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Ohio's top elections official suggests eliminating ballot drop boxes
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s top elections official has asked Republican legislative leaders to consider banning the use of drop boxes altogether for returning absentee ballots after a federal court blocked a law limiting who may assist the disabled in voting. Secretary of State Frank LaRose also wants to require proof of U.S. citizenship on state-issued voter registration forms and require registered voters to cast provisional ballots when information in the Bureau of Motor Vehicles doesn’t match that on the registration rolls. READ MR. LAROSE’S LETTER TO SENATE PRESIDENT, HOUSE SPEAKER Current law allows for a single drop box for returning absentee ballots outside county boards of election. Mr. LaRose suggested getting rid of that box is one answer to a July judge’s ruling in a case brought by the League of Women Voters of Ohio and a disabled voter.
Ohio death row inmate found too incompetent to be executed
Thursday, a hearing was held before Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas Judge Sean O'Brien regarding the murder conviction and death sentence of Sean Carter. During that hearing, evidence was submitted that three doctors who evaluated Carter found that his mental condition deteriorated while in custody, according to a news release from the Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office.
Ohio used car dealership allegedly sells family with sick daughter $11,000 faulty van
TALLMADGE, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio used car dealership allegedly sold a family, whose daughter has stage 4 renal failure, a $11,000 2010 Chrysler Town & Country that reportedly broke down before they got home. According to CBS News, a family from Butler County, Pennsylvania reached out to KDKA after...
Ohioans can now have same-day abortions: The Wake Up for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Since 1991, Ohio has required a 24-hour waiting period to schedule an abortion. In 1998, the law was updated to require an in-person visit before the period began. If you purchase a...
River Days returns to Portsmouth for Labor Day weekend
PORTSMOUTH, OH (WOWK) – A tradition spanning decades in Scioto County is returning once again this Labor Day weekend. The 2024 River Days in Portsmouth, Ohio, is scheduled from Friday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 1, with a special event coming to town on Monday, Sept. 2. The festival’s events take place daily from 12 […]
One of Cincinnnati's largest hotels sold at large discount
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - The Embassy Suites by Hilton in Blue Ash, one of the region's largest hotels by key count, has sold at a significant discount. Bimal Patel, of Rolling Hills Hospitality, purchased the property at 4554 Lake Forest Drive for $8.89 million in a cashless transaction recorded Aug. 14, according to Hamilton County auditor records.
ESPN insider offers huge update on Bengals' contract negotiations with Ja'Marr Chase
The Cincinnati Bengals are a week away from kicking off the 2024 season and there is still a massive wide receiver story lingering over the team. After dealing with the Tee Higgins saga over the summer (and not coming to a long-term deal), the Bengals are now playing with fire with star wideout Ja'Marr Chase.
Man allegedly approached woman from behind before shooting her
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A man was arrested for allegedly approaching a woman from behind and firing several rounds at her, with one hitting her lower back. Police arrested Timothy Grier on Saturday for a shooting on Richwill Court that left a woman in the hospital on August 7. On that...
Cincinnati Warbirds WWII planes to be shown Labor Day weekend at Lunken Airport
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -The Flying Legends of Victory Tour will showcase rare WWII planes at Lunken Airport this Labor Day weekend as part of the Lunkin Airport Days. The event will feature the B-17 “Sentimental Journey” and the B-25 “Maid in the Shade” planes that attendees can tour and book a light.
Woman arrested in fatal Avondale shooting
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A woman has been arrested for the murder of a 29-year-old woman after the victim died from her injuries in the hospital. Cincinnati police said they responded to a report of a person shot on July 12 at 2:30 a.m. on Reading Road, where they found two women suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital.
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