Ex-treasure hunter still in jail
A former deep-sea treasure hunter from Columbus is preparing to mark his sixth year in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.
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Former jail guard sentenced in child porn case
A former Franklin County corrections officer was sentenced in federal court Thursday more than eight years in prison for receiving child pornography.
Gambling revenue breaks record as sports betting bill heads to governor’s desk
Before the end of the calendar year, Ohio’s casinos and racinos have already broken revenue records, bringing in $2.11 billion in gambling revenue going into December.
Man killed, marshal’s deputy wounded in shooting
Authorities say a man exchanged gunfire with members of a U.S. Marshal’s task force serving a warrant inside a home in Columbus.
Senate OKs bill allowing cameras in nursing home rooms
A bill that would allow families to place cameras and other electronic monitoring devices in their relatives’ rooms at long-term care facilities is on its way to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature.
$3.6M in federal money coming to Ohio to reduce violence against women
A variety of non-profit groups and aid organizations in Franklin County are getting nearly a quarter of a million dollars to help reduce violence against women.
Bill aims to recruit, retain Ohio college students
A Republican lawmaker is proposing legislation to attract and retain Ohio college students through a series of grants, scholarships and tax breaks.
Teens fall for “bait” car near OSU campus
Authorities using a “bait car” reeled in three would-be teenage car thieves in the OSU campus area last week.
DeWine pushes $250 million funding plan for police
As the murder toll in Columbus continues to climb, Gov. DeWine has asked lawmakers to approve using $250 million in federal pandemic relief funds to pay for programs to help police fight violent crime and to aid first responders affected by pandemic-related stress.
Judge won’t dismiss 25 murder counts against doctor
A judge won’t dismiss the 25-count murder indictment against a doctor accused of ordering excessive painkillers for hospital patients in central Ohio’s Mount Carmel Health System.