Columbus was one of only four major cities in the U.S. that saw a decrease in violent crime in the first nine months of 2015, compared with the same period the year before, according to a report from a national organization of police chiefs.
Gas prices took a 23-cent jump in Columbus over the weekend after Ohio drivers enjoyed one of the biggest price drops in the region.
Police are looking for a 12-year-old girl they say was missing overnight after running away from home following an argument with family members.
The Buckeyes remained at the top of the major college football polls after a week off, which saw the temporary loss of their starting quarterback.
Governor John Kasich has signed into law a bill that overhauls the state’s embattled charter-school system with new performance, accountability and reporting requirements.
Rain helped to thin the crowd at a typically raucous Halloween street party held near Ohio University, though dozens of people were arrested by various law enforcement agencies.
Andy Dalton threw a touchdown pass with 2:57 to go, and the Bengals picked off Ben Roethlisberger twice in the fourth quarter while rallying for a 16-10 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday that kept them unbeaten and in command of the AFC North.
Carson Palmer threw for four touchdowns — three in the second half — and 374 yards as the Arizona Cardinals rallied for a 34-20 win Sunday over the Browns,
Substitute Johan Venegas broke a tie in the 77th minute to help the Montreal Impact beat Columbus Crew SC 2-1 on Sunday night in the opening leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal.
Buckeye quarterback J.T. Barrett has been suspended for one game after being cited for operating a vehicle while impaired.
