News
Ohio vehicle registration, renewal fees to increase in 2026 as lifeline for state highway patrol
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (214+ words) Ohioans will have to shell out more money for their vehicle registration and renewals once a new state law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026. Combined, the fee increase is expected to bring in an addition $62.5 million to the Department of Public…...
Ohio's only all-female American Legion post looks to expand outreach, find permanent home
1+ week, 6+ day ago (257+ words) CINCINNATI " Ohio's only all-female American Legion post is searching for a permanent home as its commander works to increase membership and community visibility. I sat down with Commander Melanie Veal, the first Black leader of American Legion Post 644. "I guess…...
Ohio 2025 election guide: What's on the ballot, where to vote
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) CINCINNATI " Tomorrow is Election Day! Yes, everyone knows what's at the top of the ticket, but there are plenty of other important races to pay attention to this year. Here's the breakdown of what's on your ballot and how to…...
FC Cincinnati to face Columbus Crew in Round One Best-of-3 series in 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (348+ words) CINCINNATI " Hell is Real is coming back to the Queen City for Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. No. 2 FC Cincinnati is set to face No. 7 Columbus Crew in a Best-of-3 series of the playoffs. The Orange and Blue…...
Ohio lawmakers reintroduce bill to ban hair discrimination in schools
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (465+ words) CINCINNATI " Ohio lawmakers have reintroduced legislation aimed at protecting students from hair discrimination in schools, marking the second attempt to pass comprehensive protections for natural hairstyles and textures. House Bill 415, known as the C.R.O.W.N. Act, had its second hearing on Wednesday…...
Franklin County judge halts Ohio intoxicating hemp ban
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (307+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " A Franklin County judge issued a ruling Tuesday to temporarily block Gov. Mike DeWine's executive orders banning the sale of intoxicating hemp in the state of Ohio. DeWine's orders, signed on Oct. 8, gave the Ohio Department of Agriculture…...
2 bills aimed at property tax relief passed in the Ohio House. Here's what's next for them
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (800+ words) 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 the governor's…...
Ohio General Election early voting: How and when to cast your ballot
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) CINCINNATI " The Ohio General Election is coming up, and both absentee voting by mail and in-person early voting begin Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about how to cast your ballot. Several key races are on the ballot this…...
Ohio working group releases 20 recommendations for property tax reform. Here's what's in it
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (873+ words) CINCINNATI " With home values soaring in Ohio, a working group convened by Gov. Mike DeWine has released a slate of recommendations to reform property taxes in the state. The bipartisan group included county auditors, school district superintendents, county commissioners, a…...
I flew in a Black Hawk helicopter with Ohio’s Army National Guard. This is what I saw
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (671+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " I grab my barf bag and walk outside into the sun. I have something in my ears that one of the sergeants called an EarPro. The crew chief waves me in. I've never flown in a Black Hawk…...