Zoo’s macaw returns unharmed
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says a macaw that flew away from an open-air exhibit area was safely recaptured after people spotted the bright yellow and blue bird near a golf club a few miles away.
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Despite loophole, suspect not off hook for flashing
Some lawmakers want to quickly fix Ohio’s child enticement law after charges were dropped against a convicted sex offender in Worthington who recently tried to lure girls into his car.
Burfict suspended for 5 games for hit
The NFL has suspended Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for five games because he leveled Chiefs running back Anthony Sherman in a preseason game.
Indians 6, Yankees 2
Corey Kluber outpitched Luis Severino in a marquee matchup of All-Stars, and slumping Jose Ramirez homered twice to power the Indians past the New York Yankees 6-2 for their fifth straight victory.
Mud Hens 6, Clippers 4
The Mud Hens came up with key runs in the last two innings and held off a Columbus rallied to hand the Clippers a 6-4 defeat in the opening game of a four-game series at Huntington Park.
Harvey could pump up gas prices
Retail gasoline prices in Columbus reached their highest point in nearly a month as drivers wait to see if Hurricane Harvey causes a further increase.
Man shot in South Side backyard
Police have identified a man found shot to death in the backyard of a South Side home early Monday morning.
Ohioan’s body recovered from damaged Navy ship
The U.S. Navy says divers have recovered the remains of all 10 sailors who went missing after the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker collided near Singapore last week.
Pistol-packin’ judges not unheard of
Surveys and experts say more judges are carrying weapons than most people realize, even though attacks on judges are rare.
Police: Man who fled shooting scene “dangerous”
Homicide detectives are looking for a man they say is armed and dangerous and is considered a person of interest in a fatal shooting on the West Side Sunday morning.