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Southwest Columbus shooting leaves man in critical condition. FOR MORE: https://nbc4i.co/3TqRkoy

‘No credibility’ to threats made against Ohio schools. FOR MORE: https://nbc4i.co/3Nls27G

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Girl with rare genetic disorder has wish granted

22-year-old woman arrested after man is killed in three-vehicle Ross County crash. FOR MORE: https://nbc4i.co/3taKMjs

Man, 29, dies after crash on east Columbus highway. FOR MORE: https://nbc4i.co/482XlfC

66-year-old man identified as victim in east Columbus homicide. FOR MORE: https://nbc4i.co/48fk2x7

Hilliard schools under increased patrols after online threat. FOR MORE: https://nbc4i.co/3RAEsLh

This week on The Spectrum:

* As the race for Franklin County Prosecutor unfolds, one candidate will share his transformative visions for the office.

* Recreational marijuana is now legal in Ohio, but there are still efforts in the statehouse to set the rules. Hear about changes lawmakers have introduced to navigate this new terrain. “The Spectrum” will guide viewers through the intricate details of the latest shifts in marijuana legislation.

* After years of anticipation, the dream of an Amtrak expansion in Ohio inches closer to reality. Senator Sherrod Brown sheds light on why this moment is distinct from past discussions, and we explore the potential routes under consideration by the Federal Railroad Administration.

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A 22-year-old woman faces multiple charges after one person was killed Saturday night in a three-vehicle crash south of Chillicothe in Ross County.