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Cleveland stone contractor charged with bribing high-ranking Cuyahoga County official, and reports of credit and debit card fraud spiking in Ohio and nationally. These stories plus more in Friday's afternoon newscast.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-20) A Cleveland stone contractor charged with bribing high-ranking Cuyahoga County official with free work in exchange for a friend's visa, and the Ohio Attorney General files charges against three credit rating agencies for giving out unjustifiably high ratings. Reports of credit and debit card fraud spiking in Ohio and nationally, and the interim director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is now officially the acting director.

Cincinnati appeals court hears argument this afternoon against lethal injection of convicted killer, and the Ohio unemployment rate rises for first time in three months, up to 10.5% in October. These stories and more in Friday's noon newscast.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-20) Cincinnati appeals court hears attorneys' argument this afternoon against the lethal injection of convicted killer, and the Ohio Attorney General sues three credit rating agencies for giving unjustifiably high ratings for a high fee. The Ohio unemployment rate rises for the first time in three months, up to 10.5% in October, and critics of "wage theft" propose a new state law to prevent short-changing workers on pay.

New mortgage data shows one in every six and a half Ohio home loans is behind or in foreclosure, and NASA says space shuttle Atlantis has been declared free of worrisome launch damage. These stories and more in Friday's morning newscast.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-20) New mortgage data shows one in every six and a half Ohio home loans is at least one month behind or in foreclosure, and the wife of a former NFL and OSU star died yesterday in Columbus after lengthy battle with breast cancer. NASA says the space shuttle Atlantis has been declared free of worrisome launch damage, and the Labor Department will provide $4.4 million to help Wilmington air park workers hurt by DHL relocation.

Health officials say flu outbreaks peaked in Ohio in mid-October and declined since, and Ohio is one of the states least helped by President Obama's plan to help borrowers in trouble. These stories and more in Thursday's afternoon newscast.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-19) Health officials say flu, including Swine Flu outbreaks, peaked in Ohio in mid-October and hasdeclined since, and Proctor & Gamble recalls 120,000 bottles of Vicks nasal spray after routine tests found bacteria in some samples. A new study shows Ohio is one of the states least helped by President Obama's plan to help borrowers in trouble, and the mother of Cincinnati man fatally shot Tuesday by police during gunfire exchange says she considers his death a suicide.

Prosecutors proceed with rape and kidnapping charges against man living in home where 11 bodies were found, and Ohio airports report no major problems following this morning's FAA computer glitch. This and more in Thursday's noon newscast.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-19) Prosecutors proceed with rape and kidnapping charges against man living in home where 11 bodies were found, and Ohio airports report no major problems following this morning's computer glitch in FAA flight plan system that mostly affected the east coast. Labor Department reports the number of new unemployment claims was unchanged last week, while continuing claims declined, and a government watchdog overseeing stimulus spending says White House was too quick to take credit for saving jobs.

Columbus police officer shot and wounded man wanted on several felony warrants last night, and astronauts aboard space shuttle Atlantis make first spacewalk this morning. These stories and more in Thursday's morning newscast.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-19) Columbus police officer shot and wounded man wanted on several felony warrants last night, and a Columbus police lieutenant will face speeding and drunken driving charges after being stopped last week. Astronauts aboard space shuttle Atlantis make their first spacewalk this morning and Cleveland police say no additional bodies were found during another search of registered sex offender's home.

Former top aid to former Ohio Attorney General will serve jail time for theft and other charges, and Gov. Strickland is expected to formally announce 2010 re-election bid and pick running mate. This plus more in Wednesday's afternoon newscast.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-18) Former top aid to former Ohio Attorney General will serve jail time for theft and worker's compensation charges, and Ohio and 16 other states receive failing grades from group tracking premature births and newborn deaths. Gov. Ted Strickland is expected to formally announce 2010 re-election bid and pick running mate soon. Environmental groups hope new greenhouse gas report will convince Ohio to back climate change bill.

Early morning fire destroyed Pataskala painting company's building and injured two firefighters, and Columbus City Council will vote Monday on rate increases for water, sewer and storm services. This and more in Wednesday's noon newscast.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-18) Early morning fire destroyed a Pataskala painting company's building and injured two firefighters, and Cleveland police resume the search for evidence in the home and yard of suspected serial killer. Ohio Senate Republicans will partially go along with plan to delay 4.2% state income tax cut, and Columbus City Council will vote Monday on rate increases for water, sewer and storm services for next year.

Grand jury indicts Reynoldsburg police officer accused of robbing adult dancer at gunpoint, and Ohio watchdog issues reports how state employees spent time when they should have been working. These stories and more in Wednesday's morning newscast.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-18) Grand jury indicts a Reynoldsburg police officer accused of robbing an adult dancer at gunpoint at his home, and an Ohio watchdog issues two reports on how three state employees actually spent time on the clock. Ohio University continues investigation of hazing at a fraternity after two freshman were hospitalized, and an Ohio death row inmate has new execution date after getting reprieve two years ago because of a legal dispute.

Licking County teen confesses to shooting friend with shotgun he thought was unloaded--and--Columbus City Council approves legislation to hire a security consulting firm regarding surveillance camera placement, more in this Tuesday morning newscast

Columbus, OH (2009-11-17) Internet phone service provider Vonage agrees to pay $3 million to Ohio and other states to settle investigation. More than 1 million new license plates stashed amid economic concerns are entering circulation. Two men in custody under suspicion of breaking into a south side bomb squad training facility. Columbus will soon raise parking meter rates by 50%. Ohio Department of Transportation stocks nearly 700,000 tons of salt to prepare for winter.