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Columbus man walks into hospital after being shot, later dies at trauma center
The victim, Thai Del Rey Hiatt, 19, of Columbus, walked into a hospital after being shot near Karl and Red Robin roads, police said.
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ODOT shares travel tips, worst times to drive for Labor Day weekend | Getting There
A holiday weekend is almost here. That means a lot of people will be hitting the road in Columbus.
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Fourth man faces 20 felony charges in Columbus drive-by funeral shooting
Sincear Cokes, 19, faces a total of 20 felony charges in connection with a drive-by shooting Aug. 17 as people were exiting a funeral in Columbus.
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Ohio GOP lawmaker wants to ban most Flock camera surveillance
As local leaders pause Flock camera programs over concerns about mass surveillance, a Republican lawmaker wants to ban most of them.
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VIVO Music Festival celebrates America's 250th with immigrant voices
VIVO Music Festival is back for its 12th season, with four concerts at three Columbus venues. Will "Beer and Beethoven" return? Keep reading to find out.
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10 great sandwiches in Columbus that locals love
From the classic Reuben at Katzinger's to the roasted pork at Wario's, these 10 sandwiches and sandwich shops are at the top of our go-to list.
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Need to escape the Columbus heat? 23 libraries offer a place to cool off
All 23 Columbus Metropolitan Library branches are air-conditioned and open to anyone seeking relief as heat index values climb to around 100.
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Columbus man sentenced in 2024 Far West Side fatal shooting
Alejandro Angulo Ramos pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the September 2024 killing of Jonathan Santiago, 22.
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Ex-Ohio State RB Maurice Clarett to ring Victory Bell in season opener
Former Buckeyes star Maurice Clarett will ring the Victory Bell at the Ohio State season opener against Ball State.
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Ohio wiped out guardrails for homeschooling. It's proving to be popular
Homeschooling in Ohio had been growing in popularity since the pandemic. But recent state law changes make it easier than ever for parents.
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Man sentenced for April 2025 road rage shooting on I-270
Dewayne Pittman pleaded guilty to felonious assault in connection to the April 2025 shooting that left a man injured.
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A leader of failed Whitehall recall attempt appointed City Council president
Whitehall City Council voted 4-3 to appoint Patricia Balser, a leader of failed recall effort, as its new president.
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