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Randazzo's FirstEnergy Payments Scrutinized at Trial

Testimony raises questions about former Ohio utility regulator's handling of funds from energy company.

Cleveland Poised to Sustain Police Reform Without Federal Oversight

City leaders say Cleveland's systems, leadership, and community are ready to uphold constitutional policing standards on their own.

Ohio Sees Rise in Concealed Carry Permits Despite Permitless Carry Law

Concealed handgun licenses issued in 2025 increased nearly 5% over the previous year, even as state allows carrying without a permit.

Supreme Court Ruling Bars Ten Commandments in Classrooms

1980 decision in Stone v. Graham still stands, despite efforts to post them in Ohio schools

Appeals court blocks Ohio's unconstitutional abortion law

Appellate court upholds lower court ruling that permanently blocks law requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains from surgical abortions.

DOJ Endorses End of Cleveland Police Oversight After Reforms

Federal oversight of the Cleveland Police Department set to conclude after a decade of reforms.

Ohio High Court Limits Pandemic-Era Mortgage Class Action

Homeowner can keep $250 penalty, but class action barred for 2020 violations

Supreme Court Affirms and Reverses Ruling in 1934 Bank Case

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CINCINNATI et al. v. FLERSHEM et al. case decided by the Supreme Court in 1934

Ohio Dems Warn HUD Proposal Would Gut Key Tool Against Housing Discrimination

Lawmakers say eliminating 'disparate impact' standard would harm communities struggling with rising costs and unequal access to homeownership.

Billionaire Les Wexner to Face Congressional Deposition Over Epstein Ties

Wexner's long-standing relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to be scrutinized in closed-door hearing

Billionaire Les Wexner to Face Congressional Probe on Epstein Ties

Wexner's long-standing relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to be scrutinized in closed-door deposition

Sixth Circuit Judge Sutton to Step Back, Hand Trump a Vacancy

Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton plans to take senior status, allowing President Trump to fill a rare appellate court vacancy.

Wexner Questioned About Epstein, Trump Ties

Former L Brands CEO deposed on his relationships with disgraced financier and former president.

Mother's Desperate Act Reveals Horrors of Slavery

Margaret Garner's 1856 Cincinnati trial highlighted a mother's determination to protect her children from the brutalities of slavery.

Ohio Supreme Court Justices Question Kent's Law on Unrelated Residents

A Realtor and property owner is challenging Kent's law restricting the number of unrelated tenants in single-family homes.

Congressman Reveals Redacted Names from Epstein Files

Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie say they 'forced' DOJ to share identities of six men in Epstein documents.

Former Judge Alfonso 'Jess' Gonzalez Dies Suddenly

Lucas County Courthouse to fly flag at half-staff to honor his service

Ohio Man Charged for Threat Against VP Vance, Lawyer Cites Health Concerns

Shannon Mathre allegedly threatened to kill Vice President J.D. Vance, but his attorney claims his client's health makes it unlikely he could have carried out the threat.

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