The Ohio legislature passed Senate Bill 54 to establish the Ohio River Commission, aimed at economic growth along the Ohio River, pending the governor's approval.

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and Anthem Blue Cross have reached a deal for continued in-network rates, but Medicare Advantage patients are excluded.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine honors former President Jimmy Carter's legacy and extends condolences after his passing, noting Carter's public service and humanitarian work.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control promotes safety and moderation for New Year's Eve celebrations with guidelines to avoid impaired driving and excessive drinking.

The Ohio State Fire Marshal reminds citizens to celebrate the New Year safely with fireworks, highlighting guidelines and legal requirements for their use.

Ohio's minimum wage is set to increase for non-tipped workers to $10.70 and tipped workers to $5.35 per hour starting January 1, 2025, due to inflation adjustments.

Ohio's post-election audit shows a 99.99% accuracy rate for November 2024, with perfect accuracy in the presidential race, as per Secretary of State Frank LaRose.

Due to rising energy market costs, utility bills for Westerville, Ohio, residents will increase by 7.8% in 2025.

Upper Arlington invites residents to nominate people and groups for the 2024 Community Awards and the 2025 Wall of Honor to recognize local contributions. Deadlines are in January 2025.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported a decrease in Christmas holiday road fatalities compared to last year, with two deaths and increased enforcement leading to arrests for impaired driving and drug offenses.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose emphasized the significance of every vote after close local elections, urging voter participation and preparedness for upcoming elections while providing resources for potential candidates.

Ohio hunters harvested 17,373 white-tailed deer in a weekend hunt, showing an increase from the previous year's count, with out-of-state visitors also actively participating.

Ohio auditors found that Caregiver Grove Behavioral Health LLC improperly received $1.75 million in Medicaid payments and may need to repay $1.96 million—the provider billed for unsupported or unauthorized services.