Ohio lawmakers blindly hand $600 million to Browns stadium plan with no owner in...
The height of fiscal irresponsibility in Ohio isn’t just the $600 million committed to a new Browns stadium—it’s that lawmakers made this commitment without having any idea who will own the facility, says the Today in Ohio podcast crew. “Ohio’s lawmakers voted to provide $600 million in...
Ohio DOT to spend $150 million to build 1,400 new truck parking spaces statewide
On Tuesday, Ohio transportation officials unveiled a plan to significantly increase the number of available truck parking spaces statewide in an effort to reduce crashes. During a July 29, 2025, news conference at a rest area on located on I-71 in Warren County, Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine and representatives from...
County fairs cannot ban firearms on the fairgrounds, Ohio AG rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio’s county fairs can’t stop visitors from bringing guns onto their grounds, according to a new opinion from Attorney General Dave Yost. “The General Assembly found a need to provide uniform laws throughout the state,” Yost wrote. “That includes fairgrounds.”. In other words,...
Ohio Electric Bills Likely to Keep Going up after Latest PJM Auction
Last year’s auction to ensure the grid operator serving Ohio could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most recent auction, prices rose even higher.
Corn is making Ohio’s heat feel worse
You know Midwest summer has reached its peak when even the corn starts sweating. Why it matters: While not solely to blame for this month's dangerous heat and humidity, the viral weather phenomenon isn't helping the situation. How it works: Scientifically known as evapotranspiration, "corn sweat" is the natural...
Discover Ohio’s Most Dangerous Animals
Ohio is quite well-known for its incredibly rich biodiversity. However, amidst all the beauty, some dangerous animals are lurking around. While many people consider Ohio peaceful, it is important to know about the animals that can be a threat to humans. Whether you are an Ohio resident or a visitor, understanding the...
Ohio hospitals rank among best in the U.S., report says
OHIO — Hospitals across the Buckeye State received numerous mentions once again this year on the U.S. News & World Report’s best hospitals ranking for 2025-26. What You Need To Know. The U.S. News and World Report released their latest best hospital rankings. Ohio hospitals were included in...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Joelle Nicole Wilcox, who was reported missing from Cleveland on July 25, 2025. Joelle was last seen in the city on the same day she went missing. She was wearing black pants, a black top, and a white undershirt at the time. She […] The post...
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has rarely attended a city council meeting since 2016
More often than not, the plush leather chair and wooden desk in the upper left corner of Columbus City Council with Mayor Andrew Ginther's name on the front sits empty. Ginther averages less than one Columbus City Council meeting a year since he took office in 2016. While the mayor of Ohio's largest city is not...
Pataskala lifeguards rescue woman, 7-year-old boy from deep water stream
PATASKALA, Ohio (WSYX) — A 7-year-old boy is receiving treatment at a hospital after being rescued from a deep water stream near a pool in Pataskala. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. when lifeguards from the Pataskala Pool responded to distress calls from the nearby woods. Kaden Ross, the...
