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Columbus's burial place has been a mystery for some time. He was first laid to rest in Valladolid, a city in northwestern Spain, three years after his death in 1506. However, the exact location of this first grave has never been confirmed…

For an explorer who has never been to California, Christopher Columbus has recently caused a lot of controversy in San Jose. You can expect the latter to center around Columbus Park, a 10-acre site just south of Mineta San Jose…

WATERLOO — The No. 5 ranked team in Class 1A women's soccer made a number in Marshalltown on Tuesday, as Columbus Catholic beat Marshalltown 8-1 and dropped the Bobcats…

Saturday's home game was the first since Haslams snapped up Watson on March 18. At a press conference after the move, Jimmy Haslam said he had given his wife and daughters a veto over the deal and added that Watson had been "largely…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks sought to fill several summer positions by hosting a job fair on Saturday. Current staff members gathered at the Dodge Community Center Saturday afternoon for…

Clarkson Bancshares, LLC, a holding company headquartered in Clarkson, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Clarkson Management Company to acquire Clarkson Bank.The board of directors of both companies has unanimously…

A mix of new players and players from the 2019 World Cup winning roster will come to Columbus for the first-ever game for the United States Women's National Team at Lower.com Field.Head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named his 23-man squad for…

99 years ago in 1923 Warren's Horace Holbook was killed near Columbus when a Big Four fast passenger train crashed into an automobile and the locomotive jumped the…

BELFIELD, ND — Ukraine may be thousands of miles from North Dakota, but there are plenty in the state with ties to the country.That's why the Belfield Knights of Columbus wanted to do something to help those affected by war.Inside the St.…

HILLIARD, Ohio — Hilliard Davidson senior captain Owen Ambrozy has played hockey since he was 5 years old. A dozen years later, he realized his dream of state champion with the Hilliard Hockey Club. What do you want to know On March 6,…

Openings and announcements Three Tigers Brewing Co. and its sister restaurant Mai Chau are in the process of moving across the street to the old Granville Fire Hall at 133 N. Prospect St. The fire hall, which was built in 1972, is 6,000…

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – On Friday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams stopped by Midtown Columbus. The politician's "One Georgia" tour stopped at the local restaurant Jarfly. The restaurant was packed with community…

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FCToronto 1 0 — 1 Columbus 0 2 — 2 First Half_1, Toronto FC, Jimenez, 2 (Pozuelo), 14th minute. 2nd half_2, Columbus, Zelarrayan, 4 (Etienne), 56th; 3, Colomb, Etienne,…

Judith "Judi" CoeDecember 7, 1951 - March 8, 2022Judith "Judi" Coe, 70, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her home in Columbus.Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Gass…

COLUMBUS, Georgia (WRBL) - A group of community activists came to the defense of Columbus Police Chief Freddie Blackmon at Tuesday's city council meeting. The show of support comes after a tense demonstration at the last council…

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida. The Los Angeles Times, USA Today Sports, IndyStar and News & Observer won Grand Slam honors and Montgomery's announcer received a triple crown in the annual Associated Press Sports Editors…

The Reynoldsburg Education Foundation entered into a partnership with the Columbus Foundation on Feb. 18 that it says will help the organization achieve its goals."REF's partnership with the Columbus Foundation is the next step in the…

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) announced that it will launch a six-month pilot program on March 1 to extend public transit discounts to people who receive public income assistance. The "COTA…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Saturday marked the third morning of Russian aggression in Ukraine. The world watched as cities such as Kiev and Mariupol came under fire as troops marched towards the capital. In Columbus, dozens of…

OAK PARK, CA., February 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dwellics, the authority on U.S. city data and personalized advice on where to move, today unveiled the 2022 report, Top 100: Best Cities to Raise a Family in the Midwest. The report analyzes…

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​COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus City Council Black History Month celebration on Friday featured reflections on the pain of the pandemic for black residents and honored healthcare professionals who have stepped up to improve health equity.…

Openings and announcements The new venture of Rise Brands, a hot dog restaurant named Wonder Weenie, is planning a grand opening on Thursday, February 24 in Bridge Park. The new restaurant is located at 6558 Riverside Dr. between two…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are looking for two women who they believe showed a handgun during the robbery of an east Columbus store on Valentine's Day. Police said the two women entered the Michael's store on the…

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COLUMBUS, Georgia (WRBL) – On Friday night, you may have seen emergency vehicles around the Columbus airport or Spencer High School. WRBL News 3 Facebook Chattahoochee Valley first responders worked together to practice an…

DELPHOS - One shot. An opportunity.Delphos Jefferson head coach Denise Lindeman preached this to her team all week and it resulted in a 65-49 victory over Columbus Grove and a second consecutive North West Conference title ahead of an…

With Black History Month, there are many ways for people of all races and ages in Greater Columbus to learn about and honor the accomplishments of black people over the years. Several Columbus institutions and organizations will host…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The National Panhellenic Council is the governing body of the nine historically black fraternities and sororities. On Saturday, the Columbus Graduate Chapter brought together its youth groups for a Virtual…

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Courtesy photo Several local snipers won their respective age categories at the district Knights of Columbus free throw competition on Sunday. Each shooter shot 25…

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FohOver 40-year-old Otis Noel Pruitt — who usually went by his last name, “Mr.” or ON — captured snapshots of life in northeast Mississippi and northwest Alabama. After moving to Columbus shortly before 1920, he produced studio…

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) – BrewDog is facing more criticism over its culture following a BBC report focused on the Scotland-based brewery, including several allegations related to events at its facilities from…

Elizabeth "Betty" ZouchaApril 12, 1939 - January 23, 2022Elizabeth "Betty" Zoucha, 82, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Columbus.Christian Funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January…

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A highly respected Columbus surgeon who was paralyzed in an accident 22 years ago but continued to contribute significantly to the community has died. Dr. William David Varner, Jr., passed away Thursday,…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Insurance companies are now required to pay for in-home COVID-19 testing, but access to testing remains a challenge. What do you want to know Insurance companies are now required to cover COVID-19 home testing The…

By RONALD BLUM, AP Sports JournalistA kickoff temperature of around 25 degrees is forecast for the United States' World Cup qualifier against El Salvador in Columbus, Ohio on January 27, with the wind chill index approaching what the U.S.…

Residents looking for a hearty home-cooked meal were able to satisfy their cravings on Sunday at a…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced Sunday that four manatee calves had been transported from Orlando to central Ohio. SeaWorld and DHL Express have partnered with the Columbus Zoo to transport the…

PIC will award $40,000 in private funds to the Gorilla Doctors to help support the salaries of three field veterinarians. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Partners In Conservation (PIC) program at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium…

COLUMBUS, Georgia (WRBL) - Ronzell Buckner, owner of Skippers Seafood and general manager of Turn Around Columbus, now manages the Victory Garden. The new farm sits on ten acres of land behind Marshall Middle School. The farm…

Barbara a hansenJune 12, 1953 - December 11, 2021Barbara A. Hansen, 68, from Minden, died on Saturday December 11, 2021 in Strasbourg, Colorado.Celebration of Life services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 13,…

The 47th American Bowling Congress tournament opened in April 1950 at the Fairgrounds Coliseum and lasted 60 days. It was a huge economic windfall for Columbus, with 5,109 teams and nearly 26,000 athletes.The Dispatch reported that the…

BJ's wholesale club, which left the Columbus market almost two decades ago, is back. The Massachusetts-based retailer is building a 100,000 square foot store in the Hamilton Quarter development, adjacent to the new Sheetz location on North…

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The state of Ohio announced Tuesday night that all concessions will be closed for home games due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. What would you like to know Many Big Ten Schools athletics…

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Are you ready for a new year and a fresh start? A lot of people have big resolutions to lose weight or exercise every day, but it can be difficult to follow. If taking smaller steps is more your style, these simple…

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) - Disturbing new details emerge in the arrest of a Columbus mother charged with three counts of murder and human trafficking along with the asphyxiation murder and sexual!-->…

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Jameson "Jim" Crane Sr., former director of Crane Plastics, died Wednesday at his home in Bexley.Crane, 95, ran the family business from 1992 until his retirement in 2003 and is the namesake of the Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute at…

Republican Mike DeWine is an old-school traditionalist who plans to bring the annual State-of-State Address to the Ohio Statehouse in 2022.DeWine failed to deliver the speech in person at the Ohio General Assembly for two years due to the…

Reverend Tim Athrens of the First Congregational Church said the church is hosting a “hybrid” Christmas service to keep people safe while celebrating the holidays. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio has taken an alarming new…

A 33-year-old woman has been killed and a man is in custody in what Columbus police said was an apparent marital dispute at a house on the northeast side.Columbus Fire Department medics were called to a house on the 5100 block of Cleveland…

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Lakeview Community Schools in Columbus hopes to hire a number of new teachers to expand its staff as the district moves forward with the addition of Shell Creek Elementary School.In November, the school board accepted BD…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has said its appeal for the loss of its most important accreditation has been dismissed.The zoo said Monday that the board of directors of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums had…

SEATTLE (AP) - Max Domi scored two goals and an assist, Jake Bean scored 55 seconds into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Seattle Kraken 5-4 on Saturday night. Jack Roslovic and Oliver Bjorkstrand each scored a goal and an…

It's that time of year again - Columbus could see its first snowfall of the season on Friday. Authorities are reminding travelers to slow down and prepare for winter.Snow could arrive in the morning, according to Van…

An internal document says officials responsible for building a proposed new municipal sports park on land leased from the state fairgrounds could exceed their project's budget by $ 12 million.Not only has the city still not reached an…

Ohio State will learn of his fate at the bowl on Sunday afternoon, and it will almost certainly be a trip to the Rose Bowl to play the Utah Pac-12 champion.Michigan's 42-3 win over Iowa in the Big Ten title game on Saturday night secured…

The incident happened Thursday night at Kai's Crab Boil on Bethel Road in northern Columbus. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Inside Kai's Crab Boil Thursday night, tensions peaked.…

PEYTON NICKS Fremont Tribune Nebraska Wesleyan released a statement on their upcoming musical event.Wesleyan's University Choir, Jazz Choir and Chamber Singers…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Heading into Tuesday's game against the Nashville Predators, the Blue Jackets knew big roster changes were likely to come.Although they played coy about it with reporters, coach Brad Larsen and his staff mulled over a…

Last Sunday, the shrine at Williams Road Free Will Baptist Church caught fire. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Last Sunday, a fire damaged the Williams Road Free Will Baptist Church in southern Columbus.…

The territory of the US representative of Sanford Bishop is still blue. But the southwest Georgia district he has represented for nearly 30 years is a bit more Republican after GOP lawmakers finished redrawing the state's…

Lifecare Alliance volunteers delivered the meals Thursday morning. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Hundreds of Lifecare Alliance volunteers hosted Thanksgiving dinners in Columbus on Thursday.…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Central Ohio law enforcement is preparing to try to keep the roads as safe as possible for the holiday weekend. Wednesday night, before Thanksgiving, is one of the most popular nights for bars. Columbus…

COLUMBUS (AP) - CJ Stroud threw for almost 400 yards and six touchdowns in the first half as the Ohio State No.5 made it easy in a 56-7 blowout from Michigan's No.7 State Saturday.Stroud finished 32-35 against the Spartans' pass defense,…

Columbus Blue Jackets (9-5-0, third in the Metropolitan) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (10-7-0, second in the Pacific) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTS BOOK LINE: Golden Knights -153, Blue Jackets +128; plus /…

Women of Achievement recipients are known to uplift their community, challenge stigma, and empower other women to do the same. COLUMBUS, Ohio - A nonprofit focused on eliminating racism and empowering women in…

Columbus woman was sentenced to at least 59 months in jail last week by Highland County Common Pleas Court Madilynn Arnett, 19, was convicted of three counts in two separate cases. She was ordered to tamper with evidence, a third degree…

Columbus Council is moving closer to handing over the city's animal control and care operations to the nonprofit PAWS Humane, although few details of the arrangement have been publicly shared. Council on Tuesday approved a measure…