Man, woman killed in separate shootings
Columbus police are investigating a pair of shooting incidents within minutes each other that left two people dead early Saturday.
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11 killed in July 4 traffic
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that 11 people lost their lives in nine traffic crashes during the July Fourth holiday Monday and Tuesday, nearly as many as were killed last year when the holiday reporting period was twice as long.
Central Ohio celebrates Independence Day
Millions of Americans will celebrate the nation’s founding with cookouts, fireworks displays, parades and other activities over the long Fourth of July weekend.
Police drop murder charges against one teen, arrest two others
Columbus police have dropped the charges against a 14-year-old boy who was the original suspect in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl and have arrested two other teenagers in connection with the crime.
Columbus City Attorney blames state for blocking enforcement of gun safety laws
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein cites a new study conducted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital to support criticism of state officials and pro-gun rights lobbyists who he says are preventing the city from enforcing its gun safety laws.
Canada wildfire smoke prompts more air quality advisories
For the second time in three weeks, drifting smoke from ongoing wildfires across Canada has created unhealthy conditions in central Ohio.
Cleveland mom charged in death of toddler left alone for 10 days
Prosecutors have announced murder charges against a woman in the death of her 16-month-old daughter.
Union tells NTSB nation’s railroad safety compromised by cuts
A union official says freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as before due to regulatory loopholes, time constraints and staff cuts.
Sensabaugh goes to Utah in 1st round
Ohio State’s Brice Sensabaugh was selected in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz.
Pedestrian accidents decline in Ohio
Walking is a little safer in Ohio this year but authorities are warning both drivers and pedestrians to remain vigilant.