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Two people were arrested following a drug sweep at a southeast Columbus home Friday morning.

2 Arrested During Drug Sweep In Southeast Columbus

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4 Arrests Made During Operation Take A Number In Marion County

Drug raids were conducted at four Marion County homes Friday morning.

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Fifty law enforcement officials from Delaware, Richland, and Marion counties teamed up to conduct Operation Take A Number, a drug raid, early Friday morning in Marion County. More>>

9 OSU Students Diagnosed With Mumps

Seven students at The Ohio State University have been diagnosed with mumps.

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Seven students at The Ohio State University have been diagnosed with mumps. More>>

Suspect Fired At Vehicle Exiting Bar Parking Lot, CPD Says

Columbus police say a male suspect shot at two men in a vehicle as they were leaving a west side bar early Friday morning.

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Columbus police detectives say gunshots were fired outside a west Columbus bar early Friday morning.

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Kerosene Heater Causes Fire In Pickaway County

A Pickaway County man jumped from his second story window after a rug caught fire early Friday morning.

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Harrison Township fire says a kerosene heater was the source of a fire that at a Lockbourne home Friday morning.

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Child Shoots Himself In The Hand In Reynoldsburg, Police Say
Child Shoots Himself In The Hand In Reynoldsburg, Police Say
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 10:14 AM EST2014-03-07 15:14:15 GMT
A child was hospitalized Friday morning after he allegedly shot himself in the hand.
Reynoldsburg police say a child has been hospitalized after he allegedly shot himself in the hand Friday morning.
Reynoldsburg police say a child has been hospitalized after he allegedly shot himself in the hand Friday morning.
Reynoldsburg PD Warns Against Security Alarm Scam
Reynoldsburg PD Warns Against Security Alarm Scam
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 12:23 PM EST2014-03-07 17:23:49 GMT
Reynoldsburg police says the department has received a number of complaints from citizens for unsolicited calls asking about the resident’s security alarm service.
Reynoldsburg police says the department has received a number of complaints from citizens for unsolicited calls asking about the resident’s security alarm service.
Man Accused Of Using Hidden Camera To Record Girl
Man Accused Of Using Hidden Camera To Record Girl
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 8:30 AM EST2014-03-07 13:30:53 GMT
Andrew Bialek, 23
A Columbus man is accused of using a hidden camera to record a young girl using the bathroom and undressing.
A Columbus man is accused of using a hidden camera to record a young girl using the bathroom and undressing.
Licking County Township Trustee Backed Into Closet
Licking County Township Trustee Backed Into Closet
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 8:26 AM EST2014-03-07 13:26:51 GMT
A Bowling Green Township trustee was backed into a storage closet during a meeting of board on February 25.
A township trustee in Licking County says he was backed into a closet Feb. 25 while he tried to videotape a board of trustees meeting.
A township trustee in Licking County says he was backed into a closet Feb. 25 while he tried to videotape a board of trustees meeting.
Buckeyes Make A Difference With Reading
Buckeyes Make A Difference With Reading
Ohio State athletes and their organization are using a love of reading to make a difference for local students.
Former Hilliard Resident Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For $1.5 Million Scheme
Former Hilliard Resident Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For $1.5 Million Scheme
Updated: Thursday, March 6 2014 5:02 PM EST2014-03-06 22:02:57 GMT
A former Hilliard resident was sentenced Thursday to 60 months in prison for running a $1.5 million investment fraud scheme.
A former Hilliard resident was sentenced Thursday to 60 months in prison for running a $1.5 million investment fraud scheme.
Law Proposing Interlocks For OVI Offenders Presented At Statehouse
Law Proposing Interlocks For OVI Offenders Presented At Statehouse
Updated: Thursday, March 6 2014 4:58 PM EST2014-03-06 21:58:52 GMT
A new law presented at the Ohio Statehouse on Thursday will require an ignition interlock device to be installed on the vehicle of all convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders.
A new law presented at the Ohio Statehouse on Thursday will require an ignition interlock device to be installed on the vehicle of all convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders.
Ohio State Mumps: Do I Need A Vaccine?
Ohio State Mumps: Do I Need A Vaccine?
Updated: Thursday, March 6 2014 4:43 PM EST2014-03-06 21:43:52 GMT
The mumps cases at The Ohio State University might have you questioning your own immunity to the disease.
The mumps cases at The Ohio State University might have you questioning your own immunity to the disease.

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Boy buried by avalanche tried to bite his way out
Boy buried by avalanche tried to bite his way out
An 8-year-old western Montana boy who spent about an hour buried in the snow after a deadly avalanche roared into his backyard says he tried to "lick and bite" his way out before becoming tired and falling asleep.
An 8-year-old western Montana boy who spent about an hour buried in the snow after a deadly avalanche roared into his backyard says he tried to "lick and bite" his way out before becoming tired and falling asleep.
Shooter still at large in Memphis mall incident
Shooter still at large in Memphis mall incident
Police say the person responsible for a shooting inside a Memphis mall that left one man wounded is still at large.
Police say the person responsible for a shooting inside a Memphis mall that left one man wounded is still at large.
Kansas high court: School funding unconstitutional
Kansas high court: School funding unconstitutional
The Kansas Supreme Court says the state's current public school funding levels are unconstitutional.
Kansas must spend more money on its public schools, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday in a decision that could jeopardize Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's desire to make his state a tax-cutting template for the nation.
Venezuelan middle class seeks refuge in Miami
Venezuelan middle class seeks refuge in Miami
Carlos Salamanca fled Venezuela's political turmoil in January with his wife, two teenage children and $8,000.
Carlos Salamanca fled Venezuela's growing political turmoil in January with his wife, two teenage children and $7,000.
Norwegian mushers a 'wild card' in 2014 Iditarod
Norwegian mushers a 'wild card' in 2014 Iditarod
If you thought mushing was limited to Americans and Canadians, you'd be wrong.
If you thought mushing was limited to Americans and Canadians, you'd be wrong.
Fire destroys another Heidelberg house in Detroit
Fire destroys another Heidelberg house in Detroit
Another fire has burned a house that's part of the Heidelberg Project outdoor art installation in Detroit.
A house covered in stuffed animals and dolls that was a key part of the Heidelberg Project in Detroit became the latest casualty Friday in a 10-month string of suspicious fires that has devastated much of the long-running...
Prosecutors: General coerced captain into affair
Prosecutors: General coerced captain into affair
Opening statements were set to begin Friday in the court-martial of an Army general accused of sexually assaulting a captain under his command with whom he had a three-year affair.
With the Pentagon under increased scrutiny over revelations of rampant rape and sexual misconduct within the ranks, opening statements began Friday in a rare court-martial of an Army general - believed to be the most...
Taxis, limos upset over rules for tech competition
Taxis, limos upset over rules for tech competition
Frustrated and angry, more than 100 cabbies pulled up outside the Colorado Statehouse early this legislative session to protest tech startups known as ridesharing services.
Frustrated and angry, more than 100 cabbies pulled up outside the Colorado Statehouse early this legislative session to protest tech startups known as ridesharing services.

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9 OSU Students Diagnosed With Mumps
9 OSU Students Diagnosed With Mumps
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 8:53 AM EST2014-03-07 13:53:40 GMT
Seven students at The Ohio State University have been diagnosed with mumps.
Seven students at The Ohio State University have been diagnosed with mumps.
Seven students at The Ohio State University have been diagnosed with mumps.
EXTRA: List Of Calamity Days Left For Local Schools
EXTRA: List Of Calamity Days Left For Local Schools
Updated: Wednesday, March 5 2014 6:36 PM EST2014-03-05 23:36:12 GMT
With an onslaught on winter weather this season, many schools are close to using up all their calamity days.
With an onslaught on winter weather this season, many schools are close to using up all their calamity days.
Letter From 2005 Finally Delivered
Letter From 2005 Finally Delivered
Updated: Thursday, March 6 2014 4:39 PM EST2014-03-06 21:39:20 GMT
A letter – lost in the mail for eight years – was finally delivered this week.
A letter – lost in the mail for more than eight years – was finally delivered this week.
A letter – lost in the mail for more than eight years – was finally delivered this week.
Inside Urban & Shelley Meyer's Central Ohio Home
Inside Urban & Shelley Meyer's Central Ohio Home
Updated: Wednesday, February 26 2014 11:00 AM EST2014-02-26 16:00:46 GMT
Shelly Meyer takes Colleen Marshall through their Central Ohio home.
Just weeks after Urban Meyer as announced as the next head coach of The Ohio State Buckeyes, NBC4’s Colleen Marshall visited the Meyer’s Gainesville, Florida home to see just what they would be giving up for their move to Columbus.
Just weeks after Urban Meyer as announced as the next head coach of The Ohio State Buckeyes, NBC4’s Colleen Marshall visited the Meyer’s Gainesville, Florida home to see just what they would be giving up for their move to Columbus.
Suspect Fired At Vehicle Exiting Bar Parking Lot, CPD Says
Suspect Fired At Vehicle Exiting Bar Parking Lot, CPD Says
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 8:11 AM EST2014-03-07 13:11:56 GMT
Columbus police say a male suspect shot at two men in a vehicle as they were leaving a west side bar early Friday morning.
Columbus police detectives say gunshots were fired outside a west Columbus bar early Friday morning.
Columbus police detectives say gunshots were fired outside a west Columbus bar early Friday morning.
Newark Teacher, Band Director, Indicted On 13 Counts
Newark Teacher, Band Director, Indicted On 13 Counts
Updated: Thursday, March 6 2014 11:07 AM EST2014-03-06 16:07:25 GMT
Anthony Miller, 32
Licking County Prosecutor Kenneth W. Oswalt has filed a 13-count indictment against the teacher and assistant band director accused of having sexual relations with a student.
Licking County Prosecutor Kenneth W. Oswalt has filed a 13-count indictment against the teacher and assistant band director accused of having sexual relations with a student.
Horseshoe Road Reopens After Train Derailment
Horseshoe Road Reopens After Train Derailment
Updated: Thursday, March 6 2014 4:10 PM EST2014-03-06 21:10:42 GMT
The Norfolk Southern train, which was carrying corn grain, derailed near U.S. 42 and Horseshoe Road in Delaware County at about 1:42 p.m. Tuesday.
Horseshoe Road is now open after a train derailed, spilling grain along U.S. 42 in Delaware County earlier this week.
Horseshoe Road is now open after a train derailed, spilling grain along U.S. 42 in Delaware County earlier this week.
Former Hilliard Resident Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For $1.5 Million Scheme
Former Hilliard Resident Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For $1.5 Million Scheme
Updated: Thursday, March 6 2014 5:02 PM EST2014-03-06 22:02:57 GMT
A former Hilliard resident was sentenced Thursday to 60 months in prison for running a $1.5 million investment fraud scheme.
A former Hilliard resident was sentenced Thursday to 60 months in prison for running a $1.5 million investment fraud scheme.

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Letter Delivered 8 Years Late
A letter – lost in the mail for more than eight years – was finally delivered this week.
A letter – lost in the mail for more than eight years – was finally delivered this week.
SLIDESHOW: Forecast By Looking At The Clouds
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Find out how you can tell the weather just by looking at the clouds.
SLIDESHOW: Guess The Celebrity Beard
SLIDESHOW: Guess The Celebrity Beard
We show you a beard, you guess which celebrity it belongs to!
We show you a beard, you guess which celebrity it belongs to!
Train Derails Near U.S. 42 In Delaware
Train Derails Near U.S. 42 In Delaware
Updated: Wednesday, March 5 2014 8:33 AM EST2014-03-05 13:33:52 GMT
A train derailed in Delaware County Tuesday afternoon, closing a portion of a local road.
A train carrying grain derailed near U.S. 42 in Delaware County Tuesday afternoon.
A train carrying grain derailed near U.S. 42 in Delaware County Tuesday afternoon.
7 Indicted In Scam That Targeted Elderly Ohioans
7 Indicted In Scam That Targeted Elderly Ohioans
Updated: Tuesday, March 4 2014 3:28 PM EST2014-03-04 20:28:05 GMT
Charles Kuhn
Seven people were indicted Tuesday in connection with an organized scam that targeted elderly victims in Ohio.
Seven people were indicted Tuesday in connection with an organized scam that targeted elderly victims in Ohio.
8 Accused In 61 Cell Phone Store Burglaries In Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky
8 Accused In 61 Cell Phone Store Burglaries In Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky
Updated: Monday, March 3 2014 3:54 PM EST2014-03-03 20:54:33 GMT
A group of eight people are facing felony charges for what investigators believe are at least 61 related cell phone store break-ins in Central Ohio, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
A group of eight people are facing felony charges for what investigators believe are at least 61 related cell phone store break-ins in Central Ohio, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
A group of eight people are facing felony charges for what investigators believe are at least 61 related cell phone store break-ins in Central Ohio, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

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Fortune cookie turns Bronx woman into millionaire
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A 75-year-old New York woman found her fortune in a cookie.
A 75-year-old New York woman found her fortune in a cookie.
NY Times prints Northup correction 161 years later
NY Times prints Northup correction 161 years later
The New York Times has printed a correction for misspelling 161 years ago the name of a free black man who was sold into slavery and whose memoirs were turned into the Oscar-winning movie "12 Years a Slave."
The New York Times has printed a correction for misspelling 161 years ago the name of a black man who was sold into slavery and whose memoirs were turned into the Oscar-winning movie "12 Years a Slave."
City to strike ban on being willfully annoying
City to strike ban on being willfully annoying
It's soon expected to be OK to be willfully annoying in Grand Rapids.
It's soon expected to be OK to be willfully annoying in Grand Rapids.
California gold discovery spurs rush of theories
California gold discovery spurs rush of theories
Word last week that a Northern California couple found $10 million in gold coins while walking their dog has set off a Gold Rush of theories over who left behind all that loot.
Word last week that a Northern California couple found $10 million in gold coins while walking their dog has set off a Gold Rush of theories over who left behind all that loot.
LaughFest organizers claim new sunglasses record
LaughFest organizers claim new sunglasses record
There appears to be another arcane world record in Grand Rapids, this time for the most people wearing sunglasses at night.
There appears to be another arcane world record in Grand Rapids, this time for the most people wearing sunglasses at night.
Wake up and smell the bacon ... with a bacon app
Wake up and smell the bacon ... with a bacon app
Want to wake up to the sound of bacon sizzling on the stove with its aroma drawing you out of bed?
Want to wake up to the sound of bacon sizzling on the stove with its aroma drawing you out of bed?
Airline: Iraq stops landing over official's son
Airline: Iraq stops landing over official's son
Lebanon's national airline says Iraqi authorities denied permission for its plane to land in Baghdad after a son of an Iraqi minister missed the flight.
Iraqi authorities on Thursday denied permission to a plane belonging to Lebanon's national carrier to land in Baghdad after a son of an Iraqi minister missed the flight, Middle East Airline said in a statement.
NYC artists live on 'human hamster wheel'
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Several Cases Of Mumps Reported At OSU
Several Cases Of Mumps Reported At OSU
Campus and health officials are on guard after an outbreak of Mumps at Ohio State.
Rapist Sentenced To 19 to 95 Years In Prison
Rapist Sentenced To 19 to 95 Years In Prison
A Delaware man was sentenced Tuesday to 19 to 95 years in prison for rape crimes he committed two decades ago.
March 7, 2014: Updated Forecast
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Buckeyes Make A Difference With Reading
Buckeyes Make A Difference With Reading
Ohio State athletes and their organization are using a love of reading to make a difference for local students.
Cops Do Diaper Duty
Cops Do Diaper Duty
Two Georgia police officers change the diapers of two small kids after their parents were arrested for shoplifting. A photo of the men in action has gone viral on social media.
Two Georgia police officers change the diapers of two small kids after their parents were arrested for shoplifting. A photo of the men in action has gone viral on social media.
Letter From 2006 Finally Delivered
Letter From 2006 Finally Delivered
A letter – lost in the mail for eight years – is finally delivered.
OSU Student Bit By Shark During Overseas Trip
OSU Student Bit By Shark During Overseas Trip
A student is facing mounting medical bills after a shark bite during a trip to Belize.
Township Trustee Shoved Into Closet
Township Trustee Shoved Into Closet
A Bowling Green Township trustee was backed into a storage closet during a meeting of board on February 25.

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