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1 dead, 1 injured after shooting, car chase in Columbus

1 dead, 1 injured after shooting, car chase in Columbus

Columbus police officers found someone fatally shot near a vehicle sheriff's deputies were pursuing Aug. 3, and another victim walked into a hospital
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Storms forecast as thousands attend Pelotonia, Dublin Irish fest, state fair

Storms forecast as thousands attend Pelotonia, Dublin Irish fest, state fair

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook Aug. 1, anticipating some heavy precipitation and potential storms on the radar.
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E-bike boom prompts new rules across Columbus-area cities

E-bike boom prompts new rules across Columbus-area cities

Columbus suburbs have unique rules for e-bikes and scooters. Check your city's laws before you ride.
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Child dies after being struck by car on Broad Street near Reynoldsburg

Child dies after being struck by car on Broad Street near Reynoldsburg

A 5-year-old girl died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing East Broad Street, just outside of Reynoldsburg.
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Columbus' Brothers Drake debuts new flavors for National Mead Day

Columbus' Brothers Drake debuts new flavors for National Mead Day

Brothers Drake Meadery in Columbus is celebrating National Mead Day with three new flavors, including peanut butter and jelly.
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One dead, another injured after shooting on Northeast Side of Columbus

One dead, another injured after shooting on Northeast Side of Columbus

One person is dead and another is injured after a July 31 shooting in northeast Columbus.
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Grand Island Police Department Issues Advisory for Missing 82-Year-Old Man

Grand Island Police Department Issues Advisory for Missing 82-Year-Old Man

The Grand Island Police Department is actively searching for John P. Furlong, an 82-year-old man who has been reported missing. Furlong was last seen traveling eastbound on Highway 30 near Columbus, Nebraska, at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Saturday. He was driving a 2010 Silver Honda Accord with Nebraska Military Veteran Plate 156AN. Furlong is described as a white male, around 6 feet tall, weighing 167 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a yellow short-sleeve plaid shirt and blue jeans. Furlong has dementia and reduced vision, which has prompted the issuance of an Endangered Missing Advisory for Central and Eastern Nebraska. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Grand Island Police Department or call 911.
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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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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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Ohio State Fair to slow down traffic on I-71 this week

Ohio State Fair to slow down traffic on I-71 this week

Traffic is already slowing down I-71 just a few days into the Ohio State Fair.
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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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Washington State Patrol Arrests Suspect After Lake Jumping Attempt on Stolen Motorcycle

Washington State Patrol Arrests Suspect After Lake Jumping Attempt on Stolen Motorcycle

In Skagit County, Washington, a motorcyclist was arrested by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) after attempting to evade capture by jumping into a lake. The suspect was initially caught speeding 20 mph over the limit on Highway 9. Despite mechanical issues with the motorcycle, the suspect refused to stop and eventually abandoned the bike to flee on foot, jumping into a shallow part of a lake. The trooper apprehended the suspect, who was later identified as a 57-year-old man with outstanding warrants for burglary and theft. The motorcycle was reported stolen, adding to the charges against the suspect.