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Should it be easier for Cleveland City Council to spend casino dollars? Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland City Council is looking to rewrite the rules for how it spends tax dollars from casinos in neighborhoods. The goal? Resolve ongoing frustrations over how strict and slow they feel these dollars have become. We’re...

Delta-8 Ban Won’t Come Up Again For Vote In Ohio Legislature Until October
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A hotly debated piece of legislation failed to pass before the Ohio General Assembly went on their summer vacation that doesn’t end until October. “I’m hopeful that the legislature will wrap this up and give us a bill and we can...

Caleb Downs, Malik Hartford and the expectations for Ohio State football’s 2025 safeties: Buckeye Talk podcast
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of national champion is added to...

Ohio leaders at the helm of national pork policy
By Brianna Smith It’s not every day that two national agricultural leaders come from the same state, let alone the same commodity. But in 2025, Ohio’s pork producers are proudly represented by Duane Stateler and Pat Hord, who now serve as...

Vivek Ramaswamy claims new Ohio fundraising record with $9.7 million haul: Capitol Letter
Rotunda Rumblings The Ten Million Dollar Man: GOP gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign announced raising $9.7 million as of the end of June, a little more than four months after the Columbus-area entrepreneur entered the race. As...

AAA: Record 72.2 million Americans expected to travel domestically July 4th week
AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to...
Ada woman, 69, crushed by tree in Ohio
LOGAN, OHIO (WOOD-AM) - A 69-year-old Ada woman was killed after she was crushed by a falling tree while hiking in Hocking County, Ohio. The location of the incident is south of Columbus. Authorities say it happened along Conkles Hollow Lower Rim...

Coroner IDs woman killed by falling tree while hiking in Ohio
HOCKING COUNTY — A woman who died after being hit by a falling tree while hiking in Ohio has been identified. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Hocking County Coroner’s Office has identified the hiker as Shelley...

Travelers Should Be Alert for Traffic Pattern Changes on Interstate 80
MERCER, Pa. (EYT) — Drivers should be alert for the new traffic pattern in place on Interstate 80 from the Shenango River Bridge to the Route 318 Bridge in Mercer County. Under the new traffic pattern, westbound traffic is shifted onto the...
Beyond fireworks and parades, here are 20 things to do in Northeast Ohio over the Independence Day holiday weekend
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Northeast Ohio heads into the long Independence Day holiday weekend ready to celebrate. Enjoy a wide variety of local festivals, major musical acts, theater performances and more fireworks! Here’s a list of more than 20 things...

Ohio State Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Slow Down and Save Lives
With summer travel season in full swing, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of the importance of adhering to posted speed limits. Speeding remains a leading cause of crashes, injuries and fatalities on Ohio roadways, and slowing...

“There is a calmness”: Insiders reveal what’s going on between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift post their visit to Ohio
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were recently spotted enjoying lunch in Kelce's hometown, Ohio.(Image via Gotham/GC Images) Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are turning heads with their frequent travel as they were recently spotted in Kelce’s hometown,...

Local Youth Flag Football Team Advances to Nationals in Ohio
A local 8U flag football team from the Oakbrook YMCA, led by coach Jordan Barton, has qualified for the national championship in Canton, Ohio after winning a regional tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. The team, made up of seven kids, showcased...
Ohio mayor says rising rents drive 'hidden homelessness'
As housing costs continue to squeeze Ohio families, Youngstown's mayor warned out-of-state landlords are pushing many out of their homes, undermining children's health, education and futures. Eviction filings remained above pre-pandemic levels...

NKY Harvest celebrating 25th year of school supply giveaway with — 19,000 backpacks and counting
By Paul Gottbrath Northern Kentucky Harvest The sun had not yet made its appearance but already a mother and her two children were waiting. It was Aug. 10, distribution day for Northern Kentucky Harvest’s 2024 Backpacks Bonanza, and volunteers...

Ohio Author Presents Interactive Art Show for Summer Reading Challenge
Sarah Harper, an Ohio author, speaker and educator, presented “Catch an Art Thief” at the Auglaize County Libraries on Monday and Tuesday. The interactive art show presented at each branch incorporated Ohio history and engaged children to solve...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ohio County in week ending June 28?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Ohio County selling...
AAA projects high travel volume this weekend
TOLEDO — From sea to shining sea ― and from Cincinnati to Toledo ― AAA is projecting strong travel volume for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. A record-breaking 72.2 million travelers across the US, including 3.45 million Ohioans, are expected to...

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith sends stark warning to Michigan - 'Just something about them'
17:52 ET, 01 Jul 2025 Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith pulled no punches with his verdict on the Michigan Wolverines after declaring his "hate" for them and his determination "not to lose to them" for the next two years. The Buckeyes wide receiver...

Ohio Chamber Reacts To State Operating Budget
PRESS RELEASE – The below statement can be attributed to Ohio Chamber President & CEO following Gov. DeWine’s signing of the two-year state operating budget. “On behalf of our over 8,000 members, we thank Gov. DeWine, the Ohio Senate, and the Ohio...