Social media transaction nearly turns deadly
Police say a man was critically wounded when he was held up when he went to buy something from someone he found on a social media site.
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LeBron passes MJ on NBA scoring list
LeBron James moved past Michael Jordan into fourth place on the NBA’s career scoring list Wednesday night.
Teen defied “aniti-vaxxer” mom to get vaccinated
An Ohio teen defied his mother’s anti-vaccine beliefs and sought his shots when he turned 18. Now he’s telling Congress it’s crucial to counter fraudulent claims on social media that scare parents.
New coach, new QB: Buckeyes begin spring football practice
Puns aside, today is a new day for the Ohio State football program as new head coach Ryan Day leads his team onto the practice fields at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for the beginning of spring drills.
Concealed-carry renewals increase to record number
Ohio saw a record of nearly 100,000 renewals of concealed carry gun permits last year.
Diocese releases list of accused clergy
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus has made public the names of 34 priests it says have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors.
Haskins, Bosa among 10 Buckeyes at NFL combine
Defensive end Nick Bosa and quarterback Dwayne Haskins are considered at the head of the class of 10 Buckeyes headed for the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine this weekend.
Man struck by car during police chase
A pedestrian was critically injured when he was reportedly hit by a car driven by a teenager from Michigan who was fleeing from a Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy Tuesday afternoon on the Southeast Side.
Violent crime in Columbus declined in early 2018
Violent crime declined in Columbus during the first half of 2018, compared to the same period the year before, thanks in large part to a dramatic decrease in homicides in the wake of year when the city saw a record number of murders.
ODOT wants to vary speed limits based on conditions
Ohio’s Department of Transportation is seeking permission to change speed limits anytime statewide.