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Columbus Dispatch. September 21, 2023. Editorial: Property tax increase is about to hit Ohio seniors – hard. Freezing taxes will help. Property owners in Franklin and other counties around the state are bracing for a tidal wave of increased property taxes as home...
Police suggested charging a child for her explicit photos. Experts say the practice is common
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — When an Ohio father learned that his 11-year-old daughter had been manipulated into sending explicit photos to an adult, he turned to the police for help. But instead of treating the girl as a crime victim, an officer seemingly threatened to charge her under a...
Video shows officer repeatedly discussed charging 11-year-old victim with child sexual abuse offense
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Columbus police officer summoned to a home by a father concerned his 11-year-old daughter was being solicited by an adult man repeatedly asserted that the girl could face charges for sending explicit images of herself. Body camera footage obtained by The...
3 former Columbus Zoo executives indicted in $2.2M corruption scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million, according to an indictment. Tom Stalf, who was the zoo’s president and chief executive officer; ex-Chief Financial...
Police probe report of dad being told 11-year-old girl could face charges in images sent to man
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus police say they are investigating a report that a father was told by officers that his 11-year-old daughter could face charges after he called to report that she had been the victim of an “online predator.” A video posted on social media shows the...
Ramiro Enrique scores go-ahead goal in stoppage time to help Orlando rally from a 2-goal deficit
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ramiro Enrique scored a go-ahead goal in second-half stoppage time and Orlando rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Columbus Crew 4-3 on Saturday night for its seventh win in the last nine MLS matches. Enrique also tied it at 3-all in the 86th minute. ...
Additional bodycam footage is released in the death of pregnant Black mother Ta'Kiya Young
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio authorities on Friday released additional bodycam and surveillance footage of the events leading up to the death of Ta’Kiya Young, a 21-year-old pregnant Black mother fatally shot by police in a grocery store parking lot late last month. Young, who was...
Ta’Kiya Young, killed by police in an Ohio parking lot, is mourned along with her unborn child
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ta’Kiya Young treated her two little boys like kings, dressing them sharply, letting them have too many sweets, cooking them big gourmet meals of T-bone steak with broccoli, cheese and rice. The royal life also awaited her unborn daughter. ...
Designer Brands: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $37.2 million. The Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 56 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization...
Express: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Express Inc. (EXPR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $44.1 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of $11.79. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs and costs...
