Bo Nickal Says Cleveland Will Host His UFC Fight With Joe Pyfer in February
CLEVELAND — Middleweight Bo Nickal says his next fight is coming to Cleveland. Speaking at a campaign rally in Ohio on Friday, Oct. 16, Nickal announced that his bout with…
After 36 Years, Forensic Genealogy Identifies ‘1989 Franklin County John Doe’
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Franklin County Coroner Dr. Nate Overmire today announced the identification of skeletal remains found 36 years ago, thanks to forensic genealogy…
Comprehensive Report on Chronic Absenteeism in Ohio Schools
Chronic absenteeism remains a significant challenge for Ohio’s education system, with just over one in four students (25.1%) missing an excessive amount of class time during the 2024–2025 school year.…
Career Students Spring to Action at I-70 Crash Site
Four students from Tolles Career and Technical Center unexpectedly put their emergency training to a real-life test before graduation. On a recent Tuesday morning, they came upon a serious semitrailer…
Anti-Abortion Measures Resurface at Ohio Statehouse Despite Voters’ Will
After a period of relative quiet, anti-abortion politics are roaring back to life within the Republican-led Ohio Statehouse. A flurry of new proposals has emerged from GOP lawmakers, signaling a…
Mandatory Fetal Development Video Proposed for Ohio Public Schools
A new legislative proposal in Ohio aims to mandate the annual viewing of a fetal development video for public school students from third grade through twelfth grade. State Representative Melanie…
Give Your Two Cents: ODOT Seeks Feedback on ‘Access Ohio 2050’ Long-Range Transportation Plan
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is actively seeking public input on its comprehensive, long-range transportation blueprint, now officially called Access Ohio 2050. This plan, which is updated every five…
Ohio’s New Porn Age Verification Law Takes Effect
Ohioans who want to access online pornography must now provide proof of age, following the implementation of the state’s age verification requirement on Tuesday. This change is part of the…
East Palestine Residents Fight to Exit $600 Million Derailment Settlement
A significant development has emerged in the aftermath of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment, as a group of East Palestine residents is now challenging the $600 million class action…
State-Wide Burn Ban Enacted as Ohio Battles Wildfire Risk
Effective today, October 1, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has officially implemented the state’s seasonal fall burn restrictions, a measure crucial for protecting the Buckeye State against the…
Federal Shutdown Looms: Ohioans Brace for Impact on Jobs, Benefits, and Services
As a potential federal government shutdown approaches, Ohio is preparing for widespread disruptions that would affect thousands of federal employees, critical social services, and federally funded programs across the state.…