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Ohio's school report cards released today. CCS says scores are up

Ohio's school report cards released today. CCS says scores are up

Columbus City Schools said state report card results show that it will gain a half-star – breaking an string of two-star results on the assessments.
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Columbus Schools touts its best graduation rate since at least 2000

Columbus Schools touts its best graduation rate since at least 2000

Columbus City Schools said it had a record-high graduation rate among 2026 high schoolers as it works to ditch a one-star rating in state assessments.
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Cincinnati Public Schools gets 3-star report card, superintendent says

Cincinnati Public Schools gets 3-star report card, superintendent says

The district's Superintendent Shauna Murphy made the news official in an announcement to the school board at its Sept. 14 meeting.
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A Columbus charter head used school cash to buy a house. He's still running it.

A Columbus charter head used school cash to buy a house. He's still running it.

One of the operator's charter schools was flagged as having anomalies on state test results.
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Powerball numbers for Sept. 14 drawing. Ohio ticket wins $2M prize

Powerball numbers for Sept. 14 drawing. Ohio ticket wins $2M prize

Did anyone win Monday night's drawing for the $253 million Powerball jackpot? What we know.
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Mandated civic centers needed because Ohio colleges wouldn't reform themselves, senator says

Mandated civic centers needed because Ohio colleges wouldn't reform themselves, senator says

Sen. Jerry Cirino defended Ohio's state-mandated civic centers, saying universities failed to reform "leftist" policies on their own.
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Feds used a dead man's phone to trace a chain to a 'zealous drug trafficker'

Feds used a dead man's phone to trace a chain to a 'zealous drug trafficker'

A fentanyl supplier to drug dealers in Greater Cincinnati has been sentenced to 25 years. Authorities used a dead man's phone to identify him.
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OECD Report Reveals Lowest Student Performance in Reading, Math, and Science Across 91 Countries

OECD Report Reveals Lowest Student Performance in Reading, Math, and Science Across 91 Countries

The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has released its latest PISA report, indicating the lowest average levels of student performance in reading, math, and science across 91 countries and economies. The study, which included over 760,000 students representing approximately 33 million 15-year-olds, highlights a widespread decline in academic achievement. While the OECD has observed declining scores for the past two decades, it did not directly attribute the latest lower scores solely to AI use. However, the report notes a correlation where higher-performing students tend to be those who do not use artificial intelligence. Concerns are rising regarding the long-term implications of these declining academic skills, particularly in areas linked to critical thinking, such as evaluating evidence and distinguishing fact from opinion.
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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Compensate Residents for Power Outage Losses

Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Compensate Residents for Power Outage Losses

Ohio lawmakers, specifically Representatives Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) and David Thomas (R-Jefferson), are drafting a bill aimed at requiring utility companies to reimburse residents for losses incurred during prolonged power outages. This legislative effort comes in response to repeated power outages in areas like Lakewood, where residents have frequently lost food and medicine. The proposed bill would mandate an automatic $50 daily credit for outages lasting over 16 hours under normal conditions, or more than 36 hours during 'gray-sky' conditions. In catastrophic situations, defined as severe weather affecting over 10% of a utility's customers, the credit would apply after 72 hours. Additionally, the bill seeks to provide $250 for lost food and medicine, with potential reimbursement up to $600 if households can provide itemized proof of actual losses. The initiative is driven by the belief that consumers should not bear the financial burden when utility grids fail to provide reliable power, especially w...
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Elly De La Cruz hits homer out of Great American Ball Park vs Dodgers

Elly De La Cruz hits homer out of Great American Ball Park vs Dodgers

In the ninth inning of the Reds' 4-1 loss to the Dodgers, Elly De La Cruz's solo home run bounced out of Great American Ball Park.
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When will Ohio get cold? See Farmers' Almanac first frost map

When will Ohio get cold? See Farmers' Almanac first frost map

The Farmers' Almanac updated its winter weather forecast for the 2026-27 season. See the first frost predictions across the United States.
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Armed Man Lunges at Democrat Amy Acton in Ohio, Raising Security Concerns

Armed Man Lunges at Democrat Amy Acton in Ohio, Raising Security Concerns

An armed individual lunged at Democrat Amy Acton during a fair in Canfield, Ohio. The incident has prompted responses from Acton, her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy, and Governor Mike DeWine. The event highlights growing concerns regarding the safety of political figures and the intensity of political discourse. This incident occurred as another Ohio community decided to discontinue its use of Flock Safety cameras, while Covington, Kentucky, is increasing its investment in law enforcement technology. The details surrounding the armed individual's motivations and the specifics of the lunge were not immediately available, but the event has drawn significant attention to the security measures in place at public political appearances.