New Directions in Pepper Pike will close June 30 after 45 years. Local experts say the closure reflects shifting priorities in federal and local funding.

All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.

Ohio’s attorney general said he will continue to uphold the state’s death penalty law, in spite of a call for abolishment of the capital punishment from Gov. Mike DeWine, who appointed him AG.

Ohio Equal Rights had planned to put two amendments on this November's ballot but is changing its plans.

The city's contract with Flock Safety expires on June 29.

Brown and other local and statewide Democrats allege the raid amounts to an attempt at voter suppression.

Forecasters say Arthur could generate life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast. But it is not expected to strengthen further.

The theater group is preparing for opening night of "Jesus Christ Superstar," its first major musical production since its founding in 2023.