A Juneteenth ceremony was held at the Ohio Statehouse Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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Gov. Mike DeWine wants lawmakers to abolish executions for good. In 1981, as an Ohio Senate member, he voted for the law to reinstate the death sentence. But this week, he said he's now changed his mind.
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Kids' screen use goes way up in the summertime. And just as the movie Toy Story 5 portrays, that can be problematic for children. Here are tips for parents to help their kids manage screens and have fun IRL this summer.
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The Ohio Chamber is advocating for continued tax breaks for data centers, saying it has new research showing central Ohio and the Miami Valley have enough water to sustain data center growth through 2030.
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WOSU’s Debbie Holmes spoke with Shayla L. Davis, president and chief of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation.
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A study by the Greater Ohio Policy Center says Columbus could save homeowners tens of thousands of dollars when building accessory dwelling units by changing laws around sewer lines.
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Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Pakistan's prime minister.
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The court ruled that the law used to prosecute a marijuana user violated his Second Amendment right to bear arms and is unconstitutionally vague.
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Ten years after the Cavs won the 2016 NBA Title, the passage of time has taught me a valuable life lesson in cherishing the moments and people in our lives.
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Several Northeast Ohio communities will celebrate Juneteenth with events Thursday through Sunday.
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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.