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Fourth man faces 20 felony charges in Columbus drive-by funeral shooting
Sincear Cokes, 19, faces a total of 20 felony charges in connection with a drive-by shooting Aug. 17 as people were exiting a funeral in Columbus.
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Columbus man walks into hospital after being shot, later dies at trauma center
The victim, Thai Del Rey Hiatt, 19, of Columbus, walked into a hospital after being shot near Karl and Red Robin roads, police said.
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Jake Diebler hiring Jared Sullinger to Ohio State coaching staff
Ohio State men's basketball coach Jake Diebler is bringing former player Jared Sullinger into the fold, hiring him to his coaching staff.
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VIVO Music Festival celebrates America's 250th with immigrant voices
VIVO Music Festival is back for its 12th season, with four concerts at three Columbus venues. Will "Beer and Beethoven" return? Keep reading to find out.
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5 things to watch in central Ohio high school football Week 3
Dispatch high school sports reporters Dave Purpura and Frank DiRenna preview five things to watch for Week 3 of the 2026 OHSAA football season.
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ODOT shares travel tips, worst times to drive for Labor Day weekend | Getting There
A holiday weekend is almost here. That means a lot of people will be hitting the road in Columbus.
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Hanna Williford is everywhere in Columbus sports, but how did it happen?
You've seen Hanna Williford at just about every possible sporting event in Columbus. Here's how she got here.
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Central Ohio girls cross-country runners to watch in 2026 season
Who are the best high school girls cross-country runners in the Columbus area? Here's our list of athletes to watch for the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Columbus man sentenced in 2024 Far West Side fatal shooting
Alejandro Angulo Ramos pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the September 2024 killing of Jonathan Santiago, 22.
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A leader of failed Whitehall recall attempt appointed City Council president
Whitehall City Council voted 4-3 to appoint Patricia Balser, a leader of failed recall effort, as its new president.
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Need to escape the Columbus heat? 23 libraries offer a place to cool off
All 23 Columbus Metropolitan Library branches are air-conditioned and open to anyone seeking relief as heat index values climb to around 100.
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Unlicensed Driver Charged in Fatal New Jersey Grocery Store Parking Lot Crash
A 9-month-old boy was killed, and his mother and 5-year-old sister were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in a New Jersey grocery store parking lot. The incident occurred on Friday in the NPGS parking lot in Jackson Township. Prosecutors have charged 20-year-old Maria Cobon-Guzman with manslaughter and assault by auto, alleging she was driving without a valid driver's license at the time of the crash. Authorities state that Cobon-Guzman has never held a valid driver's license in New Jersey or any other location. Additionally, a second woman, 22-year-old Ariadna Lazaro-Flores from Toms River, has been apprehended and charged. Lazaro-Flores is accused of knowing Cobon-Guzman did not possess a driver's license but still permitted her to operate the vehicle. Both women were scheduled for detention hearings on Tuesday. The mother and her 5-year-old daughter are expected to recover from their injuries.
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