2nd suspect convicted of kidnapping, robbery in 2021 abduction, slaying of Columbus imam
A second man has been convicted on charges stemming from the death of a Columbus religious leader authorities said was killed in a botched robbery attempt.
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Schools can apply for safety grants
Schools in Ohio can now apply for a share of $6.7 million in safety grants for the 2024 academic year.
Court approves $1.5M settlement with former Latitude Five 25 tenants
Former tenants of the troubled Latitude Five 25 Apartments will receive $1.5 million as a settlement from an insurance claim stemming from unlivable conditions at the East Side complex that resulted in residents being forced to leave their homes on Christmas morning in 2022.
Icy grip
Like much of the country, central Ohio is dealing with the coldest weather of the season as air temperatures dropped into the single digits Wednesday morning, accompanied by subzero wind chills.
Columbus man arrested in postal carrier holdups
A Columbus man was arrested Monday after being indicted on federal charges related to armed robberies of postal carriers.
Judge temporarily halts enforcement of Ohio law limiting kids’ social media use
A federal judge issued an order Tuesday temporarily halting enforcement of a pending Ohio law that would require children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Missing Ohio teen located in Florida after logging in to World of Warcraft account
A missing Ohio teen was recovered in Florida after she logged in to an online video game at the home of the man who took her, authorities said.
Group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Ohio over new law
A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies is suing Ohio over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
AG: Gun crime declined after change to concealed-carry law
Six of Ohio’s eight largest cities, including Columbus, witnessed less gun crime after the state’s “constitutional carry” law took effect in 2022, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said.
Flu cases on the rise
Health officials are alerting Ohioans to an increase in flu cases, a sign we are entering the height of the flu season.