OSU picks Butler’s Holtmann as new basketball coach
Ohio State has announced the Chris Holtmann has been hired as the new head men’s basketball coach, replacing Thad Matta who departed Monday after 13 years.
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“Heartbeat Bill” back in Statehouse
A near-ban on all abortions has been reintroduced in Ohio for the fourth consecutive legislative session after its last attempt ended in a governor’s veto.
Cincinnati officer’s murder retrial underway
A prosecutor has told jurors in Ohio that the white former police officer who killed a black unarmed motorist should have followed his training, while the defense says the man who was killed should have followed orders.
LeBron doesn’t begrudge Warriors’ “dream team”
LeBron James doesn’t have any problem with Golden State building a super team.
“Lint-bron” returns
A Cleveland artist has created an 8-pound bust of NBA star LeBron James — out of lint.
Reds 5, Cardinals 2
Joey Votto had a two-run homer among his four hits, Adam Duvall had three hits off Mike Leake and the Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 yesterday to complete a four-game sweep.
Bats 3, Clippers 0
Louisville earned a split of a four-game series at Huntington Park with a 3-0 win over the Clippers in the finale behind Cody Reed‘s eight innings of shutout ball.
OSU officer honored for bravery
The police officer who fatally shot the man responsible for a car-and-knife attack at Ohio State University last year has received an award for his actions.
Man charged with human trafficking
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a Reynoldsburg man indicted on charges of trafficking two teenage girls for sex.
Wanted: The “Cologne Cowboy”
An East Side man is the latest example of what authorities call a “niche shoplifter,” a thief who narrows down his or her interest to very specific items, even showing preference for some brand names over others.