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DeWine, lawmakers target racial inequality

Governor Mike DeWine says he wants to intensify efforts to erase health and economic disparities, racism, and inequity in Ohio by addressing issues like police reform and healthcare disparities.

Protests put police under microscope

Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody, coming in the midst of a pandemic, are creating stress fractures between the American people and their leaders, between police and their communities and between officials at every level of government.

Back-to-back PGA events at Muirfield

Central Ohio gets its own version of a golf doubleheader.

Calm demonstrations, dialogue on fifth day of protest

Curfews were extended last night in Ohio’s three biggest cities in anticipation of more rallies protesting the death of George Floyd, a black man, while being held down by a Minneapolis police officer who has been charged with murder.

Governor seeks pay freezes, cuts, as pandemic slams revenue

Governor Mike DeWine is seeking pay freezes and cuts for state employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues to depress tax revenue.

City Council declares racism a public health threat

Columbus City Council voted Monday night to declare racism a public health crisis, following similar declarations by the Franklin County Commissioners and Franklin County health department.

Man, woman dead in separate incidents

The number of homicides in Columbus this year reached 45 Monday with the deaths of two people Monday.

Shooting victims include girl, 13

A 13-year-old girl was among three people injured in separate shootings over two days in Columbus.

Ginther extends curfew

Mayor Andrew Ginther has extended the citywide curfew indefinitely following a weekend of destructive protests.

Quieter downtown following nights of clashes

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Columbus Sunday for a fourth straight day of protests yesterday over the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis a week ago and the rally was reportedly uneventful for the most part.