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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammates, including Alex Killorn (17), during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stamkos scores in shootout, Lightning beat Blue Jackets

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) celebrates his goal with Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexander Wennberg (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Anderson, Bjorkstrand lead Blue Jackets past Panthers 7-3

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Columbus natives tackle tough terrain in grueling challenge

By FRANK BONNER - Associated Press

In this Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 photo, Pastor Jason Ridley of Hilltop Community Worship Center discusses his concerns about a spate of fatal police shootings in the city over the past couple of years, in Columbus, Ohio. Ridley has pushed the city to boost the number of officers trained to respond to critical incidents and in dealing with mentally ill individuals. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh-Huggins)

The Latest: Ohio mayor: building trust in police critical

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In this Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 photo, Pastor Jason Ridley of Hilltop Community Worship Center discusses his concerns about a spate of fatal police shootings in the city over the past couple of years, in Columbus, Ohio. Ridley has pushed the city to boost the number of officers trained to respond to critical incidents and in dealing with mentally ill individuals. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh-Huggins)

Columbus police facing multiple civil rights lawsuits

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Artemi Panarin, left, of Russia, scores a goal against Boston Bruins' Tuukka Rask, of Finland, during the shootout period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Panarin, Bjorkstrand lift Blue Jackets over Bruins 4-3 in SO

By NICOLE KRAFT - Associated Press

Nebraska city selling 18 homes for viaduct project

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High crime rate could threaten bottom line in Georgia city

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In this March 27, 2017 photo, Bruce Warner discusses the impact that prostitution in his neighborhood has had on the quality of life in the decades he's lived in, west of downtown Columbus, Ohio. Warner regularly makes presentations at a school run by the Columbus prosecutor's office targeting men arrested on charges of soliciting prostitutes. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh-Huggins)

Buy sex, go to school: Anti-trafficking classes target johns

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets forward Brandon Tanev (13) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammate forward Shawn Matthias (16) behind Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard (58) and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Blue Jackets rally to beat Winnipeg 2-1 in overtime

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones, left, celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres with teammates forward Brandon Dubinsky, center, and defenseman Zach Werenski during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Three-goal second period lifts Columbus over Buffalo, 5-1

By NICOLE KRAFT - Associated Press

Columbus high school seniors aim for work-ethic certificate

By MATTHEW KENT - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings' Anze Kopitar, of Slovenia, celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. The Kings beat the Blue Jackets 6-4. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Kings top Blue Jackets 6-4 to remain unbeaten in regulation

By NICOLE KRAFT - Associated Press

Alabama town looks to Georgia for downtown inspiration

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Gold Star mother drives fallen son’s truck from California

By CHUCK WILLIAMS - Associated Press

In this Dec. 28, 2015 photo released by Aflac U.S., President of Georgia-based insurance giant Aflac U.S. Teresa White poses for a photo in Georgia. White, the first black president of Georgia-based insurance giant Aflac U.S., is on a quest to help young African-American girls succeed. (Lonnie Major/Aflac U.S., via AP)

Black, female insurance exec on quest to mentor teen girls

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 15, 1999, file photo, the stadium built for the Columbus Crew soccer team is shown in Columbus, Ohio. The owner of the Crew SC says the team will move to Austin, Texas, unless a new stadium is built in Columbus. Precourt Sports Ventures, owner of the Major League Soccer club since 2013, said it “is exploring strategic options to ensure the long-term viability of the club.” (AP Photo/Chris Putman, File)

Columbus Crew owner may move soccer team to Austin, Texas

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Alexander Wennberg, left, of Sweden, scores the winning goal in overtime against Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk, right, during an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in St. Paul, Minn. The Blue Jackets won 5-4. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Wennberg scores in OT; Columbus beats Minnesota 5-4

By MIKE COOK - Associated Press

New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller, left, works for the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Artemi Panarin, of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Panarin gets 1st goal, Blue Jackets rally to top Rangers 3-1

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. The Ohio State-Nebraska game matches two of the five programs with the most major-college football wins in history. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

No. 9 Buckeyes looking to keep rolling on trip to Nebraska

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press