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Ohio Report Finds Many Pregnancy-related Deaths Preventable
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Department of Health says nearly 200 women died from pregnancy-related causes over a recent eight-year period and many of their deaths were preventable. A report the… Read More
First Trial Connected to Rhoden Family Slayings Delayed
WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) — A judge has delayed what was supposed to be the first trial connected to the investigation into the 2016 slayings of eight family members in Ohio…. Read More
New Bill Would Completely Ban Abortions in Ohio
A new bill outlaws all abortions and subjects medical professionals who facilitate in the procedure to possible murder charges. This bill legally recognizes a fetus as a human. It would… Read More
DeWine Pours Out Details of H2Ohio Water Quality Program
Gov. Mike DeWine has released details of his plan to improve water quality in Ohio, starting with preventing toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie. The H2Ohio program will start in the… Read More
Uber, Lyft Urge Ohio to Resume Requiring Front License Plate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two rideshare companies are urging Ohio to resume requiring front license plates. Uber and Lyft submitted letters Thursday to Republican Senate President Larry Obhof in support… Read More
State Says Ohio Jobless Rate Unchanged Since September
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from September to October. State officials on Friday said the unemployment rate was 4.2% last month, the same as… Read More
State Agency Says Suicide Deaths Rose 45% Since 2007 in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state Department of Health says the number of suicides in Ohio increased 45% from 2007 to 2018 and by more than half for young people…. Read More
Speaker Admits Frustration On Priority Bills, But Senate Says They’re “Moving Fine”
One of the Ohio House’s top agenda items known as priority bills was passed in the Senate on Wednesday. But Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) said he’s still frustrated with the pace… Read More
Judge Allows Lawsuit Seeking Action on Lake Erie Algae
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge in Ohio says an environmental group pushing for mandatory regulations to prevent toxic algae blooms on Lake Erie can move forward with its… Read More
US Rep. Tim Ryan, Former Presidential Contender, Backs Biden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio congressman who recently ended his own White House bid has endorsed Joe Biden for president. Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s backing was announced by… Read More
Nurses’ Hearings Set Over Drug Doses for Patients Who Died
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Administrative hearings have been set for the 25 Ohio nurses accused of giving excessive painkillers to patients who died and not questioning the medication ordered by… Read More
Future of Ohio Bitcoin Program, Deemed Illegal, in Limbo
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Resuming Ohio’s attempt to allow cryptocurrency in certain tax payments is up in the air after the state’s top lawyer found a Bitcoin program launched by… Read More
Bill Would Require Ohio Pharmacists Be Educated About Naloxone Law
Ohio law permits pharmacists to give the overdose drug Naloxone without a prescription to people who deal with those with an opioid use disorder. But one state lawmaker says many… Read More
Lawmakers Propose Regulating Herbal Supplement Kratom
Rep. Gary Scherer (R-Circleville) is proposing a bill, HB318, that would create an inspection and certification process for companies wanting to sell Kratom, an herbal supplement commonly found in powder… Read More
Ohio University Researchers Getting $3.2 Million to Improve Teacher Training
Researchers at Ohio University will receive $3.2 million to study a new approach to professional development for teachers. The effort is meant to make teachers better equipped to meet the needs… Read More
Ohio Senate President Pledges Action on Drug Sentencing Bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The leader of the Ohio Senate is pledging to take action by year’s end on a bill designed to reduce low-level drug possessions to misdemeanors and… Read More
Ohio-grown Christmas Trees Headed to Troops Overseas
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tree farmers in Ohio are joining forces with the state to send a little holiday cheer to the troops overseas. The Ohio Department of Agriculture and… Read More
OU Names Three Finalists for LGBT Center Director Position
ATHENS, Ohio — Three candidates have been named as finalists to direct Ohio University’s LBGT Center, which hasn’t had a permanent director since the controversial firing of the previous director in… Read More
New Bill Would Crack Down on People Who Make Human Trafficking Lucrative
Ohio lawmakers are proposing a new bill to crack down on human trafficking by going after the people who fund the practice – those who recruit and force people into prostitution… Read More
Judge: Pre-trial Inmates Have Same Rights as Other Voters
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A federal judge has ruled inmates awaiting trial must be given the same voting rights as other Ohio citizens. The Columbus Dispatch reports U.S. District Court… Read More
Companies: Nix Lawsuit Over Contamination Near Piketon Uranium Plant
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Companies involved in work at a former uranium enrichment plant in Ohio say a federal court should dismiss a lawsuit alleging nearby residents were unknowingly exposed… Read More
New Search Warrant Executed in Rhoden Family Murder Investigation
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) – Ohio authorities have executed a new search warrant as part of an investigation into the 2016 killings of eight family members. The warrant targets the Flying… Read More
New Suit Claims Ohio State Doc Raped Wrestler, Abused Minors
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The latest federal lawsuit against Ohio State over two decades of alleged sexual abuse by a now-deceased team doctor means nearly 300 men are listed plaintiffs… Read More
Death Rejected for Man who Killed Ex-girlfriend’s Parents
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A man on death row for killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents with a sledgehammer is getting a new hearing after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled his IQ… Read More
Proposed Plan Reduces Interest Rates for Loans Used for Adoptions
In Ohio, as many as 19,000 children are projected to be in the foster care system by this time next year. State leaders are offering a plan that could address… Read More
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