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HAMILTON, Ohio — The first hurdle to building a 2,600-plus athletic complex at Badin High School has been navigated as Hamilton Planning Commission approved its concept.It could take years before actual plans come to fruition, and the…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge has blocked early enforcement of an Ohio abortion law signed in December that included additional licensing requirements challenged by the ACLU and Planned Parenthood as unnecessarily onerous.Hamilton County…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Judges in Ohio would be required to consider criminal suspects’ threat to public safety when setting bail amounts under a state constitutional amendment proposed by Republican lawmakers that could go before voters…

The deadline to register to vote in the May 3 primary election is April 4.Ohio election officials say the May 3 primary election is on, though the process of finalizing ballots is on hold amid ongoing disputes over legislative district…

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The clock is about to start ticking on a process that could change the face of veteran health care facilities and close some medical center doors.For years, veterans have provided feedback on their care at VA…

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A driver is facing charges Sunday after the Ohio State Highway Patrol said he shot at an on-duty trooper in Warren County.According to a news release, the shooting happened around 2:48 a.m. on Dixie Highway near…

HAMILTON, Ohio — The Ross Local School District, one of Butler County’s most consistent and top performing districts, is facing a financial shortfall in a few years, according to school officials.“After reviewing the November five-year…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday confirmed that Intel will invest $20 billion to build dual production facilities in Licking County, in what his office called “the largest single private sector company investment in Ohio’s history.”The…

About 3,700 workers at Ohio long-term care facilities were reported to have a current COVID-19 case over the past week, according to new state data.Ohio nursing homes and assisted living facilities have been struggling to staff their…

HAMILTON, Ohio — The Hamilton City Schools will move to a remote learning schedule for K-12 through Jan. 21.The district has already been closed this week because of low staffing caused by COVID-19 quarantines and illnesses. It was to…