Clare Roth

Ohio’s libraries say they’ll lose money if the state budget stays as is – and they won’t share in the billions that the state and local governments will get from the American Rescue Plan.

Less than a quarter of Black Ohioans have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. That’s compared to nearly 40% of white Ohioans. Columbus Urban League and New Salem Baptist Church are trying to address that disparity with vaccine clinics this weekend.

Protesters were back on the streets of Columbus Tuesday, hours after a police officer fatally shot a Black teenage girl following a 911 call.

The nominating committee tasked with picking replacements for two retiring Columbus City Council members has submitted one new name for the May 4 primary ballot and endorsed another candidate.

Representative Steve Stivers is resigning in less than a month. In a series of tweets, Stivers said he is leaving to head the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

Ohio's new "Stand Your Ground" law goes into effect Tuesday. The measure approved in December removes the duty to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense, but gun control advocates say it will make Ohio a more dangerous place to live.

Vaccine eligibility opens up Monday for everyone in Ohio age 16 or older.