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Columbus City school board OKs making $50M in more cuts by December

Columbus City school board OKs making $50M in more cuts by December

Columbus City school board board voted Sept. 8 to approve making another $50 million in cuts, which would bring total budget cuts to $100 million.

College Football Week 2 Watchability Rankings: Texas-Ohio State headlines must-see games

College Football Week 2 Watchability Rankings: Texas-Ohio State headlines must-see games

Want to know which college football are the best to watch in Week 2? We break down the entire schedule into tiers.

These are the happiest states in America. See where your state ranks

These are the happiest states in America. See where your state ranks

A new report from WalletHub has ranked all 50 states for happiness. Here's who came out on top.

SEC football power rankings: Where all 16 teams stand entering Week 2

SEC football power rankings: Where all 16 teams stand entering Week 2

See where all 16 SEC football teams stand in our Week 2 power rankings.

Flock Camera Vandalized in Toledo Amid Growing Public Opposition to Surveillance Tools

Flock Camera Vandalized in Toledo Amid Growing Public Opposition to Surveillance Tools

Another Flock camera in Toledo, Ohio, was found knocked over on Central Avenue near Auburn early Sunday morning. Officers from the Toledo Police Department discovered the camera pushed to the ground just before 2 a.m. This incident is part of a larger trend of vandalism targeting Flock cameras in the area over the past several months. The repeated acts of vandalism reflect a growing public opposition to these surveillance tools, not only in Toledo but across the country. Flock cameras are typically used by law enforcement for various purposes, including tracking vehicles and assisting in criminal investigations. The ongoing destruction of these cameras indicates a significant level of community discontent regarding their presence and use.

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Ohio State non-tenure faculty demand higher pay, job protections

Ohio State non-tenure faculty demand higher pay, job protections

More than 1,000 non-tenure Ohio State faculty are pushing for a $65,000 salary floor and longer contracts amid concerns about pay and job security.

US Marshals find 79 missing, endangered children in Ohio operation

US Marshals find 79 missing, endangered children in Ohio operation

U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement agencies found 79 missing and endangered children during "Operation Meridian" in Ohio.

Steubenville Residents Challenge Officials on Flock Camera Surveillance and Oversight

Steubenville Residents Challenge Officials on Flock Camera Surveillance and Oversight

Residents of Steubenville, Ohio, pressed city leaders and law enforcement officials for answers regarding the use of license plate-reading Flock cameras during a recent Safety Committee meeting. Concerns centered on privacy, the distinction between observation and surveillance, and the lack of clear public oversight in the decision to install the devices. Residents questioned the urgency for the technology given reported lowering crime rates. Fourth Ward Councilman Royal Mayo criticized the process, stating there was insufficient public and council input before the cameras were deployed. Councilman-at-Large Joel Walker and Officer Jake Mannarino addressed some concerns, clarifying that the cameras do not capture audio, use facial recognition, identify drivers, or access personal data, and are only used as part of investigations.

Extreme Weather Events Impact Ohio in August 2026

Extreme Weather Events Impact Ohio in August 2026

Ohio experienced a series of extreme weather events throughout August 2026, including tornadoes, derechos, severe flooding, and a heat wave (The Lantern, 2026-09-08). Over 20 tornadoes were reported, nearly matching the state's annual average in just one month. Notable tornadoes occurred on August 11 south of downtown Columbus and in areas like Clintonville and Old Towne East. Derechos, or straight-line winds, accompanied thunderstorms, contributing to the damage. Severe flooding impacted west-central Ohio, Perry County, and Hocking County on August 12-13, with additional flooding in Central Ohio, Fairfield County, and Perry County on August 19-20, leading to closures around Buckeye Lake. The month also marked Ohio's wettest August on record, with an average of 9.94 inches of rainfall. A heat wave further compounded challenges, with temperatures reaching the high 80s°F (31°C) and heat indices climbing to 110°F (43°C).

National high school football rankings: Upsets reshape USA TODAY Sports Super 50

National high school football rankings: Upsets reshape USA TODAY Sports Super 50

Check the current 2026 season records for top high school football programs across every state in the country.

Ohio Woman Charged with Threatening to 'Shoot Up' Delhi Township Daycare

Ohio Woman Charged with Threatening to 'Shoot Up' Delhi Township Daycare

Jydan Rankin, a 29-year-old woman from Over-the-Rhine, Ohio, has been accused of threatening to 'shoot up' a Delhi Township daycare. According to newly filed court records, Rankin is currently held at the Hamilton County Justice Center on misdemeanor charges of inducing panic and aggravated menacing. The alleged offense occurred on Friday, and she was arrested on Saturday. Court and jail records indicate that her affidavit states she 'did knowingly cause alarm and the threat of physical harm by stating she was going to shoot up the school, located at 921 Anderson Ferry (road).' This address corresponds to Delhi KinderCare, a facility that provides care for children ranging from newborn babies (starting at 6 weeks old) to those aged 5 to 6 years old. Rankin was scheduled to appear in court on Monday morning.

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Which central Ohio high school football players had top Week 3 games?

Which central Ohio high school football players had top Week 3 games?

Which central Ohio high school football players had the best games in Week 3 of the 2026 OHSAA season? Ranking the top performers.