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November 29, 2023

DuPont Co., spin-off firms to pay Ohio $110M in 'forever chemical' settlement

The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay Ohio $110 million in a settlement over the use of PFAS chemicals at a facility in nearby West Virginia.

November 29, 2023

Ohio auto shop explosion kills 3, fiery aftermath caught on video

Authorities report three people were killed in a fiery explosion at an auto shop in Highland County, Ohio, on Tuesday.

November 29, 2023

Ohio governor, lieutenant governor ordered to appear in court in connection to FirstEnergy bribery scandal

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted have been subpoenaed in connection to a lawsuit involving energy company FirstEnergy's $60 million bribery scheme.

November 28, 2023

Ohio Supreme Court dismisses 3 Dem-backed lawsuits over Statehouse maps

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled late Monday against Democrat-aligned plaintiffs seeking to overturn the state's legislative maps, dismissing three long-running lawsuits.

November 28, 2023

2024 Senate showdown: New endorsement in Ohio's GOP primary battle in race to flip blue seat

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, takes sides in Ohio's competitive GOP Senate primary, backing Bernie Moreno in a race that could determine if Republicans win back the chamber's majority.

November 27, 2023

Ohio mobile home fire kills 5, including 2 children, on Thanksgiving morning

An Ohio mobile home fire claimed the lives of five people, including two children, on Thanksgiving. One occupant of the Athens County home survived and was hospitalized.

November 27, 2023

Democratic mayor responds after 2 shot following Christmas tree lighting ceremony: 'Enough is enough'

After a shooting following a Christmas tree lighting ceremony left two people wounded, the city's mayor condemned the 'senseless violence' and said residents deserve to feel safe.

November 24, 2023

Ohio faces uncertain implementation of abortion protection amid legal challenges

Ohio's newly approved constitutional protections for abortion access and reproductive rights, passed by voters with a 57% majority, will take effect on December 7.

November 24, 2023

Ohio egg farm culls more than 1.3 million chickens amid resurgence of bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the slaughter of 1.35 million chickens on an Ohio egg farm due to a case of bird flu. The move aims to contain the virus.

November 23, 2023

Bodycam footage shows Ohio police finding grisly aftermath of Walmart mass shooting

The Beavercreek Police Department released bodycam footage from the aftermath of a mass shooting at an Ohio Walmart on Monday. Benjamin Jones, 20, injured four before killing himself.