Heartbeat Law

This past year's top stories included area coverage that made national news, global stories that had local impact, and of course, sports headlines. This is Ohio, after all.

The most recent denial of the state's appeal means the six-week abortion ban will remain blocked indefinitely until a final decision is made in a trial sometime next year.

Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) said lawmakers cannot agree on language needed to clarify the existing abortion ban, which is on hold by a court for being too vague.

The complaint addresses a possible misunderstanding about the abortion ban while the Ohio Senate's leader says it's time to revisit the language of the abortion law that's been on hold by a court for a month now.

Ideastream Public Media's executive editor discusses the rush of daily news coverage and the privilege of producing specials that connect with users.

Several states’ abortion bans are caught up in the courts due to legal challenges. The ever-changing abortion landscape is a source of confusion while demand for services remains high.

The two men convicted of attempted murder in a 16-year-old case were retried by a jury and found not guilty; A Hamilton County judge has extended a previously implemented temporary restraining order on a law known as the 'heartbeat bill' until Oct. 12; and more stories.

Judge Christian Jenkins has issued a two-week pause on Ohio's so-called "heartbeat law," expressly recognizing that Ohio's constitution confers greater rights in the abortion context than the U.S. Constitution; Goodyear has agreed to settle 184 labor lawsuits filed by migrant workers at its factory in Malaysia ... and more stories.

The Women's Med Center Dayton will start to do surgical and medication abortions again as early as this Friday, September 16.

Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered all flags on public buildings be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day the Queen Elizabeth II is interred; Akron City Council has approved a ballot measure for a charter amendment to create a civilian police review board, but there are still concerns; The ACLU of Ohio and six clinics in Hamilton County are seeking a temporary restraining order blocking Ohio's recent six-week abortion ban called the heartbeat law; and more stories.