Officer, suspect killed after armed standoff in Toledo
A police officer and a suspect are dead after an hourslong armed standoff ended in gunfire.
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Unemployment claims jump 26% last week
The number of Ohioans who filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits spiked last week, evidence that the resurgent COVID-19 virus has caused an increase in layoffs.
MBK: (21) OSU 81, Northwestern 71
Duane Washington Jr. scored a career-high 23 points to lead No. 21 Ohio State to an 81-71 win over Northwestern.
Police union still deciding action on officer fired in Hill’s death
The union that represents Columbus police officers says it hasn’t decided yet whether to formally challenge the firing of the officer who shot and killed Andre Hill.
$300 federal unemployment supplements due soon
Hundreds of thousands of unemployed Ohioans will receive $300 weekly supplements made possible by the new federal stimulus legislation, approved by Congress just before the end of 2020.
Order to turn off bodycams part of Andre Hill investigation
A Columbus city spokesperson says an officer’s instruction for other officers to turn off their body worn cameras in the aftermath of Andre Hill’s fatal shooting is part of an investigation into Hill’s death.
Unemployment claims decline in December
The number of Ohioans filing initial jobless claims inched upward in the last week of 2020 after two straight weeks of declines, indicating the state’s recovery from the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic remains stalled.
2nd phase of Ohio vaccine distribution this month
Ohio will move to the second phase of vaccine distribution in about two weeks, according to Gov. Mike DeWine.
DeWine signs “stand your ground” law
Governor Mike DeWine has signed Ohio’s “stand your ground” bill into law, eliminating an individual’s duty to retreat before using force.
Boy found in cemetery reunited with father, dog
The police chief in Hinckley says a young boy found in a cemetery two days before Christmas has been placed in the care of his father and reunited with his dog.