Senior services levy wins big
A levy for senior citizens’ services in Franklin County was overwhelmingly approved in a primary election Tuesday.
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House slows Medicaid expansion, addresses drug epidemic
The Ohio House has approved a nearly $64 billion, two-year operating budget that would impose new controls on Medicaid expansion money and invest $170 million in tackling the state’s No. 1 ranking in opioid deaths.
Deputy faces allegations from HS student
A sheriff’s deputy who worked at a high school in western Franklin County has been placed on unpaid leave and removed from the school after an unspecified allegation from a student.
Springfield area man may have Zika
A suspected case of Zika virus has health officials urging a western Ohio neighborhood to take precautions against mosquitoes, which can spread the virus to people.
Conley takes DNA test
Gareon Conley’s attorney says the former Buckeye drafted by the Raiders has given a statement and DNA sample to Cleveland police investigating an accusation that he raped a woman.
Group says Bengals should address violence
A group that works to prevents gender-based violence is urging the Cincinnati Bengals to speak out against domestic violence after the team drafted a player who punched a woman in the face.
Pirates 12, Reds 3
Josh Harrison hit a three-run homer — his third in two games — and right-hander Tyler Glasnow singled home two runs during a six-run rally that swept the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-3 victory on Tuesday night, their first of the season over the Reds.
Tigers 5, Indians 2
Miguel Cabrera hit his 450th homer in his first game off the disabled list and the Detroit Tigers went on to a 5-2 victory over the Indians on Tuesday night.
Clippers 6, Bats 1
The Clippers scored in each of the first three innings on the way to a 6-1 win over the Bats in Louisville Tuesday night.
May 2 is Election Day
Voters head to the polls in Ohio Tuesday to narrow down the fields for Columbus City Council and decide the fate of a senior citizens’ officials say is essential to keep up with Franklin County‘s aging population.