Taylor to join race for governor
Ohio’s statewide field for 2018 is crowded and raucous already — a full year ahead of the traditional campaign high season.
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Ex-officer charged for false shooting report
A former eastern Ohio police officer accused of shooting himself while on duty and falsely claiming he was shot during a traffic stop has been indicted on charges including inducing panic and making false alarms.
Red, White & Boom!
A 5K and a beer garden are two additions that will greet the half million people expected to crowd into downtown Columbus Monday for the city’s 36th annual Red, White & Boom! Fireworks display, billed as the largest in the Midwest.
Gas prices at low point for the year
Fourth of July travelers are enjoying some of the lowest gas prices of the year.
Inmate killed in moving vehicle
Authorities have decided that an inmate strangled in a prison system transport van died in Pickaway County.
Councilman defends suggesting medics ignore ODs
A city councilman in Middletown says he doesn’t regret his suggestion that emergency crews should stop saving people who repeatedly overdose.
Another record year for 4th of July travel
Ohioans are expected to put down the TV remote and hit the road in record numbers for the July 4th weekend.
Runaway bridal gown
A bride who lost her wedding dress while traveling through Ohio has found it, thanks to social media.
Terror suspect pleaded guilty two years ago
Newly unsealed court documents say a Columbus man charged with plotting a U.S. attack after receiving overseas training pleaded guilty nearly two years ago.
Court allows Ohio executions
Ohio is a step closer to resuming executions after a federal court narrowly voted in the state’s favor in a case over its lethal injection process.