Marijuana law takes effect; changes may still be coming
Recreational marijuana use became legal in Ohio Thursday, even while Statehouse Republicans continue their efforts to enact sweeping changes to the voters approved initiative.
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Ohio joins lawsuit challenging NCAA transfer portal
A federal lawsuit filed by attorneys general from Ohio and six other states alleges the NCAA’s transfer rule for college athletes violates antitrust law.
Suspect arrested after body found in burning vehicle
Columbus police have arrested a man after the body of an unidentified adult was found in a burning vehicle on the Northeast Side early Friday.
Ex-Columbus vice detective pleads guilty to kidnapping sex workers
A former Columbus vice detective pleaded guilty to federal accusations Thursday that he kidnapped sex worker victims under the guise of an arrest.
Islanders 7, CBJ 3
Mathew Barzal had two goals and two assists, Bo Horvat also scored twice and picked up an assist, and the New York Islanders beat the Blue Jackets 7-3.
Abortion rights now part of Ohio constitution
A woman’s right to have an abortion is now enshrined in the Ohio constitution, the result of voters’ approval of a ballot issue in November.
One step closer to passenger rail returning to Columbus
It’s been 44 years since a passenger train stopped in Columbus, but that may change soon.
Fire claims grandmother, grandson
A grandmother is being called a hero after she died trying to save her grandchildren from a house fire early Tuesday morning in Jefferson Township on the Far East Side.
Kings rally past Blue Jackets 4-3 for 10th straight road win
Drew Doughty scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period, beating the Blue Jackets 4-3 for their NHL record-tying 10th straight road win.
Man shot to death on Northeast Side
Police are looking for clues in the fatal shooting of a man in the Bronzeville/King-Lincoln neighborhood Tuesday night.