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Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

The 16-year-old is in police custody after the odd series of events that started when they tried to arrest him on suspicion of burglary.
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Man, two teens arrested in fatal Short North shooting

Man, two teens arrested in fatal Short North shooting

Tiegiaion Clement, 20, died in the Aug. 23 shooting. Massamba Dieye, 19, along with two boys ages 16 and 17, now face murder charges.
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Man dies after two-vehicle crash on Columbus' Far West Side

Man dies after two-vehicle crash on Columbus' Far West Side

Columbus police say Aaden Elswick, 19, died at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital after a two-vehicle crash at Roberts Road and Potts Place.
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Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. Where they touched down

Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. Where they touched down

The number of tornadoes out of severe thunderstorms and a possible derecho that struck Central and Southwest Ohio on Aug. 11 is growing again.
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Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda's aims to wrap up past problems, push bold plan

Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda's aims to wrap up past problems, push bold plan

Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda aims to define his tenure with a new student startup program and AI initiatives.
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Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. See where they hit

Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. See where they hit

The number of tornadoes out of severe thunderstorms and a possible derecho that struck Central and Southwest Ohio on Aug. 11 is growing again.
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Woman sentenced for hitting, killing man who chased her after crash

Woman sentenced for hitting, killing man who chased her after crash

Danielle Henry, 35, pleaded guilty in connection to Ibrahim Diakite's October 2025 death. Henry struck and dragged Diakite with her car after a minor crash.
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Man sentenced for 2024 stabbing death of 39-year-old acquaintance

Man sentenced for 2024 stabbing death of 39-year-old acquaintance

Tyler Stiers, 24, pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in connection with the December 2024 stabbing death of 39-year-old Kylene Young.
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Grandview Crossing to expand after Franklin County sells land for $1.12M

Grandview Crossing to expand after Franklin County sells land for $1.12M

Franklin County sold about five acres of land off Dublin Road/U.S. 33 to Grandview Crossing for construction of 300 additional apartment units.
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Easton mall to welcome new furniture, dining and 'theme park-style' brands

Easton mall to welcome new furniture, dining and 'theme park-style' brands

Easton Town Center is slated to add five new retailers, including a first-in-Ohio retail amusement park concept called MINISO Land.
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Columbus library's 'Dolly Week' inspired by beloved artist's passion

Columbus library's 'Dolly Week' inspired by beloved artist's passion

The Karl Road branch of Columbus Metropolitan Library has a week in January dedicated to Dolly Parton-inspired events.
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Coroner identifies man, 37, killed in head-on crash in Franklin County

Coroner identifies man, 37, killed in head-on crash in Franklin County

Robert Booker, 37, died after a crash on Alton Darby Creek Road Aug. 26. The other driver was injured but in stable condition.