Multiple schools in Ohio announce closures for Tuesday
OHIO — Several school districts across Ohio announced delays and closures for Tuesday due to a combination of weather-related concerns, heating issues, and illness. Madison Plains Local Schools in Madison County and Miami Trace Local Schools in Fayette County will operate on a two-hour delay. Wellston City Schools in...
Police warn residents following multiple vehicle break-ins in Ohio
OHIO — The Beavercreek Police Department is urging residents to lock their vehicles after several reports of break-ins early Monday morning. Police released video footage showing two individuals attempting to enter vehicles parked in a residential driveway in the southern area of the city. Authorities say multiple...
Ohio hunters can donate venison to fight hunger
COLUMBUS — There are several organizations in Ohio fighting hunger by helping hunters donate a portion or all of their venison to those who need it. The Division of Wildlife wishes to thank you, the Ohio hunter, for making a difference by donating your venison to the hungry of our state.
Cedar Point in peril? Class-action lawsuit exposes troubled Six Flags merger
Cedar Point is Ohio’s crown jewel of amusement parks, but Today in Ohio’s podcast crew says it could be in financial storm that could fundamentally alter its future. A bombshell federal class-action lawsuit has rocked the recent merger between Cedar Fair (Cedar Point’s parent company) and Six Flags, with potential...
Ohio spent over $1 billion on vouchers last year, largely to religious schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio spent nearly $1.1 billion on state voucher programs last year, with most support going to Christian schools. According to newly released state data for the 2024-2025 school year, Ohio spent $1.095 billion on its scholarship programs last year, 71% of which was paid to EdChoice and...
Columbus man arrested after shooting on I-71
LEBANON, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers arrested a Columbus man after a driver called 911 to report that someone had fired a shot at his vehicle on I-71 in Warren County. The Lebanon Post of the OSHP received the report at 10:49 a.m. on Nov....
Coldest Novembers in Ohio since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Novembers in Ohio since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and...
Getting important documents just got easier in Ohio
New paperwork is available statewide. It can be your copy of vital records, like birth or death certificates, recorded with the state.
Continued delay of SNAP benefits leaves central Ohio families struggling
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Frustration is growing across central Ohio as thousands of residents wait for their November SNAP benefits to arrive. More than 180,000 people in Franklin County rely on the benefits for food, but the state says it’s still waiting on federal guidance. Officials with the Ohio Department of Job and...
Ohio will pay out partial SNAP benefits
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The back-and-forth on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for Ohio residents took another step Monday when the state announced partial payments will be distributed this week. In a social media post, the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services announced that starting this...
