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Environment & Energy
Columbus taps H2Ohio initiative for lead service line replacement project at childcare centers
Zaria Johnson
Columbus will soon begin work to remove toxic lead water service lines at licensed childcare facilities. The city will get $500,000 from the state to support the work.
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Economy
Tariffs slowly bringing manufacturing back to Ohio, according to new report
Gabriel Kramer
An elderly woman wearing workout gear and a medal is smiling and holding two medals. Behind her is a trophy case filled with awards.
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Community
This 90-year old runner from North Olmsted won't slow down
Richard Cunningham
Government & Politics
  1. Putin says U.S. plan for Ukraine could form the basis for a final peace settlement
  2. South Africa hosts G20 as tensions with U.S. flare amid boycott
  3. Democratic ex-congressman Tim Ryan won't run for Ohio governor, ending primary possibility
Law & Justice
Bath Township Police Chief Vito Sinopoli at a press conference on Nov. 21, 2025, announcing the arrests of three suspects in connection with a mass shooting at an AirBNB rental on Nov. 2, 2025.
  1. Bath Township police announce arrests in mass shooting at Airbnb party
  2. Trump's National Guard deployments face mounting legal pushback
  3. 'Difficult and confusing': BCI will investigate whether man shot by Akron police was armed
Health
Wastewater from Akron and surrounding communities flows through the Akron Water Reclamation Facility, where it will be tested and treated before draining into the Cuyahoga River. The facility is one of 70 sites helping to track the spread of COVID-19 through wastewater.
  1. Could wastewater help Summit County monitor drug usage? Officials tout new tracking tool
  2. Brain scientists are seeking weight-loss drugs without the nausea
  3. 'It's therapy for us': Parkinson's patients read to kids to improve mental, physical health
Education
  1. Steubenville campus for Youngstown State University one step closer to reality
  2. IlluminateHER helps young Cleveland girls amplify their voices through photography
  3. Cleveland school consolidation plan continues to generate debate
Economy
A holiday tree at Easton Town Center in Columbus in
  1. Forecast shows shoppers will bring festive holiday season to Ohio's retailers
  2. As Ohio manufacturing fades, Wayne County fund gives workers new directions
  3. Overdue jobs report shows employers added 119,000 jobs in September
Environment & Energy
  1. Eating just a handful of plastic can be fatal for marine animals, a study finds
  2. 3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points
  3. Why some ant colonies get tricked into killing their own queens
Science & Technology
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb (left) spoke about how the city is using AI technology to adapt city services for residents. He spoke alongside Google's Winton Steward (right) at the annual FutureLAND AI Summit at Cleveland's Museum of Contemporary Art.
  1. Cleveland mayor says all city employees to be trained on artificial intelligence
  2. Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys
  3. As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research
Race, Gender & Identity
  1. More liberals, people of color and LGBTQ Americans say they're buying guns out of fear
  2. JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage
  3. After dramatic year in Cleveland Heights, Councilmember Jim Petras elected next mayor
Arts & Culture
Bethany Svoboda poses with guitar
  1. Lakewood singer-songwriter Bethany Joy’s ‘Slow Burn’ into self-discovery
  2. 5 things to do in NEO: Prison perspectives, Video Game Symphony and more
  3. See how Renaissance art inspires runway fashions at Cleveland Museum of Art
Community
Officials cut the ribbon at new restrooms at the centralized security checkpoint at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The new bathrooms include universal changing tables to accommodate people with disabilities.
  1. On the go at Cleveland Hopkins? You’ve got a new and improved place to go
  2. Friendsgiving 101: A history of the made-up holiday and how to celebrate it
  3. Portage County residents get new pop-up food pantry options to fight hunger
Sports
Wide receiver Jamier Brown catches a pass during a 7-on-7 competition.
  1. Window for Ohio high schools to vote on name, image and likeness closes Friday
  2. Curaçao to Cape Verde: Small nations make big World Cup history
  3. Pluto: Too early to tell if Shedeur Sanders can be the QB, but we've seen enough of Dillon Gabriel
Reporters Notebook
Josh Boose, 3rd grade school photo
  1. More than 'food noise' is disappearing
  2. Giving thanks for grandma, family recipes and the taste of nostalgia
  3. This November, look to the 'Buckeye Skies' for little-known aviation history