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New stores and restaurants, including Cava, confirmed for Polaris mall in 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Polaris Fashion Place confirmed several new stores and restaurants set to open at the mall this year, including Medi

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A sticky situation: Cat rescued from electric pole in Ross County

Electra is currently safe and receiving ongoing care, according to the Fayette Regional Humane Society.

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Court records reveal new details in disappearance, death of Hailey Buzbee

According to a search warrant affidavit, Thomas admitted to communicating with Buzbee for over a year using online gaming platforms and an e

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New law will soon require Ohio correctional facilities to provide free menstrual products

Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio House Bill 29 on Dec. 19 and it will go into effect on March 20. The bill passed unanimously in the House and t

Tiggs heard from formerly incarcerated women that feminine hygiene products would sometimes be withheld. 

“It was just up to the discretion of the corrections offices that determined most of the time whether or not the women got their products,” she said. 

Courtney Alspaugh, who served five years at the Dayton Correctional Institution from 2017 until 2021,  remembers going around begging for pads and tampons. At times, she had to resort to using paper towels or toilet paper. 

“It was just like chaos,” she said. “You’re basically fending for yourself on what to do. … I had used wash rags because there was no other option, I had no other choice.”

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The Ohio bill has anti-discrimination language that says period products can’t be withheld as a form of punishment or due to a prisoner’s identity. The bill also mandates that all of the facilities have a disposal bin.

“It took us by surprise when we learned that women didn’t have a way to dispose of their products,” Tiggs said. “Oftentimes, they would take their products with their bare hands and either flush them … or they would have to carry them with their bare hands and move them to another part of the facility.”

At times, used period products would just be on the floor, Tiggs said. 

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Columbus demonstrators join national strike against ICE

Hundreds of demonstrators braved bitter cold in downtown Columbus to join a nationwide protest and general strike against U.S. Immigration a

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Central Ohio events, activities, exhibits celebrating Black History Month

10TV has your list of events happening in the Columbus area in February for Black History Month.

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COTA waives fares through Monday due to winter storm

The winter storm is expected to bring frigid temperatures and subzero wind chills that could make it feel as cold as -15 degrees outside.

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Columbus community centers offer warming shelters ahead of extreme wind chills

Columbus Metropolitan Library branches and Columbus Recreation and Parks community centers are also open to the public to stay warm.

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Ohio zoos rehabilitate 6 manatees for return to Florida waters

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says six rehabilitated manatees were returned to Florida for eventual release back into the wild.

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Union leaders rally for stronger protections after nurse assault at Wexner Medical Center

The nurse who was reportedly attacked told 10TV she is grateful for the support from her union and colleagues, which she said "has brought m

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Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno blasted for 'creepy' behavior after collecting Democrats' car IDs

U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada accused Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno of invading the privacy of Senate Democrats and their staff.

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Republican Bellevue councilman indicted on 22 charges while seeking re-election

Republican Bellevue Councilman Joseph Burkhart, who chairs the city’s Public Safety Committee, has been indicted on 22 charges including ass

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Columbus Zoo offers free admission, parking to federal employees amid government shutdown

Federal employees can get into the zoo for free from Nov. 1 through Nov. 20. Free parking is also available.

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Bexley City Council considers new e-bike regulations aimed at teen safety

Mayor Ben Kessler said the goal is to educate teens and parents about the rules and safety of e-bikes.

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Columbus City Council, Columbus Foundation step up to help families facing food insecurity

With federal food benefits in jeopardy, city leaders and nonprofits boost support for pantries serving central Ohio families.

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What ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote means for Columbus Zoo’s Issue 2

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Franklin County residents voting in this November’s election will be weighing Issue 2, a renewal of a tax levy that

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Judge extends block on ban of intoxicating hemp in Ohio until December

The original restraining order granted by the judge lasted for 14 days, but is now extended until Dec. 2.