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Kia, Hyundai agree to $1 million settlement with Columbus for car thefts
The City of Columbus said Kia and Hyundai sold vehicles without proper anti-theft technology, prompting car thefts and draining police resources.
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The Columbus Dispatch
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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The Columbus Dispatch
Redland Rocket Man garners Little Brown Jug win for Pentland, Cox, Volpe
Redland Rocket Man earned driver Jodi Jamieson a second win at the Little Brown Jug – 19 years after Jamieson's first victory.
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USA Today
Man arrested after allegedly shooting semiautomatic at Florida airport
A deputy witnessed Francisco Ivan Mendiola, 31, fire a semiautomatic handgun in a parking garage at Miami International Airport.
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Stockton Record
Lincoln High teacher arrested after 65,000 child sexual abuse images found
A culinary arts teacher at Lincoln High School was arrested on suspicion of possessing more than 65,000 images of child abuse sexual material.
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Detroit Free Press
Chief Bettison offers support to family of slain Chipotle worker
The CEO of Wayne County's public mental health authority said the agency will find out if the system failed prior to the stabbing.
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Rapid Read
Virginia State Bar Warns Public of Phone Scams Impersonating Lawyers; FTC Provides Reporting Channels
The Virginia State Bar has issued a warning to the public about a sophisticated phone scam where criminals are impersonating legitimate lawyers and law firms. These scammers use Caller ID spoofing technology to make their calls appear to originate from actual law offices. They often falsely claim that individuals owe a debt and demand immediate payment, frequently threatening arrest or other legal action. The Virginia State Bar advises both the public and legal professionals to be cautious. For those who believe they have been targeted, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers federal reporting channels, including an online form and a hotline at 1-877-382-4357, in addition to state-level reporting options through the Virginia Office of the Attorney General.
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The Columbus Dispatch
Delaware County Fair feels rain impact as Little Brown Jug awaits
Delaware County Fair events have faced cancellations due to rain. Will things dry out for the Little Brown Jug?
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The Columbus Dispatch
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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The Columbus Dispatch
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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The Columbus Dispatch
Mistress testifies in Ohio murder trial of former 'American Idol' contestant
Alleigha Botner, 24, testified she believed Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant from Ohio, killed his wife, Ashley. Botner was Flynn's mistress.
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The Columbus Dispatch
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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