12-year-old accused of clown threat
Police say a 12-year-old boy has been arrested for making a clown-related threat on social media to “shoot up” an Ohio school.
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Voter registration deadline is today
With four weeks left before Election Day, Ohioans are being reminded to make sure their voter registration is up-to-date so they can begin casting absentee ballots on Wednesday.
Big jump at the pump
Higher oil prices and refinery issues have driven central Ohio gas prices up 25 cents in the past month.
Police trade checkpoints for patrols
Columbus police officials say they have new tactics for cracking down on impaired driving now that they have turned down federal grant money used to pay for Sobriety checkpoints.
Grifters work phone scam
Columbus police are warning central Ohio businesses about a phone scam.
1-hour booze delivery in Columbus?
No more late night beer runs if Amazon gets the chance to deliver hooch to doorsteps in Columbus.
State says executions to resume
Ohio says it plans to carry out at least three executions next year with a new three-drug combination.
Lawmaker wants state to watch fantasy leagues, March Madness pools
A southwest Ohio lawmaker has proposed giving state casino regulators authority over fantasy football leagues, office March Madness pools and similar games to ensure they aren’t operated for profit.
Volatile pump price up 10%
Gas prices in Columbus increased by 20 cents compared with a week ago, an uptick in what has become a familiar up-and-down rhythm to prices at the pump.
Cops on clown patrol
The growing rash of reported threats involving clowns has law enforcement agencies across Ohio working to identify legitimate threats while warning hoaxes are no laughing matter.