/tags/columbus Columbus en-US Copyright Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:13:53 GMT /2023-06-01/public-safety-expected-to-top-the-list-of-issues-discussed-at-u-s-mayors-conference-in-columbus Columbus is gearing up to host the 91st Annual Meeting of the 2023 U.S. Conference of Mayors June 2-5. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:13:53 GMT /2023-06-01/public-safety-expected-to-top-the-list-of-issues-discussed-at-u-s-mayors-conference-in-columbus Debbie Holmes /ohio-news/2023-05-02/first-black-owned-bank-united-states-two-decades-columbus-ohio Adelphi Bank officials raised $24 million in startup capital to launch the first Black-owned bank in the U.S. in over 20 years in a historic spot on Columbus' East side. Tue, 02 May 2023 10:03:24 GMT /ohio-news/2023-05-02/first-black-owned-bank-united-states-two-decades-columbus-ohio Karen Kasler /ohio-news/2022-01-21/intel-central-ohio-semiconductor-factories-greater-cincinnati Up until now, Ohio didn't have any chip factories. These two will employ 3,000 workers with an average salary of $135,000. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:28:24 GMT /ohio-news/2022-01-21/intel-central-ohio-semiconductor-factories-greater-cincinnati Ann Thompson /news-from-npr/2021-05-02/judge-says-columbus-police-ran-amok-against-protesters-restricts-use-of-force In a ruling stemming from protests of the murder of George Floyd, a federal judge ordered police in the Ohio city to stop using tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets against nonviolent protesters. Sun, 02 May 2021 19:09:45 GMT /news-from-npr/2021-05-02/judge-says-columbus-police-ran-amok-against-protesters-restricts-use-of-force Catherine Whelan /ohio-news/2021-04-28/columbus-officials-ask-department-of-justice-to-investigate-police A week after a Columbus Division of Police officer killed Ma'Khia Bryant, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein formally asked the Department of Justice to investigate the city's police department. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:39:23 GMT /ohio-news/2021-04-28/columbus-officials-ask-department-of-justice-to-investigate-police /news-from-npr/2021-04-21/makhia-bryant-police-identify-officer-who-shot-teen-release-video-footage Columbus, Ohio, authorities say officer Nicholas Reardon shot Ma'Khia Bryant, 16, after police were called to a neighborhood due to a reported disturbance. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:38:00 GMT /news-from-npr/2021-04-21/makhia-bryant-police-identify-officer-who-shot-teen-release-video-footage Bill Chappell /ohio-news/2020-07-16/christopher-columbus-statue-to-remain-on-ohio-statehouse-grounds-for-now State officials say a statue of Christopher Columbus will not be removed from in front of the Ohio Statehouse until at least 2025. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:35:20 GMT /ohio-news/2020-07-16/christopher-columbus-statue-to-remain-on-ohio-statehouse-grounds-for-now Karen Kasler /news-from-npr/2020-07-01/columbus-ohio-takes-down-statue-of-christopher-columbus For many people, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said, "the statue represents patriarchy, oppression and divisiveness." It stood outside City Hall for some 65 years. Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:02:18 GMT /news-from-npr/2020-07-01/columbus-ohio-takes-down-statue-of-christopher-columbus Bill Chappell /news-from-npr/2020-06-29/ohios-state-capital-grapples-with-anti-columbus-sentiment Statues of Christopher Columbus are being dismantled, torn down or removed in cities across the country. Now that movement has reached the city that's named after the explorer. Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:47:58 GMT /news-from-npr/2020-06-29/ohios-state-capital-grapples-with-anti-columbus-sentiment Paige Pfleger /ohio-news/2020-05-29/columbus-protest-over-george-floyds-death-turns-violent A protest against police brutality in downtown Columbus turned violent on Thursday night. Protestors broke windows at the Ohio Statehouse and nearby... Fri, 29 May 2020 11:16:45 GMT /ohio-news/2020-05-29/columbus-protest-over-george-floyds-death-turns-violent Debbie Holmes