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Politics 4 days ago

Trump administration strikes deal with Ohio to clean up state voter rolls using federal database

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced a data sharing agreement with the Trump administration to access federal data for voter roll maintenance.

Politics November 27

Congress investigates betting scandals rocking NBA and Major League Baseball following federal charges

Sports gambling boom raises integrity concerns as betting scandals emerge in leagues, prompting congressional scrutiny of gaming industry practices.

Ohio November 25

Explosion rocks senior living apartment building in Ohio, multiple people injured

An explosion rocked a senior living complex in Austintown, Ohio, injuring several people Saturday afternoon. Witnesses describe the blast that "felt like a bomb."

VIDEO November 22

Authorities investigate explosion at Ohio apartment building

Multiple people were injured Saturday in an explosion at a senior living apartment building in Austintown, Ohio. (Credit: WYFX)

Ohio November 7

Court strikes down Ohio school’s pronoun policy in win for parental rights group

A federal appeals court ruled an Ohio school district violated students' constitutional rights by banning gendered language that could be considered offensive.

2025 Elections Coverage November 4

Aftab Pureval wins second term as Cincinnati mayor, extending Democrats’ hold on city hall

Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval won re-election Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Cory Bowman.

Archaeology October 31

Devastating fire leads to treasure trove of thousands of artifacts beneath historic tavern

Archaeologists in Troy, Ohio, uncovered an estimated 4,500 historic artifacts beneath the fire-damaged Overfield Tavern, including coins from 1817 and 1846.

Family October 30

Ohio mom uses social media, side hustles to make ends meet during government shutdown: ‘No days off’

Natalie Folino, a stay-at-home mom of three in Ohio, is documenting her efforts to make ends meet with side hustles while her husband works without pay during the government shutdown.

JD Vance October 30

Vance tells Republicans to stop fearing federal power, says Democrats pioneered weaponizing it

Vice President JD Vance told a Turning Point USA crowd that Republicans shouldn’t fear using federal power, arguing the left has done so for decades.

Ohio October 28

3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel found dead in Ohio

Three Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees were found dead across several locations in the Dayton, Ohio area, prompting a joint investigation by state and military officials.

Ohio October 28

Ohio uncovers over 1,000 noncitizens 'appearing' registered to vote, sends cases to DOJ for prosecution

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose refered over 1,000 noncitizen voter registrations to the Department of Justice on Tuesday.

Ohio October 28

Ohio woman gets life sentence for stabbing 3-year-old to death outside grocery store

Bionca Ellis of Cleveland was sentenced to life without parole for fatally stabbing 3-year-old Julian Wood outside an Ohio grocery store in June 2024.

Artificial Intelligence October 22

Ohio lawmaker proposes comprehensive ban on marrying AI systems and granting legal personhood

House Bill 469 would prevent AI systems from owning property, serving as executives, or gaining legal personhood in Ohio under Representative Thaddeus Claggett's proposal.

Media October 20

'AI Homeless Man' TikTok prank sparks parental panic, juvenile arrests

A viral TikTok trend called the “AI Homeless Man Prank" is sparking parental panic and police warnings with users sending AI-generated images of homeless men inside their homes.

Immigration October 17

Ohio lawmaker pushes bill to defund sanctuary cities, boost ICE cooperation

Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams is looking to use funding penalties to push sanctuary cities to cooperate with federal agencies on immigration enforcement.

Opinion October 17

Farmageddon: Trump’s trade war and shutdown are crushing the heartland

Representative proposes ending trade wars and reopening government to help struggling farmers facing bankruptcy amid rising production costs and lost markets.

Vandalism October 15

Republican lawmaker directs investigation after swastika vandalism discovered in DC office

U.S. Capitol Police investigate after Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, discovered vandalism in his office, including an American flag altered with a swastika.

Georgia October 15

Mom of three fatally shot by roommate who mistook her for intruder: police

Erica Anderson, a Columbus State University theater professor and mother of three, was accidentally shot and killed by her roommate in Georgia.

Ohio October 10

High school football team travels 500 miles only to get pepper sprayed by police after loss

A high school football game in Massillon, Ohio, ended in chaos when police used pepper spray to break up altercations between players after the game.

Opinion October 10

WEINGARTEN, COFFEY: In Appalachia, one school district is proving public education still works

New Lexington public schools in rural Ohio achieve 99% graduation rate through career and technical education programs that transform students and community.

Health October 9

State bans products with dangerous substance amid growing fears of overuse by kids

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order banning intoxicating hemp products, requiring retailers to remove THC gummies and beverages by Oct. 14.

Ohio September 24

Venezuelan man posing as teen in Ohio high school pleads guilty

Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra, a 24-year-old Venezuelan illegal alien accused of pretending to be a teenager, pleaded guilty to multiple charges.

Politics September 22

Top GOP candidates in deep red state unify behind each other at joint event: 'Bold ideas'

Ohio Republican candidates Sen. Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy endorsed each other at a joint event in Columbus on Monday night representing a united GOP front in the state.

Ohio September 19

Ohio Teamsters union endorses Ramaswamy in gubernatorial race, breaking from typical support of Dem candidates

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy gains multiple union endorsements for the Ohio governor's race, including support from the Teamsters union.

Opinion September 17

Defining fair play: Why swing-state Democrats are out of step on protecting women’s sports

Trump's executive order banning biological males from women's sports gains widespread support while Democrats risk losing suburban voters in 2026 midterm elections.

Charlie Kirk September 16

Cleveland fire chief removed from duty over 'incendiary' Charlie Kirk social media post

Mayor Justin Bibb placed Cleveland Fire Chief Anthony P. Luke on leave over an insensitive social media post about Charlie Kirk's assassination, calling it incendiary.

Charlie Kirk September 16

Aspiring musician's Charlie Kirk tribute song going viral on social media, lands Michigan Capitol invite

Ohio musician will perform Charlie Kirk tribute song at Michigan Capitol following the conservative activist's assassination that sparked nationwide mourning.

Ohio September 16

LeBron James-backed Ohio school still rock bottom in achievement — despite ‘progress,’ new data reveals

The report cards are in for LeBron James' I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, and there still seems to be room for improvement for students there.

Charlie Kirk September 16

GOP erupts on Dem running for attorney general in red state over profanity-laced Charlie Kirk post

A Democrat running for attorney general in the state of Ohio is facing backlash for posting profane criticisms of Charlie Kirk shortly after he was assassinated.

VIDEO September 10

Conservatives are being hunted, Ohio senator warns

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, praises Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's courage for debate and how he 'changed' the country on 'The Ingraham Angle.'