The number of Ohio counties designated as in “red alert” Level 3 public emergencies as defined by the state’s Public Health Advisory System jumped from seven to 12 on Thursday, with three being designated to the state’s watch list.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium‘s latest region — Adventure Cove – open to the public Friday, featuring a 60-foot-long submerged acrylic viewing tunnel, Jack Hanna’s Animal Encounters and the return of the popular Stingray Bay exhibit.
Columbus police are investigating the shooting of an officer outside a Southeast Side bar early Friday.
Ohio anti-racism protesters have filed a federal lawsuit seeking monetary damages for injuries sustained in clashes with police after the death of George Floyd.
The Ohio House of Representatives reinstated work-from-home status Thursday after a legislative aide tested positive this week for COVID-19 and minority Democrats are angry that they were not informed about the decision earlier.
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith says he is “very concerned” about the college football season in the wake of the Big Ten Conference’s announcement that it won’t play nonconference games in football and a handful of other sports this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Five-time Memorial winner and 2019 Masters champion Tiger Woods will compete in the 45th edition of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club later this month.
In a sign that Ohio’s economy is slowly reviving after the coronavirus shutdown, the state reported 6% fewer Ohioans applied for first-time jobless benefits last week and the number seeking continued claims continued to decline fell for the 10th straight week.
Muirfield Village is gearing up for the first doubleheader on the PGA Tour in 63 years.
Central Ohio residents were sweltering through the 13th consecutive day of 90-degree plus temperatures as the region closes in on a heat-wave record set more than nearly 140 years ago.
