Ohio lawmakers Schmidt and Lett introduced a bipartisan bill to combat drink spiking, providing test strips to participating bars for detecting harmful substances in beverages.

Ohio Representatives Thomas and Hiner introduce a resolution to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, promoting state and local control over education and reducing federal bureaucracy.

Ohio House Bill 561, sponsored by Rep. Miller and Rep. Blasdel, seeks to clarify parental rights to exempt children from vaccinations for school, ensuring schools honor current exemptions.

Ohio Representatives Stephens and Deeter propose the Healthier Rural Hospitals Act, aiming to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for struggling rural hospitals and improve healthcare in underserved areas.

Ohio high school students showcased their constitutional knowledge at the We the People state competition; Findlay High School won and will attend the national finals.

Ohio State University settled with eight more Richard Strauss abuse survivors, paying a total of $800,000, with overall compensation now exceeding $60 million for over 304 survivors.

The National Weather Service issued advisories in Ohio for a wintry mix, predicting snow with potential visibility and travel impacts. A warming trend is expected next week.

A Texas man admitted guilt to charges of attempted kidnapping and child sexual exploitation related to his attempt to take a 15-year-old he met online to Florida.

Ohio's Natural Resources Officer Leah Nairn was named Ranger of the Year by OPRA, recognized for safety, community relations, and her "Redemption Through the Lens" project for addiction recovery.

The Washington Township Fire Department celebrated its team with an "Evening of Excellence" awards ceremony, recognizing members' dedication with honors such as Firefighter and Officer of the Year.

A Hardin County man convicted of loan fraud faces significant repayment after state auditors exposed his use of fake documents to secure a $200,000 loan.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and Ohio gubernatorial candidate, and his wife, Apoorva, welcomed their third child, a daughter named Savithri. The family is celebrating her arrival, as reported by WBNS and other news outlets.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office arrested Fabio Suarez-Moreno for Public Indecency and Criminal Child Enticement after he approached a 13-year-old girl inappropriately.