PPE, Staffing Shortages Linger As COVID-19 Kills 2,500 Nursing Home Residents In Ohio

One in 10 Ohio nursing homes told regulators they didn’t have any N95 respirators on hand.

Will Kasich Be The Only Ohioan To Speak At The Democratic National Convention?

The news of former Republican Gov. John Kasich being invited to speak at the Democratic National Convention turned quite a few heads.

Ohio State To Launch Mandatory Covid-19 Testing Program For Students

Ohio’s largest university began its early, voluntary phase last week of a COVID-19 surveillance plan for the looming pandemic semester.

Nursing Home Residents Have Suffered Most From Ohio’s COVID-19 Tragedy

As Ohio contends with a historic epidemic, residents of the state’s nearly 1,000 nursing homes are taking the brunt of the damage.

Amid Questions, Ohio Medicaid Director Has Governor’s Confidence

The performance of Ohio Medicaid Director Maureen Corcoran has come under scrutiny in recent weeks.

Trying To Avoid The Fray, DeWine Pleads For Federal Help For Cities And States

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tried to stay out of Washington’s political battles while making an impassioned plea for federal assistance.

Despite Pandemic, It's Business As Usual for Some Students

At nonprofit WGU Ohio, students follow an online competency-based model of higher education

LaRose: Each Ohio County To Have One Ballot Drop Box This Fall

Ohio’s 88 counties will each have one ballot drop box available to use for the General Election, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced.

Survey Shows Ohio Teacher Concerns As School Districts Struggle With Pandemic

Ohio teachers have made themselves clear: They worry greatly about the spread of COVID-19 in their schools.

COVID-19 Cases In Children Rise, Educators Still Begging For Financial Back-To-School Help

As data shows rising numbers of children contracting COVID-19, school districts are still begging for funding to keep students safe.

Seven Months Into Pandemic, COVID-19 Testing Still Falling Short

After an initial scare from a COVID-19 rapid-response test in the morning, two diagnostic tests on Gov. Mike DeWine came back negative.

The Rev. William Barber To Ohio Politicians: Refocus Policy To Address Racism, Poverty

A prominent civil rights leader and anti-poverty advocate said Ohio legislators need to be focused on passing bills against racism.

DeWine Might Use Former President Of Dark Money Group To Lobby For Another Nuclear Bailout

Not only does he intend to keep Dan McCarthy in his administration, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine might use McCarthy to lobby the legislature.

School Nurses Battle Old Buildings, Lack Of Resources, Along With COVID

In her nearly 40 years as a school nurse, Patricia Gunter has had to prepare for diseases like swine flu, H1N1, West Nile Virus, and more.

With Federal Unemployment Insurance Lapsed, Ohio Senators Urge Action

A $600 weekly federal supplement to unemployment insurance lapsed, leaving many of the 32 million unemployed Americans staring into an abyss

As COVID-19 Cases Surge, ACLU Urges Release Of Misdemeanor Offenders From Jail

The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is urging state officials to eliminate money bonds and release eligible people.

A Brutal July Leaves 535 Ohioans Dead From COVID-19

At least 535 Ohioans died of COVID-19 and 35,500 residents contracted the disease in July, state data shows.

Bipartisan Ohio Campaign Finance Reform Bill Has Secretary Of State’s Support

If you can follow the money, state Rep. Gayle Manning reasons, you can follow what’s going on.

Records: Ohio Medicaid Leaders Showed Little Enthusiasm To Support Coronavirus Testing At Pharmacies

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is struggling to implement a system to reimburse community pharmacists for testing Ohioans for COVID-19.

Cedar Point Cancels HalloWeekends

The park is rolling out a new, socially distant fall festival unique to the 2020 season.

Gun Lessons For Campaign Cash? Teacher Vitale Says That’s Not The Aim

How can money be given to a campaign but not be considered a campaign contribution?

Protests Have Put The Spotlight On Community Review Boards, But Is It Enough?

The United States has had a rough summer. Ohio has, too.

5 Things To Know About Mysterious Seeds In Ohio

ere’s what we know about the seeds that have been mailed to homes in Ohio.

Study: Cleveland Housing Market Still Fragile, Tax Incentives Concentrated To Certain Areas

The housing market collapse of 2008 still impacts Cleveland’s residential areas, and the onset of a pandemic has presented its own problems.

Ohio In Need Of More Poll Workers For November

Poll worker recruitment is “one of the biggest challenges” heading into the fall election season.

Energy Is A Basic Need, And Many Americans Are Struggling To Afford It In The COVID-19 Recession

Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, lower-income families are struggling to pay their energy bills.

‘I Just Feel So Powerless’: Ohio Teachers Fear Returning To Class.

At a time of year when teachers are normally gathering school supplies and brainstorming lesson plans, some are prepping different paperwork

Ohio Veteran Won’t Let Injuries Stop Him from a 10,000-Mile Ride

Riding in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, Patrick Romeo hopes to raise $50,000 for the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, assisting veterans

Ohio Unemployment Dipped In June; Remains Three Times Higher Than Last Summer

Ohio’s unemployment rate dipped significantly last month — hitting its lowest percentage since the coronavirus pandemic started.

Three GOP Candidates Pledge To Return Donations From Householder

A trio of Republican candidates for state representative say they'll return or give away money donated to them by Speaker Larry Householder.

Kasich At DNC? Former Rival Strickland Embraces Effort To Beat Trump

Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland admits he “wasn’t particularly excited” to hear about his once-rival being invited to speak at the DNC.

Five Questions Students Should Ask If Pandemic Closes Classrooms

As COVID-19 forces college education out of the classroom, a university with 20 years’ experience with online learning offers some advice

Citizens Called To Help Keep Lake Erie Clean

A new program, called the Smart Citizen Science Initiative, will rely on Ohioans to help keep Lake Erie healthy.

Supreme Court: Even Non-Criminal Probation Violations Can Mean Prison Time

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that probation violations can lead to more prison time, even if the violation wasn’t a criminal offense.

Ohio Overdoses Increased 7% Last Year, CDC Data Says

CDC data indicates drug overdoses in Ohio increased last year, a painful reminder COVID-19 is just one ongoing public health crisis in Ohio.

Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Health Order Penalties

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine officially vetoed a bill that included an amendment reducing the penalties for violating COVID-19 health orders.

Batmobile To Be Sold At Auction In Ohio

Three movie replica vehicles will be sold at auction in Ohio.

Cleanings, Empty Desks, And A 4th Case Suggest COVID-19 Outbreak At The Statehouse

A state Senator said another staffer at the Ohio Statehouse has tested positive for COVID-19, the fourth known case to hit the building.

How Racism In U.S. Health System Hinders Care And Costs Lives Of African Americans

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the U.S., the virus hit African Americans disproportionately hard.

Divided Party Saps DeWine's Response To Spreading Coronavirus

The spread of coronavirus continued across Ohio as Gov. Mike Dewine continued his struggle to communicate the seriousness of the crisis