Sep 10 Ohio is sending troopers and $2.5 million to city where many Haitian migrants have relocated By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said the Haitians who have moved to Ohio are generally hard-working people who love their families and who are seeking to escape the violence in their home country for good jobs in Ohio. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 9:12 Ohio city with Haitian migrant influx thrust into political spotlight By William Brangham, Mary Fecteau Springfield, Ohio, is at the center of one of the most fraught issues in this election. GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance wrote that “Haitian illegal immigrants” are “draining social services and generally causing chaos.” Springfield has seen its population… Continue watching
Aug 13 Ohio police officer charged with murder in shooting of pregnant Black woman who was accused of shoplifting By Patrick Orsagos, John Seewer, Associated Press An Ohio police officer was indicted Tuesday on charges including murder in the shooting of Ta’Kiya Young. Continue reading
Jul 22 JD Vance slams Harris during his VP nominee solo campaign debut By Michelle L. Price, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The Ohio senator held a rally Monday at his former high school in Middletown, his hometown, where he played up his local ties, praised running mate Donald Trump and attacked Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Jun 24 From New York to Michigan, the first weekend of summer was marred by mass shootings By John Seewer, Sharon Johnson, Associated Press The weekend left mayors in several cities marred by the shootings pleading for help from the state and federal governments. Continue reading
Jun 21 Relentless heat wave bakes most of U.S. with record-breaking temperatures expected By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press Forecasters were also warning there would likely be little relief through the weekend for most areas. Continue reading
May 28 Ohio lawmakers hold a special session to ensure Biden is on the 2024 ballot By Associated Press Negotiations between House and Senate on a solution to Biden’s ballot conundrum began Friday. Continue reading
May 23 Ohio Gov. DeWine calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballot By Associated Press Ohio's Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that he is calling a special session of the General Assembly next week to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden is on the state's 2024 ballot. Continue reading
May 09 Ohio AG warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press In a letter Monday, Yost told presidents at Ohio's public, four-year universities that a 1953 law makes misdemeanor-level gatherings "while wearing white caps, masks, or other disguise" a fourth-degree felony. Continue reading
May 08 Severe storms pummel the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that destroyed homes By Ed White, Alexa St. John, Sean Murphy, Associated Press Two reported tornadoes blitzed a Michigan city near Kalamazoo and shredded a FedEx facility. Continue reading