Secretary of State Frank LaRose

Ohio's top elections official says state lawmakers must hold a vote today to push back the May 3 primary if they want to avoid having to hold a second one in August; Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine thinks the Ohio Constitution should be amended to clarify the political standards that legislative districts must meet in order to avoid partisan gerrymandering; authorities say they have three suspects in custody in connection with the high-speed police chase that led to the death of a police officer from Northwestern Ohio; and more stories.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose says House, Senate candidates won't be on the May primary ballot after district maps were invalidated again; a debate among Ohio Republican candidates for governor has been canceled; more than 150,000 retired Ohio teachers will see a cost of living adjustment for the first time in years; and more stories.

Preparations are underway for the major winter storm that’s rolling in Wednesday; the owner of Cedar Point and Kings Island says it’s mulling a takeover bid from SeaWorld Entertainment; Rock Hall releases list of 2022 nominees; and more stories.

Voting-rights and Democratic groups displeased with the latest redraw of legislative district maps have until today to file objections to the Ohio Supreme Court; Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is in quarantine after he tested positive for COVID-19; Cleveland City Council has approved new legislation to try and limit the spread of dollar stores in the city; and more stories.

Akron-based FirstEnergy is selling a nearly 20% stake in its transmission business for $2.4 billion; COVID-19 cases in Ohio spiked to above average on Sunday to more than 4,300; the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says it has filed its formal appeal of the loss of its most important accreditation; and more stories.

Coronavirus cases topped 7,000 again on Thursday;; Ohio officials say they’re concerned about the sharp rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations; federal marshals have arrested a Wooster man accused of accosting an MSNBC journalist; and more stories.

COVID cases among children are increasing in Ohio; several Northeast Ohio school districts are closing or sending kids home early today due to extreme heat; House Republicans resume debate today on a bill that would prohibit public and private employers from requiring vaccinations or punishing workers who don't receive them; and more stories.

Two University Hospitals employees are on leave after a transplant patient received the wrong kidney; former Canton McKinley High School football coaches are suing top district officials and others in the latest fallout over a player who was forced to eat pork against his religious beliefs; Ohio’s elections chief has referred for possible prosecution 117 apparent noncitizens who either registered to vote or cast a ballot last year; and more stories.

The provision in the budget that prevents the partnerships might be the end to many voter education and registration efforts, election rights advocations fear.

Three of Akron-based FirstEnergy’s electric companies will refund customers amounts collected from a fee included in a tainted energy bill; the new superintendent of Akron Public Schools received unanimous support from the school board for her first proposal; the Ohio Attorney General’s Office says a grand jury has cleared a police officer who shot a Black man outside a public housing complex in Cleveland; and more stories.