Mar 18 Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district, backing state Rep. Derek Merrin as the best choice to face incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur this fall. Continue reading
Mar 18 What to expect in Ohio’s presidential and state primaries By Maya Sweedler, Associated Press The most high-profile election in Ohio's primary on Tuesday will be the Republican contest to take on the state's Democratic U.S. senator. Sen. Sherrod Brown was first elected in 2006 and is among the most vulnerable members of a closely… Continue reading
Mar 17 Trump warns of ‘bloodbath’ if he isn’t reelected at Ohio rally for Senate candidate Moreno By Meg Kinnard, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump claimed that he — not President Joe Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio. Continue reading
Mar 16 After deadly tornados strike central U.S., some residents face long road to recovery By Patrick Orsagos, Associated Press Residents in a swath of the central U.S. hit by deadly tornadoes were cleaning up, assessing damage and helping neighbors on Saturday. But it will be a long recovery from the storms that ripped through parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana… Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 6:07 News Wrap: Central U.S. starts to pick up after deadly storm In our news wrap Friday, a string of suspected tornadoes killed at least three people overnight in Ohio, with the death toll likely to rise as the search through debris continues. Also, at least 20 people were killed by a… Continue watching
Mar 12 Purple Ohio? Parties in the former bellwether state take lessons from 2023 abortion, marijuana votes By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press, Samantha Hendrickson, Associated Press/Report For America There’s a risk of overinterpreting the results from 2023, but the victories have encouraged Democrats defending a pivotal U.S. Senate seat this year. Continue reading
Mar 04 Ohio foundation begins process to distribute over $860 million in opioid settlement money By Samantha Hendrickson, Associated Press/Report For America The foundation has been tasked with distributing $860 million of the settlements reached with drugmakers and pharmaceutical companies over their roles in the national opioid crisis. Continue reading
Feb 23 EPA approves year-round sale of higher ethanol blend in some Midwest states By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press Drivers in eight Midwestern states will be able to fuel up with a higher blend of ethanol throughout the year under a ruled finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Feb 07 Ohio backs off proposed restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for adults By Geoff Mulvihill, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Transgender people and their healthcare providers feared the original rules would have left thousands of patients scrambling to find care — and facing health risks in the meantime. Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: White House says Biden will visit East Palestine, Ohio, a year after devastating train derailment By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden will visit East Palestine in February at the invitation of Mayor Trent Conaway and other local officials, said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Continue reading