Bills would relax gun laws
A pair of proposed gun laws would expand concealed weapons in Ohio by potentially allowing them in places such as churches or day cares.
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Ohio gets $583,000 from “cramming” settlement
Ohio is expected to receive almost $583,000 from Sprint and Verizon to settle allegations that the carriers allowed phony charges on their customers’ monthly bills.
Marion Road fire cleanup deadline
The owner of the Marion Road industrial site that exploded in flames on May 1 is putting together a timetable for cleaning up the site and must provide a list of his other Columbus properties to city officials by May 28.
Drum major coach to plead innocent to sex assault
A drum major instructor for Ohio State University’s marching band who is accused of sexually assaulting a female student plans to plead not guilty.
Jeni’s ready to resume production?
The founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams hints the Columbus-based company is ready to “fire up” production again by the end of this week.
Bill would require police body cameras
Law enforcement officers in Ohio would be the latest to don body cameras, and would have to keep cameras running during all interactions with the public, if a bill introduced by a former Columbus City Council member become law.
HIV treatment 30 years in the making
Pills that can protect against HIV are available, they work well and they’re usually covered by insurance. But many of those who stand to benefit aren’t seeking prescriptions.
Gas price down again locally; up statewide
Gas prices in Columbus fell for the second week in a row, though the average price statewide increased to start the work week.
Five shot in Cleveland
Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Cleveland that left one dead and four others wounded.
Memorial Day travel projected to hit 10-year high
Lower gasoline prices and a recovering economy will result in more travelers on the highways and in the nation’s airports this Memorial Day weekend than any time in the last decade, according to the AAA.