Ohio lawmakers heard veterans and advocates as the state considers joining federal- and state-backed ibogaine research for PTSD and opioid treatment. Funding and safety questions remain central.

A Sixth Circuit panel ruled that long‑term residents detained after illegal entry are entitled to bond hearings, a decision that affects Michigan and other states in the circuit.

A bipartisan Ohio Senate bill would expand the civil time window for many sexual‑assault claims from one year to five, with sponsors saying survivors need more time to seek redress. The measure is awaiting committee action.

A Mount Adams homeowner says city crews removed vegetation from his hillside without permission, leaving it unstable and prompting a federal lawsuit.

NEADA projects Ohio households may pay about $672 to cool homes this summer while LIHEAP funding faces potential cuts.

Survivors and Cincinnati advocates are pushing HB 659 to expand civil time limits for childhood and student sexual abuse; the bill stops short of changing criminal deadlines and raises constitutional questions.

Dave Yost is resigning as Ohio attorney general on May 7, 2026, handing Gov. Mike DeWine the job of naming a temporary successor and potentially reshuffling statewide offices. Here’s how the appointment and election rules will play out.

Reading's mayor put the police chief on leave and tapped Lt. Daniel Flottemesch as interim. The move follows the opening of an external investigation.

Voters rejected North College Hill’s 1.25% earned‑income levy in May; district leaders warn the defeat could force more teacher layoffs, end field trips and scrub after‑school programs.

A 5.89‑mill, 28‑year bond would raise up to $27M to build a new firehouse, reconfigure police space and fix Veterans Memorial Stadium. Supporters stress safety; opponents call it rushed.

Mount Healthy voters narrowly backed a 0.75% earned-income tax on May 5 — the district's first levy win after three defeats and amid a fiscal emergency. The close vote was the only local levy victory among seven area measures.

Vice President JD Vance flew into Cincinnati to vote in Tuesday's primary, briefly endorsing Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy before heading to early‑state events.

A resurfaced clip of Vivek Ramaswamy saying Jesus is “a” son of God has reignited debate in Ohio as voters head to the May 5 primary. Responses have been mixed and campaign stakes are high.