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• ODOT encourages volunteers to pick up trash along highways by dedicating remembrance sign

  20-05-2019 23:21
  The Ohio Department of Transportation's Adopt a Highway program has picked up over 225,000 bags of trash in the last 10 years.Press secretary for ODOT, Matt Bruning, said people can volunteer to pick up trash four times a year during a two year agreement. ODOT will then make a sign to recognize someone who has passed, a business or anyone the volunteers ask for.Bruning said so far, there are 1,400 volunteers around the state. The department will pay for all supplies and even include safety train
  
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• Rain swollen creeks prompt several water rescues in central Ohio

  20-05-2019 21:55
  On Saturday, the Big Darby Creek was 10 feet above flood stage.That kind of water warning is enough to keep even veterans kayakers to stay away.Which is why Jason Kaufman of Trapper Johns Canoe livery told his customers."Stay away from the creek we are not open, " Kaufman said.He says his 30 years of experience in the canoe business has taught him water like this is not to be messed with."You don't underestimate river god this is the strongest force in nature it's not to be underestimated even i
  
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• Feds: DeVos used personal emails for work in 'limited' cases

  20-05-2019 21:34
  
  Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has sometimes used her personal email accounts for government business and has not always properly saved the messages, according to an internal investigation released Monday.The agency's Office of Inspector General, which was investigating at the request of House Democrats, said it searched the department's email system and found a "limited" number of messages to or from DeVos' personal accounts. In total, it said there were "fewer than 100" emails linked to four
  
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• 16-year-old migrant boy dies in U.S. custody; 5th child since December

  20-05-2019 20:34
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. government says a 16-year-old Guatemalan died Monday at a Border Patrol station in South Texas, the fifth death of a migrant child apprehended by border agents since December.U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement that Border Patrol apprehended the teenager in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley on May 13. The agency says the teenager was found unresponsive Monday morning during a welfare check at the agency's Weslaco, Texas, station. The teenager's cause
  
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• Winning ways at losing weight: Slow and steady

  20-05-2019 19:37
  
  HILLIARD, Ohio - Slow. Steady. And lifestyle changes. Those are words most medical experts advise as the best to put into action for weight loss.They’re also part of the weight loss strategy no one wants to hear. Dieting is a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States with most Americans looking for a quick fix and fast movement of the scale.For one Hilliard working mom, the “quick fix” is now a method of the past.
  Shawnna Graves lost nearly 40 pounds once she sat down
  
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• Family of Columbus teen reflect on their loved one's unsolved murder 10 years later

  20-05-2019 19:37
  It's OK not to understand everything. Sometimes that's what we have to tell ourselves. Other times we can't help but try while clinging on to what we know.Patti Burton knows "Let Go" by DeWayne Woods was playing that morning. She remembers that. The symbolic song about releasing your struggles to God is almost personal now.It was playing the last day she saw her son when she dropped him off for his third day of his junior year at Westland High School. He was too big for kisses now, so she settle
  
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• Changes Proposed for Second Phase of Gravity

  20-05-2019 19:00
  Kaufman Development has submitted a revised plan for the second phase of the Gravity development in Franklinton. The new plan calls for an increase in the total number residential units and parking spaces, different designs for each of the project’s four primary buildings, and the demolition of a former warehouse on McDowell Street that was […]
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• Gov. DeWine remarks on sex abuse by Ohio State doctor

  20-05-2019 18:50
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is preparing to respond to investigative findings involving a pattern of sexual abuse of students by a now-dead Ohio State University team doctor.The Republican governor will be joined Monday by top state public safety, mental health and higher education officials.WATCH: DeWine offers comments in response to the Strauss Report
  *Scheduled to start at approximately 1:30 p.m.
  Their remarks follow the release Friday of findings that Dr. Richard Strau
  
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• Gov. DeWine orders review of actions in Ohio State doctor abuse

  20-05-2019 18:50
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered a review of the state medical board's handling of complaints against a now-dead Ohio State team doctor who investigators say sexually abused at least 177 students decades ago.The Republican governor said Monday that "we should all be disgusted" by what Richard Strauss did.A report released Friday found Strauss engaged in a pattern of sexual abuse of male students. It said university officials knew and did little to stop it.On Monday,
  
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• Ford sees twisting road ahead, cuts 7,000 white-collar jobs

  20-05-2019 17:47
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Ford revealed details of its long-awaited restructuring plan Monday as it prepared for a future of electric and autonomous vehicles by parting ways with 7,000 white-collar workers worldwide, about 10 percent of its global salaried workforce.The major revamp, which had been under way since last year, will save about $600 million per year by eliminating bureaucracy and increasing the number of workers reporting to each manager.In the U.S. about 2,300 jobs will be cut through b
  
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• Olentangy middle school students allegedly put urine, semen into food served to teachers

  20-05-2019 17:07
  
  POWELL, Ohio -- Several middle school students are under investigation for allegedly putting bodily fluids into food that was then served to teachers.The disturbing incident allegedly happened Thursday at Hyatts Middle School in Powell.The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the report, and says it could constitute felony assault.The allegation is that students put either urine or semen onto crepes that were served to teachers.There was allegedly a video shared of some portio
  
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• 22-year-old woman dies after collapsing during the Cleveland Marathon

  20-05-2019 16:45
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — A 22-year-old woman running in the Cleveland Marathon died Sunday after collapsing in the race.University Hospitals spokesman George Stamatis says Taylor Ceepo collapsed at Sunday's race and was dead on arrival at the hospital. He couldn't provide further information because of patient privacy.The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office says the cause of death hasn't been determined.The Akron Beacon Journal reported that Cristine Torek, a public relations specialist for
  
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• Families Enjoy Hands-On Science Activities at WestFest

  20-05-2019 15:48
  On Saturday, dozens of families gathered at Ohio State’s West Campus Quad to participate in the third annual West Campus Science & Sustainability Festival or WestFest. Sponsored by the Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center, the Byrd Polar & Climate Research Center, the Center for Applied Plant Sciences, the Ohio Sea Grant, the Sustainability Institute and Ohio State […]
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• Trump warns Iran not to threaten US or it will face 'end'

  20-05-2019 13:21
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it'll face its "official end," shortly after a rocket landed near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad overnight.Iran's foreign minister quickly responded in kind on Twitter with his own message: #NeverThreatenAnIranian.Trump's tweet comes after he seemingly sought to soften his tone on Iran following days of heightened tension sparked by his administration's sudden deplo
  
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• Trump issues warning to Iran, tweeting it would meet its "official end" if it fights U.S.

  20-05-2019 13:21
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it'll face its "official end," shortly after a rocket landed near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad overnight.Iran's foreign minister quickly responded in kind on Twitter with his own message: #NeverThreatenAnIranian.Trump's tweet comes after he seemingly sought to soften his tone on Iran following days of heightened tension sparked by his administration's sudden deplo
  
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• Trial for Tennessee church shooting suspect to start Monday

  20-05-2019 12:58
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding seven people at a Nashville church is heading to trial.Prosecutors have said they're seeking life without parole for 27-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson, whose trial is slated to begin Monday.Samson faces a 43-count indictment, including a first-degree murder charge, in the September 2017 shooting at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ.An arrest affidavit says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and
  
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• Ohio Senate committee considers bill on drug laws sentencing

  20-05-2019 12:57
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill designed to reduce low-level drug possessions to misdemeanors and increase penalties for drug dealers is before an Ohio Senate committee.The legislation is part of a long-running attempt by lawmakers to reduce Ohio's prison population.The Senate Judiciary Committee recently heard testimony on the bill.Ohio Public Defender Tim Young testified new policies are needed and the state can't "incarcerate" its way out of the drug crisis. He says about 1,600 people are
  
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• Rape trial begins for ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr.

  20-05-2019 12:54
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kellen Winslow Jr., a former NFL No. 1 draft pick and son of a Hall of Famer who starred for his hometown San Diego Chargers, goes on trial Monday on multiple charges, including raping two women last year and the 2003 rape of an unconscious 17-year-old girl.The 35-year-old who once was the highest-paid tight end in the NFL but saw his career sidetracked by injuries could face life in prison if convicted.He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges, totaling 12 counts. A to
  
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• Suspect held in killing of Alabama officer, 2 more wounded

  20-05-2019 12:40
  
  AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — A man opened fire on police responding to a call about a domestic disturbance in an Alabama mobile home park, killing one officer and wounding two others, authorities said Monday.An intense manhunt led to his arrest hours later, not far from the Arrow Head Trailer Park, which is only a few miles from the campus of Auburn University, where students had been warned to be on alert. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency described 29-year-old Grady Wayne Wilkes as armed and ext
  
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• Police seek armed Alabama man accused of shooting officers

  20-05-2019 12:40
  
  AUBURN, Ala. — Authorities in Alabama are searching for a man they say shot and wounded three Auburn police officers.Local and state law enforcement are searching for 29-year-old Grady Wayne Wilkes, who they say is armed and wearing camouflage body armor and a helmet. An Auburn police release says officers responded late Sunday night to a reported domestic disturbance and were shot at by Grady.It says three officers were wounded; their conditions weren't immediately released. The state Law
  
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• Alabama police capture suspect; 1 officer slain, 2 wounded

  20-05-2019 12:40
  
  AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — A man who opened fire on police responding to a domestic disturbance report, killing one officer and wounding two others, was arrested on Monday and charged with capital murder, authorities said.Grady Wayne Wilkes, 29, was being held without bond in the shooting death of Officer William Buechner, who had been with the Auburn Police Division for more than 13 years.Wilkes also was charged with attempted murder in the wounding of officers Webb Sistrunk and Evan Elliott, sa
  
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• And the winner of the 'Game of Thrones' is ...

  20-05-2019 12:31
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Winter has come and winter has gone, the last of the heads have been lopped off and the last of the dragon fire has been spit as "Game of Thrones" aired its 73rd and final episode Sunday night.While the results of the game were a split decision as they were in most other episodes in the show's eight seasons — the finale brought some clear winners, at least one clear loser, and a major upset. (MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD.)Brandon Stark, who until recently appeared happy to
  
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• Woman injured in stabbing at Otterbein University

  20-05-2019 12:02
  
  WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Otterbein University issued a campus alert Sunday night after a woman was stabbed in the area of Main and West Streets in Westerville.The incident happened around 9:45 p.m. The woman was transported to the hospital but is expected to be OK. She is not a student, according to school officials. Westerville police have not released any suspect description at this time.Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Westerville Police at 614-901-6790.Check back
  
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• Man arrested for allegedly stabbing woman at Otterbein University

  20-05-2019 12:02
  
  WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Otterbein University issued a campus alert Sunday night after a woman was stabbed in the area of Main and West Streets in Westerville.The incident happened around 9:45 p.m.The woman was transported to the hospital but is expected to be OK. She is not a student, according to school officials.Westerville Police arrested Niles Anderson, 24, in connection with this stabbing.Anderson had warrants out for aggravated robbery, felonious assault and domestic violence.Westerville
  
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• 1 injured in stabbing at Otterbein University

  20-05-2019 12:02
  
  WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Otterbein University issued a campus alert Sunday night after a person was stabbed in the area of Main and West Streets in Westerville.The incident happened around 9:45 p.m. and Westerville Police are searching for the suspect.The victim is not an Otterbein student was transported to the hospital, according to school officials.The name of the victim or their condition was not released. Westerville Police have not released any suspect description at this time.Anyone with
  
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• 2 injured in East Columbus shooting

  20-05-2019 04:53
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Columbus Police is responding to a shooting in east Columbus.The shooting occurred on 1160 Hildreth Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Sunday.Officers on scene tell 10TV that two victims were transported to Ohio State University Hospital. One is in critical condition and the other is stable.No suspects have been arrested.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates on this developing story.
  
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• Rickenbacker Airport to get $15M federal grant for improvements

  20-05-2019 03:09
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Officials at Rickenbacker International Airport say the airport will receive $15 million from the Federal Aviation Administration for improvements, including runway upgrades that will help increase cargo activity.The president and CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority said the improvements align with Rickenbacker's growth strategies over the next 20 years. Airport officials say the Rickenbacker project is estimated to cost $33.5 million, including design and
  
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• Koepka survives Bethpage Black to win PGA Championship

  20-05-2019 02:36
  
  FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Koepka took his place in PGA Championship history with a wire-to-wire victory, minus the style points.In a raging wind that turned Bethpage Black Course into a beast, Koepka lost all but one shot of his record seven-shot lead Sunday. He lost the brutal Long Island crowd, which began chanting "DJ!" for Dustin Johnson as Koepka was on his way to a fourth straight bogey.But he delivered the key shots over the closing stretch as Johnson faded with two straight b
  
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• School geared toward teaching coding to kids opens in Westerville

  20-05-2019 00:52
  
  A new school opened to help shape the minds of future coders."theCoderSchool" held its grand opening on Chandler Court in Westerville Sunday.The school is geared toward kids ages 7 to 18 who are interested in learning how to do things like program games and build websites."Anyone that's looking for a future in STEM in career or school, they really should learn in some fashion, whether it's to make a robot, make a ball bounce across the screen or build the next Mars rover, who knows," said theCod
  
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• MAPFRE Stadium grounds reopening for Sonic Temple Festival

  20-05-2019 00:17
  
  MAPFRE Stadium is reopening for festival-goers after they were told to evacuate due to the high windsAccording to the Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival Twitter page, the gates are open to attendees and the Foo Fighters will perform at 9 p.m.The weather has passed and it is now safe to resume the festival!The gates are now open. Foo Fighters will perform at 9:00PM.Please approach the gates calmly and safely.If you left the parking lot, you will be let back in by presenting today’s parking
  
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