State reports 2% drop in abortions
The Ohio Department of Health says the number of induced abortions in the state continued a downward trajectory last year.
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Heat is unreasonably unseasonable
The first day of October in Ohio, which evokes thoughts of brisk autumn temperatures, falling leaves and steamy pumpkin-spiced beverages, felt more like July.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence claims dozens of lives in Ohio each year and advocacy groups say they’re committed to increasing support that can prevent future fatalities, such as a first-ever state budget item dedicated to domestic violence services.
Man shoots wife, stepson, self
A man who shot his wife to death and critically wounded her teenage son before shooting himself has died.
Student charged after carrying loaded gun into school
For the second time in as many school days, police have charged a Columbus high school student with trying to bring a loaded weapon to school.
4th escapee arrested in North Carolina
The sheriff in Gallia County reports the last of four inmates who escaped his county’s jail has been captured in North Carolina.
18-year-old found shot to death on East Side
Police did not report having any suspects in the shooting death of an 18-year-old man whose body was found on an East Side street Monday morning.
Steelers 27, Bengals 3
Mason Rudolph threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns to pick up his first victory while filling in for Ben Roethlisberger.
Violent crime decrease
Violent crime in central Ohio declined last year, led by a dramatic drop in the number of murders following a record-setting year in Columbus.
All 4 jail escapees caught
Three of four inmates who overpowered two female corrections officers and escaped from a southern Ohio county jail were caught in North Carolina after slightly more than a day on the run.