Ohio father advocates for Katelyn's Law after daughter's tragic death

Dave Markham, the father of Katelyn Markham, is advocating for a change in Ohio law. Katelyn's Law would eliminate the statute of limitations for crimes related to concealing a death.Katelyn Markham disappeared from her Fairfield townhome in...

Ohio witnessing migration wave as residents exit state in search of better opportunities

Ohio is expected to drop from the 7th most populus state to the 9th by 2030, according to data from the Ohio Department of Development. COLUMBUS, Ohio — When it comes to population growth in the state, central Ohio is by far the epicenter of where...

Ohio's ban on intoxicating hemp products prompts rush for THC drinks

FAMILY AND DID NOT HAVE ANY WEAPONS. WELL, AN EFFORT TO KEEP WEED LIKE GUMMIES AWAY FROM KIDS IS COMING UNDER FIRE NOW FROM ADULTS WHO ENJOY THC INFUSED DRINKS. THAT’S RIGHT, A BAN ON ALL PRODUCTS CONTAINING INTOXICATING HEMP WILL GO INTO EFFECT...

Ohio zoo releases over 100 hellbenders, North America's largest amphibians

An Ohio zoo and a non-profit have teamed up to release over 100 rare and endangered giant salamanders into the state's protected waterways.According to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, officials released a total of 116 hellbenders, North America's...

Ohio public unions join together to protect pensions - Why not vote out attacking lawmakers?

A new coalition of Ohio’s public employee unions has formed to fight against legislative attacks on their pension systems—but on cleveland.com’s Today in Ohio podcast, hosts asked why these powerful groups aren’t taking the more direct approach of...

Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep 414 – Waiting on Rain and Waiting on Washington

This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, our own Ty Higgins catches up with Emily Buckman, Director of Government Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, to unpack the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on farmers and ranchers...

Military members deserve pay during shutdown. Let's fight for them. Letters to the Editor 

I am a Gulf War veteran and an advocate for veterans’ rights. I helped champion the PACT Act and successfully advocated for Sept. 22 to be named Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day in the state of Ohio. I am writing to raise urgent...

Ohio police 'pursue' runaway giant Halloween pumpkin in hilarious bodycam chase

PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) - — The subject of an Ohio police pursuit took off down the road, a flash of orange in the darkness, but officers eventually caught up and grabbed the escapee: a runaway inflatable pumpkin as tall as them. Body camera...

Ohio governor's intoxicating hemp ban takes effect Tuesday: What to know

THE WAY WITH BREAKING NEWS AND THAT BREAKING NEWS USING EMERGENCY ACTION TO ALTER THE LANDSCAPE OF A MIND ALTERING SUBSTANCE SOLD IN SHOPS ALL ACROSS GREATER CINCINNATI. THANKS FOR JOINING US AT 4:00. I’M LINDSAY STONE, GOOD EVENING TO YOU. I’M...

Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Denial of Replevin Claim Over Disputed Cat Ownership

On September 25, 2025, the Eighth District Court of Appeals issued a decision in Graves v. Solorzano, affirming the Parma Municipal Court’s ruling in a dispute over the possession of a cat named Marvin. The case highlights how Ohio courts handle...

Election 2025: Four seek two Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Schools Board of Education posts

Four candidates are running for two vacant seats on the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District Board of Education in the Nov. 4 general election. The candidates are Kreig Brusnahan, Isha Cathey, Carol L. Correthers and Jack Petrucci. The...

How Trump’s National Guard deployment could create politically-charged forces in U.S. cities

As former President Trump promises to deploy National Guard troops to American cities, a disturbing detail emerged during Monday’s Today in Ohio podcast and should alarm every citizen: these forces may be staffed by volunteers with strong...

Montgomery County promoting 'Hometown Elections'

Most call 2025 an "off-year' or an "odd-year" election period since people aren’t voting for the governor, congressional candidates nor the president. But in Montgomery County, the board of elections team wants to rebrand this time as "Hometown...

2 bills aimed at property tax relief pass in Ohio House, head to senate next

CINCINNATI — As Ohio homeowners clamor for property tax relief, two bills aimed at delivering just that are gaining momentum in the state general assembly. Passed last week by the Ohio House, House Bills 129 and 309 include recommendations made by...

Kaptur Applauds Federal Award For Legal Aid To Combat Veteran Homelessness

PRESS RELEASE – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) has announced that Legal Aid of Western Ohio has been awarded a major federal grant through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for...

Opinion: This School Board election deserves your attention

The 2024 early voting line, Franklin County Board of Elections. Mounir Lynch is a candidate for the Columbus Board of Education. As Columbus heads into election season, much of the public spotlight has landed on the race for City Council District...

Why Ohio GOP hasn't produced a congressional redistricting map yet

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republicans have yet to share a proposed congressional map with the public as the second deadline to pass a bipartisan map approaches. Why? They say they want to hear from citizens first. But Democrats say they are purposely...

Columbus, Ohio could lose federal money under Ohio congressman’s Columbus Day bill

WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Mike Rulli, a Republican from Salem, has introduced legislation that would cut federal funding to state and local governments that replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, positioning himself against a movement...

'We've been longing for this day deeply': Northeast Ohio's Jewish, Palestinian communities react to release of hostages and prisoners amid ceasefire

Amid a ceasefire, Hamas releases 20 hostages and Israel frees over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, bringing relief to Cleveland's Jewish and Palestinian communities. BEACHWOOD, Ohio — After Monday's developments in the Middle East, reaction from...

Hemp product restrictions spark controversy among Ohio dispensaries

CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WKEF) -- A new regulation limiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products to licensed dispensaries in Ohio is causing concern among local businesses. Chris Brown, owner of JJBCBD Wellness in Centerville, expressed his...