Ohio Democrats propose letting voters sign up to always use absentee ballots

A pair of Democratic Ohio state lawmakers want to give voters the chance to sign up for absentee ballots permanently. Eight states allow all their citizens to opt in to regular absentee voting, and another 11 allow specific populations like people...

Can Ohio cities ban single-use plastic bags? Athens just found out

In 2023, the city of Athens voted to ban single-use plastic bags. But a state appeals court ruled in July that the ban violates Ohio law and therefore can’t be enforced. The case has ramifications that go beyond the local shopping experience: It...

Going batty in Ohio

While venturing into the kitchen one morning for that important blast of caffeine, I noticed something clinging to the screen of one of the windows. I walked over and was somewhat surprised to see a bat napping in its strangely inverted posture....

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New settlement reduces proposed AES Ohio rate increase to 9%

DAYTON — AES Ohio aims to increase rates for its customers, but a new settlement has changed the potential cost. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As reported on News Center 7 at 11:00, the power company has agreed to...

Tanker truck rolls over, closes part of busy Ohio road

CLERMONT COUNTY — Part of a busy Ohio road was closed for several hours after a tanker truck rolled over on Wednesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The crash happened around noon in Clermont County. It closed U.S. 50...

Trump administration eyeing federal marijuana reclassification: Change could impact Ohio...

Although recreational cannabis sales started more than a year ago in Ohio, the federal reclassification of marijuana would open pathways for dispensaries to access some banking services and tax benefits, as well as lift some barriers toward...

OhioHealth taking over former Big Lots headquarters near New Albany

OhioHealth is expanding services in central Ohio, acquiring the former Big Lots headquarters in New Albany for future health care needs. COLUMBUS, Ohio — OhioHealth is continuing to expand its services across central Ohio after acquiring the...

Winning Powerball numbers for the $526 million jackpot on August 13, 2025: See all the prizes hit in Ohio

CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $526 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing that was held on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, the Ohio Lottery says there were thousands of other winners throughout the state. Those winners are listed as...

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Ohio agencies announce summer crisis cooling assistance

The Ohio Department of Development and the Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission have issued a reminder that income-eligible Ohioans can access summer cooling assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program from July 1...

Ohio Tourism Generated $57B in Economic Impact in 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The upward momentum of the state’s tourism industry continued in 2024, according to statistics released Tuesday. Ohio saw nearly 242 million visits in 2024, up 3.5 million from the year before. Overnight stays – a sign that...

Ohio gas prices declined from last week: See how much here

State gas prices declined last week and reached an average of $2.92 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.17 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state...

Getting gorgeous today & tomorrow before the humidity build into Ohio again

CLEVELAND — An isolated storm chance will once again return on Thursday, with most of the area seeing a seasonal and dry day otherwise. Highs will once again be in the lower 80s, but humidity levels will become more comfortable. We are drying out...

Ohio's best: Top 25 boys soccer players entering 2025 season

Nothing is pro forma in the Senate for Ohio’s Sen. Bernie Moreno

“What are you guys doing here? It’s August,” Moreno said, sounding somewhat surprised that a group of reporters was waiting for him outside the Senate chamber, after a session which lasted about 30 seconds. For five minutes, reporters peppered the...

NFL’s most valuable franchise hasn’t been to Super Bowl in 3 decades; least valuable is in Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio — You can question Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ ability as a general manager. It’s difficult to question his business acumen. The Cowboys remain the most valuable franchise in the NFL at $12.8 billion, according to an analysis...