New Bill Targets University Funding Over DEI Compliance
Ohio Rep. Tom Young, R-Washington Twp., has introduced House Bill 698, the “Senate Bill 1 Compliance Act,” to enforce a 2025 law banning most diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs…
Ohio lawmakers split sharply over Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Reactions from Ohio’s congressional delegation to President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address have broken largely along party lines, underscoring the state’s place within a…
Delaware Man Sentenced to Life for Parents’ 2023 Shooting Deaths
DELAWARE, Ohio — A Delaware County man faces life in prison with parole eligibility after nearly 40 years for gunning down his parents in their home in September 2023. Mohamed…
Ohio lawmakers racing to finalize capital infrastructure plan amid tight budget constraints
COLUMBUS, Ohio – State lawmakers are facing a tight deadline to finalize Ohio’s multi-billion-dollar capital infrastructure bill, now moving forward after receiving approval from House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) earlier…
Teen critically wounded in shooting at Toledo’s Glass City Academy
TOLEDO, Ohio — A 17-year-old student is in critical condition after being shot multiple times Monday afternoon at Glass City Academy in Toledo. Police say the shooting happened just after…
DeWine Defends Ohio Child Care System Amid Fraud Probe, New Legislation
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is pushing back against mounting concerns over fraud in the state’s publicly funded child care system, arguing Ohio already has strong safeguards in place even as…
Fatal Fire on Canton’s 5th Street Claims One Life, Displaces 10
CANTON, Ohio – One person is dead and 10 others are without a home after a late‑night house fire tore through a southwest Canton residence Sunday, authorities said.facebook+1 Fire breaks…
Ohio House Democrats Stall Tax Bill Over Giveaway to Wealthy Investors
Ohio House Democrats have stalled Senate Bill 9, a key tax conformity measure, by blocking its emergency clause in a vote that fell short amid concerns over a tax break…
Over 300 Complaints Target Wexner’s Name at Ohio State University
Ohio State University has received more than 300 formal complaints urging the removal of billionaire Les Wexner’s name from campus buildings, amid renewed scrutiny of his past ties to Jeffrey…
Ohio Secretary of State Certifies Candidates for May 5 Primary Ballot
Northwest Ohio business owner Casey Putsch is going head-to-head with Vivek Ramaswamy to become the Republican nominee for governor. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Secretary of State’s office has certified…