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Following news, weather, and traffic around Central Ohio and beyond!
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Ohio lawmaker wants to ban smoking in vehicles with passengers younger than 6
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“When Mike Pompeo met with the Taliban it was conditions-based, it was from a position of strength, and now we have exactly the opposite,” said Rep. @Jim_Jordan. “It seems to be negotiating from a position of total weakness.”
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"HI BABY!" Our reporter @MylesHarrisTV got a surprise visit from his mom while he was working 😂🤣
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A Florida man was caught riding manatees in the Florida Keys.
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@AP @GovAbbott JUST IN: Mug shot released for Texas school shooting suspect, 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzi (Courtesy Galveston County Jail)
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Thousands of protesters lie down in silence at the Ohio Statehouse.
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Jacob Jarvis, a teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who inspired @OhioStateFB during its 2014 championship run, has been hospitalized with spinal pain. His family is asking for prayers this morning.
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A NC school district has banned the Confederate flag, KKK symbols, & swastikas in new dress code
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Maybe @markwahlberg will #savethecrew! The actor shared interest in buying the team with @benwsyx6 while he was visiting his new #cbus car dealership.
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Pompeo met with American troops in southern Germany, starting a trip based around the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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WATCH: Protesters, including medical professionals, gather at the Ohio Statehouse.
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"The president leaves us no choice but to act. His actions are in the defiance of the vision of our founders," says Pelosi. She is asking the chairman to proceed with articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
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An Ohio Supreme Court Justice wants to legalize marijuana and release non-violent marijuana offenders from prison.
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A deer gave a couple young Central Ohio boys an experience in the woods they'll likely never forget
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JUST IN: #OhioState Coach Urban Meyer is in the building where the trustees are deliberating his future. He was seen entering a short time ago
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Actor brothers Sergej, Branislav Trifunovic take center stage in Serbia's street protests
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We loved hanging out with @Nickelodeon's multi-talented JoJo Siwa on Good Day Columbus this morning! She'll be in Columbus July 31 for her tour. @itsjojosiwa #gooddaycolumbus
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As hundreds of balloons filled the skies of an Amanda Clearcreek High School stadium dotted with purple Friday, all thoughts were on senior Sophie Mazgay. The standout student and athlete was tragically killed in a crash this week.
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Congratulations to the hardest working reporter in Columbus, @claywsyx6! . We're happy to have you on our team! 🎉
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As a 9-year-old Canal Winchester girl wrote “Black Lives Matter” on her street with chalk, her mother said a neighbor called police.
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Pls-Retweet: Send well-wishes to @torigeorgeee donating bone marrow to her bro, @Drew_George12, on Wed. #DrewStrong
http://t.co/sZwL56Qik3.
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SHARE: Columbus Police is trying to locate 17-year-old Makayla Williamson. She was last seen leaving her home near McNaughten Road and East Main Street.
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Puppy rescued after getting head stuck in rim of car wheel
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Southwest apologizing, saying they'll be contacting woman after she was forcibly removed from flight
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A Wisconsin judge set bail at $2 million for Kyle Rittenhouse, who is accused of fatally shooting of two men during a protest in Kenosha.
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Voters line up Saturday for early in-person voting at the Franklin County Board of Elections with three days until the Election.
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#BREAKING A small jet carrying Dale Earnhardt Junior and his wife, crashed at the Elizabethton, TN Municipal Airport, according to the Sheriff's Office. Investigators say all on board survived and there’s no word yet on what caused the incident.
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.@AP: Armed men have abducted as many as 16 people from upscale restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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🚨🚨BABY ALERT🚨🚨 Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden announced that Tessa the Giraffe gave birth to a six-foot-tall bundle of joy at 2 a.m. this morning.
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Trump in West Michigan: President kicks off 2020 campaign with MAGA rally in Grand Rapids.
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458 US officers died in the line of duty in 2021, highest since 1930
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GREAT news from Maria! Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.
Prayers answered 🙏 My official pathology report shows the cancer did not spread, Woo Hoo!! Now to continue recovering from my mastectomy. Thank you for the support. Please remember to get your mammogram #earlydetectionsaveslives
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BREAKING: 16-year-old Hilliard Davidson student John Staley III charged with conspiracy to commit murder for school threat last month.
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Kroger announced Saturday that the grocery chain would be providing a one-time bonus to every hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service associate.
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There is a police scene at Springfield City Hall after a bomb threat caused an evacuation. Read more on our website and the ABC 6 News App
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Chase Young has 14.5 sacks on the season, the most in Ohio State history.
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Ohio woman snaps picture of Rumpke worker praying with her father who has Alzheimer's.
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Ohio State's pregame tradition Skull Session featuring @TBDBITL and @OhioStateFB will be live-streamed for the rest of the season.
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Justin Fields' day is over. Chris Chugunov is in at QB for the Buckeyes.
Chug @ QB.
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SHARE ALERT! An Amber Alert has been issued for 5-year-old Ana Burke. She was last seen on November 11 in Massillon, Ohio. Here's what we know:
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On this day 41 years ago, Central Ohio paralyzed by the 1978 blizzard. What do you remember about this day?
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Jason Aldean 'heartbroken' over #LasVegas festival shooting. Shots broke out as he was performing.
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Grab a cup. I'm excited to rejoin my Good Day Columbus family Sunday. Although I'm still recovering and the process & challenges aren't over, my doctors have given me the green light to go back to work. Thank you for your prayers! See you Sunday morning @wsyx6 @philwsyx6
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Deputies report Rep. Doug McLeod punched his wife and bloodied her nose
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A 5-year-old had his wish come true, and was able to become a zookeeper for the day thanks to the @ColumbusZoo & @MakeAWish
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Way to go Eastmoor Academy!.
Your Warriors are Regional CHAMPS!! We defeated Sheridan 20-14!
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FIRE THE CANNON: The @BlueJacketsNHL went on the road and defeated the division-leading Carolina Hurricanes 6-0. #CBJ
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President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign says it is filing a federal lawsuit challenging the validity of election results in Nevada. #Election2020.
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AMBER ALERT: Columbus police searching for 13-year-old girl, 48-year-old man. ONLY TAKES 2 SECONDS TO SHARE >>
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JUST IN: @MayorGinther, city and county officials, and business partners are giving an update on the status of @ColumbusCrewSC and plans for @MAPFRE Stadium at 10 a.m. We will stream it live here:
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When they heard Columbus firefighters were concerned about childcare, 15 @Otterbein students stepped up to help. They are volunteering to watch the kids of first responders who are working overtime
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.@OhioStateFB head coach Ryan Day named semifinalist for George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award .
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The city of Columbus was lit up in Black and Gold Friday night as the @ColumbusCrewSC and its supporters prepared for the MLS Cup.
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#BREAKING: @MayorGinther and city business leaders will meet with @ColumbusCrewSC owner and @MLS commissioner
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Police confirm Ohio State Defensive Tackle Haskell Garrett was the victim of a shooting near campus. He was transported to a hospital in stable condition and is expected to be okay.
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BREAKING: @ColumbusCrewSC has released NEW renderings of the upcoming downtown stadium. Stadium will feature unique stands that reflect Columbus' diverse neighborhoods and a 40,000 square-foot plaza for public events. #Crew96.
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JUST IN: FOP says fallen Westerville Officer Joering's K9 partner Sam will be retired, will live with his wife & daughters
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Andrea Spencer sent us this amazing video of lighting at sunset in Plain City. You can send us your videos and photos here:
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"The flag represents my son. I am not taking it down.". Thomas DiSario is being told to take down his Thin Blue Line flag. He says it's been flying in his yard since May 2017, when his son was shot and killed in the line of duty in Kirkersville.
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TAYLOR DECKER: Special moment with my parents. They've been with me on this journey, just want to make them proud.
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Otterbein University is mourning the death of football player Nigel Chatman, as the team prepares for their first game of the season Saturday
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The police cruiser doors of fallen @WestervillePD Officers Joering and Morelli arrived in Washington D.C. They'll be part of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial starting this Sunday
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JUST IN: Arizona Senator John McCain has said he "cannot in good conscience" vote for latest Obamacare repeal bill
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.@ColumbusZoo announced the birth of a female western lowland gorilla named Jamani born on April 15.
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A puppy that was intentionally burned has a new home with an animal hospital worker, Columbus Fire shared Friday.
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"He is drawing praise for his early moves against the virus, at a time when much of the U.S. was still playing catch up.". @BBCWorld is praising @GovMikeDeWine for his leadership during the #COVID19 pandemic
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Big win for @ColumbusCrewSC! . Federico Higuaín broke Columbus' career assist record in the first half and added a goal in the second in the Crew's 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy. #Crew96 .
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Never Give Up! 5-year-old Blake Mompher has spina bifida. On Saturday, he surprised everyone at his preschool graduation in Marion when he WALKED across the stage to receive his certificate! You're awesome, Blake! 🎓 (Video: Megan Mompher)
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Ted Cruz wants to pass 'El Chapo Act' to make notorious drug lord pay for border wall.
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#BREAKING: @CityAttyKlein files motion to allow local investors the opportunity to purchase .@ColumbusCrewSC. #SaveTheCrew
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THE Ohio State Buckeyes are THE Big Ten Champions! 🏆🏆 Fourth conference title in-a-row for the Buckeyes! 🏆🏆
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Bidders will fight with their dollars next week at a Columbus auction house for the sword of the Civil War Union general who led a scorched-earth campaign across Georgia and coined the phrase “War is hell.”
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