Ohio Senate Proposes $600M Loan for Browns’ New Stadium

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Senate is proposing to borrow $600 million from unclaimed funds to finance a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns. This plan is part of the Senate Finance Committee’s budget proposal for 2026-27 and aims to utilize money that has …

Ohio residents urge legislative changes to address vicious dog attacks

COLERAIN, Ohio — In the wake of tragic dog attacks that have left victims scarred for life, residents of Ohio are calling for stronger state laws to protect the community from dangerous canines. Carrie Davis, whose daughter Emily Rentschler suffered severe …

Central Ohio bids final farewell to fallen Morrow County deputy

GALION, Ohio (WSYX) — The Central Ohio community said its final farewell to Morrow County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Sherrer on Wednesday. The 31-year-old deputy was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic situation on Memorial Day at a …

Newborn's death at Ohio hospital ruled accidental after fall from crib

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Franklin County Coroner's Office has determined that the death of a newborn baby girl at Nationwide Children's Hospital was accidental. An autopsy report released Tuesday revealed that Ellieana Peyton, born on March 4, …

4 things to know about European Ohio State commit Mathieu Grujicic

European wing Mathieu Grujicic has committed to Ohio State's 2025-26 men's basketball roster. Grujicic has won four MVP awards in the past year, including at the NBA Basketball Without Borders Global Camp. He has a history of strong performances, …

Start summer right with these 10 fun things to do in central Ohio

Entertainment in and around Columbus includes festivals, live music and theater productions. Two festivals take place on June 7: the Delaware Pride Festival and the Columbus Summer Wine Festival Welcome to June and Happy Pride! In the spirit of amplifying …

$2,350 Direct Deposits in Ohio – Who’s Getting Paid This Month?

A new round of direct deposits is making its way into Ohioans’ bank accounts this month—up to $2,350 per eligible resident. With rising living costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, this payment is a welcome relief for many families and individuals. But …

I’m Ohio’s Teacher of the Year. Proposed state budget changes betray our students.

Recently, I received a message from my son’s teacher, excitedly letting me know he passed his Math Ohio state test. When my son was diagnosed with a neurological disability, I worried about the ways he might struggle, not only physically and emotionally, …

Ohio lawmakers want local governments to create cybersecurity plans

Ohio House lawmakers got a stark warning Tuesday from a leading cybersecurity firm: potential threats are changing “dramatically” in terms of “sophistication, speed and complexity.” The presentation came on the heels of lawmakers introducing a bill …

Ohio Senate proposes expanding transformational mixed-use credits, lowers cap for individual projects