Ohio AG hopeful Keith Faber stiffed charities on Wexner pledge
The state auditor's own books don't balance: Keith Faber's campaign pledged $15,000 in Wexner contributions to charity in February but sent only $12,500.
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13-year-old charged after Tiffin bomb threat hoax
A Fremont juvenile admitted to sending a threatening text message claiming a bomb was placed in a Tiffin mailbox — triggering a street shutdown, evacuations, and a Toledo bomb squad response before the threat was declared a hoax.
Sandusky County prosecutor backs judge she cleared of $33K audit finding
Sandusky County Prosecutor Beth Tischler formally abated a $33,300 state audit finding against Judge Brad Smith — with Ohio Attorney General approval and no repayment required — before publicly backing his re-election campaign. Both are on the May 5 primary ballot.
Ohio State University investigation finds former president misused position for personal associate
A 47-page investigation found former Ohio State President Ted Carter used his authority to secure benefits for Krisanthe Vlachos, with whom he had an "inappropriate relationship," violating university policy and potentially Ohio ethics law.
Utilities plan $1.4 trillion in grid investments, likely pushing bills higher in Ohio and elsewhere
Utilities across the country are planning massive grid investments over the next five years, with Ohio utilities like Duke Energy and AEP planning billions in spending that could drive rate increases for consumers.
As Ohio loses jobs, unemployment goes down. What’s going on?
Ohio's unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in February despite job losses, but not for good reasons—thousands of Ohioans left the labor force entirely, masking economic weakness, according to Policy Matters Ohio.
Ohio Republican congressman named in active child abuse investigation amid custody dispute
Bay Village police confirm an active child abuse investigation involving Ohio 7th District Rep. Max Miller and his ex-wife Emily Moreno, daughter of U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, as dueling court filings trade allegations of injury, false accusations, and physical confrontations.
Ohio Supreme Court guts ‘submetering’ business said to drive up renters’ electric bills
The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel said the ruling will force submeterers to play by the rules as they charge tens of thousands of Ohioans for electricity each month.
Ohio State investigated itself over Ted Carter. Here’s why experts say that’s a big deal
Roughly six weeks after the former president resigned after disclosing an ‘inappropriate relationship,’ the university released an extraordinary amount of information amid calls for more transparency.
Running mate's withdrawal cripples Ohio GOP governor bid
Stuart Moats filed paperwork Wednesday to withdraw as Heather Hill's lieutenant governor running mate — a move that, under Ohio law, disqualifies the Hill ticket from receiving valid votes in the May 5 Republican primary for governor.
Ramaswamy took Soros fellowship while earning $2.25M, records show
Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy accepted a $50,000 Paul and Daisy Soros fellowship reserved for children of immigrants in 2011 — the same year his tax returns show he earned $2.25 million. He had previously claimed he lacked the money for law school.
Gary Click reportedly snubbed at Ramaswamy's TPUSA event
State Rep. Gary Click attended Vivek Ramaswamy's Turning Point USA event at Ohio State on Tuesday — touting his perfect TPUSA score on Facebook. He sat in the crowd, didn't take the stage, and left alone.
Tiffin City Council approves 12-month data center moratorium
Tiffin council voted 6-0 Monday to freeze development for up to a year while city officials weigh zoning options and Ohio lawmakers pursue statewide regulation.
Ohio Supreme Court candidate found to have violated ethics rules after reposting endorsement calling her a judge — when she isn't
A judicial panel found Republican Colleen O'Donnell violated Ohio ethics rules by sharing a post that falsely called her a sitting judge. She won't be sanctioned.
Anti-vax advocate, economic developer face off for competitive Ohio House seat in Akron suburbs
Stephanie Stock, president of the Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, is running against a young opponent with a background in economic development. The winner will run in a statehouse district where Democrats hold an edge.
Food pantries on Ohio college campuses help students experiencing food insecurity
About 40% of college students report experiencing food insecurity. A bipartisan Ohio House bill would create a statewide Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program, providing $625,000 annually to help schools expand food pantry services and earn a hunger-free designation.
In effort to combat chronic school absences, Ohio launches a statewide attendance dashboard
More than 25% of Ohio students were chronically absent last year. A new state dashboard lets administrators and parents track attendance trends weekly, down to the grade level — though data from Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati schools is still missing.
Ohio GOP governor candidate asks DeWine for security amid feud with running mate
Longshot Republican Ohio governor candidate Heather Hill publicly asked Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday for a state security detail amid her escalating feud with former running mate Stuart Moats.
Ramaswamy cuts himself a $25M check for Ohio governor bid
The Republican gubernatorial candidate's $25 million personal check made up 83% of his campaign's 2026 fundraising. Democrat Amy Acton's 76,000 Q1 donors averaged $29 each.
Thinking about voting early for the May primary election? Here’s what you need to know
Political parties will pick their nominees for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and other high-profile elections on May 5.
