Columbus Dispatch

Progress in fight against infant mortality

Efforts to reduce infant mortality in Franklin County appear to be paying off, even though new research suggests many parents are still not following doctors’ advice that has proven effective in combating Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Clouds, smog obscure eclipse

Viewing the solar eclipse Monday was hampered somewhat by clouds and the sixth smog alert of 2017 for central Ohio.

NetJets enjoying eclipse boom

A private jet operator based in Columbus is preparing for one of its busiest days of the year because so many people want to get a perfect view of Monday’s solar eclipse.

Welcoming new crop of Buckeyes

In its second year requiring sophomores to live on campus, Ohio State University officials say there is enough room for every student who requested to live in a dorm.

Police union vote no confidence in mayor

The Columbus mayor is defending his support for police and public safety following a no-confidence vote by the union representing officers in Ohio’s biggest city.