10 die on Ohio highways over Labor Day weekend
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 10 people died in traffic crashes over the Labor Day holiday from Friday to Monday, down slightly from 12 highway deaths in each of the last two years.
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Authorities say couple kept girl in dog cage
Authorities say a Canton couple tortured a 7-year-old girl over the course of seven months last year including padlocking her in a dog cage in the basement of their home.
Shooting leaves Cleveland officer dead
Officials say a Cleveland detective who had just joined a federal violence task force was shot and killed in his unmarked car along with an informant during what officials describe as a drug operation.
OSU police call 2 campus area assaults hate crimes
Ohio State University police issued a campus public safety notice Thursday following two related incidents, which were both classified as hate crimes.
Ex-Ohio House speaker pleads not guilty to bribery scheme
The former speaker of the Ohio House has pleaded not guilty to a federal corruption charge stemming from an alleged bribery scheme.
Decline in first-time jobless claims flattens out
The number of Ohioans filing initial jobless claims fell again last week, but by a scant 0.08%, suggesting that nearly six months after the eruption of the coronavirus, the economy is still struggling to sustain a recovery and rebuild a job market that was devastated by the recession caused by the shutdown caused by the pandemic.
Ohio roads more dangerous
As motorists prepare to take to the highways for the three-day Labor Day weekend, safety officials are calling attention to an alarming rise in traffic fatalities in Ohio since the state’s economy began to reopen in May.
Man charged with human trafficking, causing woman’s overdose death
A Franklin County man has been indicted on more than a dozen felony charges, including involuntary manslaughter and human trafficking.
FC Cincinnati 0, Fire 0
Bobby Shuttleworth made three saves and the Chicago Fire played FC Cincinnati to a scoreless draw.
City allows temporary expanded outdoor dining areas
To help restaurants, bars and other dining establishments struggling under restrictions on seating capacity and serving hours during the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Columbus is implementing a pilot program that will allow restaurants to expand their outdoor seating into streets, alleys and parking lots