City of Columbus, Ohio capital, removes Christopher Columbus from city hall

The Ohio capital named for Christopher Columbus removed a large statue of him outside its city hall on Wednesday, taking down what the mayor described as a symbol of divisiveness and oppression.

Petition to rename Columbus, Ohio ‘Flavortown’ in honor of Guy Fieri has nearly 55,000 signatures

A petition to rename Columbus, Ohio to “Flavortown” in honor of celebrity chef and TV host Guy Fieri has cropped up on Change.org, and it already has tens of thousands of signatures.

Mayor of Columbus, Ohio says city will remove Christopher Columbus statue

The mayor of Columbus, Ohio, announced Thursday the city plans to remove the Christopher Columbus statue that stands in front of City Hall in favor of “diversity and inclusion.”

Roller coaster tests show that masks stay on, even on the craziest rides

As amusement parks slowly open with new COVID-19 rules, roller coaster experts say that tests show masks DO stay on, even on the craziest rides.

Protesters seize on death of Ohio woman, 22, despite questions

The City of Columbus said it was looking into circumstances of Sarah Grossman’s death after possibly being sprayed with tear gas or pepper spray during a protest.

Mother charged in fatal crash killing her two small children

Zantea Jackson-Pool, 23, of Toledo, Ohio, was charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy today in connection with a fatal car crash that killed her two-year-old daughter and three-year-old son.

Without teachers to report abuse cases, many children likely suffering at home

Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.

2-legged dog named Lieutenant Dan wins 2020 Cadbury Bunny contest

Named after Gary Sinise's iconic character from 'Forrest Gump,' Lt. Dan is living his best life -- despite some special circumstances.

Kevin Love donates $100G to Cleveland Cavaliers, arena staff after season suspended

Following the suspension of the NBA season on Wednesday, Kevin Love said he would donate $100,000 to arena and support staff of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Plastic surgeon charged with drugging, raping women on camera

A plastic surgeon primarily based in Ohio was arrested Friday by the FBI for allegedly drugging multiple women to the point of unconsciousness and raping them on camera.