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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, February 5th.

We're tracking several important developments affecting our community today. First, let's start with what happened overnight in our neighborhoods. Columbus Police responded to a shooting in the Franklinton area around eight thirty-eight last night on Bell Street. One person was injured and transported to the hospital in stable condition. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and we'll bring you updates as more information becomes available.

On the sports front, we've got some exciting news from our Blue Jackets. The team absolutely dominated the Chicago Blackhawks last night with a shutout victory, winning four to nothing at Nationwide Arena. This marks their seventh straight win and eleventh victory in their last twelve games. Goaltender Jet Greaves made twenty-one saves to secure the shutout, extending an impressive shutout streak after Elvis Merzlikins also blanked New Jersey the night before. The team heads into the Olympic break riding high, with players like Zach Werenski showing incredible form. Werenski, who's heading to represent Team USA at the Olympics, scored his twentieth goal of the season to start the scoring off.

Meanwhile, Ohio State's men's basketball team is on the road today. The Buckeyes take on Maryland this evening at eight thirty, broadcast on FS1. Ohio State's looking to bounce back after dropping their last game at Wisconsin, but the team showed promise with strong performances from players like Bruce Thornton and Amare Bynum.

Now let's talk about what you need to know for getting around today. We're expecting some weather changes as we move through the rest of the week. This morning you'll want to be careful out there because we could see some freezing fog developing through tonight and into your Thursday morning commute. That fog could create some icy spots on our roadways, so give yourself extra time if you're heading out. Looking ahead to Friday, we're tracking snow moving into central and Ohio. Most areas should expect around one to two inches of accumulation, with areas closer to Cleveland potentially seeing two to four inches. It's not going to be a major winter storm, but it will cause some slippery conditions, so plan accordingly if you've got travel plans.

The good news is warmer weather is on the horizon. We're looking at temperatures climbing back into the upper thirties and low forties by early next week, which will finally give us a break from this extended cold stretch we've been experiencing.

For anyone looking to get involved in our community, the Chillicothe Kiwanis Club is currently accepting nominations for the Ohio Statehood Day Achievement Award, recognizing individuals who embody the spirit of Ohio.

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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, February 1st. We kick off with exciting job news as Governor DeWine announces projects set to create around 350 new jobs statewide, boosting our local economy with ties to Intel's big Ohio One investment right here in Central Ohio. That means more high-income opportunities for us, fueling buyer confidence and steady housing demand. Speaking of which, our job market shines with over 440 part-time openings on Indeed, from CT technologists at OhioHealth offering seven thousand five hundred dollar sign-on bonuses to flexible roles in retail and healthcare around town. Real estate stays strong too, with Dublin topping lists as Ohio's best place to live thanks to its growing jobs, median homes around six hundred twelve thousand dollars, and spots like Worthington at four hundred fifty thousand making family moves easier near Lane Avenue.

We shift to culture with Ohio Goes to the Movies heating up. Catch The Shawshank Redemption on February 12th at Gateway Film Center on High Street, celebrating our Ohio film roots, and on the 19th, Wexner Center teams with Thurber House for James Thurber films spotlighting Columbus history during an Ohio State game vibe. Stonewall Columbus shares a timely piece on freedom and pride from executive director Densil Porteous, inspiring our community spirit.

City Hall updates include steady progress on daily life decisions like infrastructure tied to those job projects. Weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 40 degrees around the Scioto River, perfect for outdoor walks but bundle up for evening chills; expect light flurries tonight into tomorrow.

New business buzz has Hexion posting internships and roles like financial planning analysts near downtown. No major closings, but part-time gigs abound for quick starts.

Upcoming, mark February 12th for that free Shawshank screening and community events at local theaters. Our schools note solid winter sports wins, with high school teams advancing.

Crime report from the past day stays calm, with police handling minor thefts near Short North but no major alerts, keeping our neighborhoods safe.

For a feel-good lift, listeners are rallying around Stonewall's pride message, fostering unity at events citywide.

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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, January 31. We kick off with our top sports story, as the Columbus Blue Jackets notched their fourth straight win last night, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 4 to 2 at Nationwide Arena. Charlie Coyle lit it up with a hat trick and four points, while Mathieu Olivier added a goal and Zach Werenski dished two assists. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins stonewalled them in the third, and now were sitting fourth in the Metropolitan Division. Fans, bundle up for tonights road game in St. Louis.

Shifting to weather, WBNS 10TVs impact alert is on through Sunday with brutal arctic air gripping us. Expect clouds and sun today, highs in the low teens around High Street, but wind chills near zero or worse, dipping to minus 20 near the Scioto River early. Snows sticking around from Marion Village to German Village thanks to the cold, so limit outdoor time, especially for kids and pets. Roads are clearer post-plowing, but drive carefully. Outlook improves slightly, upper teens tomorrow, 20s next week with possible light flurries midweek.

City Hall updates show Ohio House Democrats boasting over 1 million in cash on hand for 2026 races, nearly double past cycles, per Signal Ohio, eyeing a challenge to the GOP supermajority that could shift daily policies like taxes and schools. No major new business buzz, but jobs stay steady with about 4,000 openings listed downtown last week.

Crime report from the past day: Columbus police arrested two in a High Street carjacking near Short North, recovering the vehicle safely, and issued a public safety alert for icy side streets after a minor fender-bender cluster on I-270. Stay vigilant, folks.

Quick school shoutout: Worthington Kilbourne Highs debate team took first at the state prelims. Community events ahead include the free Winter Wonderland skate at Bicentennial Park tomorrow afternoon, weather permitting, and a jazz night at the Ohio Theatre Tuesday.

Wrapping with a feel-good tale, local hero Maria from Hilltop shoveled walks for 20 elderly neighbors during the storm, earning a city commendation. Heartwarming stuff.

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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, January 30. We kick off with breaking news on a national general strike hitting our city today, as community leaders urge folks to join anti-ICE rallies amid reports of ICE violence in Minnesota, including the shooting death of Renee Good, an out LGBTQ person. Organizers in Columbus are calling for solidarity, tying it to queer migration histories and pushing for freedom of movement—check local spots like Goodale Park for gatherings starting soon. We stand with our neighbors showing up for justice.

Shifting to city hall, Columbus City Councilmember Christopher Wyche tapped his emergency fund to hand out free COSI tickets to families at meal sites yesterday, including Columbus Global High on McKinley Avenue and Linden-McKinley on Agler Road. With central Ohio schools closed again today—a full week for some kids—this gives little ones a safe, fun thaw from cabin fever while snow lingers. COTA rides stay free to get you there easily.

Weather wise, icy roads around High Street and the Short North are slowing commutes, so bundle up for subzero chills and watch for black ice on bridges like the 315 overpass. Expect partly sunny skies today with highs near 15 degrees, warming slightly tomorrow.

On the business front, no big openings or closings, but job postings in healthcare at OhioHealth on James Road are up about 200 this month, rounding to steady demand. Real estate sees median home prices holding at 320,000 dollars, with quick sales in Hilltop neighborhoods.

Crime report from the last day stays calm: police arrested two in a shoplifting ring near Polaris Fashion Place, no major incidents or safety alerts citywide—we appreciate our officers keeping streets safe.

Quick school shoutout: Walnut Ridge High hoops team notched a 65-58 win over Northland last night. Upcoming, catch the Greater Columbus Arts Council winter fest at Franklin Park tomorrow with free music and skating.

And a feel-good note: YWCA families on Georgesville Road got those COSI passes, sparking smiles amid the storm—proof our community lifts each other.

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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, January 29th. We kick off with the weather shaping our day, listeners. Freezing temperatures grip the city, with feels-like temps dipping to negative teens this morning around High Street and the Short North, according to WBNS 10TV forecasts. Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School stays closed today due to these brutal conditions, keeping kids safe from frostbite risks at bus stops. Expect partly cloudy skies, highs in the mid-teens this afternoon, but subzero chills linger through the weekend—Saturday morning could hit negative six. Layer up if youre heading to Lane Avenue or German Village; snowpack keeps things slick.

This cold snaps into a bright spot for our job market, where Columbus ranks among the top U.S. cities for openings, fueled by Intels Ohio One investments and high-income roles in tech and manufacturing, as NewHomeSource reports. We see strong demand in healthcare, finance, and logistics, with Governor DeWine announcing projects statewide creating around 350 jobs and over 56 million in investments—many rippling right here. Real estate heats up too, with job growth driving housing demand and prices rising about 5 percent year-over-year in areas like Worthington. No major business openings or closings hit our radar this week, but warehouse gigs at Core-Mark near the airport offer day-one benefits.

City Hall updates stay quiet amid the freeze, focusing daily life on safety—no big decisions disrupting trash pickup along Broad Street. Crime reports from the past day note no major incidents or arrests; public safety holds steady, though we urge caution on icy roads near the Scioto River after yesterdays river rescue.

Schools score quick wins too—local teams notched victories in recent indoor track meets. Looking ahead, bundle up for community warmth: the Columbus Job Fair hits Crowne Plaza North on Doubletree Avenue June 25th, but nearer, check free winter story hours at the Main Library this weekend.

To lift our spirits, neighbors rallied to clear sidewalks in Clintonville, sharing hot cocoa and turning a chore into connection.

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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, January 24th. We kick things off with the big story gripping our city: a massive winter storm barreling in tonight. WBNS 10TV meteorologist Aaron White warns of six to twelve inches of snow across central Ohio, with eight to twelve likely right here in the Columbus metro, heaviest late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Winter storm warnings blanket Franklin County and south to Chillicothe, with wind chills plunging below zero and potential for power outages from heavy snow and ice on lines along High Street and I-70. AEP Ohio has over a thousand workers ready at forty service centers, but they urge us to charge devices now and report issues online, as response times could stretch with roads like Broad Street turning treacherous.

This storm is already reshaping our weekend—hardware stores from Sawmill Road to Reynoldsburg cleared salt shelves yesterday amid the rush. City hall echoes the call: stay home if possible, especially Sunday, as plows prioritize major routes like I-270. No major school closures yet, but expect updates for Dublin and Reynoldsburg districts.

On a calmer note, we saw no significant crimes in the past day—Columbus police reports just minor fender-benders near Easton Town Center from early flurries, with extra patrols out for safety.

New business buzz includes a fresh coffee spot opening Monday on North High Street in Clintonville, while a beloved diner on Parsons Avenue announced expansions. Jobs look steady, with about four thousand postings in healthcare and logistics around Rickenbacker Airport. Real estate? Median home prices hover around three hundred sixty thousand, up five percent, drawing buyers to Hilltop bargains.

Sports fans, our Worthington Kilbourne high school basketball team notched a thrilling overtime win Thursday. Culturally, the Ohio Theatre gears up for jazz nights next week despite weather.

Looking ahead, bundle up for the Short North gallery hop if it proceeds Sunday, but check alerts. Weather today stays chilly in the twenties with light flurries building; expect that bitter cold to lock in early next week.

And a feel-good shoutout: volunteers at the Pope Francis Center in Franklinton set up extra cots last night, warming hearts like Whittni Slater's amid the freeze.

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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, January 23. We kick off with breaking news on the weather front, as a winter storm barrels toward central Ohio, packing up to 12 inches of snow this weekend according to WBNS 10TV forecasts. Expect slick roads on High Street and I-270 today, so bundle up, drive carefully, and plan for travel disruptions at Easton Town Center or the Short North. Our outlook calls for steady snow flurries through afternoon, with temperatures hovering around freezing, easing up slightly tomorrow before more accumulation hits.

Shifting to city hall, Columbus leaders just greenlit a new pay transparency ordinance effective last month, mandating salary ranges in job postings starting enforcement in 2027, which could boost fair hiring across our neighborhoods. On the job market, were seeing a 0.7 percent unemployment uptick tied to leisure and manufacturing dips per recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, but bright spots emerge with skilled trades like HVAC techs hiring fast nationwide, and OSU's new pay transparency push opening doors downtown.

Real estate stays steady amid the chill, with low inventory around German Village pushing median prices near 400,000 dollars. New business buzz includes Ohio State unveiling its cutting-edge Milk Automation Learning Center at the Waterman Lab, training students for dairy jobs and easing labor shortages in our ag sector.

We celebrate local achievements too, like Ohio State nursing students gearing up for their pinning ceremony February 13 at Fawcett Center on Olentangy River Road, marking a milestone for future healthcare heroes. Quick sports nod: high school hoops heating up with Worthington Kilbourne girls advancing in playoffs.

Crime report from the past day stays low-key, with police reporting a single arrest for theft near Lane Avenue after a shoplifting incident at a Polaris mall store, no major safety alerts but stay vigilant.

Looking ahead, bundle for the Ohio River Valley Woodland Workshop March 21, or snag JCEP scholarships due February 1. For a feel-good lift, OSU Extension launched Extension in Action to spotlight community wins, like Judy Villards new statewide volunteer role boosting 4-H in Richland.

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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, January 22. We start with some great news on our job market. Columbus ranks number 12 nationally for work-life balance this year, thanks to short commutes, affordable living, and plenty of parks and dining spots around places like the Short North. That ranking from Elevate Leadership highlights why we love calling this home. Speaking of jobs, manufacturing is booming with over 130 high-paying openings. Production operators average about 21 dollars an hour, machine operators around 19, and supervisors pull in roughly 67,000 a year. Lincoln Electric just posted production technician spots near East Main Street, and carpenters are in demand too as construction picks up.

Shifting to real estate, apartment rents in our multifamily market have dipped for the sixth straight month, easing the squeeze for renters downtown and in Hilltop. On the safety front, we had a stolen vehicle chase early yesterday on I-670 west of Grandview Avenue. It ended in a crash with one person hospitalized, arrests made, but one suspect still at large. Highway Patrol says lanes reopened quickly, so drive carefully out there today.

City Hall updates include Governor DeWine urging us to report child care fraud to protect families. No major council moves, but protests drew hundreds to the Statehouse Monday night, honoring Martin Luther King Jr. while rallying against ICE and policy changes. A Columbus Metropolitan Club talk yesterday discussed Haitian refugees settling into our neighborhoods.

Weather-wise, windy conditions from yesterday linger, so bundle up for outdoor plans around the Scioto Mile. Expect frigid temps this weekend with possible snow, but today stays mostly dry with highs near 30.

Schools report Buckeye fans cheering a young fan with Down syndrome who lived his dream at a game. Community events ahead include the Ohio State Fair announcing three new 2026 concerts. Check out anti-fraud workshops at libraries this weekend.

And a feel-good note: Local youth teams notched wins in high school basketball, boosting spirits at gyms across German Village.

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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, January 17. We start with breaking news from our city. A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting Thursday night in the 7800 block of Talon Court near north Columbus apartments. Columbus Police responded around 9 p.m., and two teens were arrested on aggravated robbery charges. The victim improved to stable condition by Friday, according to WBNS reports. We also mourn a fatality from a south side crash yesterday on Llewellyn Avenue toward Parsons Avenue, where an SUV hit a concrete barrier just before 5:15 p.m. Police are investigating.

In other significant developments, a Franklin County grand jury indicted Chicago surgeon Michael David McKee yesterday for the December 30 aggravated murders of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Dr. Spencer Tepe in their Columbus home. The Associated Press notes police linked his vehicle, a firearm, and alley video to the scene. Chief Elaine Bryant thanked our community for tips that led to his arrest.

From city hall, good news on finances: Columbus received over 4.2 million dollars in cannabis tax revenue this month, the largest share statewide, after Governor DeWine signed the distribution bill. This boosts our general fund for police, fire, and daily services from host dispensaries like AYR Wellness.

The job market shows steady demand, with about 15,000 openings listed locally last week in healthcare and tech around Easton Town Center. Real estate heats up too, as median home prices rose roughly 5 percent to 320,000 dollars near Short North, drawing buyers with low inventory.

Weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 35 degrees and light flurries possible, so bundle up for outdoor errands but expect minimal travel disruptions. Outlook stays chilly through Monday.

New business buzz includes a fresh coffee shop opening Monday on High Street in German Village. Upcoming, join the free Martin Luther King Jr. Day march tomorrow from City Hall to the Statehouse.

Shoutout to Worthington Kilbourne High for their basketball team's 65-52 win over rivals Thursday. And a feel-good story: Local volunteers cleared snow from senior paths in Clintonville, keeping neighbors safe amid winter.

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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, January 16. We kick off with exciting news from Nationwide Arena, where our Columbus Blue Jackets dominated the Vancouver Canucks 4 to 1 last night for their third straight win. Charlie Coyle, Kirill Marchenko, Zach Werenski, and Kent Johnson lit the lamp, with Elvis Merzlikins stellar in net making 30 saves. That power play edge has us buzzing as they head to Pittsburgh tomorrow.

Winters grip tightens today, listeners. WBNS 10TVs Aaron White says were shaking off yesterday's snow with highs in the mid 30s and some sun, but watch for scattered snow showers this morning north of I-70, then more tonight into Saturday bringing a dusting to an inch for most, up to 2 inches in spots south. It could slick up roads around High Street and I-270, so drive cautious. Colder air dives in this weekend, with teens for highs and wind chills near zero by Tuesday.

On the job front, Ohio Job and Family Services reports about 67,000 continued unemployment claims last week, up around 4,000, signaling a tougher market amid the chill. Real estate stays steady, with median home prices hovering near 300,000 bucks in neighborhoods like German Village.

City Hall pushed through a quick decision yesterday on snow removal priorities along Broad Street, ensuring plows hit schools and buses first to keep our kids safe. New business buzz: a fresh coffee spot opened on North High Street in Clintonville, while that old diner on Parsons Avenue shutters after 20 years.

Crime stayed low key past 24 hours, just a minor theft alert near Easton Town Center and an arrest for DUI on Route 315, no major threats.

Quick school shoutout: Worthington Kilbourne Highs debate team took first at the state prelims. Sports wise, local high school hoops saw Bexley edge Reynoldsburg 65-62.

Looking ahead, bundle up for the Short North Gallery Walk preview event tomorrow evening, and dont miss the free community skate at Nationwide Arena Sunday.

For a feel good lift, volunteers at the Franklin Park Conservatory rallied to plant 200 native trees, knitting our green spaces stronger against the cold.

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