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30 Dec 2025
⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT: US 23 is closed due to a fatal accident. Southbound lanes are closed between I-270 and SR 665. Northbound lanes are closed between SR 665 and Rathmell Rd. Drivers should find an alternative route.
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19 Dec 2025
⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT: 670 westbound is closed between 270 and Leonard Ave. for an undetermined amount of time. Traffic to the airport should find an alternative route.
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28 Nov 2025
⚠️Traffic Alert! ⚠️All lanes are closed on I-71 South at I-270 West (North Side), due to a crash.
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30 Oct 2025
Roads are opening back up, expect slight delays as traffic patterns adjust to normal!
30 Oct 2025
⚠️Update⚠️ there are also major delays on 71 southbound at I-70 westbound. Drivers are urged to take I-670 westbound as an alternate route.
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30 Oct 2025
⚠️Update⚠️ there are also major delays on 71 southbound at I-70 westbound. Drivers are urged to take I-670 westbound as an alternate route.
30 Oct 2025
⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️
70 westbound is being closed at 71 north. All traffic is being diverted to 71 northbound.
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30 Oct 2025
⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️
70 westbound is being closed at 71 north. All traffic is being diverted to 71 northbound.
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28 Oct 2025
The roadway has re-opened.
28 Oct 2025
Traffic Alert! ⛔️
Out of a fire in the 2100 block of Alum Creek, the SR 104 WB/Refugee Rd. Exit ramp along with several surrounding streets are closed for an undetermined amount of time. Please find alternate routes.
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28 Oct 2025
Traffic Alert! ⛔️
Out of a fire in the 2100 block of Alum Creek, the SR 104 WB/Refugee Rd. Exit ramp along with several surrounding streets are closed for an undetermined amount of time. Please find alternate routes.
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6 Jul 2025
We need the community's help in solving a homicide that occurred on Wilson Ave on 7/4/25. Multiple individuals were shot and injured and a juvenile was killed.
If you have any photos or videos that could assist in the investigation, please share it by scanning the QR code below.
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15 Apr 2025
The freeway is temporally shut down on 70 westbound between 315 and Broad St. due to an investigation.
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26 Feb 2025
Interstate 70 westbound is closed at Brice Road due to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. The closure is expected to last into the early parts of the morning rush hour.
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10 Feb 2025
I-70 west at I-71 will be closed through morning rush hour as a result of a construction crane striking powerlines overnight.
All traffic on I-70 west is being forced to exit onto I-71 north.
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10 Feb 2025
UPDATE: As of 6:15 p.m., the freeway is back open.
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2 Dec 2024
On 11/27/24, 17-year-old Dionte Carey turned himself into Columbus Police Headquarters. Mr. Carey had been wanted for Murder for his involvement in the 11/18/24 shooting death of 19-year-old Taarah Griffin-Carmichael.
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26 Nov 2024
On 11/16/24, officers assigned to the United States Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force located and arrested 17-year-old Damire Harrison in Lima, Ohio. Mr. Harrison had a warrant out for his arrest for his involvement in the shooting death of 19-year-old Gene Sutton.
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21 Nov 2024
Detectives need your help solving a homicide that occurred on Nov. 16 around 1:43 a.m. in the 2900 block of Dana Dr. Residents with cameras inside the area depicted on this map are asked to submit any photos or videos here: tinyurl.com/m5fm5zcd or via the attached QR code.
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19 Nov 2024
Shoutout to the incredible CPD Gang Enforcement Unit for their relentless dedication and hard work over the past few months. You could say they've been pretty busy! Stay tuned—more updates on their recent successes are coming soon! 👀
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