Ohio students' reading and math scores still haven't recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new report.

TOLEDO, Ohio — It has been five years since Covid-19 was officially declared a Global Emergency by the World Health Organization. As of Jan. 2025, more than 7 million people have died from the virus. Dr. Brian Kaminski, VP of medical affairs for ProMedica, said one of the biggest changes is how health care providers communicate with patients.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics posted the Nation’s Report Card, administered every two years. Fourth graders and eighth graders are tested in reading and mathematics.

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing took place on Wednesday, an Akron Press Club panel spoke on Trump's pick, other topical issues.

A former Cincinnati resident was sentenced Wednesday after being convicted of submitting fraudulent COVID-19 relief loan applications.

While a cashless business might not represent a hurdle for many Americans who have stopped carrying cash, many low-income or older citizens may have no choice. Four percent of U.S. households are "unbanked," meaning they do not have access to a savings or checking account.

America's love affair with confident stupidity continues to reach awful new heights. The piper will need paid, and the pain will be extensive.

Four viruses are circulating in the U.S., sparking concerns of a possible “quademic." Here's what to know about risk factors and prevention of these common contagious diseases, according to doctors.

Crime fell in cities across the country last year, including in some Ohio metros like Toledo, which saw an 18% drop in homicides.

Employees of some of Columbus' biggest companies − including AEP, JPMorgan Chase, Huntington Bank and Nationwide − are increasingly returning to regular commutes across central Ohio.

A lot of commercial real estate lenders have used short-term loan extensions and modifications to delay writing off losses.

DeWine cannot run for reelection in 2026 because of term limits. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted planned to run as DeWine's successor, but Husted recently accepted DeWine's appointment to the U.S. Senate, replacing Vice President JD Vance.