Gun, abortion measures move ahead
The Republican-controlled Ohio Senate has passed a bill that would expand the state’s concealed-weapons law.
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Bill address high infant mortality rate
A bill headed to Gov. John Kasich’s desk is meant to address the problem of infant mortality in Ohio, which ranks 45th in the nation in that key indicator of well-being.
Honoring “mother of civil rights movement”
Ohio’s 12th annual tribute to civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks will be a two-day affair in Columbus.
Mandel will challenge Brown again in ’18
With 698 days to go before Election Day 2018, one Republican candidate from Ohio has tossed his hat in the ring.
“Annie’s Law” allows ignition breathalyzer devices
Ohio lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously passed a law supporters say has reduced repeat drunk-driving offenses in the more than two dozen states where it is already in the books.
Open-carry marchers on campus warn students are vulnerable
A week after an attack on a crowd at Ohio State University, almost to the hour, people openly carrying guns of various sizes met in front of the Ohio Union on Monday morning, aiming to make a point.
Groundbreaking technique leads to child abduction suspect
A Lorain man accused of breaking into two homes and kidnapping a girl and trying to abduct another has been indicted on rape and other charges, thanks to a new law enforcement technique.
Courtroom outburst by man who admitted to plot to attack US Capitol
A 22-year-old Ohio man accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol in support of the Islamic State group shouted out his support of Allah after being sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Police chief resigns over comedian mayor
The police chief in this small southwest Ohio city says he can no longer “in good conscious [sic]” work with the mayor, who also moonlights as a stand-up comedian.
Production cut means higher gas prices
News that the world’s major oil-exporting countries were planning to slash production sent gas prices soaring in central Ohio.