COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio public schools have new guidelines about incorporating artificial intelligence into classroom learning. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce stated that its model AI policy is designed to prepare students to succeed in a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming modern technology. The model policy addresses many of the concerns [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine hosted a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss the state's publicly funded child care centers as national discussion on alleged fraud continues. DeWine was joined by Kara Wente, the director of Ohio's Department of Children and Youth (DCY), to discuss the recent uptick in allegations of fraud [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It remains unclear when state lawmakers will officially begin the process of putting together a capital budget, which is typically passed in the General Assembly’s second year in session. As of mid-December, when lawmakers left for the holidays, discussions were still ongoing. “I hope we can have a capital bill next [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Cryptocurrencies had an up-and-down year in 2025. Bitcoin reached its highest-ever price value in October before dropping 30 percent by the first day of 2026. But as Americans continue to invest in cryptocurrencies, state lawmakers want to keep Ohioans’ digital assets safe. They are also looking at ways for the state [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Division of Police said it has responded to at least eight calls after social media videos regarding daycares in the area. A police spokesperson could not confirm the details of each call, but in a statement said the calls were in the following ten-code categories: disturbance, information/assistance, check on [...]