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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine needs to have more policy discussions and get to know GOP-endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy before endorsing him for governor, he said in a one-on-one interview.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Slow drivers coasting in the left lane of the highway can be a source of frustration for Ohio drivers. But is doing so illegal? According to Ohio law, motorists must drive in the right lane except when passing another vehicle, when an obstruction exists in the right lane or when driving […]

Ohioans struggling with heating costs this winter can now apply for help through the Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP. The program, administered by the Ohio Department of Development in partnership with Bridges Community Action, is accepting applications through May 31, 2026. HEAP provides financial support to...

OHIO — Multiple Powerball tickets sold in Ohio matched winning numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, resulting in four prizes totaling $300,000, lottery officials said. Two tickets sold in the state won $50,000 each by matching four of the five white ball numbers and the Powerball. The locations where those $50,000...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Jefferson County Prosecutor Jane Hanlin has been named Ohio's Outstanding Prosecuting Attorney of the Year. The award recognizes a body of work spanning decades, including Hanlin’s service to the association, her leadership at the state level, and the high-profile cases she has prosecuted...

Ohio has taken a definitive stance against synthetic kratom, with Governor Mike DeWine signing an executive order banning the substance, effective December 12, following concerns voiced by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy over its potential for abuse and risk of overdose deaths, as reported by Local 12. The new rule...

The Columbus police have reported that the case involving a missing 14-year-old girl, Jahlaya Gibson, is now "resolved." Gibson was last seen near Vineshire Lane and Vineshire Drive in Columbus' East Side on Wednesday, December 10, according to an initial news release by the Columbus police. Despite the brevity of...

A recent report by the Columbus Division of Police disclosed a fatal shooting incident that occurred late last month on N. Hampton Road. According to a Columbus Division of Police social media post, officers were dispatched to the scene after reports of gunfire on November 21, at approximately 6:55 p.m. Upon arrival,...

Heisman spotlight brings fresh attention to Julian Sayin.

The Ohio Lottery is urging people across the state to check their tickets, as millions in prizes have gone unclaimed, including a Classic Lotto ticket worth $11.4 million and a Rolling Cash 5 ticket worth $389,000.