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Ohio State has dozens of Flock cameras, including off-campus locations

Ohio State has dozens of Flock cameras, including off-campus locations

Columbus paused using Flock, but OSU's 77 Flock cameras extend off campus. A councilmember is calling on the city to stop permitting such cameras.
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Fire code violations found at courthouse Ginther plans to renovate | Exclusive

Fire code violations found at courthouse Ginther plans to renovate | Exclusive

A city fire inspector found 33 code violations at the Municipal Courthouse, including rooms with no sprinklers and empty fire hose cabinets.
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Park Service Coffee finds a new home at Metsi's in the Short North

Park Service Coffee finds a new home at Metsi's in the Short North

The beverage menu for the daytime cafe will include a full espresso bar, drip coffee, pour overs, cold brew, chai, loose-leaf tea and matcha.
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Boynton to end Flock Safety software contract but still use cameras

Boynton to end Flock Safety software contract but still use cameras

Boynton police say they can operate their Flock cameras with simpler software and have imposed new rules restricting how officers can use them.
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Pedestrian killed in crash on Columbus' Southeast Side

Pedestrian killed in crash on Columbus' Southeast Side

Elijah Tompkins, 26, attempted to cross South Hamilton Road near Blakestone Lane around 11:30 p.m. Sept. 23 when a pickup truck hit him, police said.
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Prison, $578,000 repayment for Ohio man in international rental car scheme

Prison, $578,000 repayment for Ohio man in international rental car scheme

A Westerville man must pay $578,221 after admitting his role in a rental car theft scheme.
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Ohio man faces new federal changes in death of Indiana teen he met online

Ohio man faces new federal changes in death of Indiana teen he met online

A federal grand jury indicted Tyler Thomas, 39, on additional charges in connection with the January death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee.
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Three men sentenced for fatal 2023 Kroger parking lot beating

Three men sentenced for fatal 2023 Kroger parking lot beating

Three men were sentenced to nearly two decades in prison each for the 2023 fatal assault of Donald Smith Jr. in a Kroger parking lot.
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Columbus man sentenced for beating 2-year-old boy he was babysitting

Columbus man sentenced for beating 2-year-old boy he was babysitting

Nathan Bridges pleaded guilty to felonious assault in connection with the April 2025 incident.
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Chris Stapleton to headline 2027 Buckeye Country Superfest

Chris Stapleton to headline 2027 Buckeye Country Superfest

The third time's the charm for Chris Stapleton, who came to Columbus in 2023 and 2024. He will return for Buckeye Country Superfest next summer.
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Stockton city employee terminated following Flock cameras misconduct

Stockton city employee terminated following Flock cameras misconduct

A Stockton police officer was terminated following an investigation into potential misconduct involving Flock cameras, Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden said.
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Columbus voters OK'd alternative to police. Backers say it's stalled | Exclusive

Columbus voters OK'd alternative to police. Backers say it's stalled | Exclusive

Columbus voters backed an alternative to police for some 911 calls. Months later, the city hasn't completed the first step to set up the program.