Escapee caught after a day on the lam
An inmate who walked away from the Franklin County Jail Wednesday morning was back behind bars less than 24 hours later.
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Nearly 1M young Ohio kids now eligible for vaccine
COVID-19 vaccinations finally are available to U.S. children as young as 5, to the relief of many parents.
(2) Cincinnati 31, Tulane 12
Desmond Ridder twice connected with tight end Josh Whyle for touchdowns and No. 2 Cincinnati remained unbeaten with a 31-12 victory over struggling Tulane.
2 leave state school board that rescinded anti-racism measure
Two Republican appointees to the Ohio State Board of Education resigned Friday, weeks after they opposed its decision to rescind an anti-racism resolution.
Authorities warn of potent new opioid
Ohio law enforcement agencies are issuing warnings about a powerful new form of the opiate fentanyl which has appeared on the streets in the past year and was linked to the recent death of a well-known actor last month.
Teacher accused of trying to have sex with a juvenile
A Columbus high school teacher was due to appear in court Thursday morning teacher to face a charge that he tried to arrange sex with a minor he contacted through an online advertisement.
State encourages parents to get kids vaccinated against infectious diseases
As parents wait for federal health agencies to approve a COVID vaccine for children, the state is encouraging them to make well-child appointments with their pediatrician and ensure their child is up-to-date on recommended vaccinations.
App creates digital medical verification for concerts, films, plays
Central Ohioans planning to go to concerts and other events at several Columbus theaters can use an app to make it easier to document their COVID-19 vaccination or infection status at the door.
Ohio school board group splits from national organization
The Ohio School Boards Association has severed ties with the national organization over the larger group’s request for federal assistance to address the increasing threats targeting school board members over issues like mask mandates.
Ohio adjusts school quarantine guidance
Ohio is adjusting its quarantine recommendations for schools in hopes of keeping students in class more even if they’re exposed to someone who has the coronavirus.