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.

Columbus firefighters were honored at the 36th Annual Awards Banquet, with awards for bravery, service, and excellence in various aspects of firefighting and public safety.

Hilliard City Council is considering appointing Joshua Rauch as the new City Manager. His 15 years of experience in public service leadership support his candidacy.

The Kingsdale Shopping Center will begin issuing warnings on February 16 for improper parking, with towing starting February 23, to ensure spaces for customers.

A GOP-backed bill would require doctors to deliver a state-scripted liability warning about mifepristone and collect signed certification, splitting supporters and medical groups.

Upper Arlington's government used a Valentine's Day theme to express their commitment to safety, praising first responders and reinforcing their 24/7 vigilance through social media.

Ohio State President Carter discussed the integration of AI within education at the Columbus Business First Power Breakfast, announcing a plan to hire 100 AI-focused faculty and enhance AI fluency at the university.