Officer cleared in February shooting of armed suspect
A department review board has ruled that a Columbus police officer acted within the police division’s firearms policy when he fatally shot an armed suspect on the South Side in February.
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Down syndrome abortion ban passes Ohio Senate
The Ohio Senate has OK’d a bill banning abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome over opponents’ objections.
Cordray leaves D.C. post, probably for gubernatorial run
Richard Cordray, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and an appointee of former President Barack Obama, has announced his resignation.
WBK: (9) OSU 99, Idaho 56
Linnae Harper had 18 points and a career-high 18 rebounds and No. 9 Ohio State beat Idaho 99-56 for the 1,000th victory in program history.
Cavs 115, Hornets 107
The Cavaliers continued their dominance against the Charlotte Hornets with a 115-107 victory.
State calls off Campbell execution
The state called off the execution of Alva Campbell after several unsuccessful attempts to insert an IV.
2 dead in Worthington shooting
Worthington police are investigating that city’s first homicide in 12 years.
Budget focuses on safety, addiction, neighborhoods
Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther rolled out a spending plan Tuesday that includes money to hire more firefighters, change police tactics and help people who are addicted to opiates in 2018.
Panel hears supporters of teen driving safety bill
Supporters of a bill that would tighten restrictions on teenage drivers in Ohio were scheduled to testify before a House panel Wednesday morning.
Lawmaker quits over allegations of inappropriate behavior
Allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct continue to take a toll in the halls of the Ohio Statehouse.