Columbus now 14th largest US city
The population of Columbus moved ahead of Indianapolis last and the city is now the nation’s 14th largest.
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Sales tax holiday to return in August
Ohio’s sales tax holiday will be back for a third go-around if Gov. John Kasich signs the bill passed by the state Senate Wednesday into law.
Possible twisters in SW Ohio
Authorities are investigating reports of damage from severe overnight storms in southwest Ohio, possibly including tornadoes.
“Judy’s Law” approved unanimously in House
The Ohio House has unanimously passed the bill known as “Judy’s Law,” which stiffens penalties for anyone who uses an accelerant in committing felonious assault and causes disfigurement or lasting crippling injury.
Fantasy sports a step closer to legal
Ohioans drafting Cody Kessler to lead their fantasy teams may have their judgment questioned, but they won’t fear violating state law under a bill that passed the House on Wednesday.
Polar bear Nora relocating again
Nora is moving again but this time she’ll have a home-girl for a roommate.
Battle plan to fight drug crisis
A state commission in Ohio has agreed to move forward on the governor’s request to invest $20 million in the fight against the state and national opioid crisis.
No bail for accused Akron arsonist
An Ohio man accused of setting a house fire that killed seven of his neighbors has been denied bond at his first court appearance.
Body of second kayaker found near Marion
Searchers have found the second body of a kayaker in a central Ohio river.
Reds 4, Indians 3
Billy Hamilton scored from first base on Zack Cozart’s two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning against closer Cody Allen to lift the Reds over the Indians 4-3 on Wednesday night.