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Winning $138 million Powerball ticket sold in Miami Valley
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One lucky Miami Valley resident scored big in a recent Powerball drawing. A jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Huber Heights, according to the Ohio Lottery. The Powerball jackpot totaled $138,000,000 in the July 3 drawing. The lucky winner matched all five numbers plus Powerball on an auto-pick ticket. The winning ticket […]
3 home health providers to pay $4.5M to settle kickback allegations
Home health companies Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati have agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle claims they provided kickbacks to physicians and assisted living facilities for Medicare referrals. From 2013 to 2022, the three companies, along with their owner, Evolution Health, allegedly...
Ohio Property Taxes: 60% of Homeowners Struggle to Afford – Auditor Michael Stinziano Advocates for Reform
Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor, advocates for legislative changes in Ohio to ease property tax burdens for homeowners, proposing reforms like expanding the Homestead Exemption and introducing measures such as property tax circuit breakers and a deferral program for those facing financial challenges. Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano Urges Legislative Reforms for Ohio Property Taxes […]
Perrysburg-based prosthetics team offers aid to Ukrainian amputees
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — The war in Ukraine rages on and with thousands being killed and injured, a local prosthetics team is just getting back from offering help to Ukrainian amputees. "If you're not sure how important this, how grateful we should be for this, take a look at what's...
Skyline up for top 10 regional fast food chain by USA Today readers
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Skyline Chili is in the running once again for a top ten regional fast food chain by USA Today readers. Voting ends at noon on Monday. The top 10 restaurants will be announced on July 17. “This chain of Cincinnati-style chili eateries started up in Ohio 75...
Storms expected on July 4th in WV, KY and OH
(WOWK) — Showers and storms are expected in the 13 News viewing area on the 4th of July. Luckily the rain won’t last all day and there is a good chance that most of the showers will be done during the evening at fireworks display time (around 10 p.m. in most areas). Storms on Thursday […]
Everything’s new this year at Mid-Ohio’s Honda Indy 200 race: The track, the tires — and the hybrid engines
LEXINGTON, Ohio — A new era of IndyCar will begin at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on Friday as teams adopt hybrid engines for the first time in the sport’s 30-year history. In a collaboration between the series’ two power unit suppliers, Honda and Chevrolet, a shakeup...
Ohio National Guard celebrates four Black Civil War heroes at Freedom to Serve event
On Monday, while America geared up to celebrate its independence, the Ohio National Guard paid tribute to the unsung Black heroes who played a vital role in maintaining the unity of the country during the Civil War. Last year, the Ohio National Guard launched the “Freedom to Serve” initiative to...
Graduation ceremony inducts 44 new Ohio peace officers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State Highway Patrol’s training academy hosted its 150th basic peace officer graduation today, adding 44 new officers to agencies across Ohio. Starting in February, the group began learning a range of topics from criminal law to emergency vehicle operations and community relations. Major Michael Kemmer commended the graduates’ work. […]
Rising gun violence in Ohio overlooked during lawmakers’ marathon session
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio state lawmakers wrapped up their legislative activities with a 12-hour marathon session on Wednesday, taking dozens of votes on various issues. Despite the urgency of addressing gun violence highlighted by recent mass shootings, gun policy did not feature prominently on the agenda. Recent Gun Violence...
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