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LetOhioVote.org fell 27,065 signatures short of qualifying for a referendum when it initially filed its petition Jan. 28. If county elections boards find just 16 percent of the new signatures valid, the slots-at-racetracks plan would go to the ballot in...

Her amendment would make federal grants available to high schools and community colleges for use in encouraging students to enter academic and professional careers in information technology and cybersecurity. Kilroy said in a statement that her amendment would help "ensure...

As players shook hands after Ohio State�s 65-57 win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena 11 days ago, Buckeye star Evan Turner grabbed Iowa�s Eric May by the arm and offered some encouragement. �Work on your ballhandling,�� Turner told the Hawkeye freshman, �and...

Noel was named interim head coach after Ken Hitchcock was fired Wednesday. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) News and notes from across the National Hockey League from Claude Noel's big step up in Columbus to the red-hot Anaheim Ducks

Buckeyes needed a late burst to improve to 22-3 overall, 10-2 in the Big Ten; Iowa is 11-11, 4-7. With 6:00 remaining, UI junior Kachine Alexander drained a 3-point field goal breaking a 69-69 tie. The Hawkeyes remained on 72...

Umberger scored an empty-netter while sliding on his gut and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Thursday night in Claude Noel's coaching debut. Noel was coaching his first NHL game after taking over for Ken Hitchcock,...

Pedestrian struck near Sharon Woods Metro Park Thursday,  February 4, 2010 8:24 AM A pedestrian was struck this morning at Worthington Woods Blvd. and Worthington Galena Road, Columbus Police reported. The pedestrian was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital in serious...

Star-Telegram Residents of an apartment building in northeast Dallas were without homes late Wednesday when flames swept the two-story structure. The fire was reported at 8:45 p.m. at the Knob Oaks Apartments, 9170 Forest Lane, said Jason Evans, spokesman for...