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Tune into Columbus Local Pulse, your go-to podcast for the latest news, events, and stories from the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Explore engaging interviews with local entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders who shape the city"s vibrant culture. Stay informed about everything that makes Columbus unique, from food and entertainment to local politics and initiatives. Join us weekly to connect with the pulse of your community and never miss a beat with Columbus Local Pulse!For more info go to

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2:37

Columbus Minimum Wage Hike, Home Prices Ease, and...

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2026/01/01

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for January 1st. We kick off the new year with Ohio's minimum wage jumping to eleven dollars an hour for non-tipped workers and five dollars fifty cents for tipped ones, a thirty-cent bump that puts more money in pockets right away for folks at places like North Market or along High Street. WKYC reports this inflation-tied change applies to businesses grossing over four hundred thousand dollars yearly, boosting our local job market as staffing trends

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2:40

Operation Buckeye Arrests, Pharmacist Prescriptions,...

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2025/12/27

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, December 27.We start with breaking news from our city. ICE wrapped up Operation Buckeye yesterday, arresting gang members, murderers, and sex offenders in Columbus and across Ohio, targeting the worst of the worst among illegal immigrants. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther voiced criticism, but federal agents pushed forward despite tense moments, like one suspect trying to run them over on Christmas Eve south of Baltimore near quiet neighborhoods

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2:08

Columbus Local Pulse: Shooting, New Laws, Job...

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2025/12/26

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, December 26. We kick off with breaking news from last night, a shooting on Cleveland Avenue near Universal Mall in north Columbus. Police say a vehicle was targeted around 6:30 p.m., but no victims reported yet. Its an active investigation, so were staying cautious around that area today. Separately, a body was recovered from the Scioto River near Griggs Dam yesterday, and Columbus police are looking into it sensitively. Our hearts go out to the

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2:14

Tragic Holiday Crash, Bishop's Plea, Mild Christmas,...

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2025/12/25

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, December 25. We start with a heavy heart on this Christmas morning. A person died in a crash near Hilliard at Windflower Road and Roberts Road yesterday evening, according to WSYX reports. Two others went to Grant Medical Center and Riverside hospitals, and Roberts Road stays closed from Yagger Bay Drive, so we urge drivers to find alternate routes and stay safe out there.Shifting to faith and community, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the

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3:38

Local Pulse: Immigration Arrests, Retail Rush, and...

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2025/12/21

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, December twenty first, and we are catching you up on what is happening around our city right now.We start with breaking news from city hall and our neighborhoods. According to ABC 6, federal immigration agents have stepped up enforcement across central Ohio, and ICE confirms two recent arrests here in Columbus, calling those arrested the worst of the worst criminals. City Council President Shannon Hardin, Mayor Andrew Ginther, and Police Chief

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2:41

Weekend Roundup: Murder Plea, Road Updates, Tech...

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2025/12/20

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, December 20. We start with breaking news from our courts. Rebecca Auborn pleaded guilty yesterday to four counts of murder and one count of felonious assault for intentionally overdosing men she met in northeast Columbus. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost praised the airtight investigation by BCI and Columbus Police, saying it brings justice to grieving families. She faces sentencing on February 20.On the roads, watch for changes today. The

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3:39

Immigrant Enforcement Concerns, Cold Weather, Jobs...

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2025/12/19

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, December nineteenth. We start today with developing news from City Hall. Columbus leaders are responding to an uptick in federal immigration enforcement around our city. According to WOSU and ABC 6, Mayor Andrew Ginther and Police Chief Elaine Bryant say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are conducting operations near highways like I 670, State Route 161 by Cleveland Avenue, and in some neighborhood parking lots. City officials stress

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2:21

Columbus Homicides Down, Sanctuary Center Complies,...

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2025/12/18

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, December 18th. We start with great news on public safety. Columbus stands at 81 homicides this year, on track to finish under 100 for the first time in over a decade, thanks to the Under Triple Digits Initiative. Community leaders from Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children celebrated this milestone last night, crediting police focus, youth programs, and faith outreach around neighborhoods like Franklinton and the Near East Side. Were proud of

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3:35

Weather Woes, College Cuts, and Heartwarming Rescues:...

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2025/12/11

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, December 11. We wake up to a wet, windy, and chilly start across central Ohio. Forecasters at ABC 6 say we see scattered rain and a wintry mix through the day, changing to pockets of snow as temperatures drop fast this afternoon. Roads around I 70, I 71, and 270 get slick toward the evening commute, so we plan extra time and bundle up. Flurries and a few light snow showers linger into tomorrow, with highs only in the low 30s and wind chills

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2:48

Columbus Local Pulse: Snowy Weather, School Closures,...

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2025/12/04

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, December 4th, 2025.We're waking up to a chilly morning here in Columbus after that winter storm that swept through earlier this week. If you were out and about on Monday and Tuesday, you saw firsthand how much snow we got. Columbus recorded four point seven inches on December second, breaking a snowfall record that had stood since nineteen thirty-three. That's quite a milestone for our city. This morning we're looking at temperatures around

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2:43

Columbus Local Pulse: Winter Weather, Ohio State...

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2025/11/30

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, November 30th, 2025.We're starting today with weather that's going to shape your Sunday plans. After Saturday's drive back from Ann Arbor brought some snow to northern and central Ohio, we're looking at a chilly day ahead. Expect highs in the low forties, so bundle up if you're heading out. That winter weather advisory we saw this past week is clearing, but keep an eye on conditions as we head into December.On the sports front, Ohio State's

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2:49

Saturday Morning News: Tragedy in East Columbus,...

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2025/11/29

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, November 29th, 2025.We're starting this morning with a tragic update from the Columbus Police Department. A 29-year-old man named Christopher Smith was killed in a shooting on Thanksgiving afternoon around 2:15 in east Columbus. Officers responded to the 700 block of South Broadleigh Road where they found Smith unresponsive with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:47 that afternoon. Police

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2:55

Columbus Local Pulse: Winter Storm, Public Safety...

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2025/11/28

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, November 28th, 2025.We're starting today with an update on public safety across our city. Columbus police responded to a shooting on the east side Thursday afternoon near South Broadleigh Road just after two o'clock. A victim was rushed to a local hospital, though their condition remains unknown at this time. Police have not yet released details about a suspect or motive, and we'll continue following this developing story.In other crime news,

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2:22

"Gusty Winds, City Budget Debate, and Women's Sports...

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2025/11/27

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, November 27th. We’re starting the day with some strong winds across central Ohio, so if you’re heading out, expect gusts up to 30 miles per hour and keep an eye on travel conditions, especially if you’re near the Ohio Turnpike, where a travel ban is in effect. The wind advisory runs through 10 tonight, so plan accordingly.At City Hall, there’s been a lot of debate over the city’s budget. Columbus City Council just approved a half-million

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4:02

Thanksgiving Week Arrives: Mild Weather, Holiday...

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2025/11/24

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Monday, November 24th, and we hope all our listeners are feeling ready for Thanksgiving week. As we wake up in central Ohio, the weather brings us another mild day; we will see fog early but start off with sunshine and then some clouds rolling in by the evening. Highs reach the mid 50s, so it is a great day to get outside before some bigger changes arrive tomorrow when we expect rain and gusty winds, especially as we head into Wednesday. Thanksgiving

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4:02

Columbus Local Pulse: Deadly Shooting, Tax Cuts, and...

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2025/11/21

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, November twenty-first.We start today with breaking news downtown, where police are investigating a deadly overnight shooting just outside Alley Burger on North High Street near the Ohio Statehouse. The incident happened around three a.m., and the victim was pronounced dead after being rushed to Grant Medical Center. This is a developing story, and detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.Turning to the east side, Interstate

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2:27

Property Tax Reform, FirstEnergy Penalties, and...

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2025/11/20

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for November 20, 2025. We’re starting the day with some major news from City Hall, where Ohio lawmakers are on the verge of passing sweeping property tax reform that could change how much we pay and how schools are funded. The Ohio House has already approved four bipartisan bills, and the Senate could vote as early as today. The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum downtown this morning to help residents understand what these changes mean for families and

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3:58

Crisp November Air, Budget Woes, and Traffic Vigil:...

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2025/11/16

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, November sixteenth.We wake up to crisp November air and partly cloudy skies, with afternoon highs near fifty. Roads are dry now, but tonight could bring a quick sprinkle, so bundle up if you’re headed out. Governor DeWine marks this week as Winter Safety Awareness Week, reminding us all to double-check salt supplies and get those snow shovels ready. Expect temperatures to dip later in the week as a cold front rolls in.Our top story from city

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4:20

Rainy Saturday, Crime Arrests, Budget Priorities, and...

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2025/11/15

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, November fifteenth, twenty twenty-five. We are waking up to a chilly, damp start in Central Ohio. Steady rain and gusting winds are in store through much of the day, with highs only reaching the upper forties. If you’re thinking of heading to Ohio Stadium tonight for the Buckeyes hosting UCLA, better bundle up and bring rain gear—meteorologists are warning that wet conditions could affect tailgates, parking, and maybe even the game

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3:15

"400 Jobs Cuts Proposed in Columbus Schools, City...

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2025/11/14

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, November 14.We start today with breaking news from Columbus City Schools. Last night, district leaders outlined a plan to close a 50 million dollar budget gap that could mean hundreds of job cuts. We’re talking about as many as 400 positions—among them teachers, counselors, social workers, bus drivers, and more. The potential loss of high school bus service and some school consolidation could save an additional 11 million. The community response

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