Another round of Ohio Statehouse maps has been challenged in court
Advocacy groups who are challenging Ohio’s political maps have objected to the latest round of Statehouse districts.
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Ohio’s distracted driving law in full effect today
It’s been six months since Ohio’s new distracted driving law took effect and that means the warning period is over and drivers can expect to be pulled over and ticketed for cell phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel.
Police shoot man during West Side domestic disturbance
A man is in critical condition after being shot by a Columbus police officer during a domestic disturbance on the West Side Wednesday night.
Future of Ohio’s education system is unclear after judge extends restraining order on K-12 overhaul
The future of Ohio’s public education system hung in the balance Wednesday after a judge once again extended an order preventing the state from moving forward with a planned GOP-backed overhaul that a group of parents has challenged as unconstitutional.
Ohio’s Jordan launches Speaker bid
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, who stood up for former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy during Tuesday’s vote to oust him from the post, has thrown his proverbial hat in the ring in a bid to replace the Californian.
Crew 2, Revolution 1
Diego Rossi had a first-half goal and added an assist on defender Malte Amundsen’s winner late in the second half as the Crew rallied to beat New England 2-1, ending the Revolution’s 15-match unbeaten streak at home to begin the season.
Red Bulls 2, FC Cincinnati 1
Frankie Amaya and Elias Manoel scored five minutes apart early in the first half and the New York Red Bulls kept their playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over FC Cincinnati.
State adds app, website to report school dangers
The state is making some enhancements to the free Safer Ohio School Tip Line that will make it easier for Ohioans to report school safety concerns, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday.
6 charged in teen’s slaying
Columbus police have charged six people, including a teenager, in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Imperial Stewart, who was reported missing on Sept. 21 and whose body was reportedly found in a wooded area on the Northeast Side.
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.2 billion after another drawing without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion after no players hit it big Monday night.