Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin returned to Ohio Friday.

A high-rise apartment resident was transported after a fire broke out in the building.

A Columbus police officer shoots an armed robbery suspect after a brief pursuit and an altercation with the suspect, according to police.

Charles Fairbanks, 50, of Columbus, was sentenced in United States District Court here today to 75 months in prison for using the Internet to regularly distribute digital images of pre-adolescent minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Developers of the casinos that voters approved for Ohio want a rule that would block communities from “unreasonably” holding up building permits or other local action.

Residents who use COTA’s transit services will see an increase in fares Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.

The former Republican vice-presidential candidate will sign copies of her new book from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Borders bookstore at 6670 Sawmill Rd.

Parking along many Columbus streets will cost 50 percent more in a phase-in starting after Thanksgiving.

An overnight crime spree left dozens of Central Ohioans waking up to a shattered, unpleasant surprise Wednesday morning.

A convicted sex offender pleads guilty to possession of child pornography Thursday.

It’s Veterans Day. What’s closed, and what’s open on the national holiday?

Ohio State University is trying to determine if two co-workers with the same lung ailment were made sick by their campus office.

Ohio is spending $18,000 in overtime to erase a backlog in the processing of mail-in vehicle registrations.

NetJets Inc. announced Thursday it will furlough up to 495 pilots from its North American fractional operations.

Oprah Winfrey is only the beginning for Sarah Palin’s book tour.