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Columbus Local Pulse
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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 https://www.quietplease.ai Check out these deals https://amzn.to/48MZPjs This show includes AI-generated content.
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Columbus Local Pulse: Juneteenth Celebration and Summer Heat on the Riverfront
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, June 20, 2026. We are starting the day with Juneteenth celebrations still filling the Scioto Riverfront, where the Juneteenth Ohio Festival runs through today with live music, food vendors, and a strong community turnout downtown. That also...
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Columbus Local Pulse: May 3rd - Crew Match, Tree Planting, and Midweek Rain
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Columbus Local Pulse: Strut the Hooch Parade and Summer Events Kick Off
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, May 2. We kick off with todays big draw downtown, the Strut the Hooch parade starting at 11 a.m. at 10th Street and First Avenue near the Springer Opera House. This weird wacky and wonderful event honors its late founder Captain Hooch who...
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Columbus Local Pulse: High Street Bridges Approved, Coffee Roastery Opens, Strong Job Market
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, May 1st. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where council just approved a 10 million dollar upgrade to High Street bridges, easing commutes for all of us driving downtown daily and boosting safety around rush hour. That means...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Weather, Bridge Upgrades, and Community Pride
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, April 30. We start with the weather thats shaping our day. WBNS 10TV reports a Weather Impact Alert lingers from yesterdays rain, with wet roads and ponding near High Street causing morning slowdowns. Expect cooler highs in the low 50s…
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Columbus Booming: Tech Jobs, Hot Real Estate, and 110 Weekend Events
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, April 26. We kick off with breaking news on our booming real estate market. California Insider reports Columbus is one of the nations hottest zones for growth, driven by high-tech companies near Ohio State University and major hospitals like...
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Cap City Marathon Traffic and Live Music Guide
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, April 25th. We're starting this morning with a heads up about traffic in our downtown core. If you're planning to head out today, be aware that several major roads remain closed until two o'clock this afternoon due to the Cap City Marathon....
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Columbus Local Pulse: Cherry Blossoms, Concerts, and Spring Adventures
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, April 24th. We're wrapping up what's been quite a week across central Ohio, and there's plenty happening in our community today and this weekend. Let's dive right in. On the public safety front, Columbus Police have reported a couple of...
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Columbus Local Pulse: April 23rd - Broad Street Upgrades, Spring Events, and Tree Planting
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, April 23rd. We kick off with our weather update from WSYX, where mild temps stick around today with partly cloudy skies and just a stray shower possible north of downtown near Polaris Fashion Place, topping out around 81 degrees. That means...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Showers, City Growth, and 200 New Trees
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, April 19. We start with todays weather, which brings cooler air after yesterdays showers. Expect morning sun giving way to possible evening showers, with highs around 56 degrees. That crisp chill might slow outdoor plans near the Scioto…
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Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Games, Symphonies, and City Updates
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, April 18. We kick off today with high energy at Ohio Stadium, where the Ohio State Buckeyes Spring Game starts at noon, giving us our first full look at the 2026 team. Gates open at 10:30 a.m., with the Buckeye Walk at 10:50, live on BTN....
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Columbus Local Pulse: April 17 - Candidates, Concerts, and Clear Skies Ahead
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, April 17. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where the Columbus Chamber of Commerce hosted a key event yesterday at the Scioto Mile to meet local candidates, sparking lively talks on everyday issues like traffic fixes around High...
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Columbus Local Pulse: April 16 - Storms Pass, Spring Events Ahead
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, April 16. We kick off with a quiet morning after severe storms swept nearby regions yesterday, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour around Chicago, but our area dodged the worst. Expect partly cloudy skies today with...
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Columbus Local Pulse Sunday April 12: I-71 Crash, Blue Jackets Win, and Spring Arrives
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, April 12. We kick off with breaking news from last night: an eight-vehicle crash with multiple fires shut down I-71 northbound near State Route 36 and U.S. Route 37 in Delaware County, causing miles of backups for drivers heading out of town....
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Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Weather, Ohio State Hype, and Weekend Events
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, April 11. We start with sports buzz as Ohio State running back Bo Jackson tells Eleven Warriors hes right where he wants to be in Columbus, bulking up to 220 pounds for a stronger sophomore season. That loyalty boosts our Buckeyes spirit...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Sports Updates and Community News for April 10th
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, April 10th. We're starting this morning with some exciting news from the sports world. Last night, the Columbus Blue Jackets faced off against the Buffalo Sabres, and while our team came up short in a five to nothing shutout loss, there's...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Weather, Bike Lanes, and 13000 Runners
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, April 9. We kick off with the weather warming us up nicely today. Expect partly cloudy skies and breezy winds from the south, pushing highs to the mid 70s. Mornings stay cool in the 40s, so grab a light jacket for early errands around Short...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Easter Sunday Forecast and Spring Updates
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, April 5. We kick off with the weather impacting our day. Last nights storms brought scattered showers and gusty winds through the wee hours, clearing out just in time for Easter Sunday. Expect mostly cloudy skies with cooler highs around 52...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Community Spirit and Weekend Events
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, April 4. We kick off with some heartwarming community spirit as Rebecca's Senior Project collected Toys For Tots donations yesterday at Hotel Indigo in the Architectural Center, pulling in cash and toys to help local kids, reminding us how…
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Columbus Local Pulse: Craft Crawl, Blue Jackets, and Weekend Weather
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, April third. We're kicking off your weekend with some great happenings around our community. If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, we've got you covered. Fifteen DIY locations throughout Columbus are participating in the...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Storms, Court Win, and Opening Day
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, April 2. We start with breaking news from the Ohio Supreme Court, which just handed our city a small procedural win in the lawsuit over local gun restrictions, keeping some key defenses in play for now. That could shape public safety rules...
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No Kings Day: Thousands Gather Across Central Ohio in National Day of Action
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, March 29th. We're waking up to some exciting news from yesterday's demonstrations across Central Ohio. Thousands of protesters gathered at the Ohio Statehouse on Saturday afternoon as part of the nationwide No Kings Day movement. The crowd...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Rains, Blue Jackets, and New Security Investments
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, March 28. We wake up to rain gradually clearing out after a soggy night, with flooding risks lingering along the Scioto River near Circleville from 1.5 inches already fallen. Expect chilly north winds making it feel like the 20s and 30s,...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Severe Weather Alert and Federal Immigration Lawsuit
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, March 27th. We're starting this morning with a significant legal development affecting our community. The ACLU of Ohio has filed a federal lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging serious violations of the law here in our...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Women's Monument Breaks Ground as City Launches Clean Corridors
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, March 26th. We're starting this morning with some significant developments happening at the Statehouse. The Ohio House has just passed an indecent exposure bill that's drawing criticism from advocates who say it could criminalize some drag...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Community Resilience After Tragedy, Spring Weather Ahead
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, March 22. We kick off with breaking news from Broadmeadows Plaza Apartments where a tragic fire claimed three lives and injured eight others yesterday, displacing dozens in north Columbus. Firefighters made dramatic rescues, and our community...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Tragedy, Weather, and Spring Growth - March 21
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, March 21. We start with breaking news from north Columbus, where firefighters battled a tragic two-alarm fire yesterday afternoon in the 200 block of Broad Meadows Boulevard. WSYX reports at least three people died and eight others were...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Cannabis Crackdown and Police Investigation
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, March 20th. We're starting this Friday with some significant regulatory changes taking effect right now across Ohio. Senate Bill 56 goes into effect today, and it's reshaping how cannabis and hemp products are sold in our state. The new law...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Hemp Ban Takes Effect, OSU Names New President, Spring Weather Ahead
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, March 19. We start with breaking news from City Hall and the Statehouse that hits close to home. Opponents of Ohios new weed law and hemp ban fell short on signatures for a referendum, so Senate Bill 56 kicks in today, banning intoxicating...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Honoring Tech Sergeant Simmons and Community Updates for March 15
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, March 15. We start with heartbreaking news from overseas that hits close to home. The Pentagon has identified Tech Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons, 28, from right here in Columbus, as one of six Air Force airmen killed when their KC-135 refueling...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Honoring Airman Tyler Simmons, New OSU Leadership, and Community Spirit
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, March 14. We start with heartbreaking breaking news from overseas. NBC4 reports three Ohioans, including 28-year-old Airman Tyler Simmons from Columbus, were among six killed when a U.S. refueling plane crashed in Iraq yesterday during...
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Columbus Local Pulse: New OSU President, Intel Jobs, and St. Patrick's Day Plans
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, March 13. We kick off with breaking news from Ohio State University right here in our backyard. Yesterday, trustees named Provost Ravi Bellamkonda as the new president, stepping in swiftly after former President Ted Carters abrupt resignation...
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Columbus Thrives: Crime Down, Housing Boom, and OSU Heads to Big Ten Tournament
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, March 12. We start with breaking news from City Hall, where yesterday evening Mayor Andrew Ginther delivered his State of the City address at the Harmony Project Theater in Northland. He highlighted drops in violent crime to the lowest...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Crew Draw, Storms Clear, Buckeyes Dominate
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, March 8. We kick off with breaking sports news from last night at Lower.com Field, where our Columbus Crew played to a tense scoreless draw against rivals Chicago Fire in their home opener. Goalkeepers Chris Brady and Patrick Schulte shone…
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Columbus Local Pulse: Job Cuts, Housing Hope, and Buckeye Hockey
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, March 7th. We're starting your weekend with some important updates affecting our community. First up, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a new bill yesterday aimed at strengthening our state's human trafficking laws by closing…
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Columbus Local Pulse: Construction Safety, Blue Jackets Win, and Community Spirit
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, March 6th. We kick off with breaking news from our highways. A one hundred thousand dollar reward is now up for anyone with tips on the hit-and-run driver who killed road worker Jordan Thomas early Saturday on Interstate 70 westbound near…
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Columbus Local Pulse: Soccer Thrills, New Businesses, and Community Spirit
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, March 5th. We kick off with last nights electric SheBelieves Cup match at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field, where our US Womens National Team took on Canada in a thriller that had fans buzzing from kickoff at 6:45 PM. The powerhouse US squad, fresh...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Budget Boost for Shelters, Rain on the Way
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for March 3, 2026. We kick off with weather from WBNS 10TVs forecast team. Rain develops by late morning into heavy downpours this afternoon, triggering a Weather Impact Alert for your evening commute on I-270 and routes through Hilliard. Highs hit the...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Hockey Championships and Weekend Events
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, February 28th. We've got a busy day ahead here in Columbus, so let's jump right in. If you're looking to get out this afternoon, there's plenty happening around the city. The Department of Neighborhoods is hosting a sold out Black History...
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Columbus Local Pulse: High-Speed Chase, Major Fentanyl Bust, Crisis Care Expansion
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, February 27. We start with breaking news from our north side, where an 18-year-old driver led police on a wild chase early Thursday, hitting 130 miles per hour on Route 161 before slamming his Infiniti into a garage on Sharon Woods Boulevard,...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Winter Storm Watch and Recovery Home Reform
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, February 26th. We're starting off with weather that's going to shape your day. Right now, a wintry mix is brushing southern Ohio this morning, but here in central Ohio we're staying dry with partly cloudy skies. By this afternoon, we're...
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Ohio State Women's Basketball Takes on USC in Senior Day Matchup
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, February twenty-second. We're watching a big matchup heading to town today as number ten Ohio State takes on USC women's basketball at the Schottenstein Center. The Buckeyes are hosting their senior day celebration for Tyana Todd and Chance...
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Columbus Local Pulse: Storm Recovery and Winter Weather Ahead
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, February 21st. We're waking up to a much calmer Saturday after a dramatic evening across central Ohio. If you were out last night, you likely experienced severe thunderstorms that swept through the region with some serious punch. Wind gusts...
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Columbus City Council Tackles Immigration, Wexner Grilled, Data Center Debate - Local Pulse February 19
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, February 19th. We start with breaking developments from City Hall where Columbus City Council members just proposed a legislative package to protect immigrants amid rising federal enforcement. Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans and member...
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Community Vigilance: Explosions, Online Predators, and Flag Football Uniting Youth
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, February 15th. We're starting with some significant news from right here in our community. Late Friday night, Columbus experienced what sounded like a concerning situation when residents heard explosions around midnight. The Columbus Division...
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Tragic I-71 Crash, Arrests Near Guthrie Home, New ICE Enforcement Limits, Ohio State Sports Update
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, February 14th. We kick off with breaking news from our roads. A tragic wrong-way crash on I-71 northbound near East Broad Street early Friday morning claimed one life when a southbound Chrysler slammed into multiple vehicles, sparking a…
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Buckeyes Upset USC, City Unveils Housing Bond, AI Bills Impact High Schools - Columbus Local Pulse
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, February 12th. We start with breaking news from the hard court at Value City Arena, where our Ohio State Buckeyes pulled out a thrilling 89-82 win over USC last night. Bruce Thornton led with 21 points, including clutch free throws down the...
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Weekend Update: Hit-and-Run, Shooting Charges, Winter Weather Impacts, and More Local News
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, February 8. We start with a somber crime report from the past day. An adult pedestrian remains in critical condition after a hit-and-run Saturday afternoon at Wayne Avenue and Eakin Road near Franklinton. The sedan fled the scene without...
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Tragic Shooting Sentencing, Winter Weather Woes, and Community Resilience - Columbus Local Pulse
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, February 6. We kick off with breaking news from Franklin County Court, where three men received sentences yesterday for their roles in the tragic 2024 shooting death of 13-year-old Angel Diaz in North Linden. Jaivon Jones got 12 to 14 years,...
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Overnight Shooting, Blue Jackets Soar, Ohio State Hoops, Freezing Fog and Upcoming Snow - Columbus Local Pulse
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, February 5th. We're tracking several important developments affecting our community today. First, let's start with what happened overnight in our neighborhoods. Columbus Police responded to a shooting in the Franklinton area around eight...
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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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Check out these deals https://amzn.to/48MZPjs
This show includes AI-generated content.
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