Franklin County infant mortality improves
Already among the worst in the nation, Ohio’s infant mortality rate increased last year, with black babies dying at a rate approaching three times that of whites.
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Obetz plans lacrosse stadium
The village of Obetz plans to spend $15 million to demolish the now-closed Columbus Motor Speedway and build a 6,500-seat athletic stadium on the site.
Dublin man shot self after chase
A coroner’s office says a motorist who died after a car chase involving gunfire ended in a crash near Columbus shot himself in the head.
Cavs lose with Lebron, J.R. out
Paul George scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers took advantage off the resting LeBron James’ absence to beat the Cavaliers 103-93 on Wednesday night.
RG3 cleared for non-contact drills
Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III has been cleared for non-contact drills but isn’t ready to practice.
WBK – (7) OSU 96, Cleveland St. 78
Kelsey Mitchell scored 31 points to lead four teammates in double figures and No. 7 Ohio State beat Cleveland State 96-78 on Wednesday night.
Activist: Man who pushed him shouldn’t be charged
An activist who was pushed down a flight of stairs during an anti-Donald Trump rally at Ohio State University this week says he hopes the charge against his assailant is dropped.
Another polar delivery
Another set of twin polar bears has been born at The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, shortly after one of the twins born last week to another bear died.
Pipeline protester blocks intersection
A Southeast Ohio man was arrested Tuesday after blocking a downtown intersection by securing himself to a vehicle, Columbus police said.
Protests over graduation tests
Public school superintendents from around Ohio are raising concerns that a large number of high schoolers are in jeopardy of not graduating as expected next school year because of new requirements tied to more demanding tests.