Average cost of college went up for students in Ohio in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 3.9% in Ohio in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
NSSF releases congressional report card assessing support for firearm-related legislation
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), representing the firearm industry, has released its 2024 Congressional Report Card. This report evaluates U.S. Representatives and Senators on their positions concerning legislation important to the firearm sector, Second Amendment rights, and hunting and recreational shooting activities.
Former Columbus Zoo CEO receives seven-year prison sentence for fraud
The former CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Tom Stalf, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of over $2.3 million. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the sentencing, following Stalf's guilty plea on July 23 to 15 felonies including aggravated theft, conspiracy, telecommunications fraud, and tampering with records.
- Ohio anti-human trafficking operation results in 132 arrests
- Yost urges court to proceed with Columbus school busing lawsuit
- Okeechobee police chief faces backlash over temporary gun ban
- Lt. Gov. Husted: 'We want everybody across the country and in the state of Ohio to get out there and vote early'
- Gun owners urged to oppose Ohio's State Issue 1 amid gerrymandering concerns
Ohio AG files suit against Kentucky firm for alleged consumer fraud
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal action against a Kentucky-based company, Superior Concrete & Hardscape Design, and its owner, Justin Cole Hensley. The lawsuit was filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court and alleges violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act. The accusations involve taking over $50,000 from customers without delivering promised services.
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Marriott settles $52M over data breach impacting millions
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside 49 other attorneys general, has finalized a $52 million settlement with Marriott International Inc. This agreement concludes an investigation into a prolonged data breach involving the guest-reservation system acquired by Marriott.
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Canada's firearm confiscation plan faces scrutiny amid rising crime rates
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has previously expressed support for gun confiscation and mandatory buybacks. Should she continue to advocate for government-mandated gun seizures, Harris might consider examining Canada's experience with such measures. Canada, a nation with fewer guns and gun owners than the United States, has faced challenges in implementing its program.
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Ohio begins early voting ahead of November elections
Early voting in Ohio commenced today, providing residents with an opportunity to cast their votes ahead of the official Election Day on November 5. Voters can choose to vote early in-person at their local Board of Elections or by mail through a requested mail-in ballot.
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Ohio's new fraud unit recovers $130K lost in crypto scam
A new unit within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has successfully recovered $130,000 lost in a cryptocurrency scam in the Columbus area. This marks the first achievement for this specialized team designed to assist local law enforcement with cyber financial crimes.
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Husted: 'Ohio has not received a penny of what we were promised' through Biden-Harris high-speed Internet program
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted said the federal government has made little progress in connecting Americans to high-speed internet through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. He pointed out that despite $42.45 billion being allocated to the program in 2021, Ohio has yet to receive any promised funding.
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Joe Deters discusses Second Amendment on Keep and Bear Radio podcast
The Keep and Bear Radio podcast, accessible on multiple platforms including Podbean, Apple, Google, Spotify, and iHeartRadio, featured an episode discussing the upcoming Ohio Supreme Court election. In Episode 120, Joe Deters spoke about the significance of the Second Amendment and its relation to the Ohio Supreme Court.
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Ohio AG addresses Columbus school busing issue amid ongoing lawsuit
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has issued a statement concerning the ongoing litigation involving Columbus City Schools and its busing policies. The legal dispute centers on the district's obligation to provide transportation for students, which has led to an emergency motion being filed.
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Analysis: Ohio one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Buckeye Reporter shows that Ohio is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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Kamala Harris criticized over immigration policy amid crime statistics
The Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a report highlighting the presence of 662,566 noncitizens with criminal histories in the United States. This includes individuals with convictions for murder, assault, burglary, drug offenses, sexual assault, and kidnapping. The report was shared with U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales.
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Pickaway County man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of minor
An investigation by the Circleville Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old man from Pickaway County. The individual, Matthew Nicklas, is accused of sexually abusing a minor.