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• Decks collapse during firefighter event; at least 22 injured

  15-09-2019 23:24
  
  WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A home's multilevel deck collapsed Saturday evening at the Jersey Shore during an event weekend, trapping people and injuring at least 22, including some children, officials said. No deaths were reported.The collapse happened around 6 p.m. Saturday in Wildwood during the annual New Jersey Firemen's Convention.It was unclear how many people were on or under the decks at the time, or how many were firefighters, but authorities said those who were trapped were quickly re
  
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• San Francisco 49ers roll over Cincinnati Bengals 41-17

  15-09-2019 23:14
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo tied his career high with three touchdown passes Sunday, and the San Francisco 49ers completed a week in the Buckeye State with a 41-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that left them unbeaten for the long flight home.Rather than return to the West Coast after their opening 31-17 win in Tampa Bay, the 49ers headed to Youngstown, Ohio, where they worked out on a soccer field, enjoyed a local ice cream shop and rested at a Holiday Inn. Then they started t
  
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• Union votes to strike at General Motors' US plants

  15-09-2019 22:00
  
  DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union announced Sunday that its roughly 49,000 workers at General Motors plants in the U.S. would go on strike just before midnight because contentious talks on a new contract had broken down.About 200 plant-level union leaders voted unanimously in favor of a walkout during a meeting Sunday morning in Detroit. Union leaders said the sides were still far apart on several major issues and they apparently weren't swayed by a GM offer to make new products
  
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• Man arrested in Ross County, charged with inducing panic, making terroristic threats

  15-09-2019 21:41
  
  ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A man has been charged after authorities in Ross County say he made a threat of violence against people.The Ross County Sheriff's Office says 21-year-old Michael Graham was arrested after they received information on Friday concerning a threat of violence to multiple individuals.On Saturday, the sheriff's office says an investigation found credible information that indicated "the threat involved conduct which was to occur on a future date, at a certain time, and at a sp
  
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• Democratic presidential candidates call for Kavanaugh's impeachment

  15-09-2019 20:25
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — At least two Democratic presidential candidates are calling for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the face of a new, uninvestigated, allegation of sexual impropriety when he was in college.Kavanaugh was confirmed last October after emotional hearings in the Senate over a sexual assault allegation from his high school years. The New York Times now reports that Kavanaugh faced a separate allegation from his time at Yale University and that the FBI
  
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• Ohio State remains at No. 6 in AP Top 25 Poll

  15-09-2019 20:11
  
  California and Arizona State have moved into the AP Top 25 college football poll to give the Pac-12 six ranked teams, the most for the conference in almost four years.A weekend filled with blowouts left the top half of the AP media poll presented by Regions Bank mostly unchanged.Clemson remains No. 1, with 57 of the 62 first-place votes, as the top nine held their spots Sunday. Alabama was No. 2, receiving five first-place votes, followed by Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Auburn
  
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• Baby snow leopard now on display at The Toledo Zoo

  15-09-2019 19:57
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A baby snow leopard born at an Ohio zoo is now on exhibit.Babochka is on display for the first time since her birth in March at The Toledo Zoo.The Blade in Toledo reports the cub's parents, Greta and Shishir, were imported from Scandinavia in 2017 to start a new bloodline in North America.Snow leopards are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources' Red List.An international conservation group called Panthera estimat
  
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• UAW says its 49K members at GM plants will go on strike

  15-09-2019 17:55
  
  DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union announced that its roughly 49,000 members at General Motors plants in the U.S. will go on strike Sunday night because contract negotiations with the automaker had broken down.The decision came after about 200 plant-level union leaders voted unanimously in favor of a walkout during a meeting Sunday morning in Detroit."We stood up for General Motors when they needed us most. Now we are standing together in unity and solidarity for our members," union V
  
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• Silver Alert issued for missing 17-year-old Indiana girl

  15-09-2019 17:41
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Vivian Alexis Ziko.The 17-year-old is described as being 5 feet 1 inches tall, 102 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.She last seen wearing a yellow and gray striped shirt and dark blue jeans.Vivian is missing from Fort Wayne, Indiana which is 126 miles northeast of Indianapolis and was last seen on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 12 p.m.She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical as
  
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• Face the State with Scott Light | September 15, 2019

  15-09-2019 17:18
  This week on Face The State:The State of Working Ohio - Research shows Ohio is behind when it comes to working families.When it comes to wages, we are behind the national average. Our panel will dig into the numbers and what can be done to improve the situation.Gun Control Debate - The arguments for and against a Red Flag law are underway at the Statehouse.A bill sponsored by democratic Sen. Sandra Williams would give common pleas courts the power to remove a gun from someone found to be a dange
  
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• Tennessee band members wear T-shirt honoring bullied fan

  15-09-2019 16:53
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee's marching band is jumping on the anti-bullying bandwagon.The band briefly wore a T-shirt based on a design by a boy who was teased at school over the design and then offered a scholarship at the university.On Thursday, Tennessee officials offered the 4th grader a four-year scholarship beginning in the fall of 2028 if he chooses to attend Tennessee and meets admission requirements.The boy's story went viral last week after his teacher posted o
  
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• American kids with money and privilege are more likely to binge drink

  15-09-2019 15:28
  
  In America, there are a number of epidemics endangering our kids. Some, like opioids and vaping, are relatively new. Others, like binge drinking, have been around for decades, but the nature of the crisis has evolved.Binge drinking has become normalized among American high school and college students to an extent that would shock many parents. The new CBSN Originals documentary, "Drinking Culture: American Kids and the Danger of Being Cool," takes a hard look at why so many teens consider it "co
  
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• Man killed in two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County

  15-09-2019 15:25
  
  WALNUT TOWNSHIP - The Lancaster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that happened Saturday morning.It happened Saturday around 10:10 a.m. at the intersection of State Route 37 and State Route 204.Joe Zaayer, 39 of Pleasantville, Ohio was driving a Dodge Caravan east on SR-104 when he was struck by a vehicle.A Volvo Commercial Tractor Trailer was going south on SR -37 when the Dodge Caravan failed to yield at the intersection and struck the other vehicle.Zaayer di
  
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• Police: Owner blew up house on his daughter's wedding day

  15-09-2019 15:15
  
  EDGEWOOD, Pa. — A homeowner near Pittsburgh blew up his house on his daughter's wedding day, police said shortly after his body was found in the rubble late Saturday.The man had been seen standing in front of his house in Edgewood shortly before it exploded and caught fire, authorities said, but for several hours he couldn't be accounted for. His death has been ruled a suicide.Officials are still investigating the explosion's cause, but "it looks like he disconnected the gas line in the ba
  
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• The Columbus Division of Fire 108th Recruit Class Graduation Ceremony

  15-09-2019 14:39 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on I-70 east in west Columbus

  15-09-2019 12:42
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in west Columbus.Columbus police responded around 8:45 p.m. Saturday night to a pedestrian struck on I-70 eastbound at Hilliard Rome Road. Authorities identified the person as 53-year-old Baird McCarty.Investigators say two vehicles became disabled and stopped in the median of the eastbound lanes. McCarty left his vehicle and ran across the eastbound lanes of the freeway and was struck by another vehicle. That vehicle
  
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• 2 transported after motorcycle accident in west Columbus

  15-09-2019 04:59
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Two people were transported after a 3 car accident involving a motorcycle in west Columbus.Columbus police say 2 trucks and a motorcycle were involved in the accident on Sullivant Avenue at Holly Hill Drive around 10:10 p.m. Saturday.One person was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Another person was taken in stable condition to Grant Medical Center. Stay with 10TV as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Columbus Crew SC takes down Atlanta United 3-1

  15-09-2019 03:55
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Gyasi Zardes and Luis Diaz scored and the Columbus Crew secured a 3-1 win over Atlanta United Saturday.Josef Martinez gave Atlanta United (15-11-3) a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute with a shot 9 yards out from the center of the box, assisted by Gonzalo Pity Martinez. It was Josef Martinez's 14th straight game with a goal, extending his MLS record.Zardes tied the game at 1-1 for Columbus (9-15-7) in the 53rd minute on a shot 16 yards out from the left side of the penalty box.Dia
  
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• Several injured when decks collapse at New Jersey building

  15-09-2019 03:52
  
  WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Multiple levels of decking attached to a building collapsed Saturday evening at the Jersey Shore, trapping people and injuring several, including children, officials and witnesses said.The collapse happened around 6 p.m. Saturday in Wildwood, New Jersey, during the annual New Jersey Firemen's Convention.It was unclear how many people were on or under the decks at the time, but authorities said those who were trapped were quickly removed.The annual convention attracts
  
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• Maria's Walk held at Columbus Zoo to help put an end to distracted driving

  15-09-2019 03:44
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — People put on their walking shoes Saturday morning to help stop distracted driving by taking part in Maria’s Walk at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.“This is great, this is great. The support and so forth to be up at 6:30 in the morning, that's wonderful,” said participant Trish Moore.Maria's walk was held in the Columbus Zoo in honor of Maria Tiberi, who was killed in a car crash in 2013.“This is a reflection of just how important this is and what a
  
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• 1 critical after being hit by vehicle on I-70 in west Columbus

  15-09-2019 03:25
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police are responding to a pedestrian struck in west Columbus.Columbus police say one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on I-70 eastbound at Hilliard Rome Road around 8:45 p.m. Saturday.Police say I-70 east is currently closed in the area, including the exit ramp to Hilliard Rome Road.Police are investigating the incident as a hit-skip.
  
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• Police: Man critically injured after fall from electric pole near Ohio University campus

  15-09-2019 01:37
  *WARNING: Some may find the content in the above video disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.*ATHENS, Ohio — A man was left in critical condition after falling from an electric pole in Athens, according to police.Athens police say officers responded to Palmer Street before 10 p.m. Friday for a report that a male had fallen from an electric pole.Video circulating around social media of the incident shows a person at the top of an electric pole before a flash could be seen and the individ
  
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