Mathura Sridharan, Ohio's newly appointed Solicitor General, racially abused, targeted for her 'bindi'

Indian-origin lawyer Mathura Sridharan was appointed as Ohio's 12th Solicitor General, making her the state's top appellate lawyer. She will represent the state in some of its most high-profile legal battles, including cases before the US Supreme...

More Intel Issues in Ohio

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall when Gov. Mike DeWine, leaders of the Ohio Department of Development and JobsOhio learned the “well, actually …” that should have been attached to news a couple of weeks ago that Intel was going to “further slow...

Portal Streamlines Certification Process for Ohio Building Officials

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The state’s Board of Building Standards is launching a platform to make it faster and easier for building officials, plan examiners and inspectors at local building departments to complete their state certification process. The...

As federal cuts finalized, state lawmakers in Ohio also gave cuts to public broadcasting

Millions of dollars in federal budget cuts to public media have been finalized by President Donald Trump, but state lawmakers in Ohio also made budget cuts in funds mean for public broadcasting, including services for the blind. Trump signed away...

New workforce program aims to fill critical trades jobs in Central Ohio

Indian-origin lawyer named Ohio’s new solicitor general

New York, Indian-origin lawyer Mathura Sridharan has been named Ohio's 12th solicitor general, the state's top attorney for appeals in state and federal courts. Attorney General Dave Yost said in a statement last week that he proudly selected...

Supreme Court of Ohio: Appeal of natural gas rate increase can continue

The Supreme Court of Ohio recently ruled the state’s utility consumer advocate can challenge the 2023 approval of Duke Energy of Ohio’s natural gas rate plan for the Cincinnati area. Duke Energy challenged the Office of Consumers’ Counsel right to...

Ohio seismographs register massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia

Local seismographs registered the energy associated with the shockwave from one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. COLUMBUS, Ohio — On July 29, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck near the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia, registering...

Big heat & humidity building across Ohio this week

CLEVELAND — I hope you enjoyed the weekend... That crisp, refreshing air is slowly getting replaced by hot, humid air. We'll feel the difference on Tuesday. Today just looks a bit different. Hazy clouds are filtering some of our bright sunshine....

Ohio city targeted by Trump defends Haitian migrants facing deportation threat

An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Donald Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend the community against possible deportation. A group of about 100...

Fairview's golf team selected as recipient of Northern Ohio PGA Clubs Fore Kids Program

Fairview’s golf team has been selected as a recipient of the Northern Ohio PGA Clubs Fore Kids Program according to a press release. The team is one of only 20 schools from across Northern Ohio to receive support from the Northern Ohio Pro Golfers...

How to make the most of Ohio’s Tax-Free Holiday ahead of Back-to-School Season

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Ohio’s Tax-free holiday is here, and shoppers have until next Thursday to buy qualifying items and not pay any tax. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The holiday is a way to help people get their kids...

BOMBSHELL: Ohio State's Caleb Downs SHOCKS Defensive Lineup | Will His Role REVOLUTIONIZE Buckeyes' Strategy?

Host Jay Stephens breaks down Ohio State's evolving roster, highlighting Caleb Downs' game-changing flexibility in the secondary. Author: cbs19.tv Published: 2:49 AM CDT August 4, 2025 Updated: 2:49 AM CDT August 4, 2025

Minor drought conditions rolling into NW Ohio

The National Weather Service’s U.S. updated drought monitor through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows drought conditions are starting to creep into northwest Ohio. The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana reported...

Who is Mathura Sridharan, Ohio’s top lawyer, being trolled for wearing a bindi?

Mathura Sridharan, an Indian-origin lawyer, was appointed Ohio’s 12th Solicitor General, making her the state’s top appellate attorney. Despite being described by Attorney General Dave Yost as ‘brilliant’ at her work, Sridharan was subjected to...

Who is Mathura Sridharan? Indian-origin lawyer who became Ohio’s 12th solicitor general and is trolled over ‘bindi’

Mathura Sridharan, a US lawyer of Indian origin with a strong legal track record, was appointed Ohio’s 12th solicitor general. Many on social media mocked her for wearing a 'bindi' on her forehead and said she did not deserve the post. One social...

Injury Concerns Loom for Ohio State’s Defensive Tackle Position

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Buckeyes face a concerning situation at defensive tackle after losing a key player on the first day of practice. Starting tackle Ty Hamilton suffered a minor knee injury, raising alarms about the team’s depth in...

Have you seen her? Police looking for missing Ohio woman

CINCINNATI — Have you seen her? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] An Endangered Missing Adult Alert has been issued statewide for a missing Cincinnati woman by the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center. TRENDING...

Ohio hunters being forced 'off the landscape'

Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department boosts National Immunization Awareness Month

(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) PARKERSBURG — While back-to-school season is in August, the month also is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department wants to remind parents that one of the ways to...