Driver accused in traffic stop shooting of trooper captured
A driver who authorities say struggled with a state trooper during a traffic stop, causing the trooper to be shot and seriously injured with his own gun, has been captured.
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Jobless claims drop more than 50%
The number of Ohioans collecting unemployment benefits plummeted last week, reflecting the end of a federal pandemic relief program and a continuing economic recovery.
German Village shootout ends in man’s death
A deadly shooting in German Village late Wednesday may have been a case of self-defense.
Columbus Zoo denied accreditation
The Association of Zoos and Aquarium accreditation the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has enjoyed for more than 40 years was not renewed, a decision zoo officials say they will appeal.
Alert for suspect in shooting of Ohio trooper
A rare Ohio Blue Alert has been issued by the Ohio State Highway Patrol after a trooper was shot early Thursday in northwest Ohio.
Ohio hazing law takes effect
As Ohio’s anti-hazing law takes effect, the state has launched its plan for preventing hazing on campuses.
4-year-old dies in Linden crash
A 4-year-old girl died in a single-vehicle crash on the Northeast Side early Wednesday.
Domestic violence deaths up 62% during COVID lockdown
Deaths linked to domestic violence continued to rise in Ohio during the pandemic.
Jaguars owner reprimands Meyer for ‘inexcusable’ behavior
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan has publicly reprimanded Urban Meyer for what he called the coach’s “inexcusable” behavior at a Columbus bar over the weekend.
Zoo taps Texas aquarium boss as new CEO
The Board of Directors of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Tuesday named Tom Schmid, who currently leads the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, as the zoo’s new president and CEO.