Minimum wage workers get raise in 2017
The state minimum wage will increase by 5 cents next year to adjust for inflation.
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Meyer asked if players would kneel during anthem
Athletes in various sports are either kneeling during the playing of the national anthem before game, or at least being asked about it, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are no exception.
State debuts crisis text line
Ohio has launched a system allowing people in stressful situations to text counselors for help, day or night.
Bengals 22, Dolphins 7
A.J. Green followed his disappointing game with a dominating one — 173 yards and a touchdown — and the Cincinnati defense that was inspired by Vontaze Burfict’s return clamped down on the Miami Dolphins for a 22-7 victory Thursday night.
Gordon to rehab? Yes, yes, yes…
Suspended Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon says he’s entering a rehab facility to “gain full control of my life.”
Cardinals 4, Reds 3
Yadier Molina hit a disputed double that drove in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning Thursday night, sending the St. Louis Cardinals over the Reds 4-3.
Man killed in East Side shooting
Police say a 21-year-old East Side man was shot to death during a violent argument early Friday morning.
2 die in 24-hour rash of heroin overdoses
Columbus officials have mobilized a rapid-response team and are warning drug users about potent batch of heroin after they say 27 people suffered overdoses – two of them fatal — in a 24-hour span using what’s believed to be a mix of heroin and something stronger.
Insane? Clown posse reported in Ohio
Police say they’ve received reports similar to those in several other states of individuals dressed as clowns lurking and chasing people in Ohio communities.
Infant mortality bill passes Senate
The Ohio Senate voted Wednesday to approve a measure aimed at stemming the infant mortality rate in Ohio, one of the highest in the nation.