Human trafficking sting rescues victims, nets arrests
A two-day crackdown on human trafficking in central Ohio netted nearly 100 arrests and rescued more than 50 victims.
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Rise in COVID-19 cases turns Franklin County “purple”
Health officials are sounding the alarm over an increase in COVID-19 cases in Franklin County, but they are not pushing the panic button.
1 year later: Ohio regaining many jobs lost in shutdown
The unemployment rate in Ohio fell to 4.7% in March from 5.0 in February, its lowest level since February 2020.
Decomposed body found in car’s back seat
Police say a badly decomposed body of a man was found in an abandoned car on the Southeast Side Tuesday night after callers reported a foul odor.
Stars 4, Blue Jackets 1
The Dallas Stars beat the Blue Jackets for a much-needed 4-1 win.
Crew SC 1, Real Esteli 0
The Columbus Crew cruised through to the 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Real Esteli FC on Thursday.
Indians 4, White Sox 2
Slumping José Ramírez connected for a go-ahead, two-run homer off Lance Lynn in the sixth inning and the Indians bounced back from being no-hit, beating the Chicago White Sox 4-2.
Warriors 119, Cavs 101
Stephen Curry scored 33 points — topping 30 for a career-best ninth consecutive game — as the Golden State Warriors pulled away for a 119-101 win over the Cavaliers.
Jobless claims drop dramatically
In an encouraging sign that the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown may be resuming, the number of Ohioans filing first-time unemployment claims fell to its lowest number in six months.
Bodycam video shows ER shooting chaos
Westerville’s police chief has placed two officers on administrative leave until an internal investigation into a fatal emergency room shooting is completed.