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• Humane Society ranks Ohio among worst for puppy mills

  17-05-2019 23:48
  For the seventh year in a row, the Humane Society of the United States named Ohio fourth on the list for most puppy mills. They are calling it the horrible hundred.The list includes Fredericksburg, Fremont, Loundonville, Millersburg and Shilogh. They publish the list to warn people and to encourage government agencies to get involved.Franklin County Dog Shelter director, Kaye Persinger, describes puppy mills as hoarding situations instead of reputable breeders. She said many of the time puppy mi
  
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• Faith and Fear: New funding for armed guards at Jewish houses of worship

  17-05-2019 23:08
  Jews in America are increasingly under attack, according to a recent study.The Anti-Defamation League says anti-Semitic attacks doubled in 2018.In the wake of that, and deadly shootings at two U.S. synagogues, the local Jewish community is sharpening its focus on security.That includes armed guards at houses of worship.Congregation Beth Tikvah in Worthington has been the faith home of Liz Shafran and her family for more than a decade."This place means a lot to us.It's the place we come in times
  
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• Man convicted in shooting death of 2-year-old girl during robbery in southwest Columbus

  17-05-2019 22:12
  
  One of the two men charged in the shooting death of a 2-year-old in southwest Columbus back in 2016 has been found guilty for her murder.According to the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office, 25-year-old Jaquon Poindexter was found guilty Friday by a jury after deliberating for 28 minutes.The shooting happened on October 25, 2016 after Poindexter and Norman Burke committed a robbery in the home of Julian Bice and Jessica Stanford, who were with their 2-year-old daughter Amiyah Bice.Four peo
  
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• 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Hearing: Fedderson Rec Center 5/16/19

  17-05-2019 21:52 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Health officials in Toledo investigating suspected case of measles

  17-05-2019 21:28
  
  The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is investigating a possible measles case at an elementary school.According to the health department, the case involved a student at Stranahan Elementary.Officials at the school are working with the health department to ensure proper protocols are followed.The results of a confirmatory test are expected next week. If confirmed, this would be the first case of measles in Ohio this year.The health department said schools in Ohio are required to ensure that
  
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• Coroner: Fentanyl likely cause of 9 overdose deaths in less than 2 days in Franklin County

  17-05-2019 20:34
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Franklin County Coroner's office says it has seen another surge in overdose deaths.Nine people died from apparent overdose deaths in less than two days from 8 p.m. on May 14 to 6 p.m. on May 16.The coroner's office is currently testing to see if these overdoses are caused by fentanyl and will have those results in a couple of weeks.Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz tells 10TV that she is fairly confident that fentanyl is the cause of those deaths.Dr. Ortiz says 80% of overdose deaths
  
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• House approves sweeping bill to expand gay rights

  17-05-2019 19:38
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in the House approved sweeping anti-discrimination legislation Friday that would extend civil rights protections to LGBT people by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The protections would extend to employment, housing, loan applications, education, public accommodations and other areas.Called the Equality Act, the bill is a top priority of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who said it will bring the nation "closer to equal liber
  
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• John Davidson steps down as President of Hockey Operations for the Blue Jackets

  17-05-2019 19:36
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio- The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Friday that John Davidson is resigning from his position as the President of Hockey Operations.Davidson accepted a position as the Team President for the New York Rangers. Davidson joined the Blue Jackets in October 2012.Team owner John McConnell says Davidson "joined our team at a very difficult time and led a transformation that has resulted in consistent winning and appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs."Jarmo Kekalainen will serve as a
  
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• Bike To Work Columbus 2019

  17-05-2019 19:30 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Canine Crusaders Unseating Avengers?

  17-05-2019 18:00
  For the first time since its release, Endgame may get bumped to runner up at the box office. Can John Wick take them down? He does have some skills. John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum by Hope Madden John F. Wick. You have to tip your hat to a filmmaker who understands his strengths and […]
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• An emotional send-off for lovable geeks of 'Big Bang Theory'

  17-05-2019 17:24
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Big Bang Theory" closed out its run as television's top-rated comedy with an emotional final episode that saw some big changes for the show's group of geeky misfits.The long-running series on CBS concluded with two final episodes, "The Change Constant" and "The Stockholm Syndrome," in an hour-long finale Thursday evening. The series exited the airwaves with the most episodes for a multi-camera series ever with 279 episodes. It edged past NBC's "Cheers," which aired
  
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• OSU WestFest Showcases Science and Sustainability

  17-05-2019 16:43
  This Saturday, May 18 marks the third year of WestFest on Ohio State’s West Campus, an opportunity for the university to showcase some of its research and accomplishments in the science of sustainability. Partnering with COSI, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Columbus GreenSpot, WestFest will feature stations managed by the university’s Sustainability Institute, the Byrd […]
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• Report finds Ohio State doc abused 177 students, officials were aware

  17-05-2019 15:57
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A now-dead Ohio State team doctor sexually abused at least 177 male students over nearly two decades, and university officials knew what he was doing and did little to stop him, according to an investigative report released by the school Friday.Dr. Richard Strauss groped, ogled or otherwise took advantage of young men from 1979 to 1997 — nearly his entire time at Ohio State — while treating athletes from at least 16 sports and working at the student health
  
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• Investigators: Late Ohio State team doctor abused 177 students

  17-05-2019 15:57
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio State University team doctor who died years ago sexually abused at least 177 students over a period of decades so wantonly that students described his examinations as hazing — and their coaches, trainers, other team doctors and school leaders knew about it, according to an investigative report released Friday.Dr. Richard Strauss abused the men from 1979 to 1997 — nearly his entire time at Ohio State — in episodes involving male students from
  
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• Ex-WWE superstar Ashley Massaro dies at age 39

  17-05-2019 14:08
  
  Ashley Massaro, a former WWE wrestler and reality TV contestant, has died, the WWE said Thursday. She was 39. The cause of death is not yet known.According to Entertainment Tonight, Massaro won WWE's "2005 Raw Riva Search" and later a high-profile match against Melina at Wrestlemania 23 in 2007. She appeared in 2007 on "Survivor: China," but was eliminated in the second episode.The WWE said in a statement that Massaro performed in WWE from 2005-2008 and was "beloved by her fellow Superstars and
  
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• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Columbus to headline Ohio Democrats' fundraiser

  17-05-2019 13:32
  
  COLUMBUS (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be the featured speaker at the annual fundraising dinner for Ohio Democrats.The California Democrat is scheduled to speak at the state Democratic Party's "legacy dinner" at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Friday. Tickets started at $250.Pelosi's appearance comes as 2020 presidential campaigning has already begun in the politically divided state. That's included recent stops by Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and
  
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• Governor DeWine: new lethal injection policy coming in 'weeks'

  17-05-2019 13:24
  
  COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he expects Ohio to present a federal judge with a proposed new lethal injection system within several weeks.The Republican governor says the system will be different than the previous protocol. But he wouldn't say whether it would contain the sedative midazolam (mih-DAY'-zoh-lam), which has been used in several problematic executions.DeWine said Thursday he anticipates court challenges as soon as the new process is announced.The governor ordered t
  
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• Gov. DeWine: new lethal injection policy coming in 'weeks'

  17-05-2019 13:24
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he expects Ohio to present a federal judge with a proposed new lethal injection system within several weeks.The Republican governor says the system will be different than the previous protocol. But he wouldn't say whether it would contain the sedative midazolam, which has been used in several problematic executions.DeWine said Thursday he anticipates court challenges as soon as the new process is announced.The governor ordered the Department
  
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• Internet sensation "Grumpy Cat" has died

  17-05-2019 12:35
  
  The world is mourning the loss of an internet sensation."Tader Sauce," the cat more affectionately known as "Grumpy Cat," has died.Her family posted on social media that the cat had complications from a urinary tract infection. The caption on the post read: "Some days are grumpier than others."Grumpy Cat had more than 8 million followers on Facebook.
  
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• Grumpy Cat, who entertained millions online, dies at age 7

  17-05-2019 12:35
  
  MORRISTOWN, Ariz. (AP) — Grumpy Cat, whose sourpuss expression entertained millions on the internet and spawned hundreds of memes, national television commercials and even a movie, died at age 7.Her owners posted on social media that she experienced complications from a urinary tract infection. "She passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 14, at home in the arms of her mommy, Tabatha," they wrote."Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around the world — eve
  
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• Thousands without power in Franklin County

  17-05-2019 11:36
  
  FRANKLIN COUNTY - The American Electric Power is reporting more than 1,000 customers are without power in Franklin County.AEP's power outage map shows over 1,200 customers are without power in Franklin County.Restoration for the power is expected to be 8 a.m., according to AEP.AEP customers can check the status of outages by clicking here.
  
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• Most power has been restored in Franklin County after overnight storms

  17-05-2019 11:36
  
  FRANKLIN COUNTY - The American Electric Power is reporting more than 400 customers are without power in Franklin County.AEP's power outage map shows over 450 customers are without power in Franklin County.This is an improvment from earlier in the morning when, at one point, over 4,000 were without power.AEP customers can check the status of outages by clicking here.
  
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• Columbus and Whitehall police raid suspected drug houses

  17-05-2019 02:36
  Donna Fairfax watched in disbelief as the investigative tactical team, or In/Tac, rushed into the house across the street in her North Linden neighborhood.“I was just totally shocked. You don't know your neighbors.Just a total shock,” Fairfax said.The In/Tac team is one of the busiest in the country in serving search warrants.They were looking for drugs and usually find money and weapons.Thursday as they hit up one home in North Linden and another on South James Road, they seized 58
  
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• F-16 fighter crashes into California warehouse, pilot ejects

  17-05-2019 01:54
  
  RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Authorities say an F-16 fighter jet has crashed into a warehouse just outside of Southern California's March Air Reserve Base.Maj. Perry Covington, director of public affairs at the base, says the pilot ejected before the crash Thursday and was not hurt.Television news shows a large hole in the roof of the building east of Los Angeles. Covington says there are no injuries on the ground.Officials say the plane is assigned to the Air National Guard.Interstate 215, which runs ne
  
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• Face the State with Scott Light | May 19, 2019

  17-05-2019 01:46
  This week on Face The State:Breaking down the budget - An overwhelming 'yes' to the $69 Million budget in the Ohio House.Money is set to go toward education, children's services and tax breaks.The big question is: Is this sustainable? Our panel breaks down the pros and cons of the deal.Abortion debate heats up - As more states sign off on bans similar to Ohio's abortion legislation, more groups are looking to squash it. We look at the lawsuits filed and where the debate goes next.House Bill 6 -
  
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• Central Ohio Food Waste Action Plan Celebration 5/16/19

  17-05-2019 00:58 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Daycares across Ohio overbilled the state for kids they may not have watched

  17-05-2019 00:28
  10TV Investigates has found daycares across Ohio that have overbilled the state for children they may not have cared for.Now the state is trying to claim back millions of dollars.The state is attempting to get back $5.5 million and that may be a conservative estimate not accounting for all the suspected fraud out there.10 Investigates spent months looking at attendance sheets, fraud referral letters and correspondence sent between the state and licensed daycares.What we found is that there are d
  
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• 10 Investigates finds millions of dollars in ‘overpayments’ given to daycares across Ohio

  17-05-2019 00:28
  COLUMBUS (WBNS) – Daycares across Ohio have drained millions of dollars from the state through overbilling for children they did not care for or somehow miscalculating attendance – a months-long investigation by 10 Investigates has uncovered.The overpayments to these daycares knew no geographic boundaries – totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars at childcare facilities in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and even Toledo – where one daycare there is suspected of overbill
  
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• Lunch and Learn: The Trauma Surrounding National Origin & Migration

  17-05-2019 00:22 via youtube.com
  
  
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