Guilty plea in kidnapping of twin babies
A Columbus woman pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to abducting twin 5-month-old boys from a Columbus pizza restaurant and fleeing with them to Dayton and Indiana in 2022.
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Meade testifies Casey Goodson brandished gun before shooting
A former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy testified in a murder trial Tuesday that the man he killed lifted a gun to shoot him, despite prosecutors saying the man’s gun was found on his kitchen floor with the safety mechanism engaged.
2 Columbus officers arrested on federal drug charges
Two Columbus police officers are facing possible life sentences after being indicted on federal charges they alleging they stole cocaine and gave it to others to sell.
After Alabama execution, Ohio considers its options
Ohio’s top law enforcer appears ready to open discussions about how to jump start executions that have been on hold in the state for years.
Man convicted of manslaughter in the killing of former Buckeye Will Smith
A man who shot former Ohio State and New Orleans Saints star Will Smith following a traffic crash nearly eight years ago has been convicted of manslaughter.
Guilty plea in dark web narcotics case involving largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure
A resident of India has pleaded guilty to running an international narcotics ring that distributed illegal drugs in Columbus and elsewhere, eventually amassing a cryptocurrency fortune worth approximately $150 million.
Fatal Orient fire under investigation
Although official do not suspect foul play, an investigation is underway into the cause of a fire that claimed the lives of an adult man and two boys in Orient.
Franklin County’s favorite dog: A mutt named Bella
The most popular dog in Franklin County is a mixed-breed named Bella.
Clark’s collision with OSU fan raises court-storming concerns
The visual of one of the nation’s most popular athletes knocked to the floor after a fan who was staring at her phone collided with her while storming the court was a stark reminder of the dangers athletes face when crowds get out of control.
State to fund $20M mental health, substance abuse study
The Ohio State University and Gov. Mike DeWine last week announced a new research initiative to identify the root causes of what DeWine termed an “ongoing epidemic” of persistent emotional distress, suicide, and drug overdose in the state.