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Man dies days after shooting in shopping center in Columbus

Man dies days after shooting in shopping center in Columbus

Demontae Johnson, 20, died July 30, days after police say Treshon J. Colbin shot him at a shopping center on Columbus' Southeast Side.
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Woman killed after minivan crashed into Columbus KFC parking lot

Woman killed after minivan crashed into Columbus KFC parking lot

Marilyn Patterson, 73, died after a minivan crashed into her parked SUV July 25. She was sitting in the North Linden KFC parking lot with a child.
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Pammy Maye escorted out of hearing after outburst, rejects plea deal

Pammy Maye escorted out of hearing after outburst, rejects plea deal

Pammy Maye had an outburst in Franklin County Common Pleas Court on July 31 before her attorney formally declined a plea offer.
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Nearly 1,000 citations issued for speeding in I-270 blitz

Nearly 1,000 citations issued for speeding in I-270 blitz

Law enforcement agencies involved in the operation issued 961 speeding citations, including 19 citations for speeds exceeding 100 mph.
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Pelotonia ride weekend means some road closures in Columbus

Pelotonia ride weekend means some road closures in Columbus

Over 8,000 cyclists will ride for cancer research this weekend, causing road closures in downtown Columbus.
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Ohio sunrise, sunset times under permanent daylight saving time

Ohio sunrise, sunset times under permanent daylight saving time

Could Ohio see midmorning winter sunrises? Maybe. Here's how permanent daylight saving time would alter sunrise and sunset times in Ohio.
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Riverside Drive Construction Raises Concerns Among Columbus Residents

Riverside Drive Construction Raises Concerns Among Columbus Residents

Construction on Riverside Drive in Columbus is set to begin, closing US 33 from Fishinger Road to River Park Drive for approximately 45 days. Local residents, including small business owner Sara Oberst, express concerns about the impact on deliveries and business operations. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) plans to replace a culvert-style bridge, recommending detours via Interstate 270. Residents worry about increased traffic and the effectiveness of detour plans during peak hours.
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Weekend brings rain, potential thunderstorms for outdoor events in Columbus

Weekend brings rain, potential thunderstorms for outdoor events in Columbus

Pelotonia, Irish Festival and State Fair attendees should monitor the forecast and come prepared with rain gear.
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Ohio online casinos and betting sites in August 2026

Ohio online casinos and betting sites in August 2026

Find the best Ohio online casinos and learn the rules and laws, laid out via state regulations. Compare available OH casino apps and social casinos.
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Columbus man wanted in Southeast Side fatal shooting

Columbus man wanted in Southeast Side fatal shooting

A warrant has been filed for the arrest of 23-year-old Darren Cunningham.
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Wife sentenced on manslaughter charge in 2025 self-defense shooting

Wife sentenced on manslaughter charge in 2025 self-defense shooting

Courtney Grisby pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the July 2025 shooting death of her husband, Ra'Quwan Kilgore.
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DeWine wants Ohio fairgrounds building named for ex-Gov. Ted Strickland

DeWine wants Ohio fairgrounds building named for ex-Gov. Ted Strickland

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says it's time to name a building after Democrat Ted Strickland.