48 overdoses in 48 hours
Columbus’ assistant health commissioner was working late Wednesday, editing a physician notice about the deadly strain of heroin flowing through the city, when she heard a man cry for help.
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Dog sniffs out child pornography
The newest member of the Franklin County sheriff’s office can sniff out flash drives, SD cards and other electronics that criminals use to hide child pornography.
Changes in Ohio Lottery’s future?
Changes could be coming for the Ohio Lottery, including adding electronic table poker, online gaming and a greater variety of instant tickets.
3 kids hit by cars and killed in 12 days
Columbus police are urging parents to talk with their children about street and parking lot safety after three children were struck and killed by vehicles in less than two weeks.
Shelter reopens for adoptions
The Franklin County Dog Shelter will reopen for adoptions Thursday, nearly two weeks after it closed its door because of a distemper diagnosis.
Suspected serial killer’s victim list grows
A sheriff in central Ohio says a man charged last week with killing two women and kidnapping another also has confessed to killing a woman about 10 years ago.
Heroin’s heavy toll
Child welfare advocates in Ohio say children have become the “invisible victims” of the opioid crisis as more kids are put into foster care and funding for children services agencies falls short.
Demonstrators to call for justice in death of 13-year-old
Organizers plan a demonstration at Columbus City Hall Monday calling for justice for a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a policeman investigating a reported armed robbery.
Officials ask for patience after teen’s shooting
The fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old Columbus boy who officers said pulled a BB gun from his waistband that looked like a real weapon will be investigated thoroughly to determine if charges are warranted.
Euthanizations halted, at least temporarily
A Franklin County judge reportedly granted rescue groups a temporary restraining order that stop the euthanizing of dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter, as long as the rescue groups post a required $100,000 bond.