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Did tornadoes hit Ohio? How National Weather Service confirms twisters

Did tornadoes hit Ohio? How National Weather Service confirms twisters

Strong storms hit Columbus and Central Ohio on Aug. 11. Was it a tornado? Here's how the National Weather Service confirms them.
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Upper Arlington cancels first day of school after storm damage

Upper Arlington cancels first day of school after storm damage

Upper Arlington City Schools is delaying its first day of school following heavy damage and power outages from storms throughout the community.
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National Weather Service suspects a tornado hit Columbus Aug. 11

National Weather Service suspects a tornado hit Columbus Aug. 11

The peak winds reached 82 miles per hour and led to overturned cars, downed trees and building damage.
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Eight Columbus officers involved in gunfire exchange, but suspect not struck

Eight Columbus officers involved in gunfire exchange, but suspect not struck

Eight Columbus police officers fired at a suspect who exchanged gunfire with them on the East Side. The suspect wasn't hit, one officer was injured.
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Before storms, Franklin County approved nearly $440k to replace, repair warning sirens

Before storms, Franklin County approved nearly $440k to replace, repair warning sirens

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved funding to replace or repair some of its tornado warning sirens.
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Columbus wants to renovate, not replace, its courthouse. Court staff says that's not enough

Columbus wants to renovate, not replace, its courthouse. Court staff says that's not enough

Franklin County's Municipal Court judges and staff are raising concerns about deferred maintenance after construction of a new building was canceled.
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Amy Acton doesn't abuse alcohol or hate police. Republicans have nothing but lies | Letters

Amy Acton doesn't abuse alcohol or hate police. Republicans have nothing but lies | Letters

Letters: Republicans flailing because they have nothing real on Amy Acton. Trump's cruelest deeds. Columbus needs Flock, but...
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Who are Canal Winchester schools' highest-paid workers? See the data

Who are Canal Winchester schools' highest-paid workers? See the data

District leaders top the list of highest-paid employees in Canal Winchester Local Schools.
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Flash flood warning issued for Franklin County

Flash flood warning issued for Franklin County

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington OH at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10.
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Time is nearly up. Here's when kids go back to school in central Ohio

Time is nearly up. Here's when kids go back to school in central Ohio

For most central Ohio students, parents and teachers, it is now the twilight of summer vacation. See when kids head back to class.
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Fire heavily damages Columbus church, lightning strike suspected

Fire heavily damages Columbus church, lightning strike suspected

Firefighters responded to a fire at the Cherry Creek Church of Christ on Columbus' Far West Side just before 4 a.m. Aug. 10. No injuries were reported.
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Former Columbus charter school teacher admits inappropriate relationship

Former Columbus charter school teacher admits inappropriate relationship

Jamelah Daboubi pleaded guilty to two charges on August 10. The teen's mother called police in April 2025 after finding him in Daboubi's car.