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Fatal shootings in Youngstown, Columbus and Lorain over the weekend highlight increase in gun violence across Ohio; caucus of state legislators meets to discuss solutions to gun violence problem; first Ohio Vax-a-Million Lottery drawing took place on Monday, though winner won't be announced until Wednesday.

Ohio reaches milestone 97 new cases per 100,000 residents in the fight against COVID-19; deadline is Sunday night to register for the state's first drawing in the Vax-A-Million Lottery; Columbus' Red White and Boom celebration will not be held in conjunction with Fourth of July, this year; those seeking jobless benefits will have to show proof of seeking employment beginning next week.

Vax-a-Million initiative leads to surge in vaccinations across Ohio, as intended; bond set at $1 million for woman accused of concealing sexual abuse in her Athens County home; 4-year-old Crawford County boy accidentally shoots self with grandmother's gun.

Man injured in shooting by another motorist on Interstate 71 in Columbus, early this morning; seven charged in connection with hazing death of BGSU make their first appearance in court; renewed attention being paid to Colin's Law, which would crack down on hazing in Ohio; faith, Black community leaders take aim at capital punishment in Ohio.

Vaccine lottery rules change as state requires Ohioans to opt-in to the multi-million dollar drawings; Gov. Mike Dewine says change in CDC guidance doesn't mean going maskless everywhere in the state; Columbus City Council unanimously approves $10 million settlement for the family of police shooting victim Andre Hill.

Ohio to align guidance on mask-wearing with new CDC recommendations before June 2, when all health orders will be lifted; health experts remind Ohioans that businesses have a right to require masks in stores, even if state guidelines don't; body found in a submerged car near Toledo thought to be that of a missing Georgia woman; former Health Director Amy Acton honored with JFK Award on Sunday.

Columbus reaches $10 million settlement with the family of Andre Hill, who was fatally shot by a now-former police officer in December; Gov. Mike Dewine announces Ohio will cease issuing $300-per-week extra to unemployment benefits provided by federal government; lawmakers say Dewine's decision to lift health orders came after legislative leaders threatened to do so themselves; Ohio State issues r...

Gov. Mike Dewine announces that health orders - including mask mandate - will be lifted on June 2; Dewine also announces lottery of $1 million or full-ride scholarship for those who have been vaccinated; restaurant industry says lifting health orders will mean returning to full capacity, beginning economic recovery.

Gov. Mike Dewine signs COVID-19 pandemic relief bill into law, offering rent and utility assistance to those struggling; Dewine joins virtual conference with President Joe Biden, five governors to strategize how to get more people vaccinated; Georgia man arrested in connection with more than a dozen bomb threats called in to schools across southern Ohio; GOP Sen. Rob Portman says he wants jobless...

Gov. Mike Dewine signs pandemic assistance bill to aid those suffering from coronavirus fallout with rent, utilities; Ohio families ambivalent about FDA approval of coronavirus vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds; jobless benefits eligibility to change now that vaccines are available.

Republican legislators in Ohio introduce bill that would restrict transgender youth from participating in sports; 12-to-15-year-olds could become eligible this week for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine; new Ohio School Board Association president named after previous chief stepped down, following "reverse racism" comments.

Controversial Ohio elections bill introduced on Thursday, with sponsor insisting it does not amount to voter suppression; Cleveland mayor announces he will not run for re-election after four terms in the office; Ohio Republican Party censures Rep. Anthony Gonzalez for his vote to impeach former Pres. Donald Trump.

Columbus City Schools - the state's largest school district - announces plans to return to in-person instruction next school year; Ohio one step closer to allowing sports betting with introduction of legislation outlining the process; some Ohio business owners complain that they can't compete with unemployment benefits, leaving many potential workers on the sidelines.

New poll shows 30 percent of frontline healthcare workers have not or will not take coronavirus vaccine; an investigation ongoing in the murder of an inmate at Chillicothe Correctional Institution; two prominent Democrats will face off in Cincinatti mayoral race in Novermber; rioters charged a year after the beating of a disabled man near Ohio Statehouse.

Today's is Primary Election Day in Ohio, during which many local issues - such as levies and candidate run-offs will be decided; Gov. Mike Dewine says health indicators moving in right direction in fight against COVID-19; OSU indicates it will settle lawsuits related to sexual abuse scandal with average $252,000 pay-out per plaintiff.

New lawsuit filed against OSU in connection with Richard Strauss sexual abuse scandal; two children killed in RV fire in Columbus suburb of Whitehall; Nelsonville firefighter passes away after collapsing in the midst of fire fight over the weekend; Ohio's Republican senator says he is opposed to raising taxes on corporations to pay for federal infrastructure, job creation efforts.

VP Kamala Harris said during a transportation roundtable in Cincinnati this afternoon that "good transit makes vibrant communities"; federal judge prohibits Columbus Police from using tear gas, other force against non-violent protestors in response to incidents in downtown Columbus, last summer; attorney for man charged in BGSU hazing death says his client is not criminally liable for Stone Foltz'...

Charges filed against eight in connection with the hazing death of BGSU student Stone Foltz; Ohio's Democratic U.S. senator says President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan is a boon for the Buckeye State; police in Toledo say found body is likely that of missing 34-year-old woman; Columbus leaders ask Dept. of Justice for a review of the Columbus Police's policies, possible racial bias.

Gov. Mike Dewine eases quarantine guidelines for those who have already been vaccinated; attorney representing family of 16-year-old girl fatally shot by a Columbus Police officer says they will call for federal investigation; Ohio Sen. Rob Portman says he's eager to hear more about President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, but signals he likely won't support it.

Independent investigation issues scathing 111-page report about police response to Columbus protests, last summer; Ohio Democrats call on Republican legislators to heed Gov. Mike Dewine's calls for police reform; Ohio GOP introduces four bills aimed at criminalizing aspects of protests in the wake of demonstrations over police brutality.

Ohio will lose one of its 16 congressional seats next year, because of U.S. Census data; Democratic Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan makes Senate run official; faith leaders support efforts in Columbus to reform policing following the shooting of a 16-year-old; Gov. Mike Dewine says on national TV program that police reform is needed nationwide.

Prosecutors in Pike County say Jake Wagner's guilty plea in the deaths of eight members of the Rhoden Family in 2016 solidifies their capital murder cases against his brother, mother and father; Gov. Mike Dewine considering alternate metrics for easing public health orders as new COVID-19 cases continue to climb; Columbus Police release video of 18 persons of interest in Ohio State student block p...

In a surprise hearing, Jake Wagner agrees to plead guilty in connection with the murders of eight members of the Rhoden Family on the fifth anniversary of the slayings; Columbus releases body camera footage, 911 calls connected to the incident that left 16-year-old Ma'kiah Bryant dead in a police involved shooting; Gov. Mike Dewine calls for police reform efforts, use-of-force database in response...

A 16-year-old black girl was fatally shot by a Columbus Police officer responding to a 9-1-1 on Tuesday afternoon, less than an hour before the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial was released; body cam footage from the scene appears to show 16-year-old Ma'khia Bryant attempting to stab another woman before being shot; GOP Ohio lawmaker proposes elections bill that would limit early voting,...

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin found guilty of all counts, including murder, in the death of George Floyd; Ohio activists say they have prepared to demonstrate peacefully in response; Lt. Gov. Jon Husted says he held a private meeting with Asian-American community leaders over the weekend in response to his "Wuhan Virus" tweet; many Ohioans prepare for second dose of coronavirus v...