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With snow forecasted in Ann Arbor during "The Game" on Nov. 29, recall the 1950 Snow Bowl that resulted in a 9-3 Ohio State loss to Michigan.
Will there be another Snow Bowl between Ohio State and Michigan?
With snow forecasted in Ann Arbor during "The Game" on Nov. 29, recall the 1950 Snow Bowl that resulted in a 9-3 Ohio State loss to Michigan.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Ohio State remained No. 1 in the fourth College Football Playoff rankings released on Nov. 25.
Where is Ohio State in fourth College Football Playoff rankings?
Ohio State remained No. 1 in the fourth College Football Playoff rankings released on Nov. 25.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Delaware County Common Pleas Court James Schuck is accused of stalking an assistant prosecutor and pressuring her for sex.
Delaware County judge accused of sexually assaulting assistant prosecutor
Delaware County Common Pleas Court James Schuck is accused of stalking an assistant prosecutor and pressuring her for sex.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
It's Ohio State vs Mount St. Mary's in the 2025-26 college basketball season. Follow along for live score and game updates at the Jerome Schottenstein Center.
John Mobley's career night leads Ohio State past Mount St. Mary's: Replay
It's Ohio State vs Mount St. Mary's in the 2025-26 college basketball season. Follow along for live score and game updates at the Jerome Schottenstein Center.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy pitched year-round school and lengthening hours as a way to reduce childcare costs in video .
Year-round school in Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy floats idea in video
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy pitched year-round school and lengthening hours as a way to reduce childcare costs in video .
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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Wade Christofferson, 72, remains in custody in Utah awaiting extradition back to Ohio where he will face federal charges.
Dublin man arrested in Utah after federal sex abuse charges filed
Wade Christofferson, 72, remains in custody in Utah awaiting extradition back to Ohio where he will face federal charges.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Cory Hoffman, a Delaware City Councilman, is accused of harassing a woman by sending emails and leaving voicemails even after she asked him to stop.
Delaware city councilman harassed woman with emails, calls, police say
Cory Hoffman, a Delaware City Councilman, is accused of harassing a woman by sending emails and leaving voicemails even after she asked him to stop.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Value City Furniture will close stores after filing for bankruptcy. Here's where they're closing in Ohio and the full list of locations in the state.
Is Value City Furniture closing? Bankruptcy could affect 21 Ohio locations
Value City Furniture will close stores after filing for bankruptcy. Here's where they're closing in Ohio and the full list of locations in the state.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The national franchise will shut down two local facilities by the end of the year.
LA Fitness to shut down 2 central Ohio locations by end of year
The national franchise will shut down two local facilities by the end of the year.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said injured wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are working hard to return at Michigan.
Ryan Day updates Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate statuses for Michigan
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said injured wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are working hard to return at Michigan.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled against The Columbus Dispatch in a public records case, dealing a blow to government transparency.
Ohio Supreme Court says police officers have privacy rights, shielding their names
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled against The Columbus Dispatch in a public records case, dealing a blow to government transparency.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Washington Capitals' 5-1 rout a secondary concern for Columbus Blue Jackets after losing Kirill Marchenko, Zach Werenski and Mathieu Olivier.
Injuries catch up to Blue Jackets in loss to Capitals: takeaways
Washington Capitals' 5-1 rout a secondary concern for Columbus Blue Jackets after losing Kirill Marchenko, Zach Werenski and Mathieu Olivier.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Jayden Fielding missed two field goals in Ohio State's narrow loss to Michigan last year. It left his competitive fire burning deeper.
OSU's Jayden Fielding eyes another turn in redemption arc at Michigan
Jayden Fielding missed two field goals in Ohio State's narrow loss to Michigan last year. It left his competitive fire burning deeper.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The latest addition to the Olentangy Trail is a crossing at the intersection of West North Broadway, OhioHealth Parkway and State Route 315 ramps.
Olentangy Trail's new addition at West North Broadway sparks safety concern among cycling advocates
The latest addition to the Olentangy Trail is a crossing at the intersection of West North Broadway, OhioHealth Parkway and State Route 315 ramps.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 Powerball jackpot was $654million. Check to see if you're holding the lucky winning ticket.
Did anyone win last night's Powerball? Winning numbers for Nov. 24, 2025
The Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 Powerball jackpot was $654million. Check to see if you're holding the lucky winning ticket.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Objectively, Ohio State vs. Michigan is not as important as it once was, but subjectively the rivalry has never been bigger.
Has Ohio State-Michigan rivalry lost some of its luster? Yes and no
Objectively, Ohio State vs. Michigan is not as important as it once was, but subjectively the rivalry has never been bigger.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ohio State University will cut eight programs across two colleges and proposed several new merged majors to comply with Senate Bill 1.
Ohio State to cut eight majors, merge 20 others to comply with SB 1
Ohio State University will cut eight programs across two colleges and proposed several new merged majors to comply with Senate Bill 1.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The USA Today Co. Ohio team voted on the top 25 statewide high school girls basketball players for the 2025-2026 OHSAA season. Here they are.
Ranking top 25 Ohio high school girls basketball players in 2025-26
The USA Today Co. Ohio team voted on the top 25 statewide high school girls basketball players for the 2025-2026 OHSAA season. Here they are.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Campus is stuck with us for at least another 15 years," said Scott Ellsworth, who has opened three bars since losing Too's. Twos will be No. 4.
Legendary Ohio State campus bar returning with new name, home in '26
"Campus is stuck with us for at least another 15 years," said Scott Ellsworth, who has opened three bars since losing Too's. Twos will be No. 4.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A new Ohio bill could guarantee shoppers can pay with cash, including major retailers like Costco and Target. Here's what we know about it.
Ohio bill would force Walmart, Costco, Target to accept cash. What to know
A new Ohio bill could guarantee shoppers can pay with cash, including major retailers like Costco and Target. Here's what we know about it.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Trump's social media post mentioned only Minnesota, but Ohio has a large population of Somali nationals, too. Here's what Trump said.
Trump takes aim at Somali immigrants with latest TPS move
Trump's social media post mentioned only Minnesota, but Ohio has a large population of Somali nationals, too. Here's what Trump said.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Through tears, family and friends remembered Ta'Kiya Young and vowed to continue fighting for justice after a jury acquitted officer who shot her.
Family, friends celebrate life of Ta'Kiya Young where she was killed
Through tears, family and friends remembered Ta'Kiya Young and vowed to continue fighting for justice after a jury acquitted officer who shot her.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
After losing Kirill Marchenko, the Columbus Blue Jackets lost 5-1 to the Washington Capitals while also losing Zach Werenski and Mathieu Olivier.
Columbus Blue Jackets fall apart against Washington Capitals again
After losing Kirill Marchenko, the Columbus Blue Jackets lost 5-1 to the Washington Capitals while also losing Zach Werenski and Mathieu Olivier.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said injured wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate made progress in their rehabs on Nov. 24.
Ryan Day says Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate trending in right direction
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said injured wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate made progress in their rehabs on Nov. 24.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Columbus City Council narrowly approved $500,000 for the Columbus Fury, a women's pro volleyball team, with top council leadership voting against it.
Columbus Council narrowly approves $500,000 for Fury volleyball team
Columbus City Council narrowly approved $500,000 for the Columbus Fury, a women's pro volleyball team, with top council leadership voting against it.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM