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Expanded public mask mandates may be difficult to enforce; in southwest Ohio, the sheriff of Butler County says he won't enforce mask mandate; athletics officials speculate about what the fall Big Ten schedule will look like, now that they're only play conference games; effort to recall Columbus' mayor fails; state medical board could discipline former OSU official in abuse scandal involving Richa...

Twelve Ohio counties now under a Level 3 health alert as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase in the state, three nearing a Level 4 emergency; Ohio State and Ohio University say student athletes have tested positive for the virus; Big Ten Conference announces plans to draft a conference-only schedule for this fall to help contain the spread of the virus; U of Toledo mourns shooting death o...

Gov. Mike Dewine says mask mandate goes into effect this evening for the seven most at-risk Ohio counties; University of Toledo football player fatally shot in the Glass City on Tuesday night; state high school athletics officials announce one-week test of contact sports to test COVID-19 safety measures; Trump administration threatens to pull funding from schools, including some in Ohio, that don'...

Gov. Mike Dewine issues mandatory mask order for seven counties reporting the highest cases, risk in the state; funeral held for Toledo Police Officer Anthony Dia, who was shot in the line of duty, over the weekend; long-time advocate of changing Cleveland Indians name, logo says he will continue to push for the move; Memorial Tournament says it will not host 10,000 fans that purchased tickets for...

Toledo mourns shooting death of 26-year-old Office Anthony Dia; case of COVID-19-related illness that impacts children in a different way confirmed in western Ohio; gun violence - particularly among young people - reported around Ohio, over the weekend; jobless Ohioans could be eligible for up-to-a-year of unemployment benefits.

Dewine Adminstration introduces Public Health Alert System, which tracks severity of COVID-19 spread county-by-county; health recommendations laid out for Ohio's school districts; inmates allegedly forced to fight one another for guards' amusement at Ross Correctional in Chillicothe; federal authorities foiled in attempts to keep Toledo attorney implicated in bribery probe behind bars; small busin...

Gov. Mike Dewine announces much-anticipated guidelines for school districts planning to return to classrooms in some form, this fall; Dewine also announces Ohio Public Alert System that indicates how counties are being impacted by COVID-19, with seven counties at a Level 3 emergency; mayors in Columbus, Bexley and Dayton issue health orders requiring the wearing of face coverings in public places,...

Four Toledo City Council members under investigation by FBI for charges related to fraud; statue of Christopher Columbus removed from place in front of Columbus City Hall; brutal state fiscal year comes to a close, but Ohio will have to deal with a budget shortfall of more-than $2 billion in 2020-2021 year; state's largest school district releases tentative plans for next school year that include...

Gov. Mike Dewine urges Ohioans to take seriously the spikes in COVID-19 occurring around the state, particularly in Hamilton and Montgomery counties; current health orders extended in Ohio by one week to allow Dewine administration time to solidify plans for next phase of pandemic response; outdoor visits at nursing homes to resume in mid-July; Columbus City Council among municipalities discussing...

Sudden spike in COVID-19 cases has Gov. Mike Dewine reconsidering county-by-county health orders, if necessary; Warren County GOP criticizes Dewine for his handling of primary election, pandemic health orders; back-to-school recommendations expected this week, less than two months before traditional start of school; Columbus protestors launch effort to recall Mayor Andrew Ginther; Cleveland couple...

Ohio data shows COVID-19 is impacting a younger population as the CDC warns the illness is presenting different symptoms than previously reported; new unemployment claims are dropping in Ohio, but the state's human services agency is still dealing with a backlog; Toledo schools to offer online option for students in the fall; Triple A of Ohio offers advice for road trip vacations that many see as...

Ohio's COVID-19 cases are trending upward after plateauing for a number of weeks; 17 teenagers from Belmont County test positive after a Myrtle Beach trip; Vice President Mike Pence visits Lordstown to help debut new electric truck at former GM factory; first-time unemployment claims declining in Ohio, nationwide; testimony continues on resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in Ohio.

Gov. Mike Dewine, Pres. Trump strike different tones on COVID-19 testing; state gives guidance to unemployment beneficiaries who have to repay overpayment of benefits; some daycares suing state to ease safety requirements intended to limit interaction between children; Gov. Dewine will not attend event in Lordstown with VP Mike Pence on Thursday.

Gov. Mike Dewine tested for COVID-19 during regular press conference, encourages others to do the same; students, officials await Dewine's announcement expected this week on safety guidelines for schools in the fall; doctors concerned about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the state; VP Mike Pence expected to appear in Lordstown later this week; Pro Football Hall of Fame officials say th...

Tone of protests changes in Columbus after police show up in riot gear, use pepper spray against protesters after Columbus mayor said city would crack down on use of chemical agents; Ohio congresswoman and FOP president react; youth practices for contact sports to resume in Ohio today, but health officials are worried by spikes in COVID-19 cases observed late last week.

Areas in Ohio seeing spike in COVID-19 cases, including increased infection rates in children; unemployment rate begins to decline as businesses re-open; Columbus mayor calls for statue of Christopher Columbus to be removed as soon as possible; tensions flair in Cincinnati during discussion over police funding.

Gov. Mike Dewine outlines extensive recommendations to reform policing in Ohio; new unemployment claims down slightly in the Buckeye State, but still significant; case involving signature-gathering for Ohio ballot issues to head to Supreme Court; casinos and racinos to re-open in Ohio on Friday.

Gov. Mike Dewine asks Ohio Legislature for sweeping changes to laws regarding peace officers around the state which he says will increase accountability, training and transparency; Ohio borrows more than $3 billion to refill insolvent unemployment fund; state working on guidelines to help keep school children safe in the fall; all registered voters will receive absentee ballot applications for Nov...

Ohio's unemployment fund runs out of money, state must borrow from the federal government; Ohio organizations react to U.S. Supreme Court ruling that outlaws discrimination in the workplace against LGBTQ community; Ohioans struggling to pay bills amidst COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Supreme Court extends discrimination protections to LGBT workers but declines to hear case about police officers' qualified immunity; Ohio colleges and universities continue to draft plans to have classes resume in the fall; peaceful protests against police brutality continue and Cleveland Brown quarterback announces he'll kneel in solidarity.

Dr. Amy Acton announces she is resigning as director of Ohio's health department, will take role as Chief Health Advisor to the governor; testing for COVID-19 expanded to all Ohioans; three tornadoes confirmed in Ohio during Wednesday's severe weather; state senator faces criticism for racist comment during House health committee meeting; election experts express concern over safety of November el...

Dr. Amy Acton steps down as director of Ohio's health department; COVID-19 indicator begins to rise again as public places become more crowded; jobless claims up to more-than 1.3 million in the state; storms do damage to communities across Ohio and leave many without power; and "Jungle" Jack Hanna to retire after years dedicated to animal conservation, building up Columbus Zoo.

Ohio sees milestone-low number of cases on Tuesday, but doctors and lawmakers are worried we could see a spike coming; Gov. Mike Dewine says defunding police departments "absurd"; Democratic lawmakers make pitch for resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.

Racial equality groups meet with city leaders in Ohio's capital to discuss police reform; Ohio churches pay tribute to George Floyd; as more business re-openings take place, doctors worry about a swell in COVID-19 cases.

Conversation changes in Ohio cities as protests grow more and more peaceful; Ohio National Guardsman suspended after online activity supporting white supremacy is discovered; state has issued more than $1.6 billion in PUA payments to Ohioans; assisted living facilities will soon allow visitors, but with restrictions.