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• Browns new coach Kitchens: "We're going to win"

  14-01-2019 23:46
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Freddie Kitchens briefly left football. Football never left him.Shortly after he stopped playing quarterback at Alabama, where he started for three seasons, Kitchens spent his weekends washing FedEx trucks to supplement his income as a car salesman. When those Saturday afternoons in October and November that shaped his life ended, Kitchens worked to the sounds of his beloved Crimson Tide on the radio.When the crowd roared, he ached."It almost brought me to tears listening
  
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• Group says Ohio transportation system faces funding crisis, urges hike in gas tax

  14-01-2019 23:22
  Ohio's transportation system is on a collision course with budget decreases. And it could cost all of us.A group called "Fix Our Roads Ohio" says one of the proposed solutions would have you paying more at the gas pump."Right now it's a problem. If something isn't done about it at some point, it will become a crisis," said Curt Steiner, adviser for Fix Our Roads Ohio.The group is comprised of local and regional government groups, chambers of commerce, and transportation associations.They point t
  
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• Mount Carmel doctor, nurse and pharmacist accused of administering lethal doses of fentanyl

  14-01-2019 22:54
  COLUMBUS – A Mount Carmel West doctor, nurse and pharmacist have been accused of ordering and providing lethal doses of fentanyl to an Ohio woman and as many as 26 other patients, according to a civil lawsuit filed Monday and statements made by the hospital.The physician, Dr. William Husel, has been fired, according to a hospital statement, and 20 other hospital staff have been removed from providing further patient care while the hospital investigates.Reached by phone Monday, Husel declin
  
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• Kidnapping suspect targeted Wisconsin teen, hid her under bed

  14-01-2019 22:20
  BARRON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man accused of abducting 13-year-old Jayme Closs and holding her captive for three months made up his mind to take her when he spotted the teenager getting on a school bus, authorities said Monday.Jake Thomas Patterson, 21, told detectives that "he knew that was the girl he was going to take," and he made two aborted trips to her family's home before finally carrying out an attack in which he fatally shot Jayme's mother in front of her, according to a crimin
  
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• Ex-governor, Trump critic John Kasich lands talent agent

  14-01-2019 22:04
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican John Kasich has a talent agent.United Talent Agency announced its new client Monday, as Kasich was succeeded as Ohio governor by Republican Mike DeWine.Kasich said in a release that he's excited to keep his voice active "across the world" and to share his experiences and observations "to help improve the lives of others."The 66-year-old Kasich is weighing a third run for president in 2020 against Republican Donald Trump, whom he often criticizes. Kasich say
  
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• Stormy Daniels sues Columbus police over her arrest at strip club

  14-01-2019 20:50
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Stormy Daniels is suing the Columbus police department for $2 million over her arrest at a strip club last summer.The federal defamation lawsuit filed Monday alleges that Columbus officers conspired to retaliate against the porn actress over her sex allegations concerning Donald Trump before he became president.Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, was arrested in July on suspicion of inappropriately touching a female undercover officer. Two other club emplo
  
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• Stormy Daniels files suit against CPD over arrest; seeks $2 million in damages

  14-01-2019 20:50
  COLUMBUS – Adult film star Stormy Daniels has filed a federal lawsuit against the Columbus Division of Police, alleging her constitutional rights were violated that officers “entered into a conspiracy” to arrest her based on statements she made about President Donald Trump.Daniels was already a household name before her arrest in Columbus this past July.And that’s part of the reason why her attorneys allege she was targeted by police.This spring, Daniels, whose real name
  
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• Bond Package & Community Meetings Announcement

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• Gov. DeWine urges optimism for Ohio at inauguration

  14-01-2019 20:07
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — New Republican Gov. Mike DeWine touted optimism as he began his four-year term Monday, vowing to hear others' ideas and perspectives and to lead with resolve to create a better future for Ohio's children, a priority reflected in executive orders he signed in his first moments on the job.Taking office as Ohio's 70th governor in a Statehouse inauguration, the former U.S. senator emphasized the importance of family, education, and planting seeds of change that might take
  
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• Police: Man tried to grab 12-year-old girl walking to school in Whitehall

  14-01-2019 19:42
  
  Whitehall police are attempting to locate a man who allegedly attempted grabbing a 12-year-old girl who was walking to school Monday morning.According to police, the girl had cut through the rear of a lot located at 510 S. Hamilton Road when she realized she was being followed by an adult male who was trying to engage her in conversation.Once close enough, the man reached out and grabbed the girl’s backpack. She was able to drop the backpack and run for help. Police said she escaped unharm
  
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• Man killed at north Columbus car wash identified

  14-01-2019 19:23
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus police identified a 35-year old man who was killed as a result of an accident at a north Columbus car wash.According to Columbus Division of Fire, they received a call at 12:27 p.m. Monday saying a man was trapped inside machinery at the business, located at 4881 Sinclair Road.A 911 call from the car wash said an employee, later identified as Daniel Boucher, was found unresponsive and may have been electrocuted.Another caller said Boucher was working on a piece of equi
  
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• Investigation underway after man dies at north Columbus car wash

  14-01-2019 19:23
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus police and fire crews are on the scene of a death investigation at a car wash in north Columbus.According to Columbus Division of Fire, they received a call at 12:27 p.m. Monday saying a man was trapped inside machinery at the business, located at 4881 Sinclair Road.A separate 911 call from the car wash said an employee was found unresponsive and may have been electrocuted.First responders pronounced the man dead shortly after arriving on scene.The victim has not yet b
  
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• 2 female victims unharmed after UPS hostage situation

  14-01-2019 18:28
  
  LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Prosecutors say an armed man burst into a UPS facility in New Jersey and took two female workers hostage before officers stormed in and resolved the ordeal.Gloucester County Prosecutor Charles Fiore says the suspect was apparently shot and injured, but the women were unharmed in the situation Monday at the supply chain processing facility in Logan Township, about 20 miles south of Philadelphia.Employee Allen Anthony Dowling tells The Associated Press he heard a
  
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• Browns hire Steve Wilks and Todd Monken as coordinators

  14-01-2019 18:20
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — New Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has hired Todd Monken as offensive coordinator and Steve Wilks to run his defense.Monken spent the past three years with Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers ranked first in passing yardage per game (320.3) and were 12th in points. Monken called plays, but Kitchens is expected to keep that duty following his eight-game run as Cleveland's offensive coordinator.Wilks was recently fired after going 3-13 in one season as Arizona's coach. He has a deep de
  
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• Ariana Grande concert at Schottenstein Center rescheduled for July

  14-01-2019 17:27
  
  Ariana Grande's concert in Columbus that was originally set for Apr.10 has been rescheduled.Grande will now perform at the Schottenstein Center on July 1.This change comes after Grande's recently announced Coachella headline appearances on Apr. 14 and 21.Tickets for the originally scheduled concert will still be accepted on the new date. Refunds are available from point of purchase.Other nearby stops include Cleveland, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. The concert in Indianapolis has been moved to Ju
  
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• HBO announces premiere date for final season of "Game of Thrones"

  14-01-2019 17:03
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — "Game of Thrones" fans, get ready.HBO announced Sunday night that the eighth and final season will begin on April 14. In a one minute and 44 second teaser released Sunday, Arya Stark (Maisie Williams), Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) are seen in the crypts of Winterfell.April 14. #ForTheThrone pic.twitter.com/Mzy22yxM6Z— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) January 14, 2019
  Fans have eagerly awaited the six-episode finale of the show since Season
  
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• 4,000-Seat Arena Proposed for Milo-Grogan

  14-01-2019 16:55
  Rogue Fitness is floating a plan to build a 4,000-seat arena on East Fifth Avenue in Milo-Grogan. The main function of the facility would be to serve as a home for the Rogue Invitational, as well as a handful of other CrossFit events, such as those associated with the Arnold Sports Festival. The arena would […]
  
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• Gov. DeWine signs 6 executive orders after swearing-in

  14-01-2019 16:33
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Mike DeWine has started his first day as Ohio governor by signing six executive orders ahead of his Statehouse inauguration ceremony Monday afternoon.With his hand on a stack of family Bibles, the former U.S. senator was sworn in as Ohio's 70th governor just after midnight in Cedarville.He then signed an order banning discrimination in state personnel decisions on the basis of gender identity, pregnancy or being a foster parent, among other categories. Othe
  
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• Another round of significant snow possible this weekend in central Ohio

  14-01-2019 15:55
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After a winter blast this past weekend, we could potentially get another shot of it this upcoming weekend. First, we will likely see a rain/snow mix brush through Ohio on Thursday. The main focus is the big system that could approach us this weekend. The long-range GFS model shows the system moving into Central Ohio Saturday morning and once again being a prolonged snow event into Sunday morning which would allow for several inches of accumulation with the rain/snow line south
  
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• Art Review: When Attitudes Become Chairs at Pizzuti Collection

  14-01-2019 15:30
  “A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier. That is why Chippendale is famous.”– Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Time Magazine, Feb. 18, 1957 Given that Mies van der Rohe had a fair amount of success as both an architect and designer, we’d do well to defer to his dictum in […]
  
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• In Fifth Year, Sideswipe Brewing Plans Taproom Expansion

  14-01-2019 15:00
  It’s a milestone year for Sideswipe Brewing. The local brewing company, tucked away on the West Side at 2415 Scioto Harper Dr., enters its fifth year of business with plans to continue its pattern of growth. They’re joining up with their neighbors, Arcade Super Awesome, to expand their taproom and offer more gaming options. The […]
  
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• Win or lose, Sears' chairman may still come out on top

  14-01-2019 13:28
  
  As Sears teeters on the brink of collapse, one man stands at the center of the fight for the future of the iconic retailer.Eddie Lampert plays several often-conflicting roles in what could be the final chapter for the company that began as a mail order watch business 132 years ago. He's been chairman, CEO, landlord, lender, and largest shareholder — all at the same time. If the company survives, he wins. If it ends up liquidating, he also wins.The fate of Sears — and its Kmart brand
  
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• WATCH: DeWine takes his public oath of office as Ohio's 70th governor

  14-01-2019 13:22
  
  Republican Mike DeWine is set to take his public oath of office as Ohio's 70th governor in a Statehouse ceremony before family and friends.The event Monday afternoon follows the former U.S. senator's private midnight swearing-in at his Cedarville home.He and running mate Jon Husted led a GOP sweep of nonjudicial, statewide offices in November. DeWine defeated Democrat Richard Cordray to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. John Kasich.DeWine is among the state's most well-known politicians after
  
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• New Ohio Gov. DeWine to be sworn in at Statehouse ceremony

  14-01-2019 13:22
  
  Republican Mike DeWine is set to take his public oath of office as Ohio's 70th governor in a Statehouse ceremony before family and friends.The event Monday afternoon follows the former U.S. senator's private midnight swearing-in at his Cedarville home.He and running mate Jon Husted led a GOP sweep of nonjudicial, statewide offices in November. DeWine defeated Democrat Richard Cordray to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. John Kasich.DeWine is among the state's most well-known politicians after
  
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• Police fire tear gas in Zimbabwe's capital at fuel protests

  14-01-2019 13:21
  
  HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwean police on Monday fired tear gas in suburbs of the capital an attempt to disperse angry demonstrators who burned tires and threw stones to protest fuel price hikes.Protesters were undeterred, blocking some roads in Harare after the government's weekend decision to more than double the price of gasoline. Children in school uniform joined the protests as Zimbabwe is in its worst economic crisis in a decade.Police also fired tear gas at dozens of protesters i
  
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• Monday's Most Wanted: Andrew L. Jackson

  14-01-2019 13:20
  
  Andrew L. Jackson is wanted by the Franklin County Sheriff's office for nearly half a dozen charges.​He has been charged with aggravated vehicular assault, OMVI, and failure to stop after an accident.The 46-year-old was last known to be living in east Columbus off Bretnell Avenue near Ohio Dominican. He is 5'11", 192 lbs.If you see him, call the sheriff's swat team at 614-525-SWAT.
  
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• Suspect in Wisconsin killings, kidnapping due in court

  14-01-2019 13:03
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man suspected of kidnapping a Wisconsin teenager and killing her parents is expected to be formally charged Monday, and the charging documents could shed light on what investigators believe the young man knew about his victims, his motives and tactics.Jake Thomas Patterson , 21, is set to make his initial appearance Monday afternoon in Barron County Circuit Court. Prosecutors are set to formally charge him with two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidn
  
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• Gambling revenue tops nearly $1.9 billion statewide

  14-01-2019 12:43
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio's casinos and racinos recorded 1.86 billion in revenue last year, marking a record profit for the industry that launched in the state in 2012.Gambling revenue — the amount of money kept by the facilities after paying out winnings — rose more than 7 percent at the state's seven racinos to just over $1 billion last year. Cleveland.com reports revenue increased more than 2 percent to $837 million at the state's four casinos.The casinos have both table games a
  
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• Fire breaks out at apartment building, 6 hospitalized

  14-01-2019 12:40
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Six people have been hospitalized after a large fire broke out at a Cincinnati apartment building.Fire crews responded to the blaze that started in the middle of the multi-story apartment building around 6:30 p.m. Sunday.Resident Cheryl Dennis tells WCPO-TV neighbors banded together to help people escape, including a group that created a human chain to carry out wheelchair users.A "mayday" call was issued for one firefighter who had his face piece knocked off while battli
  
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• Police: 2 officers, 1 civilian injured in hit-and-run crash

  14-01-2019 12:36
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A multi-vehicle crash in Ohio involving a hit-and-run driver has injured two police officers and one civilian.Police say the crash happened around 3:15 p.m. Sunday in Toledo.A witness told authorities a car ran into a police SUV and then fled the scene.Toledo Police says Officers Nicole Tucker and James Schroeder were hospitalized for minor injuries and later released.Another person involved in the crash, 51-year-old Kelly Molter, was also hospitalized and released.The
  
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• Ford and Cadillac SUVs, Toyota sports car star at auto show

  14-01-2019 12:10
  
  DETROIT (AP) — SUVs and a big pickup truck will get top billing at Detroit's auto show this year, but there are some surprise sports cars and electric vehicles on the agenda.Press days for the show begin Monday, although there are a couple of unveils set for before the show startsThe most popular vehicle of the bunch is the Ford Explorer, revealed ahead of the show Wednesday night at Ford Field, the home of the National Football League's Detroit Lions.Cadillac will show off its XT6, a smal
  
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• Congress to face same question: When will shutdown end?

  14-01-2019 11:52
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress returns to Washington for its first full week of legislative business since control of the House reverted to Democrats, but lawmakers will be confronted with the same lingering question: When will the partial government shutdown end?One Republican senator says he's offered President Donald Trump a possible solution, though it may just be wishful thinking.Sen. Lindsey Graham is encouraging Trump to reopen government for several weeks to continue negotiating with D
  
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• Aretha Franklin honored with star-studded tribute concert

  14-01-2019 11:47
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The late Aretha Franklin's songs were so impactful that some of music's bests from Alicia Keys to Celine Dion took the stage Sunday to relive the Queen of Soul's biggest hits in a taped tribute concert.Every rendition of Franklin's songs from "Respect" to "I Say a Little Prayer" brought audience members to their feet at the "Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul" in Los Angeles. A montage of Franklin was shown throughout the show including one with onscreen
  
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• Trump birth control coverage rules blocked nationwide

  14-01-2019 09:30
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Trump administration rules that allow more employers to opt out of providing women with no-cost birth control cannot be enforced anywhere in the nation, a federal judge wrote Monday in a decision blocking the rules from taking effect.U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone in Philadelphia agreed with a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania, citing the potential harm to states should the rules be enforced.Numerous citizens could lose contraceptive coverage, Beetlestone wrote, r
  
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• Judge blocks Trump administration birth control coverage rules in 13 states

  14-01-2019 09:30
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. — A U.S. judge in California on Sunday blocked Trump administration rules, which would allow more employers to opt out of providing women with no-cost birth control, from taking effect in 13 states and Washington, D.C.Judge Haywood Gilliam granted a request for a preliminary injunction by California, 12 other states and Washington, D.C. The plaintiffs sought to prevent the rules from taking effect as scheduled on Monday while a lawsuit against them moved forward.But Gilliam
  
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• Big Boi, Travis Scott to join Maroon 5 in Super Bowl show

  14-01-2019 03:16
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL on Sunday ended months of uncertainty by officially announcing Maroon 5, Big Boi and Travis Scott as the performers at this year's Super Bowl halftime show.Maroon 5 had been the widely reported halftime show act since September, but the NFL didn't confirm the band as its headliner until Sunday. The league said Maroon 5 will be joined by Big Boi, the Atlanta-based rapper from Outkast, and Scott.Typically one of the most fiercely sought gigs in music, the Super Bowl h
  
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• Patrol: Driver crashes into cruiser in Cleveland; trooper injured

  14-01-2019 03:05
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The State Highway Patrol says a woman accused of driving while intoxicated failed to stop at a stop sign in Ohio and crashed into a patrol cruiser, injuring a trooper.The patrol says in a news release that the crash happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday at an intersection in Cleveland while the trooper was responding to a non-emergency crash reported on Interstate 71.Authorities say Trooper J.M. Norton was treated for minor injuries at a hospital and released. The patrol relea
  
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• Former Pickerington Central teacher, softball coach pleads guilty to sex charge

  14-01-2019 02:19
  
  A former Pickerington High School Central English teacher and softball coach pleaded guilty to a bill of information on a fourth-degree felony of gross sexual imposition last week in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court.Carrie B. Eneix, 37, was given 5 years of community control and 10 days of community service for a relationship she had with a minor in 2006.According to the agreement, the state cannot file any additional charges against Eneix for the relationship with the victim or two other pot
  
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• 2 shot outside mall in Salt Lake City suburb

  14-01-2019 00:15
  
  MURRAY, Utah (AP) —Two people were wounded in a shooting just outside a popular Utah mall Sunday where hundreds of scared shoppers hunkered down until police arrived to evacuate the building.Two people in their early 20s were shot at about 1:30 p.m. near the southeast entrance to the Fashion Place mall in Murray, a suburb south of Salt Lake City, said Murray Police Officer Kenny Bass. The man was in critical condition while the woman was in serious. Both were treated at a hospital.Police w
  
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