Gun safety group to revise background check petition
A group that wants to require background checks on virtually all guns sales in Ohio failed to clear one of the first hurdles in that process but says it will try again.
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Pride Festival
In its 38th year, the Columbus Pride Festival shows no sign of slowing down as it adds events and participants to what was already one of the largest LGBTQ pride events in the nation.
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak traced to hospital’s hot water system
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Mount Carmel Grove City has been blamed on inadequate disinfection in the newly opened hospital’s hot water system.
Teen critical after accidentally shooting self in head
A 14-year-old boy was in critical but stable condition after police say he accidentally shot himself in the head Wednesday afternoon.
Medical board delays OK’ing pot use for anxiety, spectrum disorder
The State Medical Board of Ohio has postponed a vote on adding anxiety and autism spectrum disorder to the state’s list of qualifying conditions for purchasing medical marijuana.
Judge awards $4.1 million in neo-Nazi case
A federal judge has awarded $4.1 million to a Muslim-American radio host who accused a neo-Nazi website operator from Worthington of falsely accusing him of terrorism.
Columbus teen missing in Kokosing River
Crews were scheduled to return to the Kokosing River in Knox County Wednesday morning to resume the search for a 15-year-old Columbus boy who went missing while swimming Tuesday afternoon.
Shooting victim is city’s 50th homicide of the year
Police are looking for suspects in a shooting on the Northeast Side Monday night that left one man dead.
Background check petition would close gun show loophole
A gun safety group has taken the first step toward changing Ohio law to require background checks on virtually all guns sales, including those done privately.
15 patients now diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease
Health officials say 15 people have now been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease amid an outbreak at Mount Carmel Grove City.