Hilliard City Council has chosen Riverside City Manager Joshua Rauch as its next city manager. He is expected to begin on April 20, at a $255,000 base salary.

Representative Josh Williams introduced Kei'mani's Law to reform Ohio's child welfare system, enhancing communications between schools, social services, and law enforcement, and using SACWIS for better case management.

Ohio Representatives introduce the Crossing Guard Protection Act to enhance safety for school crossing guards.

Ohio legislators propose a bipartisan bill to prevent ratepayers from bearing the costs of grid upgrades for high-demand tech developments, such as data centers.

Governor DeWine opened two new rest areas in Miami County, Ohio, showcasing local history and attractions as part of a statewide initiative to improve traveler experience.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Health Director promote OhioSEE, a children's vision initiative, providing free eyeglasses to students at Spencerville Elementary.

A newly obtained 2019 calendar shows Sen. Jon Husted met with Sam Randazzo two days before HB 6 was introduced, a detail surfaced during opening arguments in the FirstEnergy trial.

Les Wexner will be deposed by the House Oversight Committee in Ohio on Feb. 18 as lawmakers press him about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

A coalition of Black leaders plans a charter amendment to redraw Columbus City Council districts and require district-only voting, pointing to last year’s District 7 result.

Beth Hammack, Cleveland Fed President, offered career guidance and economic insights during her visit to Ohio State University, emphasizing the Fed's role and community development.

House Bill 533 would add golf carts and other under-speed vehicles to Ohio's vehicular homicide statutes, a change prosecutors say would close a prosecution gap. The measure is pending in the House Public Safety Committee.

A new Ohio bill would make it a misdemeanor to ignore school crossing guards and double fines in active school zones after several guards were struck. Lawmakers say it will give prosecutors clearer tools.

Ohio attorneys say a surge in ICE detentions has filled federal dockets with habeas petitions and forced families into costly legal fights. Judges and lawyers warn the system is strained.