The cost of addiction
A new study of the the state’s opioid epidemic by Ohio State University researchers shows a staggering economic toll of $6.6 billion to $8.8 billion a year — about the same amount the state spends annually on K-12 education.
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Crew SC season ticket holders can get refunds
The owner of the Columbus Crew SC has reversed course and is offering refunds to season ticket holders for the 2018 season, which may be the team’s last in Columbus.
Beware of dog flu
Like their owners, dogs can catch the flu — and a new, highly contagious strain of it is spreading throughout central Ohio.
Man dies in NE Side shooting
A 45-year-old man gunned down in Linden Wednesday night became the city’s 108th homicide victim.
26 arrested in Mansfield drug sweep
Authorities say more than two dozen people have been arrested during an Ohio drug sweep.
Down syndrome abortion ban clears House committee
A proposal to ban abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome has cleared an Ohio legislative panel over the objections of abortion-rights groups.
CBJ 5, Sabres 1
Seth Jones had a goal and an assist for Columbus to help the Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1.
Nets 112, Cavs 107
The Brooklyn Nets overcame LeBron James’ first triple-double of the season to beat the Cavaliers 112-107.
107 homicides in Columbus is 10-year high
The murder rate in Columbus has hit a 10-year high following an eruption of violence which has seen four people killed and two more injured in less than 24 hours.
Bill to loosen concealed-carry penalty passes House
The Ohio House has approved a bill that would cut the penalties for concealed-carry permit holders who don’t tell police they have a weapon when they’re detained by authorities.