Man accused in livestreamed assault due in court
An initial hearing is scheduled for a man charged with raping a 17-year-old girl while an 18-year-old woman allegedly livestreamed the assault with a social media app.
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Suspect in officer’s death could face death penalty
Authorities say the man accused in the slaying of a Columbus SWAT officer has now been charged with aggravated murder and could face the death penalty.
Car crashes into Highway Patrol post
Troopers at the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Sandusky post did not have far to travel to find an accident scene earlier this week.
Polar bear cub ready to meet her fans
Cuddly and adorable, the Columbus Zoo’s polar bear cub, will make her first public appearance on Friday.
Pot ballot issue moves ahead
Backers of a medical marijuana ballot issue took another step forward Thursday, even as state lawmakers prepare their own legalization measure.
Double shooting at NE Side restaurant/bar
Police were looking Friday morning for a man who was wanted on a murder charge in connection with a double shooting at a Northeast Side restaurant late Thursday night.
Indians 6, Rays 0
Danny Salazar gave up three hits in six innings, Marlon Byrd hit one of three Cleveland home runs and the Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 Thursday.
Cubs beat Reds for best start in 47 years
Jason Hammel pitched six scoreless innings, drove home one run and scored another to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-1 victory over the Reds on Thursday night for their best start since 1969.
Indians 5, Clippers 1
The Clippers lost to Indianapolis 5-1 Thursday night in Columbus’ first trip back to Victory Field since last year’s Governors’ Cup clinching win.
Statehouse pot bill on fast track
Ohio lawmakers plan to legalize medical marijuana by summer in an effort they say is more responsible and comprehensive than any ballot proposal.