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Man escapes apartment fire in Newark.

Apartment Completely Destroyed In Newark Fire

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Newark city firefighters responded to an apartment fire that left one unit gutted and others damaged Saturday evening.
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Shooting Victim Dies; Shooter Claims Self Defense

Shooting victim dies after shooter alledgedly shoots him in self defense.

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Dispatchers received a 911 call from a man who says he shot someone that was assaulting him Saturday evening.
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Reynoldsburg PD Warns Against Security Alarm Scam

Reynoldsburg police officers are warning residents of a possible scam involving home security systems.

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Reynoldsburg police says the department has received a number of complaints from citizens for unsolicited calls asking about the resident's security alarm service. More>>

Police Seek Pair Accused Of Robbing Columbus Speedway

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Columbus police robbery detectives are looking for help identifying a man and woman that they say robbed a Columbus gas station Monday.
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Malaysia Loses Contact With Plane Carrying 239

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Malaysia Airlines said Saturday it lost contact with a plane carrying 239 people on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing and search and rescue teams were trying to locate the aircraft.Flight MH370 lost contact with the Subang air traffic control near Kuala Lumpur at 2:40 a.m. Saturday (18:40 GMT Friday).The flight was operated on the Boeing 777-200 aircraft. It departed Kuala Lumpur at 12:41 a.m. Saturday (16:41 GMT Friday) and was expected to land in Beijing at 6:30 a.m. Saturday (22:30 GMT ... More>>

13 Confirmed Mumps Cases At OSU, Health Officials Say

Health officials say 13 OSU students are ill with the mumps.

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The mumps outbreak at Ohio State University has now grown to 13 confirmed cases. More>>

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>>

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Shooting Victim Dies; Shooter Claims Self Defense
Shooting Victim Dies; Shooter Claims Self Defense
Updated: Saturday, March 8 2014 8:18 PM EST2014-03-09 01:18:29 GMT
Shooting victim dies after shooter alledgedly shoots him in self defense.
Dispatchers received a 911 call from a man who says he shot someone that was assaulting him Saturday evening.
Dispatchers received a 911 call from a man who says he shot someone that was assaulting him Saturday evening.
Police: 1 Killed In Accidental Shooting In West Columbus
Police: 1 Killed In Accidental Shooting In West Columbus
Updated: Saturday, March 8 2014 4:50 PM EST2014-03-08 21:50:26 GMT
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
CPD: One Person Shot In Blacklick, One In Custody
CPD: One Person Shot In Blacklick, One In Custody
Updated: Saturday, March 8 2014 3:27 PM EST2014-03-08 20:27:18 GMT
One person shot in Blacklick.
Columbus police say one person was shot Saturday afternoon in Blacklick.
Columbus police say one person was shot Saturday afternoon in Blacklick.
March 8, 2014: Updated Forecast
March 8, 2014: Updated Forecast
Dewine Released From Hospital After Vertigo Incident
Dewine Released From Hospital After Vertigo Incident
Updated: Saturday, March 8 2014 3:52 PM EST2014-03-08 20:52:05 GMT
Mike DeWine
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine was released Saturday, from a Cincinnati-area hospital after collapsing during a speaking engagement on Friday.
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine was released Saturday, from a Cincinnati-area hospital after collapsing during a speaking engagement on Friday.
Prosecutor Says He Is Preparing For Trial Regarding Heath H.S. Incident
Prosecutor Says He Is Preparing For Trial Regarding Heath H.S. Incident
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 6:03 PM EST2014-03-07 23:03:35 GMT
Licking County Prosecutor Kenneth Oswalt says the investigation into an alleged assault on basketball players at Heath High School is ongoing.
Licking County Prosecutor Kenneth Oswalt says the investigation into an alleged assault on basketball players at Heath High School is ongoing.
Central Ohio Citizens Group Opposes Proposed Zoo Levy
Central Ohio Citizens Group Opposes Proposed Zoo Levy
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 5:39 PM EST2014-03-07 22:39:58 GMT
A proposed levy for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is receiving push-back from a Central Ohio organization.
A proposed levy for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is receiving push-back from a Central Ohio organization.
Libertarians await word on making Ohio's ballot
Libertarians await word on making Ohio's ballot
Two Libertarian candidates for statewide office in Ohio are awaiting word from the state elections chief on whether they'll make the May 6 primary ballot.
Two Libertarian candidates for statewide office in Ohio are awaiting word from the state elections chief on whether they'll make the May 6 primary ballot.

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Zirkle maintains Iditarod lead, reaches coast
Zirkle maintains Iditarod lead, reaches coast
A runner-up from the last two years and a four-time champion continued to play leapfrog Saturday at the head of the pack in the 2014 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
The first musher in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has reached the west coast of Alaska.
Sheila MacRae of 'The Honeymooners' dies at 92
Sheila MacRae of 'The Honeymooners' dies at 92
Sheila MacRae starred on the Broadway stage and in films, yet it was her small-screen role as the tolerant and brassy wife of a Brooklyn bus driver for which she is most remembered.
Sheila MacRae starred on the Broadway stage and in films, yet it was her small-screen role as the tolerant and brassy wife of a Brooklyn bus driver for which she is most remembered.
AP Exclusive: Counties undermine prison efforts
AP Exclusive: Counties undermine prison efforts
California counties are confounding the state's court-ordered efforts to sharply reduce its inmate population by sending state prisons far more convicts than anticipated, including a record number of...
California counties are confounding the state's court-ordered efforts to sharply reduce its inmate population by sending state prisons far more convicts than anticipated, including a record number of people with second...
Kansas City-area spelling bee finally ends
Kansas City-area spelling bee finally ends
A marathon spelling bee finally has a conclusion - after nearly 100 rounds and two weeks of anticipation.
A marathon spelling bee between two Kansas City-area students who exhausted the initial word list last month ended after 29 more rounds Saturday when the eventual runner-up stumbled over the word "stifling."
Bigger pig pens create challenges for farmers
Bigger pig pens create challenges for farmers
Pigs cluster around a food stall like Black Friday shoppers waiting for the store to open. One pushes impatiently against the locked door with her snout, waiting for the sow inside to finish eating so she can take...
Pigs cluster around a food stall like Black Friday shoppers waiting for the store to open. One pushes impatiently against the locked door with her snout, waiting for the sow inside to finish eating so she can take her turn.
Mom accused of driving into surf goes before judge
Mom accused of driving into surf goes before judge
A pregnant South Carolina woman pointed to the ocean, locked the doors and rolled up the windows, telling her three children she was "trying to take them to a better place" as she drove her minivan into the surf,...
A pregnant South Carolina woman pointed to the ocean, locked the doors and rolled up the windows, telling her three children she was "trying to take them to a better place" as she drove her minivan into the surf,...
Richardsson wins 50K race
Richardsson wins 50K race
Sweden's Daniel Richardsson showed his strength Saturday when winning the classic 50-kilometer race at Holmenkollen in 2 hours 7 minutes and 29.5 seconds with a strong sprint finish, beating World Cup leader...
Sweden's Daniel Richardsson showed his strength Saturday when winning the classic 50-kilometer race at Holmenkollen in 2 hours 7 minutes and 29.5 seconds with a strong sprint finish, beating World Cup leader Martin...
Olympic champion Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom
Olympic champion Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin won a World Cup slalom on Saturday to retain her season-long title with one race remaining.
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin won a World Cup slalom on Saturday to retain her season-long title with one race remaining.

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2 Arrested During Drug Sweep In Southeast Columbus
2 Arrested During Drug Sweep In Southeast Columbus
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 11:28 AM EST2014-03-07 16:28:37 GMT
Two people were arrested following a drug sweep at a southeast Columbus home Friday morning.
Two people were arrested from a southeast Columbus home Friday morning on suspicions of drug activity.
Two people were arrested from a southeast Columbus home Friday morning on suspicions of drug activity.
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.
Troopers Cracking Down On Commercial Vehicles Due To Increase In Crashes
Troopers Cracking Down On Commercial Vehicles Due To Increase In Crashes
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 5:20 PM EST2014-03-07 22:20:03 GMT
Troopers say there has been an increase in crashes involving commerical vehicles in 2014.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is working hard on the roads after crunching some dangerous numbers.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is working hard on the roads after crunching some dangerous numbers.
Police: 1 Killed In Accidental Shooting In West Columbus
Police: 1 Killed In Accidental Shooting In West Columbus
Updated: Saturday, March 8 2014 4:50 PM EST2014-03-08 21:50:26 GMT
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
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.
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.
Tampa Police: Family ate LSD-tainted meat
Tampa Police: Family ate LSD-tainted meat
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 9:49 PM EST2014-03-08 02:49:40 GMT
Tampa Police say a family of four was hospitalized Monday night after eating meat contaminated with the drug LSD.
Tampa Police say a family of four was hospitalized Monday night after eating meat contaminated with the drug LSD.
Malaysia Loses Contact With Plane Carrying 239
Malaysia Loses Contact With Plane Carrying 239
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 10:50 PM EST2014-03-08 03:50:18 GMT
Malaysia Airlines said Saturday it lost contact with a plane carrying 239 people on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing and search and rescue teams were trying to locate the aircraft.Flight MH370 lost contact with the Subang air traffic control near Kuala Lumpur at 2:40 a.m. Saturday (18:40 GMT Friday).The flight was operated on the Boeing 777-200 aircraft. It departed Kuala Lumpur at 12:41 a.m. Saturday (16:41 GMT Friday) and was expected to land in Beijing at 6:30 a.m. Saturday (22:30 GMT ...
Malaysia Airlines said Saturday it lost contact with a plane carrying 239 people on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing and search and rescue teams were trying to locate the aircraft.Flight MH370 lost contact with the Subang air traffic control near Kuala Lumpur at 2:40 a.m. Saturday (18:40 GMT Friday).The flight was operated on the Boeing 777-200 aircraft. It departed Kuala Lumpur at 12:41 a.m. Saturday (16:41 GMT Friday) and was expected to land in Beijing at 6:30 a.m. Saturday (22:30 GMT ...

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SLIDESHOW: Letter Delivered 8 Years Late
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
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
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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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Cookbook returned to library after 21-plus years
Cookbook returned to library after 21-plus years
More than two decades after a cookbook was checked out of a Kansas library, it's just now been returned.
More than two decades after a cookbook was checked out of a Kansas library, it's just now been returned.
NYC artists live on 'human hamster wheel'
NYC artists live on 'human hamster wheel'
Ever feel like you're on a big hamster wheel and you can't get off?
Ever feel like you're on a big hamster wheel and you can't get off?
German court: implants no impediment to police job
German court: implants no impediment to police job
A German court has ruled that a prospective Berlin police recruit's breast implants cannot legally be used as grounds to keep her off the force.
A German court has ruled that a prospective Berlin police recruit's breast implants cannot legally be used as grounds to keep her off the force.
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.
Fortune cookie turns Bronx woman into millionaire
Fortune cookie turns Bronx woman into millionaire
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.