Refund delay and other information about 2017 tax season from the IRS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Internal Revenue Service and partners from the states and tax industry reminded taxpayers that the nation's...
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Agents seek public’s assistance spotting human trafficking
(EDITOR'S NOTE: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, an effort for recognition of human trafficking, awareness and education.) COLUMBUS– Human...
Ohio Sen. Brown outlines steps to make prescription drugs affordable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Ohioans struggling to afford the cost of prescription drugs, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) will outline...
Telemarketers accused of running work-from-home scheme, faking Amazon affiliation
FREMONT, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against two telemarketing groups accused of running a...
Portman announces funding for drug courts and veterans courts now available
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced that funding authorized as part of his bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction...
OSHP reports decrease in holiday fatalities
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting preliminary traffic fatality data from the 2017 New Year's and...
Governor signs multiple bills into law
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Governor John R. Kasich recently signed the following bills into law: Sub. SB 27 (Patton) enacts the...
Sheriff’s Office to team up on message of driving sober
MEIGS COUNTY - Football fans across the country will celebrate America’s most watched national sporting event, Super Bowl LI, on...
Ohio AG offers 10 New Year’s consumer protection tips
COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips ahead of New Year's. "Our mission is to...
Routine stop allegedly turns up drugs, cash and firearm
According to the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, a routine stop turned into a drug bust. Submitted photo. POMEROY - A...
Ohio, 19 other states file antitrust lawsuit against several generic drug companies
States Allege Conspiracy to Reduce Competition, Increase Prices COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined 19 other...
PUCO encourages safe driving during the holidays
COLUMBUS, Ohio– During the holiday season, Ohio's world-class transportation system will be heavily relied upon as travelers visit family and...
Ohio State soil scientist elected president of international scientific society
Richard Dick COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio State University scientist who led the discovery of the biophysical processes behind a...
Remembering the loss: Silver Bridge disaster of 1967
The Silver Bridge stood for decades acrosss the Ohio River before it's collapse in 1967. File photo. MID OHIO VALLEY...
Christopher Dailey sentenced in Portland gravel pit murder
Christopher Dailey entered a plea of guilty to the aggravated murder of Brandon Lupardus. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY –...
Portman, Brown Announce Passage of Resolution Celebrating the Life of John Glenn
John Glenn WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced passage of a resolution...
PUCO Nominating Council seeks applicants for commissioner position
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Nominating Council is seeking applications for the position of commissioner...
Ohio officials remark on the passing of former Ohio Senator, John Glenn
John Glenn, aviation icon and former U.S. Senator for Ohio, passed away Dec. 8, 2016 at the age of 95....
Senator Brown convenes roundtable discussion on jobs
Sen. Sherrod Brown at the roundtable listening session at the University of Rio Grande. RIO GRANDE – U.S. Sen. Sherrod...
Opening day ain’t what it used to be, and that’s OK
For some hunters the opening day of deer gun season is more than just a hunt, it is a tradition,...
Energy conservation and safety tips for the holiday season
PUCO highlights ideas to stay safe and keep energy bills manageable during the holidays COLUMBUS, OHIO – This time of...
Consumers warned of puppy scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Several consumers have reported losing hundreds of dollars trying to buy a puppy online in recent weeks....
Patrol participating in multi-state OVI enforcement
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will join forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus...
One fatality following head on crash
Multiple agencies were involved as they responded to the fatal crash. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. ...
Suspect dead following attack with vehicle and butcher knife on OSU campus
The quick response of an Ohio State University Police officer is credited with the situation not becoming worse than it...
