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Who are you voting for Tuesday? The Columbus Dispatch has information on the candidates who took time to complete our questions. See their answers in their own words. www.dispatch.com/story/news/2...

Ohio House votes to strengthen dangerous dog law after newspaper investigation After an investigation into how Ohio's dangerous dog laws fail victims, state lawmakers advanced a bill calling for more accountability.

Local journalism from @dispatch.com and our USA TODAY Ohio Network making a difference in our communities thanks to the courage of Avery Russell.

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Landing Anduril: How Pickaway County helped bring Arsenal-1 weapons factory to Ohio Behind the scenes, years of work went into Ohio being able to bring Anduril to Pickaway County.

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Intel delays leave new AEP substation with nothing to power A substation built to support Intel's chip factories may be completed by August even though the semiconductor maker's plants are delayed.

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Dispatch's VANISHED report wins A-Mark Foundation investigative journalism award The Columbus Dispatch's VANISHED investigation into missing persons cases across Ohio won the top prize in a new statewide journalism contest.

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Ohio baby girl dies after accident at Nationwide Children's Hospital, coroner confirms The baby, born on March 4, was in the neonatal intensive care unit for a heart condition at the Columbus children's hospital.

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Ohio homeowners want property tax relief. Other states may offer a solution Some states use circuit breakers to help homeowners hit hard by property taxes. Would Ohio Republicans pay for it?

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Columbus area homeless shelter providers want to tax Uber, Lyft rides for funding If local homeless shelter providers get their way, Franklin County could tax ride-shares like Lyft and Uber 8% per ride to support emergency shelters.

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What we know about a shooting that injured two Mifflin Township police officers A suspect was charged in the shooting, but remains in large. Both officers who were shot are now in stable condition.

NEW: What we know about a shooting that injured two Mifflin Township police officers

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Trump budget bill would slash Medicaid. How it would affect Ohio As many as 500,000 Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage under legislation that aims to enact President Donald Trump's agenda.

Trump budget bill would slash Medicaid. How it would affect Ohio and its hospitals

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Mayor Ginther's 2024 travel spending totaled $82,000. What new filings show Annual filings offer a peak at Columbus officials' work travel. Mayor Andrew Ginther got at least $82k from multiple sources for his travel.

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Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther will seek a fourth term in 2027, campaign says Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther intends to run for a fourth term in 2027, according to his campaign.

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Morrow County Sheriff remembers slain deputy Daniel Sherrer: 'He will be missed' Daniel Weston Sherrer was killed in a shooting while responding to a domestic violence call on Monday, May 26.

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Ohio governor's missing persons group issues recommendations after Dispatch investigation The governor's missing persons working group, created in response to a Dispatch series, issued its final report Tuesday.

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Morrow County deputy shot, killed responding to domestic violence call; suspect also shot The sheriff's deputy was responding to a home at the 100 block of County Road 26 in Marengo when he was shot and killed by a suspect

We are working to update this breaking story.

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Business incentives make Ohio property taxes soar. Will lawmakers care? | Our view Ohio's intentional decisions to make homeowners pay a much bigger share of property taxes is unsustainable and threatens our state's progress.

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Coca-Cola bottler opens $90 million distribution center at Rickenbacker Industrial Complex The largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States is opening a $90 million distribution center on Columbus' Far South Side.

Coca-Cola bottler opens $90 million distribution center at Rickenbacker Industrial Complex

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Columbus social media finance influencer facing fraud charges over real estate Ponzi scheme Tyler Bossetti, a Columbus-based social media finance influencer, is facing federal charges accusing him of defrauding investors of over $11 million.

Our most read story this morning.

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3 reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is a Norris Trophy finalist Werenski is a finalist for NHL's top defenseman award, the Norris Trophy, after leading the Blue Jackets in scoring and setting franchise highs.

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Analysis says Browns' projections for new stadium are 'too optimistic' Analysis found the Browns' projections are likely too rosy on everything from construction workers employed to attendance at proposed stadium.

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Three Columbus companies land tax credits for expansions promising 100 new jobs combined The Tax Credit Authority approved incentives for multiple companies announcing plans to expand in Ohio.

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Issue 2 on May ballot would help pay for roads, bridges - not Cleveland Browns stadium Ohio voters are being asked to approve a major bond issue this spring. But it has nothing to do with the Cleveland Browns.

Clearing up a rumor!

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Large hail, thunderstorms, damaging straight line wind forecasted for Columbus The National Weather Service in Wilmington predicts Tuesday will be stormy, with a chance for large hail and damaging straight line winds.

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These 4 have best shot at ending Columbus school board chaos, tackling challenges | Our view Election 2025: Based on their resume and our research — four candidates of the 10 are best suited to join the Columbus school board.

Opinion: Election 2025: Based on their resume and our research — four candidates of the 10 are best suited to join the Columbus school board.

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's mother thanks hockey community, Columbus in media interviews Jane Gaudreau, the mother of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, thanked the hockey community and Columbus for their support after her sons' deaths.

Jane Gaudreau, the mother of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, thanked the hockey community and Columbus for their support after her sons' deaths.

FirstEnergy former lobbyists get immunity to testify in Ohio pay-to-play investigation Three former FirstEnergy lobbyists and a senior executive will have immunity from prosecution, freeing them to answer questions from the PUCO.

Three former FirstEnergy lobbyists and a senior executive will have immunity from prosecution, freeing them to answer questions from the PUCO.

Voter Guide: Meet 3 candidates for Columbus City Council in May 6 primary Meet the three candidates running in a citywide nonpartisan primary race for Columbus City Council District 7.

Every Columbus voter gets a say in who fills the District 7 seat on City Council. Here are the candidates in the May 6 primary.

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US Supreme Court declines Ohio AG Yost's request to take up qualified immunity amendment case Ohio AG Dave Yost can't hold up a qualified immunity amendment from clearing its first hurdle toward the Ohio ballot, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled

Ohio AG Dave Yost can't hold up a qualified immunity amendment from clearing its first hurdle toward the Ohio ballot, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled

Columbus radio station 97.1 The Fan announces changes for multiple shows The Common Man and T-Bone show is ending after 12 years on 97.1 The Fan.

Major changes coming to Columbus sports radio station lineup.

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Voter Guide: Meet 10 candidates for Columbus school board in May 6 primary We asked the 10 candidates for the Columbus City School board to tell us about themselves and why they are the best candidate. Here are their answers.

Ten people are vying for six spots on the November ballot for Columbus school board. We asked them to share their views and why they are the best candidate. Nine responded.

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