City argues man cannot sue over gun restrictions
The city of Columbus is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to rule individuals have no right to sue the city to overturn gun restrictions.
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Sheriff: Truck crash at Fairfield Co. hospital was deliberate
A man who authorities say deliberately drove into a Fairfield County hospital entrance killing one person and injuring another has been charged with aggravated murder.
Students accused of serving tainted crepes face charges
Seven central Ohio middle school students accused of being involved in serving teachers crepes tainted with bodily fluids face juvenile felony charges.
Death in Hocking Hills
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is reportedly investigating the death of a 44-year-old Chillicothe woman who was hit by a falling tree branch at Hocking Hills State Park Monday as a possible homicide.
Ohio drug overdoses drop by 22%
Health officials say the number of fatal drug overdoses in the state declined for the first time since 2009.
Word up: OSU wants to trademark “the”
Ohio State University reportedly wants to trademark the word “The” in cases where it is used in conjunction with the university’s name on items marketed for sale.
Audit: OSU sex assault unit didn’t report felonies
An audit has found an Ohio State University center intended to support sexual assault survivors failed to report 57 potential felonies to law enforcement as legally required during the three years it was open.
Man charged with murder in 2008 fire that killed family
Authorities say a man who escaped a fire that killed his wife and two children and destroyed their central Ohio home in 2008 has been indicted on charges including aggravated murder in that blaze.
Man who accidentally shot granddaughter found not competent for trial
A man who fatally shot his 19-year-old granddaughter, thinking she was an intruder, has been found not competent for trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Mellowing out pot laws
Columbus City Council is expected to vote Monday night on legislation reducing penalties for possessing marijuana.