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How Ohioans can discover if they have unclaimed funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Unclaimed funds — lost or forgotten money from inactive checking and savings accounts, last checks from former employers, overpayments, and more. Susie Wagner is the Outreach Administrator for the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds, which is currently holding onto $4.3 billion. Wagner said the division does consistently work […]
Gov. Mike DeWine looks to overhaul Ohio’s justice system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is calling for more than two dozen changes to the state’s juvenile justice system, based off recommendations from a working group he put together nine months ago. “One of our top priorities is the protection of children,” DeWine said. “All children deserve the opportunity to live up […]
Multiple fatal crashes in Ohio over Labor Day weekend were related to impaired driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — When a person chooses to drive under the influence of alcohol, that choice can impact a family’s life forever. Just last week, that choice changed the lives of the family of Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed alongside his brother Matthew on Thursday. The siblings were hit by […]
Ohioans targeted in Uber scam
HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Scammers are calling Ohio residents asking for payment for the rideshare service Uber, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said. The scammers are posing as deputies telling residents to pay for the service, according to officials. This is a scam happening to residents across the state, officials said. Harrison County Sheriff […]
Why some leaves are changing color earlier than normal in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Have you noticed that some of the trees are starting to change colors a bit, and dropping leaves already? If you thought this was a bit early, you are correct, and there is one main culprit, the lack of rain. Trees are stressed It is no shock that trees need water. […]
New poll gives snapshot into Ohio voters’ minds 2 months out from election
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — With just over two months until Election Day, and a little more than five weeks until early voting begins, a new poll offers a snapshot of how Ohio voters are leaning at the moment. The poll by On Point/Red Eagle Politics/SoCal Strategies surveyed 600 likely voters Saturday and Sunday, breaking down […]
Ohio tops list for economic development, infrastructure
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A new report shows Ohio is dominating the country for the second year in two important categories. “Site Selection” magazine lists Ohio as the top state for the ‘Global Groundwork Index’ for 2024. According to the outlet, Columbus and Cincinnati are ranked in the top five metropolitan areas across the nation. […]
Ohio shouldn't put kids under age 14 in prisons, report says
Ohio should stop sending nonviolent first-time offenders and children under age 14 to the state's youth prisons and give juvenile court judges more discretion on how to handle kids caught with guns, a new report says. The Juvenile Justice Working Group, headed by former youth prisons director Tom Stickrath, issued the report with...
Hybrid vehicles dominate Ohio ‘green car’ market over electric vehicles
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — New data from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles shows the number of hybrid and electric vehicles on the roadways continues to increase. EV purchases have slowed recently while dealers can’t keep hybrids on their lots, they’re purchased so quickly. Auto Smarts Radio car expert Dan “Boots” Longenette believes price and looks have […]
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