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Parent of trans minor testifies against Ohio’s gender-affirming care ban in second day of trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Whether transgender youth can receive gender-affirming care in Ohio continued to be debated at the Franklin County Court of Commons Pleas on Tuesday. In its second day, the trial is questioning the constitutionality of the “Save Adolescents from Experimentation” Act, a measure vetoed by Gov. Mike DeWine before the legislature overruled […]
Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $226 million jackpot on July 16, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $226 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Fight to increase Ohio minimum wage will continue into 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — A $15 minimum wage could be coming to Ohio. There are currently two minimum wages in the state. The sub-minimum wage for tipped workers is $5.25. The broader minimum wage is $10.45. Efforts to get a wage increase on the 2024 ballot failed. One Fair Wage,...
Ohio lawmakers discuss options for property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After property reappraisals were sent to homeowners across the state, some Ohioans are voicing concern over the impacts to their property taxes. State law requires Ohio counties to reappraise property values every six years. The counties are on a rotation, and in 2024, 18 counties -- including Cuyahoga -- were on the docket.
DNC chair fires back at Nate Silver over Ohio ballot deadline
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison fired back at pollster Nate Silver online Tuesday over the Ohio ballot deadline. In a post on the social platform X, Silver posted an excerpt of a New York Times article quoting Harrison saying the DNC wants to push President Biden’s official nomination forward to avoid legal challenges…
Transparent noise-screening panel installed in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky’s first transparent noise-screening panel has been installed as part of a pilot project along Crescent Avenue in Covington to evaluate its effectiveness while preserving scenic views. The project, overseen by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), began in November 2023 and is located just...
Kentucky couple involved in Hawaii helicopter crash that left 1 dead, 2 missing
Officials called off a search for two missing people in a helicopter crash involving a Union, Ky. couple in Hawaii, according to a United States Coast Guard press release. The couple, 60-year-old James Quintua and 53-year-old Amy Nichole Ruark Quintua, were passengers on a helicopter that crashed with the pilot on board. The crash happened Thursday a quarter mile off the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii, according to the Coast Guard.
Pedestrian reportedly struck by car on Frontage Road in Richwood
WALTON, Ky. — A pedestrian has reportedly been struck by a vehicle on Frontage Road in Richwood. Boone County emergency crews are responding to the scene. The extent of any injuries is unknown at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch...
Lawsuit accuses Blue Ash police of employing quotas for law enforcement
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - After a lawsuit against an officer brought up accusations of traffic stop quotas, public officials spoke out against the use of quotas for law enforcement. Ashley Wilson said she was delivering DoorDash orders when she was pulled over by Officer Chady Chahine. He confiscated what was later confirmed to be prescription drugs. Despite that, Chahine pressed felony drug charges five months after the traffic stop.
Armed robbery reported on Main Street in Downtown Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — An armed robbery was reported on Main Street in Downtown Cincinnati Wednesday morning. A person reportedly had their phone stolen outside of the Hamilton County Courthouse around 11:30 a.m. Cincinnati police are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. Click the video...
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