Gov. Mike DeWine declared a "State of Emergency" for the state of Ohio shortly after 12 p.m. Saturday ahead of the expected winter storm that could leave up to a foot of snow in parts of the state.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentOhio Department of Transportation spokesperson Matt Bruning said Thursday the biggest issue is how cold it will be in addition to the snowfall.
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A mastodon bone will be on display at the Museum of Fulton County, nearly half a century after its original discovery.
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Critics have said a letter from Ohio Education Association President Jeff Wensing to school employees advises them to confront ICE agents, but he said that's not true at all.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentMaps released Thursday estimate 8 to 12 inches of snow in the Columbus area. The storm is set to hit Saturday afternoon and continue to Sunday afternoon.
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Law enforcement agencies around the country, including the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, are using drones as first responders. The drones launch from a set site and automatically fly to traffic incidents or crime scenes to provide overwatch before police officers arrive on scene.
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Business & EconomySherwin-Williams is resuming retirement contributions for its employees, reversing course from an announcement the Cleveland-based paint company made last fall.
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The Community Shelter Board conducted its annual Point-in-Time homeless count on Thursday.
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Officials are encouraging drivers to navigate the roads with caution as a winter storm moves through the area.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentSubsidies that were available last year to Ohioans getting insurance through the Affordable Care Act were eliminated at the end of 2025.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentIn Washington County, local officials have passed resolutions in an attempt to protect drinking water from fracking waste. State officials haven’t taken heed.
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Protests continue in Minnesota and across the country. Here in Central Ohio, there is no sign of intense ICE activity, but detentions continue. Ohio State students protested the school, including the Border Patrol, at its career fair this week. Officials continue to warn protesters not to get in the way of any enforcement activity.
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