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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Staffing has been a concern of the Columbus Division of Fire for months as the division numbers remained stagnant while the city grew. For the first time in the division's history, the city had not one, but two classes graduate on Friday. In total, nearly 70 firefighters will join the ranks.

Columbus Division of Fire hosts historic graduation classes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When it comes to white supremacist activity, Ohio ranks third on the list. That’s the assessment from a new report released by the Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism. Specifically, the ADL documented 167 white supremacist events in 2022. Those events took place in 33 states, with Ohio being on the list for the third most active state.

Report: White supremacist activity on rise in Ohio, across U.S.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The suspect accused of firing shots at police officers outside of a northeast Columbus pub earlier this month was arraigned on Friday. Mark Sharpe, 39, is charged with three counts of felonious assault and is being held on a $2 million bond. Officers from the Columbus...

Man accused of firing shots at officers outside northeast Columbus pub held on $2 million bond

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Canal Winchester, OH

CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio — The community is rallying around one family whose son is in a fight for his life. The folks who are supporting the family call themselves Cooper's Army, and they are helping any way they can to support 10-year-old Cooper Shirk, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that is only found in a few hundred children every year.

'Cooper's Army' rallies around boy with rare cancer

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man who was found guilty of crimes he committed during an armed robbery of a mobile phone store is facing more than two decades in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio announced 45-year-old Kevin Daniels was convicted by a jury this week.

Man convicted of crimes related to armed robbery of Columbus mobile phone store

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The man accused of getting into a residence hall and approaching a girl while she was taking a shower was taken into custody, according to police. The Ohio State University Police Department sent out a safety notice Friday regarding the incident that happened on Wednesday. Joshua Arrowood, 30, tailgated behind students to get into Scott House Residence Hall around 12:15 p.m., according to Franklin County Municipal Court documents.

Police: Man accused of approaching girl in Ohio State residence hall shower in custody

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For two decades, Ena’s Caribbean Kitchen in Linden has been serving island-style food. In 2015, the general manager Marlon Hayles, extended the business with a food truck. On Thursday, he went to a Columbus impound lot to retrieve that truck, after it was stolen, recovered,...

Popular Linden food truck stolen, found at impound lot dismantled

Dublin, OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Better Business Bureau is warning central Ohio residents of fake calls claiming to be Dublin police dispatch. In the scam, residents are being targeted and called from a caller ID displayed as “Dublin Dispatch.” When residents answer the call, the person impersonating a police officer tells them that they missed a court date or jury duty.

BBB warns central Ohio residents of scam calls claiming to be Dublin police

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The body of a boater who went missing at Hoover Reservoir after their boat capsized Saturday afternoon has been located, according to police. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said two people went missing while participating in a fishing tournament after high winds caused their boat to capsize just after 2 p.m. One boater was rescued and is OK, while the other was missing for more than a day before their body was discovered.

Police: Body of boater who went missing at Hoover Reservoir located

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Early Monday evening a building that was evacuated since Saturday night due to a chimney collapse was deemed safe and was allowed to re-open. According to Deputy Director of Building and Zoning, Tony Celebrezze, the building in the Olde Town East neighborhood was inspected Monday and it was determined to be structurally safe.

Olde Town East building deemed safe after chimney collapsed during wind event Saturday

Upper Arlington, OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — You don’t know how a problem can impact someone until that someone is you. “It’s aggravating,” the Upper Arlington mother said. “It’s tragic. It saddens me because [no] family should have to go through something like that.”. 10TV is not identifying...

Upper Arlington mother hopes parents take 'gummies' seriously

Ohio State

DUBLIN, Ohio — The Dublin Police Department announced that they will be handing out free steering wheel locks to owners of Hyundais and Kias to combat the growing number of car thefts. Those who have a vehicle with a steel-key and turn-to-start ignition from either Hyundai or Kia are...

Dublin police distributing free steering wheel locks for Kias, Hyundais

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man wanted in a fatal shooting where the victim was found shot multiple times inside a vehicle in the University District last year was arrested by federal agents on Thursday. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, agents along with the Columbus Division of Police SWAT...

University District murder suspect arrested by federal agents

COLUMBUS, Ohio — During his State of the City address, Mayor Andrew Ginther praised how lateral transfers are bringing new police officers to Columbus. “Another viable pipeline for welcoming new talent. At our current rate, we'll have more officers next year than ever before in our city's history,” Ginther said.

After 5 months, nearly a third of lateral transfers into Columbus police have left

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man is dead following a shooting in west Columbus Thursday evening. Officers were originally called to the 800 block of Danwood Drive at 8:09 p.m. for a reported shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were then called to a second scene in connection to the shooting at the United Dairy Farmers gas station on Norton Road.

Police: Man dead after shooting in west Columbus

Cincinnati, OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Law enforcement responded to at least two central Ohio high schools on Tuesday on reports of an active shooter that were later determined to be hoaxes. At approximately 12:44 p.m., the Delaware County Sheriff's Office said someone called 911 claiming multiple people were shot inside Olentangy High School. The caller claimed to be a student and said he was hiding inside the school.

'Swatting' calls target Olentangy High School, Columbus' East High School

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Grove City man was arrested after leading sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed pursuit through Fayette, Madison, Pickaway and Franklin counties Friday afternoon, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office received a report that someone with a warrant was in a...

Sheriff: Grove City man arrested after crashing into cruiser, leading deputies on pursuit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police said a person was seriously injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 71 in north Columbus Saturday. The Columbus Division of Police and Division of Fire were called to an accident involving one vehicle in the northbound lanes of I-71 near East Dublin Granville Road just before 9 a.m. While on scene, an SUV struck one of the fire trucks parked with its lights on, according to Battalion Chief Jeffrey Geitter.

Police: 1 seriously injured following crash on I-71 in north Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus woman will spend at least 40 years in prison for a shooting that injured two Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies nearly three years ago. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge David Young sentenced 56-year-old Monica Justice, also known as Lotus Justice, to 40 to 45 years. According to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, 40 years is mandatory.

Columbus woman who shot Franklin County deputies sentenced to at least 40 years

New Jersey State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s been almost three months since nearly 200 residents of the Eastside apartments Latitude Five25 were displaced and residents are still waiting to be paid. Last week, a judge in New Jersey rejected the City of Columbus’ attempt to dismiss a bankruptcy claim by the...

Former Latitude Five25 residents still waiting to be paid after recent court ruling

POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has regained its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) after losing it in late 2021. The zoo announced Monday morning it was granted full accreditation. “I’m proud of our team, staff and board of directors. We have accomplished...

Columbus Zoo regains full accreditation from AZA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If you were driving downtown Tuesday afternoon you likely saw a huge plume of black smoke. We now know that it was the result of arson at a homeless camp. Two separate fires were set Tuesday afternoon at homeless camps behind the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Arson suspect’s criminal history points to the broader problem of breaking the cycle of homelessness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 54-year-old man has been charged after he was accused of setting fires at a homeless camp near the Greater Columbus Convention Center. According to Franklin County Municipal Court records, Carl Mahone is charged with aggravated arson. The Columbus Division of Fire responded to the fire...

Man accused of setting fires at homeless camp near Greater Columbus Convention Center

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther delivered his State of the City Address. Ginther discussed initiatives surrounding neighborhood safety, affordability and city services. The address can be seen in the video player below. The mayor's address comes one day after he appointed Rena Shak to lead the newly...

Mayor Ginther discusses safety, affordable housing in State of the City address

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Almost two years ago, an explosion at the Yenkin-Majestic Paint facility on Leonard Avenue killed one person and injured eight others. The explosion also rocked nearby homes in the area that still have damage. On Wednesday night, residents met at the Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church...

Residents impacted by Yenkin-Majestic plant explosion create list of demands

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Candida auris is an emerging fungus that, according to the Ohio Department of Health, is often multidrug-resistant to multiple drugs commonly used to treat infections. According to ODH, it can spread in healthcare facilities and people with weakened immune systems tend to be at the highest...

Cases of deadly fungus more than doubled in Ohio in the span of a year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Johnstown man will spend a minimum of eight years in prison after pleading guilty in a Dublin man’s death in 2020. The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office said a judge sentenced 43-year-old William Finnegan to eight to 12 years on Thursday for the death of 40-year-old Seth Hadala.

Johnstown man sentenced after pleading guilty in Dublin man’s death

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Columbus launches Regional Crime Gun and Intelligence Center

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Of the 12 homicides so far this year, Columbus police said on Thursday that two involved guns in the hands of teens. They...

Columbus launches Regional Crime Gun and Intelligence Center

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