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2026 Election: Who filed to run for Ohio statewide seats in May primary - incumbents term-limited
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (958+ words) Feb. 4Every one of Ohio's statewide executive offices governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer will have new occupants starting in 2027, and Ohioans now know the main candidates for each. Candidates looking to win those offices…...
Ohio activists approved to start collecting signatures to repeal hemp ban, marijuana restrictions
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (349+ words) Ohio activists are cleared to start collecting signatures to repeal a state law that added more criminal penalties to marijuana usage and totally banned "intoxicating" hemp products. After originally rejecting the petition for some factual errors and mistakes, Attorney General…...
Petition would urge Columbus to help stop cars driving into buildings
16+ hour, 28+ min ago (577+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) " Cars crashing into buildings across central Ohio has been a hot topic on social media for years. Now, one Columbus resident is trying to turn that attention into action with a petition urging city leaders to make…...
Columbus Zoo home to new Amur Tigers, Lewis and Clark
21+ hour, 35+ min ago (38+ words) Riverview is home to skilled roofing contractors known for quality workmanship and reliable service. Many handle both residential and commercial projects, offering everything from repairs to full ... Columbus Zoo home to two new Amur Tigers, Lewis and Clark...
Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House
22+ hour, 33+ min ago (635+ words) John Pica, a Maryland lobbyist and president of the Italian American Organizations United, said his group owns the statue and agreed to loan it to the federal government for placement at or near the White House. Asked if he was…...
Columbus man injured after early Tuesday morning shooting in LaGrange
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (177+ words) LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) " The LaGrange Criminal Investigations Division is searching for the person responsible for shooting and injuring a Columbus man early Tuesday morning. According to the LaGrange Police Department, on Feb. 3 at 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a call of a…...
Columbus weather: More snow chances today
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (267+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) " A few snow showers move across central Ohio for the new workweek.Columbus" weatherstays very cold for the rest of the week with an Alberta clipper system on the way. Here are the details from Storm Team…...
Columbus mayor OKs money to fix burst pipes across city after Fern
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (265+ words) Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has authorized $1.5 million in emergency spending to address the dozens of water main breaks across the city that have been freezing streets and trapping cars. Last week, the city reported at least 55 water line breaks. Th…...
Nearly $2 million will be used to repair Columbus water main breaks from winter storm
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (205+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) " Emergency funds have been authorized to fix water mains in Columbus that broke following a brutal week of weather that saw a foot of snow drop, followed by bitter cold. Mayor Andrew Ginther authorized at least $1.5 million…...
Did Georgia groundhog see his shadow? Beauregard Lee predicts spring
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (249+ words) Will Georgia get an early spring, or are we in for six more weeks of winter? A familiar furry forecaster gave his answer Monday morning. Monday, Feb. 2, is Groundhog Day, here's everything to know about the tradition in Georgia. While…...