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Last week, the Columbus Division of Police launched a new website with the hopes of receiving tips that will help conclude unsolved murders in central Ohio. Robert Strausbaugh is the Major Crimes Bureau Commander and is responsible for handling all Columbus homicide investigations. The new website was his idea after he realized that CPD had […]

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Something new is coming to central Ohio for all ages to enjoy. Viral Columbus, a brand new selfie museum and the first of its kind, is opening this weekend! In the age of technology and social media, there’s nothing the masses seem to like more than posting dope content and of course, selfies on platforms […]

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Dozens of staff at The Ohio State University East Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19! A total of 27 people confirmed to test positive and each of them has worked directly with patients between December 20th and the 1st of the year. In a statement released by The OSU Wexner Medical Center, they reveal a […]

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Columbus and Franklin County Implementing New Stay-At-Home Order Dr. Mysheika W. Roberts, the Health Commissioner for the City of Columbus and Joe Mazzola, the Health Commissioner for Franklin County Public Health have advised all residents to stay home due to the “rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the city and county”. Starting Friday, […]

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  The Ohio State University is looking for participants for a new clinical trial. With COVID-19 running rampant throughout country, many people have fallen victim to the virus. The OSU Med Center is hoping to make breakthroughs in treating the coronavirus. If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19,  have had relatively mild symptoms and […]

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The Community Festival, better known as Comfest has been operating annually since that late 70’s in Columbus. The fest is a free celebration of community organizations, artists, performers and volunteers. Comfest is the largest volunteer led festival in the country and while it’s usually held in Goodale Park, it will be virtual for the first […]

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  Pop up, drive-thru style COVID-19 testing is fully functional right here in Central Ohio. Just this week, several NBC4 employees visited the site to get tested and even document their experience. NBC4 anchors, Darlene Hill and Brad Johansen pulled in to the Broad Street pop up site together to share with us just what […]

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  Tensions have flared in Downtown Columbus over the last few days in response to the murder of George Floyd. Locals have come together to express their frustrations surrounding police brutality. While some protests remain peaceful, others unfortunately escalate out of control. This has caused the Columbus Police Department to announce a state of emergency […]

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  Former beloved weatherman, Mike Davis, will be facing the music this week. The former 10TV chief meteorologist plead guilty to child pornography charges earlier this year. Mike Davis served as a meteorologist in central Ohio for over 30 years. He is now facing about 30 years behind bars for his crimes. If you recall, […]

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  A Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy, Steven Shelby, will be competing tonight on the season two premiere of “The Titan Games” on NBC! Shelby, is an army veteran who did a tour in Afghanistan with the National Guard, as well as a deputy sheriff right here in central Ohio. He has been on the force […]

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Students across the state of Ohio have been enjoying the comforts of home while wrapping up the 2019-2020 school year. Thanks to the effects of COVID-19, parents have been forced to quickly become sufficient home school instructors. As you can guess, some students thrived, while others struggled a bit with the abrupt transition. Most schools […]

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A local man is in desperate need for a kidney transplant and is reaching out to the community for help. Brandon Talley, 41, is a father of 3, as well as, a beloved teacher and mentor. He was diagnosed with kidney failure brought on by diabetes about 5 years ago. Talley says his health is […]