At least $321.8M in federal medical research grants terminated in Ohio under Trump

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has canceled more than $321.8 million in funding for at least 32 scientific research and technology projects in Ohio. This funding halts medical discoveries that could save lives. The lack …

Ohio agencies, universities lose millions in health research funding: What’s at stake?

COLUMBUS, Ohio - LGBTQ youth suicide reduction, improving the state’s outdated infectious disease reporting database and development of tuberculosis vaccines are among the hundreds of millions of dollars in health and medical research funding for Ohio that …

Maureen O’Connor’s unmatched legacy deserves a place of prominence at the Ohio Supreme Court: editorial

During her august legal career, longtime Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor amassed an impressive and lengthy list of “firsts.” The first woman to become chief justice of the state’s highest court, serving for more than a decade in that role …

Can Ohio's math problem be solved? Experts say urgency needed

This article is part of a series exploring the state of math education in Ohio. Brianna Swain does not remember learning much of anything in school while growing up in Columbus' Hilltop neighborhood. Violence and disruptions made learning nearly …

Killings of 4 students at Kent State in 1970 fueled Ohio State protests

On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard fatally shot four Kent State students and wounded nine others during a protest of the Vietnam War's expansion into Cambodia. Eight guardsmen were indicted but a federal judge dismissed the case. Following the …

Portage's libraries fret over cut in Ohio fundingDavid E. Dix 

David E. Dix Ohio’s 251 public library systems, with their 481 branches, are rated among America’s best. They’ll receive a major setback if the Ohio House of Representatives budget becomes law. Amy Young, executive director of Reed Memorial Library, told …

The many Ohio-based lawsuits against the Trump administration: See the list

Numerous lawsuits are challenging the Trump administration's actions across various sectors. Columbus and other entities have sued over funding cuts to healthcare, impacting infectious disease programs. After 100 days in office, the second term of …

Central Ohio nonprofits eligible for a $50K grant from Kubota

Why are U.S. and state flags flying at half-staff, half-mast in Ohio on Sunday?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Gov. Mike DeWine ordered all U.S. and Ohio flags to be flown at half-staff for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. What is the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service? According to the National Fallen …

Ohio Wildlife Council Announces Hunting Season Dates for 2025-2026

Ohio Wildlife Council Approves 2025-26 Hunting Seasons   COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Wildlife Council approved 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons for white-tailed deer, migratory birds, small game, and furbearers during its regularly scheduled meeting on …