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Ohio University freshman died from bacterial meningitis in Columbus hospital last night, and a U.S. District Court strikes down Ohio law requiring former legislators to wait a year before lobbying. These stories and more in Thursday's noon newscast.

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Published February 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM EST

By Letizia

Columbus, OHq – Stories include:

Columbus police identify victims of murder-suicide discovered on the north side this morning. :00

Ohio University freshman died from bacterial meningitis in Columbus hospital last night. :26

Republican State Representative Josh Mandel has filed petition to run for Ohio Treasurer. 1:13

Today is filing deadline for former Ohio Congressman Jim Trafficant to run for congress again. 1:57

Front runner for Republican nomination for U.S. Senate has clear shot as challenger drops out. 2:26

U.S. District Court strikes down Ohio law requiring legislators to wait a year before lobbying. 3:35

Federal pension systems fall behind $1 billion in ability to pay retirement and healthcare benefits. 4:11

State and federal fisheries biologists launch Chicago-area operation to root out Asian Carp. 4:54

Ohio House of Representatives yesterday honored winner of national Right to Life speech contest. 6:22

Five of Forbes Magazine's "Most Miserable Cities" are in Ohio with Cleveland ranking no. 1. 7:04

Cleveland Indians shake up management as General Manager becomes Team President. 7:40