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Former Columbus officer sentenced after stealing, selling cocaine from crime scenes
A former Columbus police officer who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and selling cocaine was sentenced in federal court ...
Former Columbus police officer sentenced to over 4 years for drug trafficking
Joel M. Mefford, 35, of London, Ohio, is the second former Columbus officer to be sentenced to prison for conspiring to steal ...
Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday that boosts the rights of parents to know when schools are changing their ...
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How long flags will remain at half-staff in Ohio in honor of former President Jimmy Carter
Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags at half-staff for 30 days beginning on Dec. 30, 2024, in honor of the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
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Predators who groom children for sexual abuse can now be charged with a crime in Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill on Wednesday making it a crime for predators to groom a child for sexual abuse, using a ...
Columbus Weather: Partly cloudy with very cold temps
Cloudy on Friday and dry during the first half of the day. It will be a very cold start to the day, then warming to a high ...
Ohio criminalizes sextortion after death of Olentangy High School student
The law signed Wednesday by Gov. Mike DeWine makes makes sexual extortion a third-degree felony, with harsher penalties ...
Former Columbus police officer sentenced months after pleading guilty to federal drug charges
Joel Mefford, 35, pleaded guilty last year to possessing with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, ...
Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor's race
Acton, 58, a physician and public health expert who stood alongside Republican Gov. Mike DeWine for months during his daily ...
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in watchdog group’s records dispute with state attorney general
The Ohio Supreme Court has heard arguments in a long-running public records dispute involving state Attorney General Dave ...
Still no decision on who will replace Vice President-elect Vance to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate
Once DeWine appoints his choice for Senate, the replacement will serve in that seat until a special election in 2026.
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Helping central Ohio residents enter the workforce
A central Ohio organization is working to empower residents to enter the workforce. Goodwill Columbus set the goal after acquiring local nonprofit organization ...