This fall, the big question facing educators and law enforcement officials is how to best deal with a wave of threats of violence, shootings and bombings, and the fears, evacuations and temporary ...

A Springfield man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping his 13-year-old stepdaughter from Columbus so they could be a couple in another state, leading to a Amber Alert issued Friday. Makenzie ...

Shane Smith, 48, of Springfield, is charged with kidnapping Mackenzie Hall, 13, of Columbus. The girl was found safe Friday evening in Springfield.

Maurice McDonough High School staff promptly took action after a student allegedly made a threat of mass violence on November ...