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Boy In Critical Condition After Nearly Drowning

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A boy has been transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital after nearly drowning on the city’s South east side Sunday evening.
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Structure On Fire In Downtown Marion

Firefighters are battling a fire at the E. Hughes Hackerman building in downtown Marion.

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Marion firefighters are responding to a large structure fire in downtown Marion Sunday afternoon. More>>

U.S. Marshals Announce Top Most-Wanted Fugitives

The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.

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The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.
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Reward Offered For Information On Robbery Of A Homeowner’s Guns

A cash reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers to anyone who helps bring an arrest in a robbery where guns were stolen from a Prairie Township resident .

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A cash reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers to anyone who helps bring an arrest in a robbery where guns were stolen from a Prairie Township resident .
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Blue Jackets Edge Penguins 4-3 In Double Overtime

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Matt Calvert's first career playoff goal gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a badly needed boost.
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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>>

Man Shot During Reported Break-In Attempt

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A man was critically injured Friday when he was shot during a possible break-in. More>>

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Boy In Critical Condition After Nearly Drowning
Boy In Critical Condition After Nearly Drowning
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 7:28 PM EDT2014-04-20 23:28:59 GMT
A boy has been transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital after nearly drowning on the city’s South east side Sunday evening.
A boy has been transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital after nearly drowning on the city’s South east side Sunday evening.
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.
Shooting Victim Hospitalized, Police Looking For Two Suspects
Shooting Victim Hospitalized, Police Looking For Two Suspects
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 4:40 PM EDT2014-04-20 20:40:35 GMT
Columbus police are searching for two men suspected of shooting a woman on the city’s Far East side Saturday.
Columbus police are searching for two men suspected of shooting a woman on the city’s Far East side Saturday.
2 Firefighters Injured In Southeast Columbus Fire
2 Firefighters Injured In Southeast Columbus Fire
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 4:30 PM EDT2014-04-20 20:30:15 GMT
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries and Red Cross was called to assist a family after a fire in a residence Sunday morning.
Two firefighters sustained minor injuries while combating a house fire in Columbus Sunday morning.
Two firefighters sustained minor injuries while combating a house fire in Columbus Sunday morning.
Man Attacked In Community Park
Man Attacked In Community Park
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 8:45 AM EDT2014-04-20 12:45:08 GMT
Columbus detectives say a man was lured into the woods and attacked by an unknown suspect Friday afternoon.
Columbus detectives say a man was lured into the woods and attacked by an unknown suspect Friday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
SLIDESHOW: We Are The 5th Line!
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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Sleeping girl killed after car drives into home
Sleeping girl killed after car drives into home
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 7:42 PM EDT2014-04-20 23:42:54 GMT
Officials say a 16-year-old Southern California girl asleep in her bed has died after a driver accused of being drunk crashed his SUV into her home.
Officials say a 16-year-old Southern California girl asleep in her bed has died after a driver accused of being drunk crashed his SUV into her home.
Documents detail another delayed GM recall
Documents detail another delayed GM recall
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 7:33 PM EDT2014-04-20 23:33:19 GMT
Government documents show that General Motors waited years to recall nearly 335,000 Saturn Ions for power steering failures despite getting thousands of consumer complaints and warranty repair claims.
General Motors waited years to recall nearly 335,000 Saturn Ions for power steering failures despite getting thousands of consumer complaints and more than 30,000 warranty repair claims, according to government documents...
On eve of marathon, festivities and tight security
On eve of marathon, festivities and tight security
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 7:23 PM EDT2014-04-20 23:23:12 GMT
In many ways, it felt like any other pre-marathon Sunday in Boston.
In many ways, it felt like any other pre-marathon Sunday in Boston.
Public smoke-out marks pot holiday in Colorado
Public smoke-out marks pot holiday in Colorado
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 7:13 PM EDT2014-04-20 23:13:13 GMT
The 4/20 stoner holiday is going mainstream in Colorado.
Revelers raised joints, pipes and vaporizer devices to the skies above a central Denver park in a defiant toast to the April 20 pot holiday.
Dad of Massachusetts boy found dead plans funeral
Dad of Massachusetts boy found dead plans funeral
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 4:53 PM EDT2014-04-20 20:53:03 GMT
The father of a missing boy whose body was found off a Massachusetts highway says he was crushed to hear that his 5-year-old son's remains had been identified but is planning his funeral.
The father of a missing boy whose body was found off a Massachusetts highway says he was crushed to hear that his 5-year-old son's remains had been identified but is planning his funeral.
4-year-old half siblings die in accidental NY fire
4-year-old half siblings die in accidental NY fire
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 4:02 PM EDT2014-04-20 20:02:55 GMT
Police say 4-year-old half siblings have died in an overnight fire at a home in New York City, and the twin of one of the children has survived.
A basement blaze that killed 4-year-old half siblings was accidentally set by children playing with fire, authorities said Sunday.
Study: Fuels from corn waste not better than gas
Study: Fuels from corn waste not better than gas
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 1:13 PM EDT2014-04-20 17:13:59 GMT
A study paid for by the federal government says biofuels made from the leftovers of harvested corn plants are worse than gasoline for global warming in the short term.
Biofuels made from the leftovers of harvested corn plants are worse than gasoline for global warming in the short term, a study shows, challenging the Obama administration's conclusions that they are a much cleaner oil...
Reservoir to be flushed because of urinating teen
Reservoir to be flushed because of urinating teen
Call it the Big Flush 2, and this time the sequel promises to be much bigger than the original.
The mix of 38 million gallons of treated water and one teen's urine has proven unacceptable to Portland officials who plan to flush away the whole lot - the second time in less than three years the city has gone to...

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Miss America: Don't suspend teen over prom invite
Miss America: Don't suspend teen over prom invite
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 2:32 PM EDT2014-04-20 18:32:53 GMT
Miss America is asking a Pennsylvania school district to reconsider the punishment of a high school senior who asked her to prom during the question-and-answer portion of an assembly.
Miss America is asking a Pennsylvania school district to reconsider the punishment of a senior who asked her to prom during the question-and-answer portion of an assembly.
Woman reunited with dog, TV snatched on 1st date
Woman reunited with dog, TV snatched on 1st date
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 12:13 PM EDT2014-04-20 16:13:09 GMT
A New Jersey woman has been reunited with her Yorkshire Terrier and flat-screen TV that were snatched during her first date with a man she met online.
A woman has been reunited with her Yorkshire Terrier and flat-screen TV that were snatched during her first date with a man she met online.
Tacoma zoo's trained owl spooked, flies off
Tacoma zoo's trained owl spooked, flies off
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 10:13 AM EDT2014-04-20 14:13:01 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.
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.

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Structure On Fire In Downtown Marion
Structure On Fire In Downtown Marion
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 5:27 PM EDT2014-04-20 21:27:32 GMT
Firefighters are battling a fire at the E. Hughes Hackerman building in downtown Marion.
Marion firefighters are responding to a large structure fire in downtown Marion Sunday afternoon.
Marion firefighters are responding to a large structure fire in downtown Marion Sunday afternoon.
U.S. Marshals Announce Top Most-Wanted Fugitives
U.S. Marshals Announce Top Most-Wanted Fugitives
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 8:51 AM EDT2014-04-20 12:51:08 GMT
The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.
The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.
The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.
Man Attacked In Community Park
Man Attacked In Community Park
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 8:45 AM EDT2014-04-20 12:45:08 GMT
Columbus detectives say a man was lured into the woods and attacked by an unknown suspect Friday afternoon.
Columbus detectives say a man was lured into the woods and attacked by an unknown suspect Friday afternoon.
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.
Reward Offered For Information On Robbery Of A Homeowner’s Guns
Reward Offered For Information On Robbery Of A Homeowner’s Guns
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 8:51 AM EDT2014-04-20 12:51:13 GMT
A cash reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers to anyone who helps bring an arrest in a robbery where guns were stolen from a Prairie Township resident .
A cash reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers to anyone who helps bring an arrest in a robbery where guns were stolen from a Prairie Township resident .
A cash reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers to anyone who helps bring an arrest in a robbery where guns were stolen from a Prairie Township resident .
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.
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.
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.

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