ODOT: I-70 downtown will be open for AM rush
The westbound lanes of I-70 through the downtown split will reopen ahead of Monday morning rush hour, Ohio Department of Transportation officials said Sunday.
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Wild 4, CBJ 3 (OT)
Marco Rossi scored 3:05 into overtime and the Minnesota Wild rallied from three one-goal deficits to beat the Blue Jackets 4-3, giving Marc-Andre Fleury his 551st career win.
Central Ohio task force cracks violent human trafficking ring
Six members of a violent crime ring operating on the South Side have been indicted on more than 100 felony charges, including murder and human trafficking.
DeWine signs order barring minors from gender-affirming surgery
A week after vetoing legislation that would have banned all forms of gender-affirming care for minors in Ohio, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order Friday barring Ohioans from receiving transgender surgeries until they’re 18.
Ex-Kansas State QB transferring to OSU
Former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard announced his intention to transfer to Ohio State on Thursday night, giving the Buckeyes a replacement for Kyle McCord after his own decision to transfer to Syracuse.
Transgender candidate in Ohio disqualified from ballot for omitting her former name
A transgender woman has been disqualified from running for the Ohio House after omitting her former name from circulating petitions to get on the ballot.
Gaudreau’s shootout goal lifts Blue Jackets over Flyers
Johnny Gaudreau scored in the shootout, Damon Severson and Jake Bean netted goals in the third period and the Blue Jackets came back to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night.
AG: Gun crime declined after change to concealed-carry law
Six of Ohio’s eight largest cities, including Columbus, witnessed less gun crime after the state’s “constitutional carry” law took effect in 2022, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said.
New year brings changes to Columbus City Council
The new year ushered in big changes at Columbus City Hall.
Bruins 4, CBJ 1
James van Riemsdyk scored on a power play and added two assists, lifting the Boston Bruins over the Blue Jackets 4-1 and extending their win streak to four games.