11-year-old wrote school threat
An 11-year-old Licking County boy has been put on probation for typing a threatening, racist message on his elementary school’s computer that appeared on all students’ screens.
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Psych testing, polygraphs recommended for would-be cops
Anyone who wants to become a police officer in Ohio would have to undergo a pre-screening process that could include a lie-detector test and psychological exam if the latest recommendations for improving police training are adopted.
Breathing easier
The air in central Ohio is getting better, with fewer warnings for people with breathing problems issued during the warm months of 2015.
“Holiday Hoodlums”
City law enforcement officials say Santa won’t need to check this list twice: These people have all be naughty this year.
Kasich, Portman blast Obama on ISIS
Two prominent Ohio Republicans are blasting President Barack Obama’s strategy for defeating the Islamic State and the one who wants the job in the White house says a tactic to make it harder for suspected terrorists to buy guns is a mistake.
Ohio teams go bowling
Ohio State was one of five Ohio schools selected to play in post-season college football bowl games.
Prosecutor: Cincy cop justified in shooting suspect
Police dash-camera video that’s been released from June fatal shootings of a Cincinnati police officer and armed suspect show the suspect advancing toward a another officer with his gun pointed.
Missing Ohio teen held captive
Federal prosecutors say a Cleveland-area teen missing for nearly a month was found in a Missouri home where she was held captive by a 41-year-old man she met online.
Columbus families to spend $851 on gifts
Shoppers in Columbus will spend more than those in any of Ohio’s other large cities this Christmas season, according to a personal finance website.
Hot summers, extreme weather ahead, researchers warn
– You know what they say about the weather in Ohio. If you don’t like it, just wait about 80 years and it’ll change. Unless steps are taken to reduce the impact of ongoing climate change, researchers say Ohio will see much warmer summers and more extreme weather by the end of the century.