Police debut audio crowd control tool
Columbus police on Monday gave a demonstration of a new to in their kit for handling a variety of challenges, from hostage negotiations to dispersing protesters.
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Ohio home to survivalist resort?
A Texas development company is looking at hundreds of acres in Jackson County for its second luxury survivalist community.
Franklin County infant mortality improves
Already among the worst in the nation, Ohio’s infant mortality rate increased last year, with black babies dying at a rate approaching three times that of whites.
Obetz plans lacrosse stadium
The village of Obetz plans to spend $15 million to demolish the now-closed Columbus Motor Speedway and build a 6,500-seat athletic stadium on the site.
Activist: Man who pushed him shouldn’t be charged
An activist who was pushed down a flight of stairs during an anti-Donald Trump rally at Ohio State University this week says he hopes the charge against his assailant is dropped.
Protests over graduation tests
Public school superintendents from around Ohio are raising concerns that a large number of high schoolers are in jeopardy of not graduating as expected next school year because of new requirements tied to more demanding tests.
Incidents of post-election violence, intimidation multiply
Bexley police were investigating the attack on a white woman by two young white men. It was among increasing reports of threats against women and Muslims nationwide, and in central Ohio.
Snuffing out smoking under 21
Columbus hopes to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone younger than 21.
Fire station, body cameras, naloxone funded in city budget
Columbus mayor Andrew Ginther’s first operating budget is about 5.7 percent larger than the one he inherited from his predecessor, thanks to brisk income tax collections.
Water rate hike recommended
Expect to be tapped for a little more cash in your water and sewer bills in 2017.