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Code violations can be double-edged sword for low-income residents

Code enforcement seems like a mundane process needed to keep the city safe. A deeper look at the implications of violations in historically disinvested neighborhoods shows a more complicated practice.

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Who is going to investigate the police killing of Casey Goodson?

Columbus Division of Police tried to hand the investigation over to Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigations, but BCI declined to take the investigation. Now, it is back in the hands of CDP.

Interactive: A guide to who's who in the Andre Hill case

The police killing of 47-year-old Black man Andre Hill sparked outrage, and now, the officer responsible faces criminal charges. Here's a guide to understand who's who as the case progresses.

Interactive: A guide to who's who in the Casey Goodson case

Keep track of which agencies and people are involved in Goodson’s case with this guide.

Columbus police falsely reported progress on promised reforms

A Matter analysis of a dashboard meant to show the public the Columbus Division of Police's reform progress revealed that some reforms were falsely reported as complete, raising questions on accuracy.

Quinlan stalled police reforms he opposed, leaked document shows

Notes from former Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan revealed that the now deputy chief put about a dozen reforms suggested by a civilian commission last year on hold because he disagreed.

Columbus police officers' body cameras, explained.

Next-gen body cameras are coming in 2021, but until then, here’s a closer look at how the current body cameras at the Columbus Division of Police are meant to function.

Ginther accepts recommendations for Columbus Civilian Review Board

The list was presented to Mayor Andrew Ginther and City Council President Shanon Hardin on Wednesday, December 16 after months of discussion. Here's exactly what they accepted.

LIVE: Here's the latest on protests for Casey Goodson

Casey Goodson Jr. was shot and killed by Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Meade on December 4, and now, protests against police violence are popping up throughout the city.

Goodson family, lawyers question impartiality of CPD investigation

Casey Goodson's mother shares how officers acted on the scene, leading the family's lawyers to question whether the investigation can be unbiased.