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Ohio House and Senate pass $75 billion biennium budget with only two days to spare before state went into shutdown; new Ohio infrastructure bill will divert federal funds to healthcare facilities, water and sewer infrastructure; authorities north of Columbus now say an entire body was found in a tote bag in a reservoir on Monday.

Gov. Mike Dewine signs executive order allowing college athletes to profit off of their name, likeness or image as state lawmakers argue over similar bill; COVID-19 rates continue to drop in Ohio, even as health officials discover a quarter of COVID-19 sufferers face long-term effects; kayaker finds human leg in a plastic bin in a reservoir north of Columbus; restaurant association hopes loss of u...

A shooting on I-670 in Columbus late this morning injures several people; a young boy in Northwest Ohio is enrolled in a Covid vaccination trial; a controversial amendment to a bill at the Ohio Statehouse would ban transgender students from playing on female sports tams; a cause of death is determined for three boaters who died in Lake Erie off Cleveland.

Three people were found dead on a boat in Lake Erie off Cleveland; violence continues in Toledo and Columbus, as President Joe Biden addresses the issue of gun violence; the town of Wellington prepares for former President Donald Trump's rally - set for Saturday at the Lorain County Fairgrounds; Ohio's final Vax-A-Million winners are announced.

The Ohio Supreme Court makes a big decision related to guns in schools; a nursing home in Northwest Ohio is a top performer during the pandemic; Lordstown Motors opens its doors to reporters; and two state legislators tangle at a restaurant.

The state is working to get more Medicaid recipients in Ohio vaccinated; Columbus struggles with a homicide rate that continues at a record pace; a hearing and speech specialist in Toledo says masks worn during the pandemic may have made it difficult for little kids to learn to speak properly; Ohio moves toward a crackdown on elder abuse.

Toledo sees a violent weekend; four people are dead in Northeast Ohio following what police say was a triple homicide-suicide; doctors remain concerned about Covid variants; work continues on the storm-damaged Sandusky State Theatre.

President Joe Biden signs law commemorating Juneteenth as a federal holiday, with Gov. Mike Dewine quickly following suit; state of emergency related to COVID-19 ended as of Friday, as new case numbers steadily drop; process put in place to appoint new representative to the seat of ousted lawmaker Larry Householder.

Gov. Mike Dewine says he will lift COVID-19 emergency declaration on Friday, saying the battle isn't over, but sufficient progress is being made; a Westerville man has been charged in connection with his wife's disappearance and murder last year; Ohio House votes to expel former House Speaker Larry Householder from the chamber; Findlay woman wins latest Vax-a-Million lottery, Cincinnati high schoo...

Ohio House votes to expel former House Speaker Larry Householder from the chamber, citing his alleged role in the state's largest ever bribery scheme involving a nuclear bailout bill; Ohio's Black Legislative Caucus calls on lawmaker colleagues to make Juneteenth a paid holiday in Ohio; Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus announces a multi-billion plan to improve facilities over the next fi...

Bill introduced by GOP legislator would forbid employers from requiring vaccinations for their workers; Ohio Senate president proposes 'asset check' in addition to income considerations for recipients of SNAP benefits; shortage of healthcare workers worsens in Ohio.

Man charged in quadruple homicide that shook the village of West Jefferson in Madison County, last month; multiple drownings and close calls around Ohio, over the weekend, have health officials issuing warnings; pharmacy benefit manager reaches record settlement with Ohio over drug price gouging lawsuit.

Gov. Mike Dewine issues biting criticism of anti-vaccination bill introduced in the Ohio House; health experts worried about highly-infectious 'delta' variant of COVID-19 that is spreading in the U.S.; federal prosecutors offer 1.2 million documents in evidence in court case against former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder.

Union County man announced as latest Vax-a-Million Lottery winner, Lorain-area teen becomes latest four-year college scholarship winner; former Congressman Jim Renacci announces he will challenge Gov. Mike Dewine in gubernatorial primary next year; lawmakers hold first hearings on potentially ousting former House Speaker Larry Householder in connection to $60 million bribery scheme.

Three Columbus PD officers charged for actions during protests near the Ohio Statehouse, last summer; Ohio surpasses 20,000 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began; state attorney general will sue Google, trying to force the service to be regulated like a public utility; bill by GOP lawmakers would change income tax law, taking tax dollars from cities to which workers commute.

Gov. Mike Dewine urges Ohioans to get vaccinated as expiration deadline looms for 200,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; Sen. Rob Portman co-authors report on Capitol insurrection that highlights gov't, police missteps; economics experts say job market working to cope with changes brought on by pandemic.

Health experts in Ohio say steep decline in COVID-19 cases shows vaccinations are working; educators in Columbus speak out against a bill that prohibit teaching impact of racism on American history; Republican lawmakers propose removing quality standard for day cares that receive public funds; Chillicothe man faces murder charges in connection with woman's death in April.

Ohio lawmaker wants to outlaw Vax-a-Million Lottery, despite its success in getting more Ohioans to get their coronavirus vaccinations; Mansfield Police looking for suspect who stabbed an elderly woman more than 30 times on Thursday; Canton City Schools fire head football coach over incident in which he forced a student-athlete to eat pork, in opposition to the boy's religious beliefs.

Toledo-area Amazon driver, suburban Cleveland high school student won big in the state's second Vax-a-Million drawing on Wednesday night; hospitals in Toledo, Cleveland among those reporting promising reductions in serious COVID-19 cases; new chief of police named in Columbus.

Health orders related to COVID-19 lifted at the statewide level, but some businesses and municipalities keep mask mandates in place; health officials urge caution with attempted return to normalcy while business community largely invites flood of customers back to stores and restaurants; Gov. Mike Dewine issues renewed call for gun control measures following a Dayton-area shooting early Wednesday...

Ohioans prepare for lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, mask mandate on Wednesday; GOP Sen. Rob Portman says he's heartened by Ohio's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic; county fair boards planning full slate of activities after one year off from large-scale festivals.

Ohio Department of Health says it will no longer use color-coded Public Health Advisory map; Morrow County double-murder suspect asks judge for the death penalty in initial court appearance; President Joe Biden says during stop in Cleveland that it's time to focus on working class with new legislation.

Two winners of Ohio's first Vax-a-Million lottery drawing revealed; southwest Ohio city of Lebanon declares itself a "sanctuary city for the unborn"; man charged in two murders in Morrow County says he did it, wants the death penalty for his crimes; parents of late BGSU student testify in front of Ohio Senate in favor of anti-hazing legislation.

One Ohioan will be named the state's newest millionaire with the Vax-a-Million drawing on Wednesday night; four victims named in Madison County mass shooting; Ohio's Sen. Rob Portman is among Senate Republicans reviving negotiations over President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan.

Four killed in shooting in West Jefferson, though authorities have yet to name a suspect or motive; Morrow County man allegedly kills two, leads authorities on day-long manhunt; Gov. Mike Dewine announces $400M Peloton factory that will bring 2,000+ jobs to Ohio.