Zoo’s 3-week-old elephant dies
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says an elephant born three weeks ago has died, the third newborn animal to die in recent weeks.
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Group thinks minimum wage raise should be bigger
Ohio’s lowest-earning workers will get a pay boost next Tuesday when the minimum wage rises 25 cents, but some policy experts say the wage needs to be higher.
Buckeyes practice, visit Disneyland
Their first day in California was more play than work for the Buckeyes as they prepare for their appearance in next Tuesday’s Rose Bowl.
9 killed on Ohio roads during holiday weekend
The State Highway Patrol says nine people were killed in traffic crashes around Ohio during the Christmas weekend, the same number as last year.
Lawmakers meet in rare post-holiday session
State lawmakers in Ohio are reconvening for rare post-Christmas floor sessions where some of Gov. John Kasich’s vetoes could be overridden.
Grizzlies 95, Cavs 87
Gasol had 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and the Grizzlies beat the Cavaliers 95-87 on Wednesday night.
Court affirms death penalty for man who murdered mom
The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the 2016 conviction and death sentence of a northern Ohio man who murdered his mother because he suspected she might tell police that he had been stealing money from her.
Gas prices at 2-year low
For the first time in nearly two years, motorists in central Ohio are enjoying gas prices below the $2 a gallon mark.
National search for new Columbus police chief
In a break from tradition, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther says a national search will be conducted for the city’s next chief of police.
Nearly 4,500 in medical marijuana registry
State officials say doctors have submitted nearly 4,500 recommendations in the medical marijuana patient and caregiver registry for Ohio.