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• Days ahead of concerts, twenty one pilots fans stake out their spots

  25-06-2019 23:59
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - To say they are devoted twenty one pilots fans may not quite do them justice."Going to a twenty one pilots experience is so much different than any other concert cause they interact with the crowd, so when you get to be able to interact with either Tyler or Josh, one on one, well, one on one, it feels so amazing, and you feel like you're understood, and you feel like you're heard, and it's a wonderful experience to be able to be with them in an environment where it's safe and yo
  
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• Family of man accused of killing 12-year-old: He’s ‘not the monster he’s being painted to be’

  25-06-2019 23:08
  
  The family of the 18-year-old accused of killing a 12-year-old girl in Newark has issued a statement offering condolences and defending the suspect.Keegan Mummey has been charged with aggravated murder in the shooting of Isabella Barnes.Police said Barns was shot on the front porch of her Newark home on Friday. She was rushed to the hospital, where she later died.In a statement issued to 10TV, Mummey’s family said their thoughts and prayers are with Barnes’ family adding they are als
  
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• 12-year-old killed in shooting: Those who knew victim, suspect offer insights

  25-06-2019 22:49
  The heartbreaking search for answers continues in Newark, after the murder of a 12-year-old girl.We are learning more about Isabella Barnes, and the 18-year-old accused of killing her.Barnes was shot to death on her front porch Friday night.Keegan Mummey is charged with her murder, which prosecutors say was absolutely no accident.Isabella Barnes was just a year removed from Cherry Valley Elementary School.But inside the classroom where she once studied and laughed, there is quiet disbelief."We'r
  
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• Riverside Methodist Hospital adding drug-sniffing dog to security detail

  25-06-2019 22:10
  There will be a new security guard roaming the hallways ofRiverside Methodist Hospital: A drug-sniffing dog.Rudy comes from Holland and the hospital believes the cost to train and employ him is worth the $65,000 price tag."When people see a dog around they'll know if I do have an illicit drug on me this is not a place where I'm going to take it," says Anthony Bando Director of Protective Services for Ohio Health.Officer James Kee, is Rudy's handler. They've been training for his debut July 1 whi
  
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• Commission Approves Hilton Hotel Expansion

  25-06-2019 21:45
  After more than a year of updates and revisions, the plan to build a 28-story Hilton hotel next to the Greater Columbus Convention Center passed a final milestone this morning when the project was approved by the Downtown Commission. The project has been described since it was first proposed as an expansion of the Hilton […]
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• Man arrested after allegedly taking photos of woman in shower at Columbus State

  25-06-2019 21:36
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio— A man is in jail after allegedly taking a photo of a woman showering at Columbus State Community College.Court documents say Mario Lyles, 33, gained access to the women’s locker room at Delaware Hall and took photos of a female showering on June 24.Lyles got into a physical altercation with one of the arresting officers and tried removing the gun from the officer’s holster.That officer needed to be treated for bruising and a scratch on his arm at Grant Medical C
  
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• City of Dublin names new police chief

  25-06-2019 21:29
  
  DUBLIN, Ohio- Dublin deputy chief Justin Páez is now the new police chief of Dublin.Páez began his career in law enforcement in 2001 and became a member of the Dublin Police Department in November 2003.He has served many roles inside the Dublin Police Department including patrol officer, lieutenant and services bureau commander.“Dublin is where my wife and I wanted to live and raise our family, and this department and community became our family," Páez said.Páez
  
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• Trump says U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe is wrong to protest during national anthem

  25-06-2019 21:16
  
  President Trump has called U.S. women's soccer co-captain Meghan Rapinoe's protest during the national anthem inappropriate. The star forward has been protesting during the "Star Spangled Banner" since former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began doing it at NFL games to call attention to police brutality and social injustice in 2016.After the USA's 2-1 victory over Spain Monday, Trump gave an interview to The Hill about the team and Rapinoe, who scored both goals in the thrilling win. When a
  
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• Press Conference: Affordable Housing Action Fund Announcement

  25-06-2019 20:20 via youtube.com
  
  
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• First Look: The Old Spot Now Open in Grandview

  25-06-2019 19:56
  Grandview’s newest restaurant, The Old Spot, is now open. A collaborative effort from Rick Lopez (Lupo on Arlington, La Tavola) and Tony Tanner (The Butcher & Grocer), the new concept has taken over the former Harvest Pizzeria at 1099 W. First Ave. The Old Spot is starting with a small menu that general manager Sam […]
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• EF1 tornado confirmed in Muskingum County

  25-06-2019 19:51
  
  DRESDEN, Ohio—The National Weather Service confirms an EF1 tornado touched down in Muskingum County shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday.A survey conducted by the NWS showed damage in the area of Stillwell Road near Boy Scout Road.Winds reached an estimated 95 mph.A tornado warning was issued on Monday for Muskingum, Coshocton and Guernsey counties just before 5 p.m. and continued through 5:30 p.m.Initial reports from those counties only saw some trees and powerlines down in a couple of areas.A
  
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• First lady's spokeswoman to be White House press secretary

  25-06-2019 19:08
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump has announced that her spokeswoman will be the new White House press secretary.Stephanie Grisham, who has been with the Trumps since 2015, will also take on the role of White House communications director.The first lady tweeted Tuesday that she "can think of no better person to serve the Administration & our country."Grisham succeeds Sarah Sanders, who announced her resignation earlier this month.
  
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• Columbus Blue Jackets release 2019-20 regular season schedule

  25-06-2019 18:57
  
  COLUMBUS, OHIO — The Columbus Blue Jackets and National Hockey League announced the 2019-20 regular season schedule Tuesday.The Blue Jackets will play 82 games, including 41 home dates at Nationwide Arena.The Blue Jackets kick off the season at home on Friday, October 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.The club will open the season with three of its first four games at home with the lone road contest coming at Pittsburgh against the division-rival Penguins on Saturday, October 5.The Blue Ja
  
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• Hundreds attend vigil to honor Isabella Barnes, 12-year-old Newark girl killed in shooting

  25-06-2019 18:40
  NEWARK, Ohio -- The life of a 12-year-old girl in Newark was remembered Monday night at vigil held days after her shooting death.More than 300 people showed up outside Isabella Barnes' home where police say she was shot and killed Friday evening. Many young people were in attendance, heartbroken over the loss of their friend and classmate.The community's grief was captured many different ways at the vigil: from long, drawn-out hugs to uncontrollable crying. The devastating loss still raw from th
  
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• Columbus First to Hear Giving USA Results By Lead Researcher

  25-06-2019 17:31
  American individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations gave an estimated $427.71 billion to U.S. charities in 2018. More than 200 central Ohio nonprofit leaders learned the news from Una O. Osili, Ph.D., the lead researcher of Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2018, during the Giving USA event last week at […]
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• Demolished, to Rise Again: What Streetlight Guild Means for Black Columbus

  25-06-2019 17:05
  In early May 2019, a long forgotten building in the historic King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood was demolished without warning. Adorning the building were four large murals depicting iconic black women by the late artist Jeff Abraxas, best known for his mural work around the neighborhood. In the foyer of Streetlight Guild — the venue project by […]
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• Wendy's announces return date for spicy chicken nuggets

  25-06-2019 17:03
  
  Wendy's is keeping its word; spicy chicken nuggets will return later this summer.The fast-food chain announced in a tweet Monday that its popular spicy chicken nuggets will return Aug. 19. The stars have aligned. pic.twitter.com/jXx2Y9gMpn— Wendy's (@Wendys) June 24, 2019
  In May, Chance the Rapper's tweet about positive affirmations took an unexpected turn. "Positive Affirmations for today: I WILL have a good day, I Will succeed today, Wendy's WILL bring back spicy nuggets at some point pl
  
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• Photos: Bad Books at Newport Music Hall

  25-06-2019 16:14
  After six years away, Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull and singer-songwriter Kevin Devine surprised the indie-rock world by dusting off their brilliant side project, Bad Books. They announced not only a new album but also a tour, which just so happened to stop by the Newport Music Hall on Friday night. I largely enjoyed the band’s previous albums, but I […]
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• Photos: Crew V Sporting Kansas City

  25-06-2019 14:34
  After a Gold Cup break that saw the team tossed out of the Open Cup during a traditionally wet encounter with Atlanta earlier last week, seasonally appropriate weather welcomed the return of Crew SC to MLS action, and a chance to reignite the 2019 season that didn’t quite pan out. Visiting opponents, Sporting Kansas City, grabbed their first […]
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• Record number of Ohioans planning to travel this Independence Day

  25-06-2019 13:31
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - AAA is expecting 48.9 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the July 4 holiday weekend.Specifically, 2.1 million Ohioans will hit the roads for the holiday. This is an increase of about 4.7% from last year.Strong economic fundamentals continue to help boost travel numbers. Low unemployment, rising disposable incomes and robust consumer spending are all encouraging more consumers to invest in their hard-earned money in travel this summer.“As Independe
  
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• High Street closed in both directions after crash in south Columbus

  25-06-2019 13:20
  
  COLUMBUS, OHIO- A vehicle crashed into a power pole and a parked car early Tuesday morning, according to Columbus Police.Officers closed South High Street at Jenkins Avenue in both directions due to power lines being down in the roadway.Police are asking drivers to avoid this area.It is unclear how long the road will remain closed.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates on this developing story.
  
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• State, Planned Parenthood seek delay in Ohio abortion case

  25-06-2019 13:13
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Republican Attorney General Dave Yost has joined Planned Parenthood in asking a federal judge to postpone information-gathering in a legal challenge to Ohio's law banning a common second-trimester abortion procedure.In a joint filing Monday, the parties asked U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett in Cincinnati to halt discovery in the Ohio case while a similar Kentucky case is decided.Both cases challenge laws outlawing dilation and evacuation abortions. A federal judge str
  
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• Review: The Peach Truck Cookbook Brings Summer to Your Kitchen

  25-06-2019 13:00
  Those of you in tune with the fresh produce community have probably had this week marked in your calendar for awhile – it’s the first week The Peach Truck comes through Columbus. The Peach Truck is scheduled to make stops throughout and nearby Columbus on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29, and then will […]
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• Bill named in honor of Otto Warmbier would strengthen sanctions on North Korea

  25-06-2019 13:00
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown has named a bill that would secure sanctions against North Korea in honor of Otto Warmbier.Warmbier died in June 2017 after being returned home from North Korea in a vegetative state. The suburban Cincinnati youth was visiting North Korea with a tour group when he was detained in 2016 for allegedly stealing a propaganda poster. His parents have said he was tortured.The bipartisan Otto Warmbier BRINK (Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea) Act st
  
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• Illinois governor plans to sign recreational marijuana bill

  25-06-2019 12:54
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The governor of Illinois plans to make the state the 11th in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana use.Gov. J.B. Pritzker has scheduled a legislation-signing ceremony Tuesday morning in Chicago. His staff listed the event on his schedule released late Monday night.The law would allow residents to purchase and possess up to 1 ounce (30 grams) of usable marijuana at a time. Nonresidents could have 15 grams. Up to five privately home-grown plants would be allo
  
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• Illinois becomes 11th state to allow recreational marijuana

  25-06-2019 12:54
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois' new governor delivered on a top campaign promise Tuesday by signing legislation legalizing small amounts of marijuana for recreational use, the 11th state to do so and the first to implement a comprehensive statewide cannabis marketplace designed by legislators.Legalization in Illinois also means that nearly 800,000 people with criminal records for purchasing or possessing 30 grams of marijuana or less may have those records expunged, a provision minority
  
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• Mississippi teacher killed in Louisiana; 2 arrested

  25-06-2019 12:52
  
  FERRIDAY, La. (AP) — A Mississippi school teacher who had recently been honored by his school district was found fatally shot Monday across the state line in Louisiana. Two people have been arrested in connection with his death.Concordia Parish, Louisiana, authorities identified the victim as Fred McCray Jr., news outlets reported.McCray had completed his first year of teaching at Morgantown Middle School in Natchez and was one of 10 named 2018-2019 teacher of the year for the Natchez-Adam
  
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• ODOT helps with storm cleanup

  25-06-2019 12:51
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's Department of Transportation says its employees have spent more than 20,000 hours helping with cleanup from tornadoes and other severe weather that swept through parts of the state last month.The department said in a news release Monday that its cost for helping clean up damage caused by tornadoes, severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding and landslides has totaled more than $500,000.The state had said that 21 tornadoes touched down during severe storms tha
  
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• Teary-eyed Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honors

  25-06-2019 12:18
  
  SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks fell two games short of the NBA Finals.They won big at the NBA Awards.A tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Most Valuable Player honors, Mike Budenholzer won Coach of the Year, and Jon Horst took Executive of the Year on Monday night in Santa Monica.Antetokounmpo, a 24-year-old forward from Greece, beat out Paul George of Oklahoma City and James Harden of Houston, who won last year.Antetokounmpo was a resounding winner. He received 941 point
  
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• Democratic candidate Sanders to speak at Ohio black press meeting

  25-06-2019 12:11
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders will be the featured speaker at a black press convention that begins Tuesday evening in Cincinnati.National Newspaper Publishers Association organizers expect some 500 people to join in events including a parents' town hall, receptions and music capped by a Friday night party led by venerable funk music star Bootsy Collins.Sanders' Friday address to the group representing some 200 black-owned newspapers comes as the Ve
  
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• Police release more than 1,000 files from Smollett probe

  25-06-2019 11:59
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police on Monday released more than 1,000 files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men, including video footage that for the first time shows the "Empire" actor with a thin, white rope wrapped around his neck that he told detectives was a noose.The footage from body cameras worn by police officers who responded on Jan. 29 to what Smollett said was a racist and homophobic attack by two large men has Smollett's face blurred out b
  
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• Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary

  25-06-2019 11:41
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Pop's death."Ten years ago today, the world lost a gifted artist and extraordinary humanitarian," the Jackson estate said in a statement to The Associated Press. "A decade later, Michael Jackson is still with us, his influence embedded in dance, fashion, art and music of the moment. He is m
  
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• Columbus City Council Meeting 6/24/2019

  25-06-2019 05:33 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Trump: Woman who accused him of sexual assault not his type

  25-06-2019 03:31
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says a New York-based advice columnist who has accused him of sexually assaulting her in a New York City department store in the mid-1990s is not his "type."The president said in an interview with The Hill on Monday that writer E. Jean Carroll is "totally lying."Trump says: "I'll say it with great respect: Number one, she's not my type. Number two, it never happened."Carroll says Trump pushed her against a dressing room wall, unzipped his pants and
  
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• Man shot in the head with BB gun outside Columbus gay bar

  25-06-2019 03:13
  
  A man standing outside a well-known gay bar Saturday night was shot in the head with a BB gun.One week after the pride festival, Stephen Messerly was standing outside Boscoe’s Bar with his boyfriend. It was around 8 p.m. Saturday night.“All of a sudden I hear a pop, sounded like one of the firecracker things that the kids throw,” he said.Then, he felt searing pain on the side of his head.“I put my hand up after I heard that, and I felt something up here just hurt. I put m
  
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• $100 Million Allocated to Affordable Housing in Columbus

  25-06-2019 03:01
  Central Ohio is lacking in affordable housing (ie: low-income housing), but a new fund hopes to change that. Local civic and business leaders announced today that a $100 million Housing Action Fund would help address that need. “We know that more than 54,000 people in central Ohio live at or near poverty and spend more […]
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• Treasury Department watchdog to investigate delays on Harriet Tubman $20 bill

  25-06-2019 02:31
  
  The U.S. Treasury's watchdog says it will look into why the redesign of the $20 bill featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman was delayed.The Office of the Inspector General said in a letter on Friday to Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., that it will consider the matter as part of an audit that is about to begin. The Senate minority leader had asked the inspector general's office earlier this month to investigate the circumstances surrounding the decision to delay the redesign "including any involvement
  
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• ParkColumbus: How To Apply for Additional Permits

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• ParkColumbus: How to Update your Username

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• ParkColumbus: Manage Favorite Business Plates

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• ParkColumbus: Manage Favorite Residential or Institution Plates

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• ParkColumbus: How To Pay For Your Parking Permit

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• Parents of Reagan Tokes prepare to remind lawmakers of “flawed system”

  25-06-2019 00:23
  
  COLUMBUS (WBNS) – In her first appearance before state lawmakers in the fall of 2017, Lisa McCrary-Tokes made a tearful plea to lawmakers to fix what she called a “flawed” parole system.“Our daughter lost her life over this flawed system, this is our reality that will never go away, change or get better for us. How many others were there before her?” Lisa McCrary-Tokes said before a Senate committee in late 2017.This week, McCrary-Tokes plans to return to the Ohio S
  
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