Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther declared an emergency for Columbus following Tuesday's storms. Perry County EMA Director Jessica Dodson-Pierce gives an update on recovery efforts in the county. Columbus Metropolitan Library talks back-to-school offerings and Columbus Food Truck Festival gets ready to kick off Friday.
(2:15-9:09) Columbus Severe Weather Recovery
Upper Arlington schools pushed back their first day to Monday due to severe weather damage. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther declared an emergency for Columbus to free up resources. More than 29,000 people are still without power following Tuesday's storms. Recovery and response has stretched resources thin, but neighbors are stepping up to help each other.
(9:39-15:41) Columbus Metropolitan Library Back-to-School
Libraries are so much more than just books these days. CML CEO Lauren Hagen joins Bryn and Collin to talk about library resources available to help students succeed in their new school year.
(16:11-23:05) Columbus Food Truck Festival
Food, music, and fun? A great way to spend the weekend. The Columbus Food Truck Festival kicks off Friday at the Franklin Count Fairgrounds with more than 40 different food trucks. Chas Kaplan, the founder of the festival, talks about new offerings this year and what people can expect.
(23:20-30:55) Food Insecurity Grows
10TV Reporter Kevin Landers joins to talk about how different non-profits are dealing with an increased need for food as prices rise and funding is cut from the federal government. He also talks to people relying on food pantries to survive.
(31:10-38:29) I-70 West Buckles in Indiana Due to Storms
A section of I-70 West, just a few miles in Indiana is closed after it buckled from intense rain this week. ODOT Press Secretary Matt Bruning talks about the work being done to repair the stretch of road by ODOT's Indiana counterparts and some of the other issues that have cropped up from the week's storms.
(38:45-42:10) Perry County Emergency Management Update
Perry County is one of two counties under a state of emergency from Governor Mike DeWine. Perry County saw intense flooding after heavy rain Monday and Tuesday, leading to multiple evacuations and one death. Perry County Emergency Management Agency Director Jessica Dodson-Pierce calls in to provide an update on recovery efforts in the county.