Omicron surge waning in Ohio
Central Ohio’s largest hospital systems began loosening some of their COVID restrictions Thursday as the surge caused by the omicron variant of the coronavirus appeared to be easing.
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Three plead guilty in white supremacist plot to bring down power grid
A Columbus man and two others, who espoused white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs, face up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to their roles in a racially motivated terrorism plot to cripple portions of the U.S. power grid by attacking utilities while carrying “suicide necklaces” to be used when they were caught.
West Side shooting leaves man dead
Police have named no suspects in a fatal shooting on the Hilltop Wednesday night.
Husel trial underway
A long-anticipated trial is underway for a former Mount Carmel Health System doctor charged in multiple hospital deaths.
CBJ 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
Patrik Laine scored his second goal of the night 20 seconds into overtime to lift Columbus over Toronto 4-3 for the Blue Jackets’ third straight win.
Fickell gets contract extension, raise
Cincinnati football coach Luke Fickell has received a two-year contract extension through 2028 and a raise to $5 million per year after leading the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff.
Ohio GOP endorses DeWine
The Ohio Republican Party has endorsed GOP incumbent Gov. Mike DeWine for re-election.
Judge rules deputy who killed Casey Goodson not a federal agent
A judge has ruled that a white Franklin County sheriff’s deputy wasn’t acting in his capacity as a deputized federal agent when he fatally shot Casey Goodson Jr.
State clears Cedar Point in coaster accident
An investigation has cleared Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky of violating any laws or rules in an accident involving the world’s second-tallest roller coaster last year.
MBB: (22) OSU 80, Indiana 69 (OT)
Malaki Branham scored 27 points and No. 22 Ohio State rallied to beat Indiana 80-69 in overtime.