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.

The governor made his endorsement after Ramaswamy tapped Ohio Senate President Rob McColley as his running mate for the 2026 campaign.

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.

District officials detailed when and how staff will be notified that their position is on the chopping block.

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton has chosen former state Democratic Chair David Pepper as her running mate.

Whitehall City Council did not take action to attempt to remove Gerald Dixon from his seat.

Three new Columbus City Schools board members were sworn in and a new president was elected at Tuesday's meeting.

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.

Police released new surveillance video on Monday, which shows a person walking through an alley near the home.

Police say each teen suspect had a gun, with all but one of them loaded.

ODH report shows males account for more than 80% of suicides in Ohio.

Ohio's plan to permit data centers to discharge cooling water into local waterways sparks concern over potential contamination and environmental harm.

Columbus Fire Chief Jeff Happ was facing possible termination over his handling of a fatal 2023 crash.

The shooting is under investigation.

Bill Keck was diagnosed with brain cancer in November. He said the effects of the treatment would prevent him from giving the position his full attention.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The crash happened at Cleveland and Eddystone avenues around 10:15 p.m., police said.

Residents voiced safety and transparency concerns about Worthington’s deer removal program during Monday night’s City Council meeting.

Deputies were called on a report of a crash at Rohr Road and Gateway Court around 4:05 p.m.

Cory Hoffman has served on city council since 2019. His current term was set to expire in November 2027.