Teen pushes for Ohio law to combat AI-generated child sexual abuse material WBNS RSS Feed: local 7 January 2026 at 13:43 The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Bill Blessing (R-District 8), would make the creation of AI child sexual abuse material a third-degree felony.
DeWine endorses Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race WBNS RSS Feed: local 7 January 2026 at 10:42 The governor made his endorsement after Ramaswamy tapped Ohio Senate President Rob McColley as his running mate for the 2026 campaign.
Vivek Ramaswamy formally taps Ohio Senate President Rob McColley as his running mate WBNS RSS Feed: local 7 January 2026 at 09:21 McColley was first elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2014 before being appointed to the Senate to fill a vacancy in December 2017.
Staffing cuts at Columbus City Schools on the way WBNS RSS Feed: local 7 January 2026 at 06:04 District officials detailed when and how staff will be notified that their position is on the chopping block.
Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton taps former state Democratic Chair David Pepper as running mate WBNS RSS Feed: local 7 January 2026 at 05:42 Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton has chosen former state Democratic Chair David Pepper as her running mate.
Whitehall City Council holds first meeting since charges were dropped against councilmember WBNS RSS Feed: local 7 January 2026 at 04:39 Whitehall City Council did not take action to attempt to remove Gerald Dixon from his seat.
New CCS board president calls for strategic plan as budget cuts loom WBNS RSS Feed: local 6 January 2026 at 22:09 Three new Columbus City Schools board members were sworn in and a new president was elected at Tuesday's meeting.
Franklin County approves larger share of casino tax revenue for Nationwide Arena renovation WBNS RSS Feed: local 6 January 2026 at 17:46 Both Columbus and Franklin County are agreeing to increase the share of casino tax revenues going to the FCCFA from 32% to 50% over four years.
Columbus police looking to identify person of interest in deaths of Weinland Park couple WBNS RSS Feed: local 6 January 2026 at 17:45 Police released new surveillance video on Monday, which shows a person walking through an alley near the home.
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to announce Rob McColley as running mate on Wednesday WBNS RSS Feed: local 6 January 2026 at 17:40 Campaign officials confirm that Vivek Ramaswamy will officially announce Ohio Senate President Rob McColley as his gubernatorial running mate Wednesday in Cleveland.
Columbus police arrest 5 armed teens on COTA bus WBNS RSS Feed: local 6 January 2026 at 17:13 Police say each teen suspect had a gun, with all but one of them loaded.
Ohio foundation launches initiative to reduce suicide among men WBNS RSS Feed: local 6 January 2026 at 16:28 ODH report shows males account for more than 80% of suicides in Ohio.
Ohio EPA reviewing data center discharge permits amid water quality concerns WBNS RSS Feed: local 6 January 2026 at 16:26 Ohio's plan to permit data centers to discharge cooling water into local waterways sparks concern over potential contamination and environmental harm.