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Effort to give Ohio homeowners some property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio lawmaker from Cincinnati is urging his colleagues to support legislation that would give qualified homeowners up to $1,000 in property tax relief. Democratic State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn said he's heard his fair share of stories from people who say they need relief on their...
How animals at the Ohio State Fair are kept safe
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One of the main attractions at the Ohio State Fair is all the animals, with different showings, pig races and petting zoos for everyone to enjoy. It’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to make sure that every animal is happy and healthy. The work for the […]
Lawmaker takes action after Ohio Supreme Court rules ‘boneless’ chicken wings can have bones
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a man who ordered boneless wings should have expected bones to be in them, denying him a jury trial after he suffered major injuries, including several surgeries and two medically induced comas. A state legislator is so outraged by the decision that he plans to propose a bill to […]
Overview: JD Vance and rail safety
Before Donald Trump chose Ohio’s JD Vance as his candidate for vice president, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran, lawyer, and author of “Hillbilly Elegy” gained the national spotlight as one of the authors of the Railway Safety Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation — sponsored by six U.S. senators, three Republicans and three Democrats — came in the aftermath of the Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio.
Cat ladies, position pivots and finding religion: JD Vance’s life under a national microscope
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Since his anointment as Donald Trump’s GOP vice-presidential running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio has been barnstorming the country on behalf of his running mate as his past policy reversals and contentious remarks have been put under a microscope. So far, Trump’s choice...
Ohio launches 'Bystander Care Initiative' to teach life-saving skills
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The state of Ohio has launched a massive effort to save lives. The idea, is to give bystanders the skills they need to step in and help in the case of a medical emergency. The new 'Bystander Care Initiative' is a major undertaking. The state's...
Harris sees opening in Vance pick as she considers her own choice for vice president
Kamala Harris’ plan as a running mate was to brush past JD Vance as nothing but a rubber stamp for Donald Trump. But now that she’s the presumptive Democratic nominee, her campaign is seizing on the Ohio senator as a major liability, looking to her own vice presidential selection process and the contenders’ public auditions to drive home the point.
Semi driver in deadly I-70 crash pleads not guilty to 26 charges
View a previous report in the video player above. NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) – The man who was driving a semi-truck that started a chain reaction crash on Interstate 70 and killed six people was arraigned in a Licking County courtroom Tuesday morning. Jacob McDonald, 61, pleaded not guilty to 26 total charges – including six […]
Richland County arts programs gets a funding boost
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Arts Council has awarded seven grants to Richland County arts organizations and programs as part of an historic allocation of 935 grants statewide. The Richland County grants are as follows: Renaissance Performing Arts Association Inc. - $9,576 Arts Partnership grantRenaissance Performing Arts Association Inc. - $41,713 Sustainability grantLeapyear Studios -...