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Man, woman found dead inside Columbus home after child called 911

Man, woman found dead inside Columbus home after child called 911

Columbus police said the man and woman were in a "domestic partnership" and that there is no previous run history for the home.
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Columbus, Franklin County working on safety issues on Roberts Road

Columbus, Franklin County working on safety issues on Roberts Road

Columbus and Franklin County are working to address safety concerns on Roberts Road after another fatal crash on Aug. 29.
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3 central Ohio competitors join Food Network's Halloween lineup

3 central Ohio competitors join Food Network's Halloween lineup

Hilton Columbus Downtown pastry chef Kyle Olson will vie for $25,000 on "Halloween Baking Championship," which premieres Sept. 14 on Food Network.
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DOJ seeks to dismiss immigration suit against Franklin Co. Municipal Court

DOJ seeks to dismiss immigration suit against Franklin Co. Municipal Court

The U.S. Department of Justice asked Sept. 14 for the lawsuit it filed against the Franklin County Municipal Court to be dismissed.
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Nationwide Arena moves forward with $400 million rebuild, but lacks funding

Nationwide Arena moves forward with $400 million rebuild, but lacks funding

Nationwide Arena was built for about $175 million in private funds 25 years ago. Today, it is seeking $400 million in combined funds for improvements.
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From severe weather to a new podcast, Dispatch reporter shares update

From severe weather to a new podcast, Dispatch reporter shares update

From record rainfall and trending news to launching Columbus in Color, here's what Dispatch reporter Amani Bayo covered this summer.
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Birmingham City Worker Discovers Deceased Woman on 84th Street North

Birmingham City Worker Discovers Deceased Woman on 84th Street North

A Birmingham city maintenance worker discovered the body of 46-year-old Sarah Lynn Henderson unresponsive on Wednesday morning in the 100 block of 84th Street North. The discovery was made around 8:29 a.m., and Henderson was pronounced dead at the scene approximately 17 minutes later. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy for Friday to determine the cause and manner of her death. At this initial stage of the investigation, authorities have reported no immediate signs of trauma or foul play associated with Henderson's death. The Birmingham Police Department has initiated an investigation into the incident to gather more information and ascertain the circumstances surrounding her passing.
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Driver killed in crash on Interstate 70 near James Road in Columbus

Driver killed in crash on Interstate 70 near James Road in Columbus

Columbus police say they're not sure what caused the 45-year-old driver to lose control of his vehicle just after 7 p.m. Sept. 11.
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Deceased Individual Discovered Outside Tyson Foods Distribution Center in Russellville, Arkansas

Deceased Individual Discovered Outside Tyson Foods Distribution Center in Russellville, Arkansas

A deceased person was found outside the Tyson Foods Distribution Center located at 4820 East Main Street in Russellville, Arkansas, on Friday morning. Russellville Fire Department medics were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7:05 a.m. Upon arrival, medics requested a coroner to the location at 7:16 a.m., confirming the individual's death. The Russellville Police Department has initiated an investigation into the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances of the death are pending as the investigation is ongoing.
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Concord Police Investigate Death of 37-Year-Old Woman at Royal Gardens Apartments

Concord Police Investigate Death of 37-Year-Old Woman at Royal Gardens Apartments

Concord, New Hampshire police are currently investigating the death of a 37-year-old woman whose body was discovered inside an apartment at Royal Gardens on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased, pending notification of her next of kin. The circumstances surrounding her death are under active investigation, and officials have characterized the case as open and ongoing. The Concord Police Department is urging the public to come forward with any information that might be relevant to the incident, as they work to determine the cause and nature of the woman's death. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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20-year-old worker killed in early-morning hit-run near bakery

20-year-old worker killed in early-morning hit-run near bakery

The 20-year-old was an employee at Skally's Old World Bakery, officials said, which is located feet away from the intersection where he was killed.
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Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 4 games in Columbus area

Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 4 games in Columbus area

What happened in Week 4 of the 2026 OHSAA football season in the Columbus area? Read our takeaways.