Analysis: Collision Looms In Ohio's Vaccination Debate As More Mandates Stack Up

In a sudden and unmistakable shift, Ohio's vaccine debate transcended from the abstract to concrete.

Ohio Supreme Court Sides With DeWine In Unemployment Case

Days before the benefits are set to expire, the Ohio Supreme Court sided with Gov. Mike DeWine in a case questioning his power over unem ...

Ohio Colleges Get Funding Boosts For Security

Through recently announced grant funding and boosts from the Ohio Controlling Board, higher education across the state will be able to c ...

Redistricting Commission Adopts Rules, Sept.1 Deadline Likely To Pass Without Official Map Proposal

At Tuesday's meeting of the Ohio Redistricting Commission, rules were adopted and a map was proposed. But the process is far from over.

Ohio To Hire 200 Customer Service Workers To Tackle Unemployment Claims

The Ohio Controlling Board on Monday approved more than $11 million so the state Department of Jobs and Family Services can contract wit ...

Recreational Marijuana In Ohio? State Gives OK For Petitioners To Gather 133K Signatures

A state board gave the green light for organizers to begin gathering tens of thousands of signatures to inch closer to legalizing the sa ...

Judge Orders Cinci Hospital To Treat COVID-19 Patient With Ivermectin, Despite CDC Warnings

A Butler County judge ruled in favor of a woman last week who sought to force a hospital to administer Ivermectin — an animal dewormer.

Deciphering The Symptoms Of Long COVID-19 Is Slow And Painstaking

My first patient that day was a woman in her early 40s, an avid marathon runner who had contracted COVID-19 in March 2020.

Sausage-Making: Redistricting Hearings Continue, Public Asks For Transparency And Accountability

There was a lot of talk about sausage at the Ohio Redistricting Commission's Cincinnati public hearing. But no goetta was served.

World Science Community Watching As Natural Gas-Hydrogen Power Plant Comes To Hannibal, Ohio

There are not a lot of people living in Hannibal, Ohio. It is a tiny port stop on the Ohio River, with just 1,000 people living in Ohio ...

COVID-19 Cases Leap By 900% Over A Month, Health Department Says

More than 3,000 Ohioans per day are contracting COVID-19 on average, the highest the rate has been since early February.

Ohio Medicaid Chief Dodges When Asked To Explain Business With Company AG Said “Fleeced” Taxpayers

Ohio Medicaid Director Maureen Corcoran didn't give many straight answers Wednesday when she was pressed about why her agency restarted ...

Dreamland Revisited: County Featured In Bestselling Opioid Crisis Book Lone Holdout In Settlement

Scioto County featured prominently in the story of the opioid addiction epidemic that has devastated hundreds of cities and towns across ...

Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What To Expect In Ohio

The Senate will begin debate Wednesday on a $1.9 trillion relief bill that directly aids families, states, cities, the unemployed and more.

Happy Birthday Ohio!

Today is Ohio’s 218th Birthday

Abolish Ohio's Death Penalty, Bipartisan Coalition Says

A bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators, political activists and faith groups want to get rid of Ohio's death penalty.

Former Ohio GOP Chair Jane Timken Announces Candidacy For Senate

Timken joins a field of candidates looking to replace Rob Portman in 2022.

Ohio No. 2 In Nation In Anti-Government Extremism: SPLC

The Buckeye State has the second most anti-government groups in the nation, according to a new report.

Ohio Leaders Unveil Executive Budget, Critics Say 'Not Enough'

Gov. Mike DeWine released his biennial executive budget this week, drawing praise and ire from critics.

Dave Yost Won't Run For Senate In Ohio In 2022

The Ohio Attorney General said he is not the candidate to replace Sen. Rob Portman.

FirstEnergy Agrees To Not Adjust Rates For Profit

As part of an out-of-court settlement, FirstEnergy will not change its energy rates for customers.

Jim Jordan Won't Run For Senate

The Republican ruled out trying to succeed Rob Portman.

Ohio's Statewide Curfew Reduced By 1 Hour

Gov. Mike DeWine said declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates prompted the loosening of the curfew.

Jon Husted Won't Run For Senate, Signals Gubernatorial Intention

The current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio has ruled out trying to succeed Rob Portman in the Senate.

Ohio Considers Lifting Statewide Curfew

"If there are seven straight days with fewer than 2,500 COVID-19 patients in Ohio hospitals, the curfew will be lifted entirely."

Sen. Rob Portman Will Not Seek Re-Election

The longtime Ohio senator said "partisan gridlock" deterred him from again seeking public office.

Governor Orders $390 Million In Ohio Budget Cuts

Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order implementing $390 million in budget cuts across all Ohio agencies.

Ohio Extending Curfew Due To Coronavirus Threat

Gov. Mike DeWine said the Ohio Department of Health will extend the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew.

Presidential Inauguration: When, How To Watch In Ohio

Here's how Ohioans can watch the inauguration ceremony. Plus: Photos of President Donald Trump leaving the White House.

Ohio National Guard Mobilized To Protect Ohio Statehouse

Gov. Mike DeWine said he will not "tolerate" violence in Columbus or around the state.

Ohio Sues To Stop Rate Increase By FirstEnergy

“It's time for the court to shut the House Bill 6 piggybank down," Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said.

2nd Trump Impeachment: How Ohio Delegation Voted

Ohio's delegation voted against President Donald Trump's impeachment, with a few key exceptions.

Ohio Settles Lawsuit Accusing Group Of Stealing From Veterans

A group called Healing Heroes claimed to provide services for veterans. Instead, they pocketed the donations, Ohio's attorney general said.

Armed March May Come To Ohio Statehouse

Ohio's elected officials have not commented about reported plans for an armed march in Columbus.

​Trump Honors GOP Ally Rep. Jim Jordan With Medal Of Freedom

Jordan has been one of the more outspoken defenders of the president as Trump faces the prospect of being impeached for a second time.

Ohio Governor Vetoes Legislation Voiding COVID-19 Order

Ohio Republicans attempted to void a state health department order on county fairs. Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed the legislation this week.

Ohio Governor Blames Trump For U.S. Capitol Riot

Gov. Mike DeWine said the president's "incendiary" speech contributed to the insurrection at the Capitol.

Ohio Lawmakers Condemn Breach, Violence At U.S. Capitol

Ohio Democrats and Republicans are both calling for the restoration of order at the U.S. Capitol.

'Stand Your Ground' Legislation Signed Into Law In Ohio

Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 175 into law on Monday, saying he believes Ohioans have a right to "protect themselves."

Rep. Jim Jordan To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Jordan has been an outspoken ally of President Donald Trump.