Area unemployment suffers January bump
Unemployment rose to a two-year high in central Ohio last month, according to data released by the state Tuesday.
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Columbus police ask for comments during review
Hundreds of different facets of how the Columbus Division of Police operates will get a thorough going-over this month as part of a recurring accreditation process that is intended to improve procedures and provide accountability.
Program hands out gun lock boxes to parents
A new partnership is handing out lock boxes for guns to Columbus pediatricians in an effort to curb the number of unintentional shootings among young children.
OSU wants to trademark “Oval”
The Ohio State University has been active in protecting names and traditions associated with the university from being bandied about on clothing and other items and now it’s turning its attention to one of the oldest features on the Columbus campus.
Nerf war warning
Police in Butler County are warning residents about Nerf gun fights as spring approaches.
Bogut breaks leg in debut, Cavs lose to Heat
Andrew Bogut broke his left leg less than one minute into his Cleveland debut and the Cavaliers were outgunned 106-98 on Monday night by the surging and not-to-be-overlooked Miami Heat, who beat the NBA champions twice in three nights.
15 starters return for OSU spring football
Urban Meyer opens spring football practice at Ohio State with holes to fill in his depth chart, but the cupboard is a long way from being as bare as it was a year ago.
Prices soar at the pump
Gas prices in Ohio have surged 21 cents in the past two weeks, one of the largest price jumps in the nation, as refineries begin to slow down production ahead of the seasonal switch to summer-blend fuel.
Immigration ban could make Ohio doctor shortage worse
President Donald Trump is expected to issue a revised travel ban Monday and researchers suggest prohibiting travel from Muslim-majority countries could have a negative impact on Ohio’s shortage of medical professionals.
State money for non-profits’ anti-terror preps
The state is offering grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to help them with security improvements to prevent or prepare for acts of terrorism.