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.