DeWine: Crowds “unlikely” for NFL Hall of Fame game
Governor Mike DeWine says it’s crowds of 20,000 or so would be probably allowed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame game and induction ceremony in August.
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Browns’ Mayfield says he’ll kneel during anthem
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism.
State, city address police reform
In the aftermath of civil unrest over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and criticism of the reaction by Columbus police to protests, officials at the Statehouse and Columbus City Hall are taking measures toward police reform.
Weekly jobless claims tick back upward
The number of Ohioans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits increased last week after seven straight weeks of declines.
16-year-old arrested in shooting of Newark teen
Police in Newark are investigating a shooting that sent a 15-year-old to the hospital.
DeWine: Defunding police “absurd”
On the day that over 500 mourners packed a Houston church for the funeral of George Floyd, Gov. Mike DeWine addressed calls for defunding police departments with a single word.
Driver’s license testing resumes Friday
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced that driver’s license exams will resume Thursday by appointment only at several offices around the state, including Columbus and Newark.
Protesters seize on OSU grad’s death despite questions
Protesters have seized on the death of a recent Ohio State graduate in their fight against excessive force by police, though how the woman died remains undetermined.
Social media feud leads to shooting
Police say an argument on social media led to an exchange of gunfire on a Franklinton street early Saturday.
Casinos, theme parks reopen June 19; Memorial Tournament OK’ed
Governor Mike DeWine announced Friday that June 19 would bring a new round of reopenings as Ohio’s economy slowly emerges from hibernation brought on by the coronavirus.