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Fact Check: Broken Promises

Ted Hart fact checks the latest attack ad.

South Champion Avenue

Columbus officers are called to one neighborhood two nights in a row. NBC4 asked the city what it's doing about the increased violence.

Charter School Treasurer

A charter school treasurer is accused of embezzelling almost $500,000 in taxpayer money.

Statewide Texting Ban

A statewide texting-while-driving ban that could be tricky to enforce cleared the Ohio Legislature on Tuesday and was headed to the governor's desk for his expected signature.

Drug Tests For Welfare Recipients

A new proposal requiring Ohio welfare recipients to pass a drug test before recieving assistance is under consideration in the state Senate.

Jessica Logan Act Signed

Gov. Kasich signs into law the Jessica Logan Act to help schools in the Battle Against Bullying.

The Spectrum -- May 13, 2012

A one-on-one with David Gregory of Meet the Press. Our political expert breaks down the latest poll results. Civil War reenactment on the Statehouse lawn. Plus, our all-star round table.

Same-Sex Marriage & Voter Turnout

For some groups, the president's recent stance in favor of same-sex marriage has made the issue a priority and may influence voter turnout in November.

Ohio Same-Sex Marriage Ban

A major effort is underway in Ohio to repeal the law banning same-sex marriage.

FACT CHECK: Ad Attacking Josh Mandel

NBC4's Ted Hart fact checks the Sherrod Brown ad running against Josh Mandel.

Nitro's Law In Subcommittee

Supporters of Nitro's Law, or House Bill 108, testified Tuesday before a Senate subcommittee. The Senate will vote on the bill next Tuesday.

Effort Underway To Repeal School Levy

On Monday, a group Taxpayers for Westerville Schools began collecting signatures in an effort to repeal the levy.

Properties To Be Demolished

The city of Columbus has identified 128 rundown properties that will be among the first to fall in an effort to cleanup area neighborhoods.

Limiting Painkillers Through ERs

Ohio Gov. John Kasich is announcing plans to limit the prescribing of painkillers through the state's hospital emergency rooms.

Pres. Obama's Columbus Campaign Speech - Part 2

Part two of President Obama's speech during his Columbus re-election campaign kickoff.

Pres. Obama's Columbus Campaign Speech - Part 1

Part one of President Obama's speech during his Columbus re-election campaign kickoff.

The Spectrum -- May 6, 2012

President Obama's re-election campaign starts in Columbus. Republican Steve Stivers talks. The Obama-Romney faceoff. Plus, our all-star roundtable.

Pres. Obama Opens Re-Election Campaign In Columbus

A crowd of 14,000 saw the president and first lady come out fighting in the official first day of the campaign against likely GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

Campaign Update

The GOP is closing the ranks around Mitt Romney.

Proposed Ohio Texting & Driving Ban

Ohio teens could not use their cellphones, iPads or other electronic devices while driving unless there's an emergency under a bill that a state Senate panel is considering.

Fixing School Funding

Ohio lawmakers again are taking on the issue of school funding.

S.B. 70 Would Track Arsonists

A bill would help the state of Ohio get a better handle on fighting arson.

RAW VIDEO: Mitt Romney's Roundtable At Otterbein

Watch the full video of Mitt Romney, Gov. Kasich and seniors at Otterbein University.

RAW VIDEO: Romney's Speech At Otterbein

Watch the full speech from Mitt Romney at Otterbein University.

FULL INTERVIEW: One-On-One With Mitt Romney

Watch the full interview of our one-on-one with Mitt Romney.

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