“Hillbilly Elegy” author JD Vance joins Ohio US Senate campaign
The venture capitalist and author of Hillbilly Elegy has joined the crowded Republican race for the Ohio U.S. Senate seat being left by Rob Portman.
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City settles lawsuit over downtown bus station
The city of Columbus reached an agreement with Greyhound less than a month after taking the bus company to court over crime and other safety issues at its downtown bus terminal.
Reds 5, Padres 4
Kyle Farmer hit a tying homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and Tyler Stephenson drove in the winning run with a two-out single to rally the Reds past the San Diego Padres 5-4.
Astros 7, Indians 2
The Houston Astros snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Indians.
Mud Hens 4, Clippers 2
Ricardo Pinto and Angel DeJesus kept the Clippers off the scoreboard until the ninth inning as the Mud Hens beat Columbus, 4-2, Thursday.
Columbus murder total now 100
Hours before Columbus recorded the 100th homicide of 2021, the city unveiled the latest phase of campaign to improve neighborhood safety and the expansion of technology to combat gun violence.
Weekly jobless claims continue decline
The number of Ohioans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits dropped 19% last week to a pandemic-era low of 10,473.
DeWine signs budget that includes tax cut, school funding hike
Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s new two-year budget overnight, hours ahead of the deadline mandated by state law.
Tigers sweep Indians
Miguel Cabrera hit his 494th career homer, moving into sole possession of 28th place all-time, and the Detroit Tigers completed a doubleheader sweep with a 7-1 win over the Indians.
Padres 7, Reds 5
Trent Grisham hit a grand slam and a solo shot and the San Diego Padres rallied to beat the Reds 7-5 in a rain-shortened game.