-depth look at events happening on specific days. Don’t miss out! Don’t forget to enter […]
  • Mega Weekend – Enjoy Jazz & Ribs, The Healthy Living Festival, and more!

    There’s always something great happening in Columbus, and we’re excited to list just a few of our favorites every week. Check out some of the event categories happening this weekend, and be sure to check the event calendar for an in-depth look at events happening on specific days. Don’t miss out! Don’t forget to enter […]
  • Dublin police identify victim in homicide investigation

    Dublin police identify victim in homicide investigation
    DUBLIN - Police have identified the man found dead inside a home in Dublin Wednesday morning.The victim was identified as 50-year-old Dr. Christopher Osborn.Officers were called to the home located in the 5700 block of Ennishannon Place just after 7:30 a.m.Washington Township Medics pronounced Osborn deceased inside the home. Police said they are investigating the death as a homicide.Investigators are speaking with a person of interest and police said there is no reason to believe there is an on
  • Preston’s Takes Over Challah! Food Truck, Launches Second Long-Term Popup

    The Preston’s: A Burger Joint pop-up is inching closer to their goal of becoming Columbus’ In-N-Out. They’ll launch a long-term kitchen at Eugene’s Canteen on Wednesday, August 1, their second pop-up location. On top of that, Challah!, a food truck that’s been serving up Jewish comfort food since 2013, will rebrand into a Preston’s truck […]
  • 6 nurses in same hospital unit find out they're pregnant

    WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (CBS News) -- Six nurses in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are sharing a serendipitous connection. All of them are pregnant, all of them work at an outpatient oncology clinic at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and all of them found out within months of each other."It's meant to be that we're supposed to share this journey together and it is truly special," nurse Nina Day says. "I was the first to get pregnant. And, soon after, Bethany was pregnant. And then it
  • 'Brady Bunch' house for sale for nearly $1.9M

    'Brady Bunch' house for sale for nearly $1.9M
    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The home featured in the opening and closing scenes of "The Brady Bunch" is for sale for $1.885 million.Records show George and Violet McCallister bought the two-bedroom, three-bathroom split-level home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles in 1973 for $61,000.Real estate agent Ernie Carswell tells the Los Angeles Times the house has been updated and upgraded, but the interior layout does not resemble what was featured on the show, which ran from 1969 to 1974. I
  • 13-year-old Ohio boy shot in head from brother's gun dies

    13-year-old Ohio boy shot in head from brother's gun dies
    CLEVELAND — Authorities say a 13-year-old boy received a gunshot to the head from his brother's gun and has died.The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office hasn't ruled on the official cause of death for the boy it identified as Joesus West. He died Tuesday night after he was shot Sunday inside his Cleveland home.Cleveland police say investigators are trying to determine how the boy was shot.The boy's 17-year-old brother told police he was in the bed next to his younger brother and a gu
  • 13-year-old boy shot in head from brother's gun dies

    13-year-old boy shot in head from brother's gun dies
    CLEVELAND — Authorities say a 13-year-old boy received a gunshot to the head from his brother's gun and has died.The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office hasn't ruled on the official cause of death for the boy it identified as Joesus West. He died Tuesday night after he was shot Sunday inside his Cleveland home.Cleveland police say investigators are trying to determine how the boy was shot.The boy's 17-year-old brother told police he was in the bed next to his younger brother and a gu
  • Trump says Biden is his 2020 'dream' Democratic opponent

    Trump says Biden is his 2020 'dream' Democratic opponent
    WASHINGTON (AP) — So which Democrat would President Donald Trump most like to run against in 2020?He says it's Joe Biden. Trump tells CBS News in an interview broadcast Thursday that "I dream about Biden."Biden, who was vice president under Barack Obama, sought the Democratic presidential nomination twice but eventually dropped out of each race. Biden considered running in 2016, but decided against it, citing the trauma of his son Beau's death from cancer in 2015.Now Biden is seen as a pos
  • Target is cranking up same-day delivery in New York

    Target is cranking up same-day delivery in New York
    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Target will begin rolling out speedy service for thousands of products by the end of the month in New York, less than a year after spending $550 million to acquire the same-day delivery company Shipt.Rapid delivery has become the new front in retail, with every major player attempting to beat, or at least match, Amazon.com in its reach.Target already began same-day deliveries using Shipt in other parts of the country, including Texas, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.Target
  • NY officials: No major public health threat from steam blast

    NY officials: No major public health threat from steam blast
    NEW YORK (AP) — An aging steam pipe containing cancer-causing asbestos exploded beneath Fifth Avenue in Manhattan early Thursday, spewing a geyser of white vapor 10 stories high and forcing an evacuation of 49 buildings, but city officials said there was no major public health threat.Five people, including three civilians, suffered minor injuries from the 6:40 a.m. blast on 21st Street, and officials warned people who may have gotten material on them to bag their clothes and shower immedia
  • High-pressure steam leak in Manhattan; no injuries reported

    High-pressure steam leak in Manhattan; no injuries reported
    NEW YORK (AP) — A steam pipe exploded beneath Fifth Avenue in Manhattan early Thursday, hurling chunks of asphalt, sending a geyser of billowing white steam stories into the air and forcing pedestrians to take cover.No injuries were reported, but Con Ed, which owns the subterranean pipe, warned people who may have gotten material on them to bag their clothes and shower immediately as a precaution against possible asbestos.Buildings along several blocks of Fifth Avenue have been evacuated a
  • Treat to Try: Jeni’s Buttercrisp Waffle Cones

    Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has a mission. It has several missions, it seems. There are the unannounced but evident ones, such as putting goat cheese in perfectly good ice cream. This summer it’s announced a new mission: to promote the use of ice cream cones with its new buttercrisp waffle cones. The argument is this: […]
  • Stranger joins elderly widower to celebrate birthday of his late wife

    Stranger joins elderly widower to celebrate birthday of his late wife
    Gregory R. Johnson saw an elderly man at the supermarket with red roses and a birthday cake in his cart. Thinking he was celebrating a happy occasion, Johnson struck up a conversation but soon discovered the birthday girl died five years ago.Johnson wrote in a Facebook post that he was on a trip to his local Kroger supermarket Tuesday in Greenwood, Indiana when he stood next to an older man in a shopping wheelchair at the deli counter."He had a dozen roses and a big birthday cake in his cart," J
  • Made Possible: Camp for Kids, Recovery for Moms

    Thanks to you, this Better Together project is complete! Now 32 children will be able to attend SummerQuest camp while their moms focus on recovery, knowing their kids are in a safe and caring environment through Amethyst. “Our hearts are touched by your thoughtful support of SummerQuest. Thanks to you, Amethyst kids are experiencing all […]
  • Columbus Makes Art Presents: Rachel Esposito at the German Village Art Crawl

    Rachel Esposito is a CCAD alumni who studied illustration and art history. Her work is largely watercolor and ink-based inspired by fairytales, mythical themes, macabre and feminine forms. Rachael is participating in the 2018 German Village Art Crawl, Saturday, July 21 from 4-9 p.m. in Macon Alley. We caught up with her to chat about […]
  • Indiana statewide AMBER ALERT declared for 9-year-old boy

    Indiana statewide AMBER ALERT declared for 9-year-old boy
    Indiana State Police are looking for a 9-year-old boy missing from South Bend.According to WTHR, a statewide AMBER Alert was issued early Thursday morning for 9-year-old John D. Gyuriak of South Bend. He's described as a white male, 4 feet 1 inches tall and 70 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and has a scar over his right eye.He was last seen wearing a red, Chicago Bulls jersey with 'Rose #1' on the back and a black Under Armour athletic shorts with a white stripe. He was last seen last nig
  • Authorities: Missing Indiana 9-year-old, mom found safe

    Authorities: Missing Indiana 9-year-old, mom found safe
    SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Authorities in northern Indiana say a 9-year-old boy has been found safe after being abducted by his mother, who doesn't have custody.Jessica McBrier, a spokeswoman for the St. Joseph County prosecutor's office, says John D. Gyuriak and 29-year-old Areca Nicole Gyuriak were found Thursday morning at a gas station in South Bend. She says additional details about the case are expected to be released later.Indiana State Police issued a statewide Amber Alert earlier in
  • Officials: California baby dies from whooping cough

    Officials: California baby dies from whooping cough
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California health officials say an infant has died from whooping cough — the first such infant death in the state since 2016.The Department of Public Health said Tuesday that the baby was from San Bernardino County but didn't provide any other details.Two infants died of the disease in 2016.Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory ailment that can spread through coughing.Dr. Karen Smith, director of the state health departm
  • Ohio owner of American flag company indicted on tax charge

    Ohio owner of American flag company indicted on tax charge
    The owner of an Ohio company that makes American flags has been charged for failing to forward more than $160,000 in payroll taxes to the Internal Revenue Service.The U.S. Attorney's Office in Cleveland says 51-year-old Richard Spencer was indicted on 15 employment tax-related counts Wednesday.Prosecutors say Spencer controls a company called RS Sewing in Canton and classified some workers as independent contractors even though they are required to clock in and out and receive hourly wages. It's
  • Russia slams proposal to question Trump summit translator

    Russia slams proposal to question Trump summit translator
    MOSCOW (AP) — Russian politicians are rallying behind Vladimir Putin and denouncing American suggestions that the translator at his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump be interrogated about what they discussed privately.Russia's ambassador to the U.S., Anatoly Antonov, expressed hope Thursday that "the verbal agreements between Putin and Trump will be fulfilled." Russian officials worry that domestic turmoil in the U.S. will hamper potential future cooperation on Syria or arms control
  • Ohio's Armstrong Air & Space Museum sets expansion groundbreaking

    Ohio's Armstrong Air & Space Museum sets expansion groundbreaking
    The Armstrong Air & Space Museum in western Ohio will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion to the facility named for astronaut Neil Armstrong.Astronaut Robert Springer and Armstrong's son, Mark Armstrong, will be among the speakers at Friday's groundbreaking in Wapakoneta.Museum officials say the expansion will include a classroom with updated technology and space for educators to film programs that students may access online from any location. The expansion also will include upda
  • Amid harsh criticism, Trump tries a tougher tone on Russia

    Amid harsh criticism, Trump tries a tougher tone on Russia
    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump spent a second day managing the political fallout from his widely criticized meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, shifting stances and mopping up what the White House said were misstatements.His toughness with the longtime American foe in question, Trump said Wednesday he told the Russian president face-to-face during Monday's summit to stay out of America's elections "and that's the way it's going to be."That rhetoric marked a turnabout from Trump
  • 2 children apparent victims of shark attack off Fire Island in New York

    2 children apparent victims of shark attack off Fire Island in New York
    TOWN OF ISLIP, N.Y. -- Two children were recovering Wednesday night after officials say they were bitten by a shark off Fire Island, CBS New York reports. The 13-year-old boy was bitten in the water around noon at Atlantique Beach, while the 12-year-old Lola Pollina was bitten around the same time at Sailor Haven Beach. She says the water was so cold she didn't feel anything, but there's little doubt the creature that chomped on her leg was a shark."It was a 10-inch orangey body and then there w
  • Bruce Springsteen surprises audience at Billy Joel concert

    Bruce Springsteen surprises audience at Billy Joel concert
    Bruce Springsteen propped himself on top of Billy Joel's piano to sing a duet with The Piano Man, who was celebrating his 100th concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.Joel told the energetic crowd he had a guest coming onstage who has won a Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Springsteen emerged, surprising the feverish and fanatic audience, who loudly cheered "BRUCE.""Congratulations Billy on your 100th show," Springsteen yelled."Ready, Billy?" he asked, as Joel began to play while sitting at
  • Hawaii searches for safe spots for people to see lava

    Hawaii searches for safe spots for people to see lava
    Stunning images of Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano have captivated people around the world. But ironically it's nearly impossible for residents and visitors on the ground to see the lava — a fact that's squeezing the tourism-dependent local economy.Authorities on the Big Island want to set up a lava viewing site to help, but they're finding it difficult to do while keeping people safe.The risks posed by the volcano came into sharp focus this week when lava flowing into the ocean triggere
  • Police identify man charged for shining laser at CPD chopper

    Police identify man charged for shining laser at CPD chopper
    COLUMBUS - Columbus Police arrested a man accused of pointing a laser at the Columbus Division of Police’s helicopter as it flew on the west side of town.The police pilot reported several incidents of laser lights coming into the cockpit in the overnight hours on Thursday morning. Pilots aboard flights at John Glenn International Airport also reported seeing laser lights.Police were able to determine the general area from where they believed the light was coming. Undercover police officers
  • Man to face federal charges after reportedly shining laser at CPD chopper

    Man to face federal charges after reportedly shining laser at CPD chopper
    COLUMBUS - Columbus Police arrested a man accused of pointing a laser at the department's helicopter as it flew on the west side of town.The police pilot reported several incidents of laser lights coming into the cockpit in the overnight hours on Thursday morning. Pilots aboard flights at John Glenn International Airport also reported seeing laser lights.Police were able to determine the general area from where they believed the light was coming. Undercover police officers walked on foot in the
  • Man charged for shining laser at Columbus police helicopter

    COLUMBUS - Columbus Police arrested a man accused of pointing a laser at the Columbus Division of Police’s helicopter as it flew on the west side of town.The police pilot reported several incidents of laser lights coming into the cockpit in the overnight hours on Thursday morning. Pilots aboard flights at John Glenn International Airport also reported seeing laser lights.Police were able to determine the general area from where they believed the light was coming. Undercover police officers
  • Dozens injured in a tent collapse at a California military base

    Dozens injured in a tent collapse at a California military base
    FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - Authorities say 22 people have been injured in a tent collapse at a Central California military base.Spokeswoman Amy Phillips at Fort Hunter Liggett says the wind from the rotors of a helicopter that was landing blew over the tent about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.Phillips says there were 22 injuries, mostly of them minor. She says four people were taken to hospitals. Earlier reports said up to 30 people were injured.Fort Hunter Liggett is in Monterey County, about 170 mile
  • 22 people injured in California military base tent collapse

    22 people injured in California military base tent collapse
    FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (AP) — A helicopter blew down a tent at a Central California military base Wednesday night, injuring 22 soldiers — but the injuries were mostly minor, a spokeswoman said.A U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter was landing about 9:30 p.m. when the wind from its rotor caused the tent to collapse, said Amy Phillips, public information officer at the Monterey County base.Of the 22 reported injuries, most were treated at the scene, but four soldiers were taken t
  • After rescue, Thai soccer boys pray for fortune at temple

    After rescue, Thai soccer boys pray for fortune at temple
    The Thai soccer boys and their coach began their first day back home with their families since they were rescued from a flooded cave with a trip to a Buddhist temple on Thursday to pray for protection from misfortunes.The 11 boys and the coach kneeled and pressed their hands in prayer to the tune of chanting monks. They were joined by relatives and friends at the Wat Pra That Doi Wao temple, overlooking Myanmar on Thailand's northern border.The remaining member of the Wild Boars soccer team &mda
  • 1 person critically injured in south Columbus shooting

    1 person critically injured in south Columbus shooting
    COLUMBUS, Ohio – One person is in critical condition after a shooting in south Columbus, according to Columbus police.Police said officers responded to the 1900 block of Lockbourne Road just after 9 p.m.The victim was found behind a bar and taken to Grant Medical Center.Police said a suspect is not in custody.
  • 1 man critically injured in south Columbus shooting

    1 man critically injured in south Columbus shooting
    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus Police responded to a shooting in the 1900 block of Lockbourne Road Wednesday night.The victim, identified by police as Albert Robinson Jr., suffered a gunshot wound in the neck. He was transported toGrant Medical Center in critical condition and underwent surgery.Witnesses stated an unknown male who was hiding behind a tree fired a single gunshot, striking Robinson. He then fled the area on foot.Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the
  • 16-year-old injured in east side shooting; suspect arrested

    16-year-old injured in east side shooting; suspect arrested
    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus police said a 16-year-old boy is being treated for injuries after a shooting on the city’s east side Wednesday night.Officers responded to the 700 block of South Weyant Avenue just before 9 p.m.A teenager was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for injuries to the back. He is expected to survive.Police said the suspects drove from the scene and officers pursued them.The people got out of the vehicle in the area of Miller Avenue and Franklin Avenue
  • 1 teen injured in east side shooting; suspect arrested

    1 teen injured in east side shooting; suspect arrested
    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus police said a 16-year-old boy is being treated for injuries after a shooting on the city’s east side Wednesday night.Officers responded to the 700 block of South Weyant Avenue just before 9 p.m.A teenager was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for injuries to the back. He is expected to survive.Police said the suspects drove from the scene and officers pursued them.The people got out of the vehicle in the area of Miller Avenue and Franklin Avenue
  • 1 injured in east side shooting; suspect arrested

    1 injured in east side shooting; suspect arrested
    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus police said a 16-year-old boy is being treated for injuries after a shooting on the city’s east side Wednesday night.Officers responded to the 700 block of South Weyant Avenue just before 9 p.m.A teenager was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for injuries to the back. He is expected to survive.Police said the suspects drove from the scene and officers pursued them.The people got out of the vehicle in the area of Miller Avenue and Franklin Avenue
  • 1 injured in east side shooting; police looking for suspect

    1 injured in east side shooting; police looking for suspect
    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus police said one person is being treated for injuries after a shooting on the city’s east side Wednesday night.Officers responded to the 700 block of South Weyant Avenue just before 9 p.m.One person was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in what police described as stable condition.Police said the suspects drove from the scene and officers pursued them.The people got out of the vehicle in the area of Miller Avenue and Franklin Avenue which is east

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