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Man sentenced in 2024 East Side drive-by shooting that hurt toddler

Man sentenced in 2024 East Side drive-by shooting that hurt toddler

Xavior McGrapth pleaded guilty to attempted murder in connection with the July 2024 shooting. A 2-year-old was seriously hurt in the incident.
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Columbus man on parole for child rape gets new prison sentence

Columbus man on parole for child rape gets new prison sentence

Timothy Miller, 65, pleaded guilty to rape. Miller had previously been convicted of child rape and served time in prison.
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The Columbus starter home has vanished, some say. Others say it just evolved

The Columbus starter home has vanished, some say. Others say it just evolved

Nationally, buyers are getting older, and first-time buyers are making up a dwindling share of the market. Does that mean the starter home is dead?
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Columbus, Franklin County working on safety issues on Roberts Road

Columbus, Franklin County working on safety issues on Roberts Road

Columbus and Franklin County are working to address safety concerns on Roberts Road after another fatal crash on Aug. 29.
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Ohio report cards are out. See how your Columbus-area school did

Ohio report cards are out. See how your Columbus-area school did

Report cards are out. See how your central Ohio school stacked up in the 2025-2026 school year.
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Man sentenced for 2024 Near East Side shooting

Man sentenced for 2024 Near East Side shooting

Andre Franks pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 4, 2024, shooting death of Jaylon Reed.
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Historic 9-bedroom Tudor estate by Frank Packard on market for $1.3M

Historic 9-bedroom Tudor estate by Frank Packard on market for $1.3M

Prolific architect Frank Packard designed at least 100 structures in central Ohio between the late 1880s and 1920s. Now, one of them is for sale.
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Nationwide Arena moves forward with $400 million rebuild, but lacks funding

Nationwide Arena moves forward with $400 million rebuild, but lacks funding

Nationwide Arena was built for about $175 million in private funds 25 years ago. Today, it is seeking $400 million in combined funds for improvements.
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Hilliard to authorize transfer of hundreds of acres to grow Homestead Metro Park

Hilliard to authorize transfer of hundreds of acres to grow Homestead Metro Park

Hilliard City Council plans to authorize the transfer of over 300 acres of land to Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for Homestead expansion.
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$2 million Powerball ticket sold near Columbus. Check your numbers

$2 million Powerball ticket sold near Columbus. Check your numbers

A Powerball ticket sold in Powell won $2 million in the Sept. 14 drawing, while another ticket purchased in Medina won $100,000.
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DOJ seeks to dismiss immigration suit against Franklin Co. Municipal Court

DOJ seeks to dismiss immigration suit against Franklin Co. Municipal Court

The U.S. Department of Justice asked Sept. 14 for the lawsuit it filed against the Franklin County Municipal Court to be dismissed.
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Murder-suicide suspected in couple's death in Columbus home

Murder-suicide suspected in couple's death in Columbus home

Monu Rijal, 33, and Bhim Mishra, 41, were found dead Sept. 14 on the 2000 block of Bannon Court