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Former Ohio State professor gets life sentence in wife's murder after alleged sextortion scheme

As the sun dipped below the horizon in Upper Arlington, a community once filled with promise and ambition faced a harrowing reality. Neighbors gathered in hushed tones, grappling with the shocking news that James Hill, a former professor at Ohio State University, was sentenced to life in prison for...

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    Ohio parents arrested, man wanted in marijuana death of infant

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    India Grocers takes over 40,000-square-foot supermarket in former Big Lots space

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    Ohio's U.S. Senate race tops $500 million in advertising as Election Day nears

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    'It wasn't just a dream' | Lynd Fruit Farm orchard sees record number of marriage proposals

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1 killed, 1 injured in southwest Columbus shooting — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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1 killed, 1 injured in southwest Columbus shooting

​Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called around 7:45 p.m. to the 1000 block of Hardesty Place West, just off Eakin Road, on a report of a shooting.

COTA waives all fares on Election Day — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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COTA waives all fares on Election Day

Central Ohio residents can board a COTA bus between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to get to polling locations in Franklin County on Nov. 3.

Columbus church planning on rebuilding after suspicious fire — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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Columbus church planning on rebuilding after suspicious fire

A church that stood for more than 50 years now bears the scars of a fire investigators say may be arson.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy in uniform
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Franklin County deputy suspended over Flock camera misuse

On a crisp autumn morning in Columbus, Ohio, the sun peeked through the trees of a quiet neighborhood, illuminating the streets where families walked their dogs and children rode bicycles. This picturesque scene was abruptly disrupted by news that a Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy had been...

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Leaders: Developer tax incentives hurting central Ohio school, fire districts

Franklin County deputy receives 30-day unpaid suspension after Flock camera audit — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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Franklin County deputy receives 30-day unpaid suspension after Flock camera audit

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7 seriously injured, including 5 children, after crash on Morse Road in northeast Columbus

7 seriously injured, including 5 children, after crash on Morse Road in northeast Columbus — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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East Columbus nightclub with violent history shut down by city

East Columbus nightclub with violent history shut down by city — NBC4 (Columbus)

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A somber view of Upper Arlington, reflecting on a community tragedy.
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Former Ohio State professor gets life sentence in wife's murder after alleged sextortion scheme

A serene park in Athens County, Ohio, symbolizing community and support.
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Ohio parents arrested, man wanted in marijuana death of infant

Ohio Senate race advertising spending surpasses $500 million
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Ohio's U.S. Senate race tops $500 million in advertising as Election Day nears

'It wasn't just a dream' | Lynd Fruit Farm orchard sees record number of marriage proposals — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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'It wasn't just a dream' | Lynd Fruit Farm orchard sees record number of marriage proposals

Firefighters battling a brush fire in Delhi Township
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Firefighters battle brush fire overnight in Delhi Township subdivision

Glenville warmed up. University School stayed home. Now it goes to court. — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Glenville warmed up. University School stayed home. Now it goes to court.

Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in Valley View crash with Amazon truck — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in Valley View crash with Amazon truck

A family celebrating Halloween with costumes and decorations
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Looking for trick-or-treat times? Here's when and where to celebrate Halloween in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan

Country music world heartbroken as 4 popular groups have split up in 2026 — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Country music world heartbroken as 4 popular groups have split up in 2026

How opioid-settlement money can support cocaine-related services in Cuyahoga County — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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How opioid-settlement money can support cocaine-related services in Cuyahoga County

Tanner Bibee has come to an uneasy peace with how he was used in 2026 postseason — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Tanner Bibee has come to an uneasy peace with how he was used in 2026 postseason

Polymarket enhances $25 promo code “CLEVE” for college football Saturday — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Polymarket enhances $25 promo code “CLEVE” for college football Saturday

College football Kalshi promo code “CLEVELAND55” enhances $55 Saturday bonus — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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College football Kalshi promo code “CLEVELAND55” enhances $55 Saturday bonus

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Man wanted on murder charge in Athens County infant's death; parents arrested — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)
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West Chester pastor fired after alleged sexual misconduct with subordinate

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Out for a spin in the former company Cadillac: Orange Police Blotter

Out for a spin in the former company Cadillac: Orange Police Blotter — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Suspect indicted in deadly January Van Lear Street shooting

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Powerball up to $760 million with another drawing tonight

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