Ohio lawmakers want to cut library funding. Here's how it could impact Greater Cincinnati libraries

Greater Cincinnati's library systems are watching Ohio's budget process closely. The Ohio House has proposed changes to library funding that could mean big cuts for some local libraries. For decades, the state's Public Library Fund has …

Ohio has more than $4.5 billion in unclaimed funds. Here's how you can claim your money.

The division retains the unclaimed funds which come from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks and bonds, utility deposits and unclaimed wages. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state announced Friday a new system that will make the search and recovery process …

Ohio school leaders say GOP plan for 25% cap to trigger tax refunds could cost districts $5B

Ohio school groups are asking lawmakers to cut from the state budget a provision that Republicans say will provide immediate property tax relief, but districts say will cost them billions of dollars. But GOP leaders are suggesting that's not going to …

DeWine, Tressel discuss expected heavy rain, flooding that will impact Ohio

A Flood Watch was issued for central Ohio through Sunday as some parts could see more than three inches of rainfall this weekend. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel held a press briefing Friday as Ohio prepares for more rain and …

City of Paducah installing Ohio River floodgates

By West Kentucky Star staff Apr. 05, 2025 | 05:38 AM | PADUCAH On Friday, the City of Paducah began to install the Ohio River floodgates. Public works crews with assistance from the Paducah-McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency began removing the bottom …

Ohio Republicans ignore our childcare crisis, but they sure scramble on a college wrestling crisis: Today in Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Ohio House is budgeting $1.6 million to save Cleveland State University’s varsity wrestling program, while cutting millions in other priorities, from smoking cessation to child care. We’re talking about Republican priorities on Today …

Heavy rain expected across Ohio: Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel address incoming weather

While nearly all of Ohio is under a Flood Watch heading into the weekend, the southernmost portion of the state is under a Flood Warning. COLUMBUS, Ohio — With heavy rain and flooding concerns throughout the state this weekend, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt …

MSU football offers 2027 Ohio DL prospect

Michigan State football has extended an offer to an intriguing defensive lineman prospect from Ohio State's backyard. Reinaldo Perez of Columbus, Ohio announced on Friday that he's received an offer from the Spartans. Perez made the announcement …

Human remains found in Ohio in 1987 identified to be 18-year-old Michigan woman

Clean Ohio meeting on program funding, application process is set

A public meeting of the District 9 Natural Resource Assistance Council of the Clean Ohio program will take place at 8 a.m. April 18 at the Lorain County Metro Parks’ Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road in LaGrange. This meeting will be held in …