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Ohio THC ban results in layoffs, millions in losses in Cincinnati
16+ hour, 27+ min ago (153+ words) by Hailey Roden, Cincinnati Business Courier Fifth West's Sunflower, a THC seltzer, debuted in 2024. (Corrie Schaffeld | CBC) CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A law passed in March banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products " including THC beverages " has already cost local…...
'This is a moment': Third-party option returns to Ohio ballots for first time in 8 years
21+ hour, 57+ min ago (396+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio voters have a third-party option on their primary ballots for the first time in eight years as the Libertarian Party returns to Ohio's statewide ballot after being removed in 2018. The Libertarian Party regained ballot access after collecting…...
Ohio greenlights 12 projects to create over 1, 100 jobs; 3 of them are local
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - Twelve projects across Ohio are expected to create more than 1, 100 new jobs and retain nearly 2, 700 others, according to an announcement Monday from Gov. Mike De Wine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia…...
Man wakes to find Ohio woman brandishing 'large kitchen knife' after her birthday: police
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio (WKRC) - A man was allegedly attacked by a woman after he says he woke to find her brandishing a "large kitchen knife." According WTOL, 28-year-old Arielle Sellers was taken into custody after she allegedly attacked a man with…...
Ohio man in critical condition after being hit with arrow at motel, crossbow found: cops
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (217+ words) BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WKRC) - A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was struck with an arrow. According to WTVG, a 42-year-old man from Toledo, Ohio was rushed to a hospital for surgery after he was…...
Ohio police searching for driver who allegedly stopped on interstate, began shooting
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (177+ words) COLUMBUS (WKRC) - Authorities in Ohio are searching for a driver who allegedly stopped on an interstate and began shooting. According to WTOL, citing authorities, a driver stopped their vehicle on I-270 on Wednesday and shot at multiple vehicles, striking two of…...
'Saving lives': Ohio takes big steps toward addressing ongoing OD crisis in state
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio is taking steps to address the ongoing drug overdose crisis by expanding access to drug testing kits. Gov. Mike De Wine signed an executive order aimed at reducing hurdles that previously delayed the approval of certain drug…...
Ohio man arrested after kidnapping woman, attempting to suffocate her with pillow
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (142+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio man was taken into custody Sunday after he allegedly kidnapped a woman and attempted to suffocate her using a pillow. According to WTVG, citing an affidavit, 21-year-old Javantay Noble was arrested after he allegedly threatened…...
Good holiday weekend: Local Ohio Lottery player splits big jackpot
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Two lucky Ohio Lottery players each held a winning Rolling Cash 5 ticket last week, and one was in the Cincinnati area. The August 29 Rolling Cash 5 drawing resulted in two winning. .. Good holiday weekend: Local Ohio Lottery player splits…...
State trooper critically injured in Ohio crash; family seeks support
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) by James Pilcher, WKRC ROSS COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) " A devastating head-on collision on a Ross County highway has left two people dead and Ohio State Trooper Gunner Combs with very serious injuries. The crash occurred on Tuesday on Ohio SR…...