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Ohio ranks among the highest for law enforcement officers killed in line of duty
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio ranks fifth in the country for the most law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. It’s a startling reality, but a police officer is killed on the job every 57 hours, according to the Ohio Association of Police Chiefs. Here in Northeast...
2024’s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record
Spring 2024 was unnerving for people across large parts of the U.S. as tornado warnings and sirens sent them scrambling for safety. More than 1,100 tornadoes were reported through May − a preliminary number but nearly twice the 30-year average at that point and behind only 2011, when deadly tornado outbreaks tore across the southeastern […] The post 2024’s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Drivers urged to take caution as busy travel period expected to continue thru weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is anticipating the busy holiday travel period to keep up through the weekend. And they’re asking drivers to be safe and smart on the road. They say since the start of their reporting period on Wednesday, troopers have arrested more than 200 people statewide for operating […]
Hot summer weather brings more rain and thunderstorms to Ohio. Here's why
Believe it or not, July is one of the wettest months in Ohio. Summer can be the wettest season, depending on the amount of rainfall during the spring, according to WOUB. Hot temperatures can bring humidity, showers, rain and even thunderstorms. So, how is this weather formed? Let’s find out....
Kalahari, Castaway Bay, other Ohio water parks to help you beat Fourth of July heat
There's a long holiday weekend ahead thanks to the Fourth of July, and the forecast in Ohio is looking hot, with high temperatures in the mid-80s. If you're looking to get out of the house and cool down, check out one of Ohio's many water parks. Here's a look at what's available across...
Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned
Some Ohio lawmakers have proposed eliminating the state income tax, saying it would strengthen the economy. But a majority of economists surveyed on the matter disagree. Republican lawmakers in both houses of the General Assembly filed a bill that would eliminate the income tax and the commercial activities tax by 2030 on the rationale that […] The post Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Member who resigned from Ohio teachers’ pension fund concerned about controversial investment firm
The member who resigned from Ohio’s chaotic teachers’ pension board differed from reform-minded leaders, sharing concerns about giving billions of dollars to an “illegitimate” investment firm. Both the proposed controversial firm and the current system aren’t good financial options for the state’s educators, Steve Foreman told us in an exclusive interview. Of the 11 members […] The post Member who resigned from Ohio teachers’ pension fund concerned about controversial investment firm appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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