Bill strengthens penalties for strangling
Under existing Ohio law, you can be strangled during a domestic dispute and, as long as you don’t die, your assailant will be charged with only a misdemeanor.
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Bill protects kids from ID theft
Parents could create and freeze a credit record for a child under legislation headed to Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Kids play with fire with tragic results
Columbus fire officials say three fires started by children have resulted in five fatalities in the city so far this year.
Dublin’s riverfront makeover
A project that will eventually transform the area of downtown Dublin on either side of the Scioto River took a big step forward Monday night when the City Council approved the Scioto Riverside Park Master Plan, clearing the way for the final design of the first phase of the massive project.
Tomlin 7-0 as Tribe beats Sale, Sox, 6-2
Josh Tomlin beat Chris Sale in a one-sided matchup of unbeaten pitchers and Francisco Lindor had three hits, leading the Indians to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night
Cincy’s skid now 9 games
Joc Pederson doubled in the tying run and then scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error in the fourth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-2 victory over Cincinnati on Tuesday night, extending the Reds’ season-high skid to 9 straight.
Bisons 7, Clippers 4
The Clippers began a six-game home stand by falling to Buffalo 7-4 Tuesday night at Huntington Park.
Zoo’s “Sassy princess” orangutan dies
A 34-year-old orangutan named Sally has died at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Hero’s escort for fallen Hilliard officer
A hero’s escort through the streets of Hilliard is part of the memorial and funeral events planned for a Hilliard police officer who died in a motorcycle crash last week.
Region’s unemployment falls to 3.9%
Unemployment in central Ohio dropped to its lowest level of the year last month while thousands of people who went looking for jobs found them