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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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Columbus Declares Emergency After Derecho Causes Widespread Damage

Columbus Declares Emergency After Derecho Causes Widespread Damage

Columbus, Ohio, is under a state of emergency following a severe derecho that struck the region on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The storm caused significant damage, including winds reaching 82 mph (132 km/h) at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. One fatality was reported in southeast Ohio, and several prisoners were injured by a lightning strike in Lorain County. The storm damaged homes, uprooted trees, and tore the roof off the Barack Community Center. While a tornado warning was issued for Madison County, no tornado watch was declared for Franklin County, leading to questions from residents. Governor Mike DeWine has activated the National Guard to assist with recovery efforts, particularly in flood-affected areas like Roseville. Power outages remain widespread, with American Electric Power (AEP) working to restore electricity to tens of thousands of customers.
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Perry County communities devastated in wake of flooding

Perry County communities devastated in wake of flooding

Communities across Muskingum and Perry counties are assessing the devastation caused by severe flooding on Aug. 11.
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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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Bob Kendrick Returns to ABC 6 as Noon Newscast Anchor

Bob Kendrick Returns to ABC 6 as Noon Newscast Anchor

Bob Kendrick has returned to the ABC 6 anchor desk in Columbus, Ohio, where he will anchor the noon newscast each weekday. Kendrick, who briefly retired in 2024, previously co-anchored the station's evening newscasts for 15 years. With over three decades of experience in television news anchoring and reporting, both in the U.S. and Canada, Kendrick is a seasoned journalist. His return is welcomed by ABC 6, as he brings a wealth of experience and familiarity to the newsroom.
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Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado sirens blare

Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado sirens blare

Severe weather has cut power to over half a million people in the Chicago area, Indiana and Ohio
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Severe weather topples South Linden gas station

Severe weather topples South Linden gas station

High winds toppled a gas station canopy in South Linden. Learn how to stay safe during severe thunderstorm warnings.
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Suspected Tornado Hits Columbus, Ohio on August 11

Suspected Tornado Hits Columbus, Ohio on August 11

The National Weather Service (NWS) suspects a tornado passed through parts of Columbus, Ohio, including Dublin and Ohio State University in Franklin County, during intense storms on August 11, 2026. Observers recorded wind speeds of 82 mph at John Glenn International Airport and 52 mph at Ohio State University Airport. While no tornado warning was issued for Columbus due to insufficient radar evidence, a warning was issued for nearby Madison County. The storms caused significant damage, including overturned cars, structural damage, and downed trees. Surveyors are expected to assess the area on August 12 or 13 to confirm whether a tornado occurred, as storms are forecasted to resume later in the day.
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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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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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Gov. DeWine gives update on Ohio storm damage. Watch live now

Gov. DeWine gives update on Ohio storm damage. Watch live now

Gov. Mike DeWine is giving an update on storm damage at the Ohio Emergency Operations Center in Columbus on Aug. 11.
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Private college opening new Columbus campus for health care education

Private college opening new Columbus campus for health care education

A Tennessee-based private college has opened a campus in Dublin, offering health care-related education to central Ohio students.