Ohio

Ohio bill aims to curb social media's addictive design & impact on mental health, with potential changes like warning labels & limits on features.

Ohio mourns the loss of L. Helen Rankin, a barrier-breaking leader who made history as the first Black woman elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. She died March 22nd at 89. Born in Georgia, September 12, 1936, Rankin made Cincinnati her home, attending the University of Cincinnati to study business administration before building a […]

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Passenger makes bomb threat on Frontier flight, forcing diversion and investigation by FBI and Atlanta police.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and Ohio flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the life and service of three Ohio Air National Guard members who died Friday in Iraq.  DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be lowered upon […]

Three of the six Ohio servicemembers were killed when a refueling aircraft crashed during a military mission in Iraq, according to Gov. Mike DeWine. The governor confirmed the airmen were deployed with the 121st Air Refueling Wing. RELATED: Everything We Know About The Conflict In Iran One of those killed was 28-year-old Tyler Simmons, a […]

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that could restrict crowdfunding for individuals charged with violent crimes. House Bill 505 aims to extend the state’s existing “Son of Sam” law to online platforms. What the Bill Proposes The legislation, sponsored by Republican Reps. Cindy Abrams and Mike Odioso from Hamilton County, requires crowdfunding sites to update […]

Walter ‘Ted’ Carter Jr. has resigned as president of The Ohio State University after revealing he had an inappropriate relationship with an individual seeking public resources from the university. The resignation was accepted by the university’s Board of Trustees during a rare weekend meeting. According to a statement from the board, Carter disclosed that he […]

The Federal Government has approved Ohio’s request to prohibit the purchase of sugary carbonated drinks through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.The change will become effective on Oct. 1. Officials say the new policy is aimed at promoting healthier choices among Ohioans who receive food assistance benefits. The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted the state’s waiver […]

Ohio's 2026 primary election: key dates, major races, and local contests for voters to know.

Millett Hall was electric as the Miami RedHawks stepped onto their home floor with history on the line. With a chance to clinch their first conference title in 21 years and secure a flawless 30-0 record, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Standing in their way were the Toledo Rockets, a determined squad ready to […]

As we wrap Black History Month and move into Women’s History Month, this final installment highlights the story of Margaret Garner. Urban One continues its recognition of 100 Years of Black History, centered on Legacy & Possibility. Episode 3: Black History Month: Trace Your Ancestors Don Juan Fasho sits down with Novella Nimmo-Black to unpack […]