Low cabin pressure leads Southwest plane to make emergency landing in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. — Officials say low cabin pressure forced a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Fort Myers, Fla., to make and emergency landing in Columbus, Ga.

Ohio boy left alone in apartment with body, possibly for up to 5 days, police say

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police have found a young boy who was left alone in an apartment with a man’s body for as many as five days.

Utilities try to detach power usage from power bills in a bid to grow leaner and greener

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Your utility is becoming more efficient, power is becoming greener and you’re taking steps to conserve energy in your home.

Investigation into former Ohio AG, who resigned amid sensational scandal, ends with $1K fine

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The long-running case against former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, accused of running his state office like “Animal House” and spending campaign money on goodies for himself and his family, ended Thursday with a fine and no criminal charges.

Ohio teacher sues after being fired over accusations he displayed Bible and preached in class

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio school teacher fired over accusations that he preached Christianity in class says in a $1 million lawsuit that his free speech and civil rights were violated.

Zagat Survey ranks Wendy’s the top fast-food chain overall, also best for food and facilities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The chain that claims it’s “way better than fast food” did better than its competitors in a new survey. Wendy’s has been named the top fast-food chain by restaurant guide publisher Zagat.

Ohio school district uncovers senior class cheating scheme, cancels graduation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio school district says it uncovered a cheating scheme so pervasive that it had to cancel graduation ceremonies for its 60 seniors — but will still mail their diplomas.

Ohio widow’s donation of WWII artillery shell spurs neighborhood shutdown as bomb squad called

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A military museum near Columbus, Ohio got more than it bargained for when the widow of a World War II veteran tried to donate an artillery shell.

US Muslims hope Obama address is catalyst for repairing strained relations worldwide

CHICAGO — Muslims across the country who woke to early alarms, stayed up well past their bedtimes and scoured the Internet for clips to hear President Barack Obama’s address from Egypt on Thursday said his words could be a catalyst toward repairing strained U.S. relations with Muslims worldwide.

Environmental and investor groups push for more SEC disclosure on exposure to climate change

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal regulators have not done enough to ensure that shareholders are aware of material risks to companies from greenhouse gas emissions, according to a pair of studies released Wednesday by environmental and investor groups.

Jobless rates rise in all 372 metro areas in April, part of Indiana again posts biggest gain

WASHINGTON — Jobless rates rose in all the largest U.S. metropolitan areas for the fourth straight month in April, a trend likely to persist even as the recession eases.

Huntington Bancshares to offer $300M common stock, positions itself to repay bailout money

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Huntington Bancshares Inc. said Wednesday that it will offer $300 million of common shares in a public offering, part of several actions it has taken to boost its capital so it can repay federal bailout money.

Bob Evans Farms 4th-quarter profit rises partly on lower food and labor costs

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bob Evans Farms Inc., operator of Bob Evans and Mimi’s Cafe restaurants, said its fourth-quarter profit rose 31 percent, helped by the performance of its namesake restaurants and lower labor and food costs.

US Supreme Court denies appeals of Ohio man who burned woman alive, inmate awaits execution

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The U.S. Supreme Court has denied appeals by an Ohio inmate scheduled to be executed Wednesday for locking a woman in a car trunk and burning her alive.

ATM maker NCR moving headquarters to Georgia from Ohio; getting nearly twice Ohio’s incentive

ATLANTA — NCR Corp., the world’s leading provider of ATMs, announced Tuesday that it is trading in the Rust Belt for the Sun Belt, relocating its corporate headquarters from Dayton, Ohio, to suburban Atlanta.

Ohio troopers, mindful of middles, fight to remove contract’s job-threatening weight rules

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio state troopers in contract negotiations with the state are fighting a rule that allows the dismissal of those who consistently exceed weight limits.

Ex-Congressman John Kasich announces run for Ohio governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio Congressman John Kasich kicked off his campaign for governor Monday, saying he would eventually eliminate the state’s income tax while Democrats leveled a pre-emptive strike to tie him to Wall Street greed and irresponsibility.

Dems pre-empt ex-Congressman John Kasich’s expected announcement to run for Ohio governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Before former Republican U.S. Rep. John Kasich could officially kick off his campaign for governor Monday his Democratic opponents were on the attack, criticizing his ties to Wall Street.

Oil prices hit new high for the year with signs of rebound in China leading the way

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Oil prices pushed to new highs for the year Monday on a weak dollar and new data suggesting manufacturing in China has strengthened. Both of those factors helped send energy prices to record highs last summer.

Former congressman John Kasich expected to announce gubernatorial run in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Republican congressman John Kasich (KAY’-sihk) is expected to make it official that he’ll run for Ohio governor in 2010.

General Motors says it will close 9 more plants, idle 3 others as part of reorganization

DETROIT — General Motors Corp. said Monday it will permanently close nine more plants and idle three others to trim production and labor costs under bankruptcy protection.

Oil, gas prices hit 6-month highs; energy experts say rising prices won’t last

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Oil and gasoline prices continued a recession-defying march higher Friday, doubling in the past six months largely on optimism of a strengthening economy.

Ohio State president steps down from board of Massey under pressure from environmentalists

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee will step down from the board of coal mining giant Massey Energy under pressure from environmental groups.

Green groups intensify push for Ohio State University president to exit coal company board

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Environmentalists are pressing Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee to step down from the board of a coal mining company ahead of its shareholder meeting Tuesday.

Green groups intensify push for Ohio State University president to exit coal company board

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Environmentalists are intensifying their calls for Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee (GHEE) to step down from the board of a Richmond, Va.-based coal mining company in advance of the company’s shareholder meeting Tuesday.

Gasoline prices start to rise as Memorial Day holiday approaches

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Retail gasoline prices rose again overnight and are now up nearly 40 percent from the start of the year, while the price for crude on Tuesday topped $60 a barrel for the first time since early November.

Oil reaches $60 for first time since November; gasoline prices at $2.25 a gallon

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After a one-day pause, oil prices resumed their trek higher Tuesday, hitting $60 a barrel for the first time since Nov. 10. Gas prices also moved higher again and now are up 40 percent off the low reached in December.

Fire continues overnight at chemical plant in Wisconsin, about 140 residents evacuated

COLUMBUS, Wis. — A fire at a chemical plant that triggered explosions and forced the evacuation of about 140 homes was burning itself out Tuesday and residents were allowed to go home.

Energy prices fall as investors second-guess oil’s 10 percent price surge last week

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Energy prices eased Monday as investors appeared to second-guess a 10 percent surge in the value of crude last week on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Defending MLS Cup champ Columbus gets first win of season, 3-2 over KC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Emmanuel Ekpo, Guillermo Barros Schelotto and Eddie Gaven scored for Columbus in a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night.

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