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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A juvenile was arrested after a stabbing in Columbus, leading to school closures and lockdowns. The victim, also a minor, is stable at a hospital. The suspect was caught near a bus stop after a drone search.
Former Columbus Zoo agent Tracy Murnane was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his role in a $2.3 million fraud scheme.
Weather & Environment in ...
The Ohio Valley is expecting mixed weather with showers and thunderstorms due to an upper level disturbance, while high temperatures precede more seasonable weather later in the week.
Ohio State Highway Patrol seized 6 pounds of meth and arrested three individuals from a 2012 Hyundai Sonata on I-75.
A man was fatally shot in northeast Columbus. Cordell Tatney, 28, was declared dead at a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing, and there are no suspects yet.
Wittenberg University canceled Sunday events due to an email threatening a shooting targeting its Haitian community, prompting safety alerts and investigations by local police and the FBI.
The Columbus Police reported that Michael Simmons was fatally shot on Noe Bixby Road, with suspects Isiah Wharton Howard and Dwayne Johnson now in custody.
Following safety threats, school evacuations and closures occurred in Springfield, Ohio, with local authorities and the FBI investigating the situation.
Springfield City Hall was evacuated due to a bomb threat amidst tensions over immigration issues, leading to a police investigation and community alerts.
A vandal caused damage to the 1300 Block of Fields Ave, shattering windows of local businesses. Columbus Police seek the public's help in the investigation.
A motorcyclist, Rodrigo Hernandez, died in a collision with a van in northeast Columbus. Police are investigating the crash that occurred at Route 161 and Old Dublin Granville Road.
Politics & Govt in ...
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is investigating legal challenges to the federal government's migrant policy, citing issues in communities like Springfield caused by the population surge.
Ohio Legislative Democrats filed an amicus brief against the Ohio Ballot Board, alleging misleading Issue 1 ballot language and seeking legal action for accuracy.
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