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• After crash with suspected drunk driver, Good Samaritan helps save trooper from burning cruiser

  27-06-2019 23:28
  MORROW COUNTY, Ohio — A state trooper was in critical condition Thursday night after a harrowing crash and fire.The Ohio State Highway Patrol says if not for the heroic actions of a Good Samaritan, that trooper might have died.Trooper Jason Phillips, 23, was hit by a wrong-way, suspected drunk driver.Eyewitness photos from the scene almost defy description: two vehicles, incinerated along I-71 in Morrow County. One of them, the cruiser of an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper.Calls to 911 r
  
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• Swarm of mayflies covers car in northeast Ohio

  27-06-2019 22:57
  
  Swarms of mayflies invaded northeast Ohio’s lakeshore overnight, blanketing cars and homes.Photos shared on social media showed a car covered in them at the Miller Ferry parking lot along Lake Erie.According to WOIO, the swarms were so dense, they were caught on weather radar.Not rain... but MAYFLIES on the radar tonight out near the islands! pic.twitter.com/eZAGqJBTYz— Jason Nicholas (@JasonNweather) June 27, 2019
  The mayflies hatch every year along the lake. They tend to gather und
  
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• Press Conference: Debut of the Columbus Police Mobile App

  27-06-2019 22:51 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Woman found guilty after posting video of children fighting at Columbus preschool

  27-06-2019 22:34
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Columbus preschool teacher has been convicted on 14 counts of child endangering after being on trial for encouraging children to fight and then posting the videos online, according to the Columbus city attorney’s office.The city attorney’s office said 31-year-old Chavay Williams faces up to 18 months in jail when she is sentenced on August 5.A judge found Williams guilty on 14 of 21 counts after Williams waived her right to a jury trial.The charges ste
  
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• One week before Independence Day, dozens in Columbus take oath to become US citizens

  27-06-2019 21:59
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Exactly one week before Independence Day, dozens of people gathered at the federal courthouse in downtown Columbus to take the oath to become United States citizens."This is the beacon of democracy, the country which most of the world looks up to. To be part of this nation, to be a citizen of this nation, is a true honor," said Wilson Fernando, who has spent nearly two decades working to become an American citizen. "I value freedom very much. I think that is what we all li
  
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• Family of patient who died after contracting Legionnaires' disease sues Mount Carmel

  27-06-2019 21:19
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — The family of a Deanna Rezes is suing Mount Carmel Grove City for more than $25,000, blaming the hospital for her death.On May 15, the hospital says it was aware it had Legionnaires' disease in the hospital but didn't go public with it until May 31, saying it needed to make sure of the source.On May 18, Rezes was admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath. She was discharged on May 20 but returned May 28.On June 2, she was dead. Her attorney said she died of the dise
  
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• First Look: Huntington Center Upgrades

  27-06-2019 21:18
  A new rooftop terrace is among the upgrades being unveiled this week at Huntington Center, the 37-story office building with the stair step roof that has been a recognizable fixture of the Columbus skyline since its completion in 1984. The new terrace sits in the middle of the roof, and is set back enough from […]
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• Justices deal blow to effort to limit partisan districts

  27-06-2019 21:00
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court dealt a huge blow to efforts to combat the drawing of electoral districts for partisan gain on Thursday in a ruling that could embolden political line-drawing after the 2020 census.On the court's final day of decisions before a summer break, the conservative justices ruled that federal courts have no role to play in the dispute over the practice known as partisan gerrymandering.The decision has no effect on racial gerrymandering challenges. Courts have b
  
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• Politicians' tweets could get slapped with warning labels

  27-06-2019 20:51
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Presidents and other world leaders and political figures who use Twitter to threaten or abuse others could find their tweets slapped with warning labels.The new policy, announced by the company on Thursday, comes amid complaints from activists and others that President Donald Trump has gotten a free pass from Twitter to attack his enemies in ways they say could lead to violence.From now on, tweets that Twitter deems to involve matters of public interest, but which viol
  
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• Mega Weekend: ComFest, Kites, Twenty One Pilots and More

  27-06-2019 20:00
  Here’s a great lineup of events in Columbus for your Mega Weekend! Don’t miss the Beer + Ice Cream Block Party 2019 with great pairings, yard games and fun. Come to the 2nd night of debates at the Gateway Film Center tonight. Check out our contest page! Below are some top picks for the weekend and find links […]
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• Tracking storms moving through central Ohio | Thursday, June 27

  27-06-2019 19:42
  
  Interactive Radar | Live Radar | Weather Warnings Update: 3 p.m. Strong storms in parts of Fairfield, Ross, Hocking and Pickaway counties. The storms are moving southeast at 35 mph, containing 50 mph winds, small hail and heavy rain. More in Delaware and Union moving southeast at 20 mph. Coshocton County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:30 p.m.You can view the latest weather watches & warnings in central Ohio here.---Update: 1:35 p.m.Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issue
  
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• Tracking severe weather in parts of central Ohio | Thursday, June 27

  27-06-2019 19:42
  
  Interactive Radar | Live Radar | Weather Warnings Update: 1:35 p.m.Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for Clark, Greene and Champaign counties. Storms slowly moving east.You can view the latest weather watches & warnings in central Ohio here. [1:44 PM] Storms in the area are producing very localized but very heavy rain and gusty/damaging winds. Heed all warnings. A gust to 70 MPH was recently reported at Springfield Beckley Airport in Clark County, OH. Seek shelter if you hear thu
  
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• Hoot Kid Film Series Celebrates 100th Event

  27-06-2019 19:28
  Gateway Film Center’s youth program is not so young anymore. Celebrating its 100th event, Hoot — a monthly family film series — is throwing a party. “Hoot is a fun, affordable and exciting way for kids to discover new things in the world,” says Chris Hamel, president and programmer for Gateway. “I think I will […]
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• Reagan Tokes' mother makes another push for changes to "flawed system"

  27-06-2019 19:21
  The mother of murdered Ohio state student Reagan Tokes is making another push for change at the Statehouse.She wants lawmakers to pass additional legislation that would beef up GPS monitoring of convicted felons once they’re released prison. Reagan was killed by Brian Golsby, a convicted sex offender who was on GPS but wasn’t closely monitored. Lisa McCrary-Tokes spoke before two legislative committees Thursday morning.She told lawmakers about the pain she still carries every day ove
  
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• City Chat: Columbus Police Mobile App

  27-06-2019 18:58 via youtube.com
  
  
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• The Columbus Police Mobile App

  27-06-2019 16:58 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Sharks attack in Bahamas, killing 21-year-old California woman

  27-06-2019 16:01
  
  TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — A shark attack has killed a Southern California woman vacationing in the Bahamas.Royal Bahamas Police Force Deputy Commissioner Paul Rolle says 21-year-old Jordan Lindsey of Torrance was attacked by three sharks on Wednesday near Rose Island while snorkeling with her family.KABC-TV says Lindsay's parents and other family members saw the sharks and yelled a warning but she didn't hear them in time. Officials say her arms, legs and buttocks were bitten and her right a
  
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• Trade, climate change, Iran focus as G-20 leaders meet

  27-06-2019 11:51
  
  OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Trade and geopolitical tensions, and the looming threat of climate change, are on the agenda as Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders gather in Osaka, Japan, for a summit of the Group of 20 major economies.While prospects for detente in the trade war between the United States and China are in the spotlight, many participating are calling for a broader perspective in tackling many global crises."This will be a difficult G-20, there are global challenges to
  
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• Trooper injured in wrong-way crash on Interstate 71 in Morrow County

  27-06-2019 11:26
  MORROW COUNTY – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that injured a trooper early Thursday morning.Ohio State Highway Patrol was investigating a report of an intoxicated driver.The injured trooper went to I-71 northbound near mile marker 155 when a vehicle hit his cruiser head-on. Both vehicles caught fire.The trooper was flown to a Columbus hospital for treatment. The other driver was also transported to the hospital.According to Ohio State Highway Patrol,
  
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• Trooper, driver critical after wrong-way crash on Interstate 71 in Morrow County

  27-06-2019 11:26
  MORROW COUNTY – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that injured a trooper early Thursday morning.Around 2:40 a.m., Trooper Jason Phillips was dispatched on the report of a possibly impaired driver on Interstate 71.Phillips was traveling on I-71 northbound when he was struck head-on by a vehicle. Both vehicles caught fire.A Good Samaritan stopped to help after the crash and was also injured.Phillips was flown to Wexner Medical Center in critical condition. The driver of
  
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• Ohio gas tax goes up 10.5 cents per gallon starting Monday

  27-06-2019 04:24
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Starting Monday, July 1, the price of a gallon of gas in Ohio goes up 10.5 cents per gallon.Diesel fuel also goes up July 1. It will increase by 19 cents per gallon. Ohioans will pay a state tax rate of 38.5 cents per gallon on gas and 47 cents a gallon on diesel fuel after the increases are applied.Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed the transportation budget that increases Ohio's tax on gas and diesel fuel in April. That money will go towards improving the state's roads a
  
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• Senate passes $4.6B border aid measure; Pelosi seeks talks

  27-06-2019 04:04
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The GOP-held Senate on Wednesday passed a bipartisan $4.6 billion measure to deliver aid to the southern border before the government runs out of money to care for thousands of migrant families and unaccompanied children.The sweeping 84-8 vote came less than 24 hours after the Democratic-controlled House approved a similar measure backed by liberals. The House bill , which contained tougher requirements for how detained children must be treated, faced a White House veto t
  
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• "It's just sad" Central Ohioans sound off on image of drowned father, daughter at border

  27-06-2019 03:53
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — People in Columbus voiced both opinions and concerns, Wednesday, about the viral image that shows a man and his 23-month-old daughter who drowned while trying to cross the Rio Grande."Oh, my God," one man said."To see this right here... it's just sad," another man said.At a bus stop near the Capital, 10TV set up an easel and placed an iPad on it displaying the viral image. Some people were quick with their thoughts, while others took minutes to process the image."I don't k
  
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• Police looking for missing 12-year-old girl from south Columbus

  27-06-2019 03:51
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police are looking for a missing 12-year-old girl.Police described Gianna McGary as an endangered runaway.She was last seen on Wednesday in the area of Heyl Avenue and East Whittier Street in south Columbus.Police said she may be with her 13-year-old brother and both are in the photo above.She was last seen wearing a gray Ghostbusters T-shirt and black spandex shorts. She is 5-feet 3-inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.If anyone has a
  
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• Columbus Humane offering 'two-fur-one' cat adoptions through Saturday

  27-06-2019 03:10
  
  HILLIARD, Ohio — Columbus Humane is offering a special deal to get twice the love from feline friends.Starting Wednesday through Saturday, June 29, Columbus Humane is holding "two-fur-one" cat adoptions, where approved adopters can give two cats or kittens a home for a $100 adoption fee. Adopters can also take $25 off single cat and kitten adoptions.“We have more than 115 healthy, friendly cats just waiting for great families,” said CEO Rachel Finney.“Kitten season is in
  
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• 'That is very upsetting': Neighbors recall south Columbus shooting that injured 2 teens

  27-06-2019 01:38
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bikes lay on the ground where Columbus police say two teen boys were shot Tuesday night near Smith Road and Ellsworth Avenue.“Me and my husband were watching television and we heard approximately five gunshots. We didn't move,” said Lisa Cabrera-Fleurival.The shooting happened right in front of Cabrera-Fleurival's home. Police said they believe the shooting may have been a result of an argument between two groups earlier in the night.“One of our roommates
  
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• The Columbus Metropolitan Club: Oho Redistricting

  27-06-2019 01:10 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Police looking for missing man last seen in southwest Columbus

  27-06-2019 01:07
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who was last seen in southwest Columbus on Wednesday.Police said 20-year-old Brandon Harrop was last seen in the area of Georgesville Road and Norton Road.He has mental disabilities and has difficulty with directions and locations, police said.He was last seen wearing a light green T-shirt with the word “OUT!” on the front. Harrop may have a backpack with a camouflage pattern and strings in
  
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• Face the State with Scott Light | June 30, 2019

  27-06-2019 00:18
  This week on Face The State:The Student Loan Debt Crisis - College graduates have racked up more than a Trillion Dollars in student loan debt.Once they get out of school, many don't have a way to pay it.This week we look at the problem that's become a crisis, how we got to this point and some solution that could curb college costs for future generations.
  Guests this week:Dr. Rebecca Butler - Vice President of Columbus State Community CollegeBride Rose Sweeney - (D) Ohio's 14th DistrictMorralee K
  
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