Ohio records more deaths than births; experts cite pandemic
For the first time in state history, Ohio recorded more deaths than births last year, a development experts say was expedited by COVID-19.
Columbus Dispatch
Columbus wrestles with namesake’s legacy
Communities across the U.S., including the largest city named for the explorer, have taken a deeper look at Christopher Columbus’ legacy in recent years.
Ex-FBI agent named Columbus public safety director
A retired FBI agent and Ohio native has been appointed as Columbus’ new public safety director.
Columbus fuels state’s population growth…such as it is
New census data shows Columbus and central Ohio grew significantly over the past decade.
No wrongdoing in Columbus police chopper’s skywritingt
A Columbus police helicopter crew that spelled out the department’s initials during an early morning patrol over a residential neighborhood committed no misconduct.
Ohio AG to probe allegations against former Columbus Zoo execs
Ohio’s top law enforcement official is investigating the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium after a newspaper report concerning misuse of assets by two top executives who later resigned.
4-year-old dies after house fire
Authorities say one of the 4-year-old twin boys injured in a Northeast Side house fire Saturday has died.
Plot to kidnap Michigan governor apparently began in Dublin
The government said a plot against to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan appeared to have roots in a June gathering in Dublin.
Prosecutor: Man who fired gun at Trump rally ‘undercharged’
A lawyer for a Licking County man says his client feared for his life when he fired a handgun at a semitrailer that he says hit his vehicle and taunted the “rolling rally” supporting President Donald Trump the defendant was taking part in.
Sheriff’s deputy dies in multi-vehicle crash
Authorities say a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy who was driving to work died when a dump truck crossed the median and crashed into her vehicle and several others.