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Western Union agrees to tighten anti-scam procedures

A little over $200,000 is Ohio’s share of a multistate settlement with Western Union after complaints from consumers who used Western Union’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in scams.

CBJ 6, Rangers 4

The Blue Jackets are back within two points of the Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Capitals after winning for just the sixth time in 13 games since reeling off 16 straight victories.

MBK: (17) Maryland 77, OSU 71

Justin Jackson had 22 points and 12 rebounds as No. 17 Maryland held off Ohio State down the stretch to win 77-71 on Tuesday night.

Columbus protests Muslim travel ban

Police used pepper spray to break up a large crowd of people that gathered at the Statehouse to protest President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations.

Kasich tax hikes face rocky road

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has traveled this taxation road before only to find fellow Republicans refused to clamber aboard for the ride.

Amber Alert based on fake report

A Columbus woman whose false claim of a child abduction sparked an Amber Alert and a massive search for a missing girl has been charged along with man accused of stealing the woman’s car.

Beware “can you hear me?” scam

Ohioans are being warned about suspicious calls reported recently in the state from callers asking if those answering the phone can hear them.