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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 […]
Ohio State Fair kicks off in one week: what to know before you go
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio State Fair is one week away, officially kicking off July 24 through Aug. 4 at the Ohio Expo Center. The fair will feature rides, games, exhibits and a variety of food to choose from, along with a full lineup of live entertainment. If you plan to go to the […]
Pritzker looks to build up 'blue wall' with stops in Indiana, Ohio
Pushing through concerns of age and a shaky debate performance, Gov. JB Pritzker has been adamant that President Joe Biden is the man to defeat former President Donald Trump come November while shooting down claims that he himself could enter the race. Still, some Midwest Democrats think the Democratic governor...
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...
Students in Lima's GenNext program meet with Lima firefighters and explore lifesaving careers
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Several local students received a close-up look at life-saving careers on Wednesday. As part of the City of Lima's GenNext program, students met with Mayor Shareeta Smith and the Lima Fire Department at the Bradfield Community Center to learn more about jobs in public safety. Students checked out a Lima fire truck and were shown how firefighters and EMTs perform life-saving tasks in emergencies.
Mayor Smith swears in Baker as chief of the Lima Police Department
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A 32-year veteran of the Lima Police Department is now set to take the helm. Major James Baker was sworn in by Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith Wednesday morning as Lima's newest police chief. He is replacing retiring Chief Angel Cortes. Baker's vision for the Lima Police...
Exclusive: Debrand Grows Circular Logistics Capacity with Ohio Opening
Canadian-based firm Debrand—which specializes in “next-life logistics” for apparel merchandise—has opened its first directly-operated U.S. facility as it seeks to expand its impact in diverting textiles from landfills.How a Nylon Recycling Upstart Won Over Etam and Victoria's Secret With 'Powder in a Test Tube' The 32,000-square-foot facility in Ohio opened last month and is now operational. Automated sorting technology and equipment processes goods for recycling or downcycling, focusing on getting the most value out of garments. In the last 18 months, Debrand’s three existing facilities have processed and kept 4.5 million pounds of textiles out of landfills for brand partners like...
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…
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
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