Ohio Eliminates Absentee Ballot Grace Period Ahead of May 2026 Primary
Ohio voters who rely on absentee ballots will face a firmer deadline in the May 2026 primary: ballots must now be in the hands of county election officials by the…
Ohio Lawmakers Fast-Track AI Regulation Bills Targeting Child Exploitation, Mental Health Risks
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and a bipartisan group of state legislators are moving quickly on a package of bills aimed at restricting harmful uses of artificial intelligence,…
ODOT Revisits 23/71 Connector With Modern Tools, Growing Urgency
The idea of directly linking U.S. 23 and Interstate 71 isn’t new — but for the first time in decades, state transportation officials believe it may finally happen. The Ohio…
DeWine Delivers Final State of the State, Emphasizing Education, Child Safety, and AI Regulation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In his final State of the State address Tuesday, Governor Mike DeWine called on Ohio lawmakers to prioritize children’s well-being through stronger education standards, new safety measures,…
Magistrate Halts Ohio’s $600 Million Unclaimed Funds Plan for New Browns Stadium
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County magistrate has hit pause on Ohio’s controversial plan to steer $600 million in unclaimed funds toward a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns…
Trump Visits Cincinnati to Tout Drug-Cost Plan, Back Kentucky Challenger
President Donald Trump is set to visit Thermo Fisher Scientific in the Cincinnati suburb of Reading today, launching a high‑profile stop on a multi‑state tour aimed at addressing voter anxiety…
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted to Testify Remotely in FirstEnergy Corruption Trial
U.S. Senator Jon Husted is scheduled to testify remotely today, March 11, 2026, in the ongoing state corruption trial of former FirstEnergy executives in Akron, Ohio. The testimony comes amid…
Spring Planting Woes: Ohio Farmers Face Fertilizer, Fuel Price Spikes Amid Middle East Conflict
Ohio farmers are heading into spring planting season with a knot in their stomachs as war in the Middle East sends fertilizer and fuel costs sharply higher and raises the…
Northwest Ohio Businesses Brace for ‘Teen Takeover’ Wave After Toledo Chaos
Businesses in Holland and Toledo are ramping up security measures following a disruptive “teen takeover” at Urban Air Adventure Park in south Toledo over the weekend. Hundreds of teenagers flooded…
DeWine, Highway Patrol Revive Push for Primary Seat Belt Stops
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are renewing their push for a primary seat belt law that would allow officers to stop drivers solely for not…