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Pedestrian killed in crash on Columbus' Southeast Side

Pedestrian killed in crash on Columbus' Southeast Side

Elijah Tompkins, 26, attempted to cross South Hamilton Road near Blakestone Lane around 11:30 p.m. Sept. 23 when a pickup truck hit him, police said.
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Kia, Hyundai agree to $1 million settlement with Columbus for car thefts

Kia, Hyundai agree to $1 million settlement with Columbus for car thefts

The City of Columbus said Kia and Hyundai sold vehicles without proper anti-theft technology, prompting car thefts and draining police resources.
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Starbucks store closures include at least one confirmed Ohio location

Starbucks store closures include at least one confirmed Ohio location

Starbucks says 250 coffeehouses will close later this week. Here's the Ohio location identified so far.
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Columbus man struck, killed by vehicle on I-71 in Morrow County

Columbus man struck, killed by vehicle on I-71 in Morrow County

Brandon Miller, 38, was struck by a vehicle while standing in the northbound lanes on Interstate 71, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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Prison, $578,000 repayment for Ohio man in international rental car scheme

Prison, $578,000 repayment for Ohio man in international rental car scheme

A Westerville man must pay $578,221 after admitting his role in a rental car theft scheme.
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How an Ohio woman got 5M followers eating mushrooms, saying 'don't die'

How an Ohio woman got 5M followers eating mushrooms, saying 'don't die'

Cincinnati native Alexis Nikole Nelson discusses her roots, reclaiming Black foraging traditions and her first cookbook on "Columbus in Color."
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Footage shows tense interaction between county commissioner, Columbus PD

Footage shows tense interaction between county commissioner, Columbus PD

Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley says concert security and Columbus police unfairly targeted her and her group at a July 2 concert.
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Data center fearmongering is holding Ohio back. Shut up already! | Letter

Data center fearmongering is holding Ohio back. Shut up already! | Letter

Letter: Data center fearmongers, shut up. AI is good for us.
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How does Ohio's gasoline tax compare to its neighbor states, others?

How does Ohio's gasoline tax compare to its neighbor states, others?

Ohio's gas tax is lower than three neighbor states, but higher than the other two. Americans are feeling pain at the pump due to the war with Iran.
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How does Ohio's gasoline tax compare to its neighbor states, others?

How does Ohio's gasoline tax compare to its neighbor states, others?

Ohio's gas tax is lower than three neighbor states, but higher than the other two. Americans are feeling pain at the pump due to the war with Iran.
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Ohio lawmakers could vote on gas tax suspension next week

Ohio lawmakers could vote on gas tax suspension next week

Ohio lawmakers could vote on eliminating the state gas tax as early as next week.
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Ohio man faces new federal changes in death of Indiana teen he met online

Ohio man faces new federal changes in death of Indiana teen he met online

A federal grand jury indicted Tyler Thomas, 39, on additional charges in connection with the January death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee.