Local Gun Store Owners Don't Predict Sales Spike After Dayton ShootingLocal firearm store owners predict gun, ammunition and magazine sales likely won’t spike in Central Ohio following this weekend's mass shooting in… Aug 05 19August 05, 2019Article at wosu.org
Masonique Saunders Sentenced To Three Years In PrisonMasonique Saunders has been sentenced to three years in a Department of Youth Services prison on charges of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated… Aug 02 19August 02, 2019Article at wosu.org
Ohio Launching New Drug Trafficking Investigation UnitGov. Mike DeWine created the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center with an executive order on Wednesday.The center will be the first unit in the state… Aug 01 19August 01, 2019Article at wosu.org
Farmers Market Vendors See Weather-Related Produce ShortagesExtreme weather is limiting crops in Ohio and that's curtailing the offerings at local farmers markets.Harold Dillon and his wife Kelly sell produce like… Jul 24 19July 24, 2019Article at wosu.org
Columbus MS-13 Leader Pleads Guilty To Murder And RacketeeringThe local leader MS-13 gang in Columbus pleaded guilty on Monday to murder and racketeering.Martin Neftali Aguilar-Rivera agreed to a plea deal in which… Jul 22 19July 22, 2019Article at wosu.org
Ohio State Highway Patrol Soon To Step Up "Move Over Law" EnforcementOhio drivers will see more officers on the road starting Sunday as the Ohio Highway Patrol begins a high visibility enforcement campaign for the state’s… Jul 19 19July 19, 2019Article at wosu.org
Columbus Police Announce Replacement For Vice UnitThe Columbus Division of Police announced an organizational restructuring that went into effect this weekend, including a replacement for the disbanded… Jul 15 19July 15, 2019Article at wosu.org
5 dangers to be aware of after a flood strikesFlood dangers don't disappear after water levels stop rising, so here are some hazards to remember as you return home. Jul 10 19July 10, 2019Article at accuweather.com
How to stay safe if you encounter wildlife after a floodFloods are a natural and important part of many ecosystems. However, they can significantly impact both people and wildlife, causing damage and even death. Jul 10 19July 10, 2019Article at accuweather.com
Ticket Tax Opponents Submit 19,000 Signatures For Ballot MeasureOpponents of Columbus’ ticket tax submitted around 19,000 signatures Monday to put a ballot measure in front of voters in November.The ballot measure… Jul 08 19July 08, 2019Article at wosu.org
Medical Residents Struggle to Find Abortion Training as Statewide Restrictions TightenOnly about two-thirds of obstetrics and gynecology residency programs provide routine, scheduled abortion training. Jul 06 19July 06, 2019Article at rewire.news
Franklin County Court Receives $5 Million For Prison Diversion ProgramThe Franklin County Board of Commissioners renewed funding Tuesday for prison and jail diversion programs.The $5 million for the Franklin County Court of… Jul 02 19July 02, 2019Article at wosu.org
What are urban heat islands?Mirroring their increasing populations, the United States’ current 10 largest cities have gradually become warmer over the past century. Jul 01 19July 01, 2019Article at accuweather.com
Behind the numbers: How likely is your state to see a tornado?Tornadoes can be some of the most spectacular examples of severe weather in the world, and the United States reports more of them than any other country. Jul 01 19July 01, 2019Article at accuweather.com
Maine lobsters are thriving, but regulators explore how to adapt to changing environmentsMaine's lobster industry is thriving and hopeful, although potential environmental changes are pushing regulators to explore adaptation strategies. Jul 01 19July 01, 2019Article at accuweather.com
Ohio Study Finds Domestic Violence Linked To Undiagnosed Brain InjuriesA study from the Ohio State University and the Ohio Domestic Violence Network has found domestic violence survivors frequently experience head injuries… Jul 01 19July 01, 2019Article at wosu.org
Columbus Start-Up Expands AI Technology For Health CareA Columbus-based startup is expanding its technology to bring artificial intelligence into the health care industry.Olive is an artificial intelligence… Jun 25 19June 25, 2019Article at wosu.org
Franklin County Prosecutor Objects To Parole For Columbus Serial RapistFranklin County's prosecutor is objecting to the possible release of a notorious serial rapist.Dr. Edward F. Jackson Jr. was sentenced to at least 282… Jun 18 19June 18, 2019Article at wosu.org
Ohio's Farming Woes Persist With Rainiest Year On RecordThe wettest weather in Ohio's recorded history has stalled planting throughout the state, and forecasts for the rest of June aren’t looking any… Jun 14 19June 14, 2019Article at wosu.org
Columbus Police Expand Efforts To Recruit Women OfficersColumbus Police is hosting its first women’s recruitment webinar Tuesday as part of a push to increase the division’s diversity.Women make up about 11% of… Jun 10 19June 10, 2019Article at wosu.org