Study: Violence spreads among teens like a “contagion”
In a study that could cause a lot of parents some concern, researchers at Ohio State say their findings suggest that violence spreads like a contagious disease among adolescents.
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Redflex to pay city $100K over bribery scheme
An Arizona traffic camera enforcement company has agreed to pay restitution to Columbus and Chicago in a deal to avoid further federal prosecution.
Columbus a good town for beer drinkers
Columbus is a city of beer-drinkers, of course, and it’s a good place to be one.
Browns win a boon for food bank
The Cleveland Browns’ first victory of the season also has become a win for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Two arrested in robbery/slaying
Two people have been arrested for the robbery and murder of a man who died after being dropped off at an East Side hospital earlier this month.
Mall brawls
Police say a disturbance at an upscale shopping mall outside of Cleveland Monday night appears to have been “loosely organized on social media,” as was at least one other similar disturbance reported in several states.
Police: Brother kills brother in self-defense
No charges have been filed against a 21-year-old man police say was forced to shoot his 19-year-old brother during a violent argument in the older brother’s home on the East Side Monday.
Gas prices highest since June
Gas prices in Central Ohio rose for the fourth straight week to their highest level since June 21.
Child dies, raising accident toll to four
An eight-year-old Columbus girl hurt in a Christmas Eve crash that killed her parents and another driver near Grove City has died.
Duel in the Sun
The Buckeyes and Tigers have arrived in the desert for their College Football Playoff semifinal in Saturday’s Fiesta Bowl.