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Former Ohio State professor gets life sentence in wife's murder after alleged sextortion scheme

As the sun dipped below the horizon in Upper Arlington, a community once filled with promise and ambition faced a harrowing reality. Neighbors gathered in hushed tones, grappling with the shocking news that James Hill, a former professor at Ohio State University, was sentenced to life in prison for...

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    Ohio parents arrested, man wanted in marijuana death of infant

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    Ohio's U.S. Senate race tops $500 million in advertising as Election Day nears

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    'It wasn't just a dream' | Lynd Fruit Farm orchard sees record number of marriage proposals

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    1 killed, 1 injured in southwest Columbus shooting

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COTA waives all fares on Election Day — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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COTA waives all fares on Election Day

Central Ohio residents can board a COTA bus between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to get to polling locations in Franklin County on Nov. 3.

Columbus church planning on rebuilding after suspicious fire — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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Columbus church planning on rebuilding after suspicious fire

A church that stood for more than 50 years now bears the scars of a fire investigators say may be arson.

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Former Ohio State professor gets life sentence in wife's murder after alleged sextortion scheme

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2027 Lexus NX smells a little like luxury — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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2027 Lexus NX smells a little like luxury

$90 Medicare refund payments sent to millions of people: Didn’t receive yours? This could be why — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Franklin County deputy suspended over Flock camera misuse

On a crisp autumn morning in Columbus, Ohio, the sun peeked through the trees of a quiet neighborhood, illuminating the streets where families walked their dogs and children rode bicycles. This picturesque scene was abruptly disrupted by news that a Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy had been...

A family enjoying an evening in Pataskala, Ohio, highlighting community life.
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Leaders: Developer tax incentives hurting central Ohio school, fire districts

As the sun sets over the quaint town of Pataskala, Ohio, the warm glow of streetlights illuminates the hustle and bustle of families preparing for dinner, children playing in the yards, and neighbors greeting one another. Yet, beneath this picturesque scene lies a growing concern that threatens the...

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Franklin County deputy receives 30-day unpaid suspension after Flock camera audit — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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Franklin County deputy receives 30-day unpaid suspension after Flock camera audit

Tischler will be reassigned from his patrol duties to the Corrections Division, and his access to Flock cameras will be removed, the sheriff's office said.

Scooter rider seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Columbus — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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Scooter rider seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Columbus

Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called around 1:50 p.m. to the intersection of Neil and King avenues on a report of a pedestrian struck.

Columbus-area high school football scores and highlights, Oct. 30, 2026 — NBC4 (Columbus)
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Columbus-area high school football scores and highlights, Oct. 30, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The regular season is over and now the real fun begins. While the top seeds in each region have this week off, others begin the high school football playoffs with dreams of getting to Canton in December to compete for a state title. Our Football Friday Nite "Game of the...

East Columbus nightclub with violent history shut down by city — NBC4 (Columbus)
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East Columbus nightclub with violent history shut down by city

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An east Columbus nightclub has been shut down by the city with officials citing multiple instances of illegal activity and shootings that occurred in the area. Aurora Nightlife, which was located at East Fifth Avenue, was boarded up and evicted from the premises, according...

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City attorney shuts down east Columbus club with history of violence, illegal liquor sales

City attorney shuts down east Columbus club with history of violence, illegal liquor sales — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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Man wanted on murder charge in Athens County infant's death; parents arrested

Man wanted on murder charge in Athens County infant's death; parents arrested — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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At least 4 injured, including 2 juveniles, after crash on Morse Road in northeast Columbus

At least 4 injured, including 2 juveniles, after crash on Morse Road in northeast Columbus — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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Several children injured in northeast Columbus crash

Several children injured in northeast Columbus crash — NBC4 (Columbus)
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Franklin County deputy suspended over Flock camera misuse

Franklin County deputy suspended over Flock camera misuse — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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There's new guidance on menopause symptoms like hot flashes. What women need to know

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Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Ukraine after localized ceasefire

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Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $463 million jackpot on Oct. 30, 2026: See all the prizes hit in Ohio

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Man shot in leg during fight at Dayton bar

Man shot in leg during fight at Dayton bar — WDTN 2 (Dayton/Miami Valley)
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Aldi's advent calendars are back — and there are 26 of them

Aldi's advent calendars are back — and there are 26 of them — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer

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Ohio parents arrested, man wanted in marijuana death of infant

Ohio Senate race advertising spending surpasses $500 million
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Ohio's U.S. Senate race tops $500 million in advertising as Election Day nears

'It wasn't just a dream' | Lynd Fruit Farm orchard sees record number of marriage proposals — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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'It wasn't just a dream' | Lynd Fruit Farm orchard sees record number of marriage proposals

$90 Medicare refund payments sent to millions of people: Didn’t receive yours? This could be why

Rock star with just 2-to-3 years to live gets married. Here’s what we know — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Rock star with just 2-to-3 years to live gets married. Here’s what we know

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India Grocers takes over 40,000-square-foot supermarket in former Big Lots space

Scene of the Briggsdale neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, reflecting community solidarity after a shooting incident.
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One dead, another injured in west Columbus shooting

Pizza restaurant in Olde Towne East reopens after August tornado — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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Pizza restaurant in Olde Towne East reopens after August tornado

DHS investigating potential breach involving employee information — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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DHS investigating potential breach involving employee information

With Election Day days away, Ramaswamy and Acton make final pitches to Ohio voters — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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With Election Day days away, Ramaswamy and Acton make final pitches to Ohio voters

Intel stock drops after company behind major Ohio plant projects decline — NBC4 (Columbus)
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Intel stock drops after company behind major Ohio plant projects decline