Nitrate advisory continues
A drinking-water advisory for a large area of Franklin County, issued on June 8 because of elevated nitrate levels, has been extended, according to the Columbus Department of Public Utilities.
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Good news? Gas price increase slower
The bad news about gas prices is that they are higher again this week; the good news is that the pace of the increases may be slowing down, according to one oil industry analyst.
9 canoeists rescued on Big Darby
Authorities say nine people were rescued after four canoes overturned in Big Darby Creek Sunday afternoon.
Free bottled water available as advisory continues
As a drinking water advisory remained in effect for parts of Columbus and Franklin County Friday, local health agencies continued to distribute free bottled water.
Judge: Officers could be charged in Tamir Rice shooting
The prosecutor in Cuyahoga County says the case of two white policemen involved in the shooting death of a 12-year-old black boy holding a pellet gun will go to a grand jury.
Columbus police shoot man angry about car being impounded
A man shot by a Columbus police officer on the West Side Thursday night is expected to survive.
Life for man who assaulted child
A 32-year-old Jackson man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her home, raping her and abandoning her in a cemetery.
DeWine tackles campus sex assault
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine will channel $3 million a year in federal victim-assistance money help universities and private colleges respond to allegations of sexual assault on students in a more uniform and transparent way.
House-approved bill protects Grand Old Flag
If a bill that won approval in the Ohio House Wednesday becomes law, that Star-Spangled Banner will yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. No matter what your landlord or neighbors want.
Marion man accused of selling “blue drop” heroin
A 32-year-old Marion man has been arrested, charged with dealing a particularly dangerous form of heroin.