Ohio’s school report cards for 2025-26 are out today. How to read them
Districts across Ohio will be graded on their ability to educate students in a five-star scale in the newest round of report cards, releasing Tuesday, Sept. 15. The report cards, available online at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's website , use student performance data from the 2025-26 academic year. C
Checkers & Rally’s Continues Brand Transformation Across Ohio and Florida
Restaurant Reimaging Initiative Brings the Brand's Bold New Vision to More Communities. September 15, 2026 // Franchising.com // COLUMBUS, Ohio. – Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, continues to acceler
The Massive Hollow Sycamore Tree At This Ohio State Park Is A Real Life...
There’s a tree in central Ohio that makes children stop walking, drop their snacks, and stare like they’ve just spotted a dragon. Deer Creek State Park in Mt. Sterling, Ohio has been quietly holding onto one of the most magical natural secrets in the entire Midwest, and most people have no idea it’s there.
Two found dead in east Columbus home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two people were found dead in a home in east Columbus Monday night in what police suspect was a murder/suicide. According to police, officers responded to the 2800 block of Bannon Court just after 4:45 p.m. following a call from a child who said there was a dead person inside a […]
Central Ohio Kroger stores rolling out robots to help with inventory
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Shoppers at central Ohio Kroger locations may have recently noticed a new kind of employee: robots that use sensors and artificial intelligence to scan shelves for inventory. The Cincinnati-based grocery chain has begun rolling out Tally robots in the Columbus market and plans to have them in ab
Armadillos may be arriving in Ohio for the first time
Researchers in southwest Ohio believe the state may have a new resident. Driving the news: A research team at Miami University has found what is possibly the first naturally occurring armadillo in the state. Unfortunately for the armadillo, it was discovered as roadkill. Yes, but: Crucially, they believe it made its wa
Ohio buried its own court ruling. Now it wants you to blame the tax...
Ohio spent 2025 building the biggest overhaul of its property tax system in decades, and it still didn’t touch the part that matters most, a gap that gets harder to call an accident the longer you look at it. Five companion bills took effect between December 2025 and March 2026, adjusting how fast valuations can […]
Ohio Plans to Ban Sugary Drinks and Fountain Beverages From SNAP Purchases Starting Oct....
Ohio SNAP recipients could soon find that some beverages that previously qualified for benefits can no longer be purchased with their EBT cards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service is seeking public comments on Ohio’s SNAP demonstration project restricting purchases of sugar-sweetened bevera
Major alcohol distributor delays layoffs at Ohio locations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the nation’s largest distributors of wine and spirits is pushing back planned layoffs in Ohio because of delays in closing the sale of three facilities in the state. It is the second time Republic National Distributing Co. has held off on the layoffs...
$2M Powerball ticket sold in Ohio
Check those Powerball tickets. There are two big winners in Ohio!
