Execution could prompt lawsuit
An attorney for the family of a killer executed by lethal injection Thursday says he suffered while relatives of his victim says he deserved to.
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Voter Bill of Rights proposed
A coalition of black lawmakers, clergy and civil rights leaders are backing an Ohio constitutional amendment guaranteeing certain voter protections in the perennial battleground.
Man accused of running over son faces immigration problems
A man accused of running over his four-year-old son and killing him has pleaded not guilty and had his bond reduced, but Natividad de Jesus Hernandez is not likely to be free anytime soon.
Lawmakers want drilling tax for local needs
A pair of Republican state lawmakers is pushing for Ohio’s shale-gas rich counties to get a portion of the money generated from a proposed tax hike on oil and gas drillers.
Penn St. 66, OSU 42
Ameryst Alston was the only Buckeye to score in double figures as Ohio State fell to Penn State 66-42 at University Park, Penn., Thursday night.
Inmate is first executed with new drug combination
An Ohio inmate has become the first in the nation to be executed using a previously untested combination of two drugs.
Husted sets early voting hours
Ohio’s election chief says he is setting the hours and days in which residents can vote early for the primary election because the Legislature has failed to put uniform times into law.
House OK’s prescription parental consent bill
The Ohio House has approved a bipartisan measure aimed at preventing drug abuse by youth by requiring a guardian’s consent before a minor is prescribed a controlled substance.
City on top food cities list
Columbus has been named to another list, this one for its food.
Not too late for oz. of flu prevention
State health officials say flu activity is now widespread in Ohio but doctors say there is still time to get a flu shot.