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Several campus and community groups are calling on Ohio State University to pull U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruiters from an upcoming career fair.
Ohio State students tell university to remove CBP recruiters from job fair
Several campus and community groups are calling on Ohio State University to pull U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruiters from an upcoming career fair.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Several campus and community groups are calling on Ohio State University to pull U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruiters from an upcoming career fair.
Opinion: Letters: “Influencers” with cellphone video are making bogus and unfounded claims. Let's give Donald Trump prizes he's earned.
Bogus 'influencers' pulling Ohio lawmakers by noses on Somali day cares| Letters
Letters: “Influencers” with cellphone video are making bogus and unfounded claims. Let's give Donald Trump prizes he's earned.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Opinion: Letters: “Influencers” with cellphone video are making bogus and unfounded claims. Let's give Donald Trump prizes he's earned.
How deep did the snow get around Ohio? More than a foot fell in some areas. And more is coming, with bitter cold returning. See the totals, forecast.
More snow, bitter cold in weather forecast. See snow totals for Ohio
How deep did the snow get around Ohio? More than a foot fell in some areas. And more is coming, with bitter cold returning. See the totals, forecast.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
How deep did the snow get around Ohio? More than a foot fell in some areas. And more is coming, with bitter cold returning. See the totals, forecast.
No Real ID or passport? TSA may charge $45 to verify your identity. Here's more about the new rule and what forms of ID you can use to fly.
TSA to charge $45 to get through security starting Feb. 1
No Real ID or passport? TSA may charge $45 to verify your identity. Here's more about the new rule and what forms of ID you can use to fly.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
No Real ID or passport? TSA may charge $45 to verify your identity. Here's more about the new rule and what forms of ID you can use to fly.
A Clark County man accused of shooting Lo-Letha "Letha" Toland-Hall at his home near Springfield was found guilty of murder.
Man convicted of murder in death of Dublin Uber driver
A Clark County man accused of shooting Lo-Letha "Letha" Toland-Hall at his home near Springfield was found guilty of murder.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A Clark County man accused of shooting Lo-Letha "Letha" Toland-Hall at his home near Springfield was found guilty of murder.
The combination would create the second-largest steel service center company in North America with combined revenues of more than $9.5 billion.
Worthington Steel to buy Germany's Kloeckner & Co
The combination would create the second-largest steel service center company in North America with combined revenues of more than $9.5 billion.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The combination would create the second-largest steel service center company in North America with combined revenues of more than $9.5 billion.
Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's family fired its security firm after his former bodyguard was arrested on drug trafficking charges.
Vivek Ramaswamy fires security firm after ex-bodyguard arrested
Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's family fired its security firm after his former bodyguard was arrested on drug trafficking charges.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's family fired its security firm after his former bodyguard was arrested on drug trafficking charges.
A police report states a driver who died was traveling 70 mph when he crashed head-on into a concrete barrier.
Columbus man killed in South Side crash left scene of earlier accident
A police report states a driver who died was traveling 70 mph when he crashed head-on into a concrete barrier.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
A police report states a driver who died was traveling 70 mph when he crashed head-on into a concrete barrier.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and a bipartisan group of state governors want PJM Interconnection to do more to address electricity supply and demand issues.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine urges PJM to address electric supply issues
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and a bipartisan group of state governors want PJM Interconnection to do more to address electricity supply and demand issues.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and a bipartisan group of state governors want PJM Interconnection to do more to address electricity supply and demand issues.
The central Ohio community can support the Bennett family by contributing to a Meal Train and donating to college funds for their two sons.
Columbus influencer Sara Bennett, who shared her ALS experience, dies
The central Ohio community can support the Bennett family by contributing to a Meal Train and donating to college funds for their two sons.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The central Ohio community can support the Bennett family by contributing to a Meal Train and donating to college funds for their two sons.
A Mifflin High School gym teacher and coach was removed from teaching duty amid allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Mifflin HS teacher, coach out of class amid investigation
A Mifflin High School gym teacher and coach was removed from teaching duty amid allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:01 AM
A Mifflin High School gym teacher and coach was removed from teaching duty amid allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Cortez Hankton signed a two-year deal to replace Brian Hartline as Ohio State's wide receivers coach. Here's how much he'll make.
Salary details revealed for new Ohio State WRs coach Cortez Hankton
Cortez Hankton signed a two-year deal to replace Brian Hartline as Ohio State's wide receivers coach. Here's how much he'll make.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Cortez Hankton signed a two-year deal to replace Brian Hartline as Ohio State's wide receivers coach. Here's how much he'll make.
Ohio State has added Penn State and North Carolina transfer Donovan "Puff" Johnson midseason. Here are five things to know about the newest Buckeye.
Who is Puff Johnson? 5 things to know about Ohio State's new addition
Ohio State has added Penn State and North Carolina transfer Donovan "Puff" Johnson midseason. Here are five things to know about the newest Buckeye.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Ohio State has added Penn State and North Carolina transfer Donovan "Puff" Johnson midseason. Here are five things to know about the newest Buckeye.
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith revealed his efforts to retain five-star wide receiver prospect Chris Henry Jr.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith called Chris Henry Jr. before commitment
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith revealed his efforts to retain five-star wide receiver prospect Chris Henry Jr.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith revealed his efforts to retain five-star wide receiver prospect Chris Henry Jr.
Devin Brown, the former Ohio State quarterback who transferred to California last offseason, is headed to Weber State for his final year.
Former Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown transfers to Weber State
Devin Brown, the former Ohio State quarterback who transferred to California last offseason, is headed to Weber State for his final year.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Devin Brown, the former Ohio State quarterback who transferred to California last offseason, is headed to Weber State for his final year.
High school recruiting is no longer the main focus of how to build a football roster. The transfer portal is proving that production trumps potential.
How much will Ohio State spend to remain college football royalty?
High school recruiting is no longer the main focus of how to build a football roster. The transfer portal is proving that production trumps potential.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
High school recruiting is no longer the main focus of how to build a football roster. The transfer portal is proving that production trumps potential.
Court records show Michael McKee is accused of using a silencer or an automatic firearm in the double homicide.
Michael McKee indicted on murder, burglary charges in Tepe killings
Court records show Michael McKee is accused of using a silencer or an automatic firearm in the double homicide.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Court records show Michael McKee is accused of using a silencer or an automatic firearm in the double homicide.
Penn State and North Carolina transfer Donovan "Puff" Johnson has been cleared by a judge to join the Ohio State men's basketball team.
Puff Johnson can immediately join Ohio State basketball team, judge rules
Penn State and North Carolina transfer Donovan "Puff" Johnson has been cleared by a judge to join the Ohio State men's basketball team.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Penn State and North Carolina transfer Donovan "Puff" Johnson has been cleared by a judge to join the Ohio State men's basketball team.
The cameras Columbus police say they used to identify McKee have become nearly ubiquitous across major cities. Civil liberties advocates warn about the privacy tradeoff.
Cameras helped ID suspect in Tepe killings. But how effective are they?
The cameras Columbus police say they used to identify McKee have become nearly ubiquitous across major cities. Civil liberties advocates warn about the privacy tradeoff.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The cameras Columbus police say they used to identify McKee have become nearly ubiquitous across major cities. Civil liberties advocates warn about the privacy tradeoff.
The driver was westbound on Llewellyn Avenue near Parsons Avenue when they failed to negotiate a right curve and crashed into a concrete barrier
Driver killed after crashing into concrete barrier in Columbus
The driver was westbound on Llewellyn Avenue near Parsons Avenue when they failed to negotiate a right curve and crashed into a concrete barrier
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January 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The driver was westbound on Llewellyn Avenue near Parsons Avenue when they failed to negotiate a right curve and crashed into a concrete barrier
Ohio State's starting center this season was injured at Washington but coach Jake Diebler is 'hopeful' Christoph Tilly will return against UCLA.
Jake Diebler 'hopeful' Ohio State will get Christoph Tilly back for UCLA
Ohio State's starting center this season was injured at Washington but coach Jake Diebler is 'hopeful' Christoph Tilly will return against UCLA.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Ohio State's starting center this season was injured at Washington but coach Jake Diebler is 'hopeful' Christoph Tilly will return against UCLA.
The Ohio State men’s basketball team has an 11 seed in the latest March Madness bracketology released this week. Here's what it means for Buckeyes.
March Madness bracketology has Ohio State as 11 seed. What it means
The Ohio State men’s basketball team has an 11 seed in the latest March Madness bracketology released this week. Here's what it means for Buckeyes.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The Ohio State men’s basketball team has an 11 seed in the latest March Madness bracketology released this week. Here's what it means for Buckeyes.
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins says coaching switch sparked back-to-back wins over Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks.
Merzlikins credits 'new coach' for Columbus Blue Jackets' improvement
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins says coaching switch sparked back-to-back wins over Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins says coaching switch sparked back-to-back wins over Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks.
The Center of Science and Industry has had recent financial setbacks and now mass layoffs. COSI blames low attendance and funding shortfalls.
COSI's CEO annual salary soars amid turbulent past five years
The Center of Science and Industry has had recent financial setbacks and now mass layoffs. COSI blames low attendance and funding shortfalls.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Center of Science and Industry has had recent financial setbacks and now mass layoffs. COSI blames low attendance and funding shortfalls.
What's next for Michael McKee, the suspect in the killings of Monique and Spencer Tepe? Here's what we know.
What's next for Michael McKee, suspect in the Tepe killings?
What's next for Michael McKee, the suspect in the killings of Monique and Spencer Tepe? Here's what we know.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
What's next for Michael McKee, the suspect in the killings of Monique and Spencer Tepe? Here's what we know.