Violence

As Columbus approaches a record-rate of homicides in 2020, city leaders are stepping up efforts to stop the violence. So far this year, 132 people have…

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is suspended indefinitely for his role in a fight at the end of last night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The fight started when Garrett tackled Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. As the fight progressed, Garrett ripped Rudolph's helmet off and hit him in the head with it.

Columbus has experienced a spike in the homicides in 2017, with 48 deaths so far this year. Last year, the city was ranked with the seventh-highest…

Tyrus Jennings, 18, says he does his best to stay away from trouble. Several years ago, though, trouble found him.Someone fired shots close to where he…

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and grounds throughout the state to honor the victims of the…

A new report from a legislative watchdog agency says a southern Ohio prison continues to be the state's most violent, troubled by gang activity, drug use…

The addresses of victims of domestic violence, stalking and other crimes would be shielded from use by government agencies under proposed Ohio…

Ohioans who repeatedly use guns to commit crimes would face tougher penalties under a proposal being heard by a House committee.The bill aims to reduce…