Legislature overrides gender-affirming care, tobacco ban vetoes
The Republican-dominated Ohio Senate has voted to override GOP Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors.
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Final suspect in 2020 slaying arrested
Police say the second suspect in a deadly 2020 double shooting has been arrested.
Fatal Orient fire under investigation
Although official do not suspect foul play, an investigation is underway into the cause of a fire that claimed the lives of an adult man and two boys in Orient.
Franklin County’s favorite dog: A mutt named Bella
The most popular dog in Franklin County is a mixed-breed named Bella.
Oilers 4, CBJ 1
Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
GOP Senate contenders in Ohio face off for their first statewide debate
The three Republicans vying to take on Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown this fall in Ohio’s competitive U.S. Senate race clashed bitterly in their first statewide debate Monday, lobbing personal attacks and accusing each other of shifting political positions aimed at wooing GOP primary voters.
Wendy’s introduces breakfast burrito
Wendy’s has rolled out rolled out its new Breakfast Burrito.
Rescue at sea…well, lake
Coast Guard officials say 20 people have been rescued from an ice floe in Lake Erie.
2024: Year of the Ohio State Parks
It is officially the Year of Ohio State Parks, celebrating their three-fourths of century of providing Ohioans and visitors with a variety of outdoor experiences.
State to fund $20M mental health, substance abuse study
The Ohio State University and Gov. Mike DeWine last week announced a new research initiative to identify the root causes of what DeWine termed an “ongoing epidemic” of persistent emotional distress, suicide, and drug overdose in the state.