Gov. Mike DeWine backed HB 304, a proposal to guarantee two 30-minute recess periods daily for Ohio K‑8 students and to expand PE-waiver options for club sports.

House Bill 345 would raise certain voyeurism offenses to felonies after a string of Cincinnati‑area cases involving secret recordings in stores and dressing rooms.

Whitehall introduced a proposed ordinance to require special‑use permits for detention facilities, saying the move will protect land set aside for planned development.

Showers and thunderstorms will sweep Columbus Wednesday with gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain possible. A Wind Advisory runs 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sonic Temple added five late‑night metal aftershows at Columbus clubs, shifting bands into Donatos Basement, Ace of Cups and The KING of CLUBS. Aftershow tickets have passholder and public on‑sale windows in March.

Black Diamond Prime opened on Johnstown's Main Street this week, marking the restaurant group's second Ohio steakhouse and a new dining option for the village.

SWACO is advancing a major expansion in Grove City that local reporting says will total about $22M and add an environmental education center and new offices. The authority has closed its administrative building as renovations begin.

Lawuan Williams was sentenced to six to 7.5 years after pleading to felonious assault in the May 2, 2024 South Columbus shooting that killed Najaa Ellman.

The family of Corey Tinnes has sued the City of Columbus and Officer Kaitlin Robinson, saying dashcam footage shows the cruiser ran a red light before a Dec. 7 crash that killed Tinnes.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says a charity called Dogs to the Rescue diverted donations to a for‑profit puppy seller. The suit names the Bazlers and seeks penalties and an injunction.

A federal judge in Columbus denied Kalshi's injunction, allowing Ohio to enforce sports‑betting rules against prediction markets while the legal fight continues.

Ohio State President Ted Carter resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources. Trustees accepted his resignation and opened an investigation.

A GOP-backed bill would reimpose a 24‑hour in‑person wait for abortions, critics say. HB 347 conflicts with Ohio’s constitution and would fall hardest on marginalized Ohioans.