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Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
Here's who is performing at the Ohio State Fair this year
The Ohio State Fair is just around the corner, and with the 12 days of unique food, butter sculptures and more, a lively concert lineup provides entertainment to fairgoers. This year's schedule includes popular rappers, country bands and comedians spanning the July 24-Aug. 4 Ohio State Fair. From rides to...
How to turn down the heat when talking about politics: The Wake Up for Monday, July 22, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Last year, 77% of Americans said in a nonprofit, nonpartisan poll they believed the country was headed in the wrong direction. A third of Republicans believed that violence might be needed to save the country, compared with 22% of independents and 13% of Democrats.
How many Ohio athletes have Olympic gold medals? Here's the full list
Ohio will try to add to its Olympic medal count this summer From July 26-Aug. 11, the sports world will be centered on Paris, as top athletes from around the world compete for their countries in the Summer Olympics. And Ohio has had its fair share of gold medalists since the Olympic Games were established in 1896. ...
Ohio History Connection working to repatriate major collection of Indigenous remains
At the end of a long day of work, Nekole Alligood says goodbye to her charges, flips on the night lights lining the room and closes the door behind her. Sometimes they answer back: a whisper of her name or a knock from the top shelf. After three decades in the business, Alligood,...
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary
Five years after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 6 into law, Ohio citizens and ratepayers are still paying the price. Ohio lawmakers still haven’t taken steps to repeal the rest of the nuclear and coal bailout bill, which is the focus of what prosecutors say was a roughly $60 million bribery scheme by utility FirstEnergy and its affiliates. Cases continue to wind through the courts, and two men implicated in the scandal have apparently taken their own lives.
How Ohio could reverse same-sex marriage ban still on the books
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are reviving a long-shot effort to pass a bill repealing the state’s dormant same-sex marriage ban, while an existing constitutional provision could still be a burden for some couples. House Bill 636, the “Marriage Equality Act,” was re-introduced in the Ohio House last month to remove revised code language […]
Ohio Forecast: Warm Days Ahead with Potential Rain by Wednesday
Cleveland, OH – Ohio residents can look forward to warm temperatures this week, with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Monday’s highs are set to reach the lower 80s across the region, providing a pleasant start to the week. However, cloud cover will persist throughout the day. According...
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Wildfire smoke could again pollute Ohio's air this summer. Here's how to prepare.
The U.S. EPA said people in the Great Lakes region should prepare for potential wildfire smoke exposure this summer, which can worsen air quality. The EPA says climate change is fueling more frequent wildfires and a longer wildfire season in the western U.S. and Canada. And the smoke from those flames are drifting to the Midwest, affecting air quality here in Ohio.
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots grow; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $279 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers from the Friday, July 19, 2024, drawing. Those numbers are 10-17-23-50-67 Mega Ball 3 Megaplier 3x. The next drawing is Tuesday, July 23. The Monday, July 22 Powerball...
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