Undercover footage from Accuracy in Media shows UC and Kent State staff saying DEI remains part of coursework, prompting questions about compliance with Ohio’s SB1.

Salem Township has placed a 3.9‑mill, five‑year fire levy on the May 5, ballot after trustees cited a decade‑long jump in runs and mounting staffing pressure. Officials say the money would add crew capacity and cover rising operating costs.

A proposed Ohio bill would force public colleges to list former DEI staff and could tie state funding to SB 1 compliance.

House Democrats blocked the emergency clause on SB 9, delaying a change that would expand a tax break for startup investors and could cost Ohio millions.

Ohio’s consumer advocate has appealed after regulators allowed Duke to correct a $14M ADIT error — a move that could add to a prior $23M rate deal and affect Cincinnati bills.

Bills filed in November 2025 would let Ohioans choose natural organic reduction — turning remains into soil — and set rules for licensed facilities.

The ACLU asked the Sixth Circuit to revive Blount Pride's First Amendment suit after a federal judge dismissed the case last October.

Butler County Sheriff's Office issues a flood advisory for multiple counties in Indiana and Ohio due to overnight rainfall.

The Loveland Police Department is hiring a full-time officer with a salary between $76,464 to $93,712 plus benefits. Candidates need at least a high school diploma/GED and OPOTA certification. The application period closes on March 13.

The University of Cincinnati Police joins a statewide bid for accreditation, working with 19 other Ohio agencies to meet 34 state standards for professionalism and community engagement.

Larry Hook announced he will step down July 31 after a tense contract fight and years of board disputes. The move leaves a short window for the district to plan leadership next steps.

Brown County officials visited Fayetteville High School to discuss the risks of impaired driving and conducted interactive simulations to demonstrate the effects of substance use on driving abilities.

The study found high social media use correlates with loneliness in college students, with over two hours daily linked to increased loneliness. The University of Cincinnati research urges fostering real-world relationships for mental health.