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. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating, with no injury details yet, but lanes are reopening this morning—drive carefully if youre northbound. Our Blue Jackets dominated the Canadiens 4-1 last night at Nationwide Arena, with a strong third period sealing the win. They face the Boston Bruins tonight, so grab seats for that playoff push energy. Weather-wise, skies are clearing after a cool start, with highs climbing to around 81 degrees today under increasing clouds and southwest winds gusting to 25 miles per hour. Perfect for outdoor fun, but bundle up early and watch for scattered showers tomorrow. Today, over 13,000 runners hit the Ohio State 4 Miler at Ohio Stadium on Woody Hayes Drive, finishing on the 50-yard line with Buckeye greats like Bobby Carpenter cheering them on—spectators, head to Gate 8. City Hall approved new bike lane expansions along the Scioto Mile this week, making daily commutes safer and greener for us all. In new business buzz, MOTOHIO on Scarborough Boulevard celebrated Ducatis season opener Friday with a big 100-year party, drawing motorcycle fans from across town. Jobs are heating up too, with about 2,000 openings in tech and healthcare posted last week on local boards. Real estate sees median home prices around 350,000 dollars, up 5 percent, especially hot in German Village. Schools shine: Worthington Kilbourne Highs track team took first at the district meet yesterday. Looking ahead, catch 49 Winchester at KEMBA Live on Thursday, jazz master Bill Frisell at Wexner Center tonight if seats free up, or Stonewall Columbuss ballroom classes starting April 16. Crime report from the past day stays light: one arrest after a shoplifting at a Short North store, and police issued a safety alert for vehicle break-ins near COSI—lock up and report anything suspicious. For a feel-good lift, community volunteers planted 200 trees along the Olentangy Trail yesterday, boosting our green spaces for generations. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Columbus Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.