Death penalty may be sought in student’s murder
Prosecutors are reportedly considering asking for the death penalty for the man accused of killing an Ohio State student last week.
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Gas prices relatively low despite recent increase
While the average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline dropped a nickel nationally, it went up about 15 cents in Columbus during the past three weeks, according to industry data.
Opiate epidemic strains children’s agencies
As more children in Ohio being placed with children services as a result of the statewide opiate epidemic, state funding for those agencies had declined, making it more difficult for those agencies to meet the needs of kids who may need more help than others.
Flu cases on the rise
As hospitalizations from the flu increase in central Ohio, reaching a peak for this year’s flu season, health officials are reminding Ohioans that the flu shot is the best defense and is still available statewide.
Man killed by downtown train
Police have released the name of a man killed by a train in downtown Columbus early Sunday morning and are asking for assistance retracing Donta Muldrow’s final hours.
Man shoots girlfriend, self
Columbus police are investigating what caused a man to shoot his girlfriend to death and turn the gun on himself as police closed in on him Friday morning.
CBJ 2, Red Wings 1
Cam Atkinson scored a go-ahead goal in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 35 shots and the Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
Suspect arrested in student’s murder
Authorities say a suspect has been arrested in the murder of an Ohio State University student whose body was found Thursday in a Grove City park.
8 executions delayed by lethal injection fight
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has delayed eight executions as a court fight continues over the constitutionality of the state’s lethal injection process.
Victims’ rights measure closer to ballot
A proposed amendment to Ohio’s constitution that would give crime victims and their families the same rights as the accused is a step closer to appearing on the ballot.