Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther requested a Department of Justice investigation into the city’s police department Wednesday following a spate of police killings of Black people.

Central Ohio officials are reacting to the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.

The city of Columbus announced new initiatives and an expansion of some existing efforts to stem a spike in homicides and violent crimes. Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther unveiled the first of several new ideas from discussions he's held since the start of the year with community members, faith leaders, law enforcement, and high school students.

Columbus and Franklin County officials are encouraging residents to avoid the downtown area this weekend and through President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration amid increased chatter about armed protests near the Ohio Statehouse.

A termination hearing for the Columbus police officer involved in the shooting death of an unarmed black man last week concluded this morning.  

Columbus police officials have changed their policy on identifying juvenile crime victims. 

Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther is calling on residents to help address the recent rise in gun violence.  

Columbus City Council tonight is expected to hold votes on police reform legislation.  

State health officials Sunday reported 889 new cases of COVID-19 and ten new deaths. 

Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther said Friday he is asking Columbus City Council to approve an ordinance on Monday limiting hours of operation for bars, nightclubs and restaurants as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. 

A group trying to recall Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther says it failed to collect enough valid peition signatures by the July 9th deadline to place the issue on the November ballot.  

Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther says he is disappointed with the Columbus Fraternal Order of Police's lack of commitment to reform.  

Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther says he plans to fully investigate after police officers apparently maced a double-amputee during Sunday's police brutality protest downtown.  

No arrests or property damage are reported out of the 15th straight day of police brutality protests in Columbus on Thursday. 

A group of Columbus residents has filed paperwork to begin circulating petitions to ask voters in Novembr to recall Mayor Andy Ginther. 

For the second straight day, police brutality protests in Columbus remained peaceful Wednesday with no reports of property damage. 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is backtracking on his Monday order about the use of protective masks by retail customers, saying instead that they're a strong recommendation.  

Democratic Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther has returned 66 thousand dollars in corporate donations used to fund the annual "State of the City" speech. 

Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther last ngiht unveiled a plan aimed at rejuvenating the Hilltop.