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Columbus detectives say a man was lured into the woods and attacked by an unknown suspect Friday afternoon. More>>

Shooting Victim Hospitalized, Police Looking For Two Suspects

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Columbus police are searching for two men suspected of shooting a man on the city’s Far East side Saturday. The shooting occurred at about 9:44 p.m. Saturday in the 2200 block of New Village Road. According to police, one man was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Grant Medical Center in stable condition. The suspects are described as two black males in their mid 20’s. One of the suspects was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with a white stripe across the front, dark shorts and shoes... More>>

Driver Calls 911 After Hitting Child

A child is in critical condition after being hit by a car.

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Columbus police currently have Brookside Boulevard closed at North Wilson Road where a 13 year-old child was hit by a car. More>>

Chasing Ice Documentary On Tour

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Jeff Orlowski, director and producer of the award-winning documentary "Chasing Ice" that premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, is hoping that photographic evidence will convince more people to pay closer to attention to global climate change. More>>

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Sidney Crosby is used to the attention.
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Columbus police detectives are investigating after a suspect allegedly fire in the area of officers at an east side business early Friday morning.

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Shooting Victim Hospitalized, Police Looking For Two Suspects
Shooting Victim Hospitalized, Police Looking For Two Suspects
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 10:33 PM EDT2014-04-20 02:33:31 GMT
Columbus police are searching for two men suspected of shooting a man on the city’s Far East side Saturday. The shooting occurred at about 9:44 p.m. Saturday in the 2200 block of New Village Road. According to police, one man was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Grant Medical Center in stable condition. The suspects are described as two black males in their mid 20’s. One of the suspects was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with a white stripe across the front, dark shorts and shoes...
Columbus police are searching for two men suspected of shooting a man on the city’s Far East side Saturday. The shooting occurred at about 9:44 p.m. Saturday in the 2200 block of New Village Road. According to police, one man was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Grant Medical Center in stable condition. The suspects are described as two black males in their mid 20’s. One of the suspects was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with a white stripe across the front, dark shorts and shoes...
Troopers Searching For Suspect In Licking County Fatal Hit-Skip
Troopers Searching For Suspect In Licking County Fatal Hit-Skip
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 6:33 PM EDT2014-04-19 22:33:04 GMT
One person is dead and troopers are searching for a suspect after a fatal hit-skip crash in Licking County early Saturday morning.
One person is dead and troopers are searching for a suspect after a fatal hit-skip crash in Licking County early Saturday morning.
Columbus Police Name Suspect In January Homicide
Columbus Police Name Suspect In January Homicide
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 8:02 AM EDT2014-04-19 12:02:39 GMT
Police are asking for your help locating a suspect in a homicide on the east side of Columbus.
Police are asking for your help locating a suspect in a homicide on the east side of Columbus.
Bomb Threat Closes Grandview Heights Library
Bomb Threat Closes Grandview Heights Library
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 8:06 PM EDT2014-04-19 00:06:06 GMT
Grandview police are responding to a bomb threat at the Grandview Heights library.
Grandview police are responding to a bomb threat at the Grandview Heights library.
CPD: 89-Year-Old Woman Stabbed, Killed During Possible Robbery Attempt
CPD: 89-Year-Old Woman Stabbed, Killed During Possible Robbery Attempt
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 4:06 PM EDT2014-04-18 20:06:55 GMT
Columbus police believe a fatal stabbing stemmed from an attempted robbery Thursday evening.
Columbus police believe a fatal stabbing stemmed from an attempted robbery Thursday evening.
Mumps Spreads To Columbus State; Complications Include Deafness
Mumps Spreads To Columbus State; Complications Include Deafness
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 3:36 PM EDT2014-04-18 19:36:04 GMT
The Central Ohio mumps outbreak now includes 234 cases in Franklin and Delaware counties, and has spread to Columbus State Community College.
The Central Ohio mumps outbreak now includes 234 cases in Franklin and Delaware counties, and has spread to Columbus State Community College.
The Central Ohio mumps outbreak now includes 234 cases in Franklin and Delaware counties, and has spread to Columbus State Community College.
Attempted Robbery At Gunpoint Prompts Campus Alert
Attempted Robbery At Gunpoint Prompts Campus Alert
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 10:57 AM EDT2014-04-18 14:57:43 GMT
Police are searching for three male suspects accused of attempting to rob a female student at gunpoint Thursday night.
Police are searching for three male suspects accused of attempting to rob a female student at gunpoint Thursday night.
Purse Stolen At Heath WalMart, Female Suspect Sought
Purse Stolen At Heath WalMart, Female Suspect Sought
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 7:35 AM EDT2014-04-18 11:35:30 GMT
Police are searching for a woman suspected of stealing a purse from a Heath WalMart.
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of a purse thief.
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of a purse thief.

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CPD: Suspect Fires Shots, Forcing Officers To Take Cover
CPD: Suspect Fires Shots, Forcing Officers To Take Cover
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 4:48 PM EDT2014-04-18 20:48:02 GMT
Markus Dunlap, 29, was arrested and charged with felonious assault.
Columbus police detectives are investigating after a suspect allegedly fire in the area of officers at an east side business early Friday morning.
Columbus police detectives are investigating after a suspect allegedly fire in the area of officers at an east side business early Friday morning.
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NBC4: We Are The 5th Line!
NBC4 staffers show their support of the Blue Jackets ... "We Are The 5th Line!"
NBC4 staffers show their support of the Blue Jackets ... "We Are The 5th Line!"
Columbus Zoo To Debut Heart Of Africa Exhibit In May
Columbus Zoo To Debut Heart Of Africa Exhibit In May
Updated: Thursday, April 17 2014 5:31 PM EDT2014-04-17 21:31:35 GMT
Eleven giraffes will be part of the exhibit, which will allow visitors a chance to feed them.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be opening a new exhibit called Heart of Africa in May.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be opening a new exhibit called Heart of Africa in May.
SLIDESHOW: Demolition Of Cooper Stadium
Demolition Of Cooper Stadium
Check out photos of the demolition of Cooper Stadium.
Check out photos of the demolition of Cooper Stadium.
West Broad Street Reopens After House Fire
West Broad Street Reopens After House Fire
Updated: Thursday, April 17 2014 4:22 PM EDT2014-04-17 20:22:16 GMT
Four adults and three dogs escaped a house fire in the Hilltop area that injured at least two firefighters.
Four adults and three dogs escaped a house fire in the Hilltop area that injured at least two firefighters.
Four adults and three dogs escaped a house fire in the Hilltop area that injured at least two firefighters.
Woman Struck By Bullet In The Ankle In North Columbus Home
Woman Struck By Bullet In The Ankle In North Columbus Home
Updated: Thursday, April 17 2014 9:16 AM EDT2014-04-17 13:16:38 GMT
A woman was struck in the ankle by a bullet in a north Columbus home.
Columbus police assault detectives questioned at least two people in connection with a shooting that occurred on the north side of Columbus early Thursday morning.
Columbus police assault detectives questioned at least two people in connection with a shooting that occurred on the north side of Columbus early Thursday morning.
Woman Dies After Being Shot In Head Outside North Columbus Apartment
Woman Dies After Being Shot In Head Outside North Columbus Apartment
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 5:28 PM EDT2014-04-18 21:28:03 GMT
A woman was shot in the head in front of a north Columbus apartment complex late Wednesday night.
A woman died after she was shot in the head in a north Columbus apartment complex late Wednesday night.
A woman died after she was shot in the head in a north Columbus apartment complex late Wednesday night.
Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing His Mother Turned Himself In, Police Say
Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing His Mother Turned Himself In, Police Say
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 6:51 AM EDT2014-04-18 10:51:08 GMT
A Madison Township man accused of fatally stabbing his 58-year-old mother is in police custody.
A Madison Township man accused of fatally stabbing his 58-year-old mother is in police custody.

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In Colorado, a pot holiday tries to go mainstream
In Colorado, a pot holiday tries to go mainstream
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 3:52 AM EDT2014-04-20 07:52:30 GMT
The 4/20 stoner holiday is going mainstream in Colorado.
Once the province of activists and stoners, the traditional pot holiday of April 20 has gone mainstream in the first state in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana.
NASA: Engineer vital to moon landing success dies
NASA: Engineer vital to moon landing success dies
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 3:12 AM EDT2014-04-20 07:12:52 GMT
John C. Houbolt, an engineer whose contributions to the U.S. space program were vital to NASA's successful moon landing in 1969, has died. He was 95.
John C. Houbolt, an engineer whose contributions to the U.S. space program were vital to NASA's successful moon landing in 1969, has died. He was 95.
Health care site flagged in Heartbleed review
Health care site flagged in Heartbleed review
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 3:12 AM EDT2014-04-20 07:12:47 GMT
People who have accounts on the enrollment website for President Barack Obama's signature health care law are being told to change their passwords following an administration-wide review of the government's...
People who have accounts on the enrollment website for President Barack Obama's signature health care law are being told to change their passwords following an administration-wide review of the government's...
Creeping landslide devouring part of Wyoming town
Creeping landslide devouring part of Wyoming town
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 3:02 AM EDT2014-04-20 07:02:18 GMT
What's happening in this Wyoming resort town might be better described as a land creep than a landslide, but the lack of speed has not hindered the sheer power of the moving earth.
What's happening in this Wyoming resort town might be better described as a land creep than a landslide, but the lack of speed has not hindered the sheer power of the moving earth.
NASA: Engineer vital to moon landing success dies
NASA: Engineer vital to moon landing success dies
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 11:42 PM EDT2014-04-20 03:42:49 GMT
John C. Houbolt, an engineer whose contributions to the U.S. space program were vital to NASA's successful moon landing in 1969, has died. He was 95.
John C. Houbolt, an engineer whose contributions to the U.S. space program were vital to NASA's successful moon landing in 1969, has died. He was 95.
White House updating online privacy policy
White House updating online privacy policy
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 11:03 PM EDT2014-04-20 03:03:15 GMT
By MARTHA MENDOZA AP National Writer A new Obama administration privacy policy released Friday explains how the government will gather the user data of online visitors to WhiteHouse.gov, mobile...
By MARTHA MENDOZA AP National Writer A new Obama administration privacy policy released Friday explains how the government will gather the user data of online visitors to WhiteHouse.gov, mobile apps and...
SpaceX making Easter delivery of station supplies
SpaceX making Easter delivery of station supplies
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 11:02 PM EDT2014-04-20 03:02:41 GMT
SpaceX is back on the launch pad in hopes of making a critical delivery to the International Space Station.
A SpaceX supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday, setting the stage for an Easter morning delivery and urgent spacewalking repairs later in the week.
Man charged in Kansas City-area highway shootings
Man charged in Kansas City-area highway shootings
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 10:53 PM EDT2014-04-20 02:53:05 GMT
Authorities announced charges Friday against a man suspected in connection with about a dozen recent highway shootings that have wounded three people in the Kansas City area.
After nearly a month of reports of gunshots being fired at vehicles and more than 100 tips, authorities announced charges Friday against a Kansas City-area man suspected in connection with about a dozen highway shootings...

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Mayor's menu filled up: 1 day, 24 restaurants
Mayor's menu filled up: 1 day, 24 restaurants
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 12:32 AM EDT2014-04-20 04:32:09 GMT
The mayor of a small town in the Philadelphia suburbs can offer a guarantee to his constituents: He won't be going to bed hungry.
The mayor of a small town in the Philadelphia suburbs can offer a guarantee to his constituents: He won't be going to bed hungry.
Professor: 'Game of Thrones' pic got me suspended
Professor: 'Game of Thrones' pic got me suspended
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-04-19 22:42:48 GMT
A New Jersey professor claims he was suspended over an online photo containing a quote from "Game of Thrones" that he says a school official perceived as a threat.
A New Jersey professor claims he was suspended over an online photo containing a quote from "Game of Thrones" that he says a school official perceived as a threat.
Bryant U. cracks down on selfies at graduation
Bryant U. cracks down on selfies at graduation
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-04-19 22:42:47 GMT
Rhode Island's Bryant University is asking students to resist the urge to take selfies with its president while receiving their diplomas.
Rhode Island's Bryant University is asking students to resist the urge to take selfies with its president while receiving their diplomas.
Man avoids $525 fine for refill at SC hospital
Man avoids $525 fine for refill at SC hospital
A man who helped himself to a refill of his 89-cent drink at a Veterans Affairs hospital found it cost a lot more than he expected when he was fined $525.
A man who faced a $525 fine for refilling an 89-cent drink at a Veterans Affairs hospital apparently will get off with a warning.
Easter butter lamb gets 'pardon' at Buffalo market
Easter butter lamb gets 'pardon' at Buffalo market
There's at least one butter lamb in Buffalo that won't be going under the knife this Easter.
There's at least one butter lamb in Buffalo that won't be going under the knife this Easter.
Nebraska toddler gets stuck inside claw machine
Nebraska toddler gets stuck inside claw machine
Authorities say a toddler has been reunited with his mother after employees found him playing inside a claw crane machine at a Nebraska bowling alley.
Authorities say a toddler has been reunited with his mother after employees found him playing inside a claw crane machine at a Nebraska bowling alley.
Woman says beau stole her dog, TV on 1st date
Woman says beau stole her dog, TV on 1st date
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 3:32 PM EDT2014-04-19 19:32:07 GMT
No stolen hearts on this first date. Instead, a New Jersey woman says a man she met on a dating website stole her dog and her flat-screen TV.
No stolen hearts on this first date. Instead, a New Jersey woman says a man she met on a dating website stole her dog and her flat-screen TV.
Tacoma zoo's trained owl spooked, flies off
Tacoma zoo's trained owl spooked, flies off
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 9:51 AM EDT2014-04-19 13:51:44 GMT
A Tacoma zoo says a Eurasian eagle owl named Forrest that is trained to fly during performances of its outdoor theater got spooked and flew off into a nearby park.
A Tacoma zoo says a Eurasian eagle owl named Forrest that is trained to fly during performances of its outdoor theater got spooked and flew off into a nearby park.

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CPD: Suspect Fires Shots, Forcing Officers To Take Cover
CPD: Suspect Fires Shots, Forcing Officers To Take Cover
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 4:48 PM EDT2014-04-18 20:48:02 GMT
Markus Dunlap, 29, was arrested and charged with felonious assault.
Columbus police detectives are investigating after a suspect allegedly fire in the area of officers at an east side business early Friday morning.
Columbus police detectives are investigating after a suspect allegedly fire in the area of officers at an east side business early Friday morning.
Man Shot During Reported Break-In Attempt
Man Shot During Reported Break-In Attempt
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 10:15 AM EDT2014-04-19 14:15:48 GMT
A man was critically injured Friday when he was shot during a possible break-in.
A man was critically injured Friday when he was shot during a possible break-in.
Woman Dies After Being Shot In Head Outside North Columbus Apartment
Woman Dies After Being Shot In Head Outside North Columbus Apartment
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 5:28 PM EDT2014-04-18 21:28:03 GMT
A woman was shot in the head in front of a north Columbus apartment complex late Wednesday night.
A woman died after she was shot in the head in a north Columbus apartment complex late Wednesday night.
A woman died after she was shot in the head in a north Columbus apartment complex late Wednesday night.
Shooting Victim Found In Woods Near Freeway; Suspect Identified
Shooting Victim Found In Woods Near Freeway; Suspect Identified
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 9:28 AM EDT2014-04-19 13:28:26 GMT
Homicide detectives have identified a suspect in a January homicide.
Homicide detectives have identified a suspect in a January homicide.
Troopers Searching For Suspect In Licking County Fatal Hit-Skip
Troopers Searching For Suspect In Licking County Fatal Hit-Skip
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 6:33 PM EDT2014-04-19 22:33:04 GMT
One person is dead and troopers are searching for a suspect after a fatal hit-skip crash in Licking County early Saturday morning.
One person is dead and troopers are searching for a suspect after a fatal hit-skip crash in Licking County early Saturday morning.
Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing His Mother Turned Himself In, Police Say
Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing His Mother Turned Himself In, Police Say
Updated: Friday, April 18 2014 6:51 AM EDT2014-04-18 10:51:08 GMT
A Madison Township man accused of fatally stabbing his 58-year-old mother is in police custody.
A Madison Township man accused of fatally stabbing his 58-year-old mother is in police custody.
Columbus Zoo To Debut Heart Of Africa Exhibit In May
Columbus Zoo To Debut Heart Of Africa Exhibit In May
Updated: Thursday, April 17 2014 5:31 PM EDT2014-04-17 21:31:35 GMT
Eleven giraffes will be part of the exhibit, which will allow visitors a chance to feed them.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be opening a new exhibit called Heart of Africa in May.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be opening a new exhibit called Heart of Africa in May.
39 Indicted In Ongoing Marion Drug Trafficking Investigation
39 Indicted In Ongoing Marion Drug Trafficking Investigation
Updated: Friday, April 11 2014 2:15 PM EDT2014-04-11 18:15:38 GMT
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More than three dozen people are now facing charges as a result of a large-scale investigation focusing on drug trafficking and possession in Marion.
More than three dozen people are now facing charges as a result of a large-scale investigation focusing on drug trafficking and possession in Marion.

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