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Ohio lawmakers haven't forgotten about changing recreational marijuana law

The Ohio legislature has yet to enact changes to last year’s recreational marijuana initiated statute that some Republicans have said they want.

Nnodum Iheme (L), owner of Ziks Family Pharmacy says big chains and small drug stores like his are facing reimbursement issues and feelign the pinch.

Ohioans grapple with medication access as pharmacies shutter

Four pharmacies are scheduled to close down across Ohio this month. It’s part of an ongoing statewide trend.

A woman sits in a chair, leaning forward holding a mic. Another woman in a visor gestures mid-sentence as she speaks.

'Today from the Ohio Newsroom' turns one today. Here's what we've covered so far

On June 12, 2023, Ohio’s public radio stations launched a new effort to expand reporting around the state. One year in, the newsroom has reported 245 stories from 53 counties, with more on the horizon.

The Hoyt Building in Huron County is one of Ohio's most endangered sites this year. The two-story Victorian building is falling apart.

From a one-room schoolhouse to a department store, these are Ohio’s ‘most endangered sites’

Preservation Ohio recently released its annual list of Ohio’s most endangered historic sites. It hopes the list can push communities across the state to preserve the properties.

Protestors rallied in the rain outside the Statehouse on April 11, 2013, calling on Ohio to expand Medicaid. Pushed by Republican Gov. John Kasich, the controlling board approved funding for the expansion in October 2013, and it took effect in January 2014.

Study: eliminating Ohio's Medicaid expansion would have costs beyond state's projections

A group that studies the issue says ending Medicaid expansion in Ohio could have costs even beyond the hundreds of millions the state says it would have to spend to fill the gap in federal funds.

A black bear peers between two small branches.

Black bears are back: how the species is recolonizing Ohio

Reports of black bears are increasing in Ohio. The state’s division of wildlife says the species is expanding its range.

Ohio is losing local journalists – and leaving residents in the dark

Muck Rack and Rebuild Local News released a new report analyzing the number of local journalists in every U.S. county.

State officials including Gov. Mike DeWine cut the ribbon to open the 170th Ohio State Fair on July 23, 2025.

Ohio State Fair is open for business, but don't mind the dust from ongoing renovations

The 170th Ohio State Fair is open for its 12-day run, featuring dozens of agricultural competitions and exhibits, concerts, rides, cooking demonstrations, and of course all sorts of fried foods.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine speak to reporters on the midway at the 2025 Ohio State Fair in Columbus.

DeWine has high hopes for his working group on changes to Ohio property tax laws

A working group established by Gov. Mike DeWine meets Thursday to consider ways to help Ohioans with skyrocketing property tax bills.

cards used for SNAP benefits is accepted at a store in Columbus.

DeWine says veto of ban on SNAP for sugary drinks isn’t because he opposes the idea

Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a provision in the two-year budget that limited SNAP funds for sugary drinks.

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