Humane World for Animals Pushes Ohio Pet Store Reform Legislation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — An animal welfare organization is backing two bills at the Ohio Statehouse that would change how pet stores sell dogs and...
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State Looks to Ease Rising Foster Care Costs for Ohio Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio officials are taking another step toward addressing the rising cost of foster care placements after the state approved an extension...
Ohio Issue 3 Explained: What the Voter ID Amendment Would Change on the 2026 Ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio voters will decide this fall whether the state’s current photo identification requirements for in-person voting should become part of the...
Ohio Lawmakers Propose Lowering Voting Age to 16 for State and Local Elections
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Two Ohio lawmakers are pushing a proposed constitutional amendment that would lower the voting age to 16 for state and local...
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What Shoppers Can Buy Tax-Free and What Is Excluded
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday is returning to a shorter back-to-school format in 2026, meaning shoppers will still have a chance...
Ohio School Bus Driver Shortage Sparks Debate Over Future of Student Transportation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio school districts continue to struggle with a statewide shortage of bus drivers as lawmakers and education leaders debate how the...
BGSU Introduces New Food Delivery Robots With Bigger Capacity and Expanded Options
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WOWO) — Bowling Green State University is preparing to roll out a new fleet of food delivery robots on campus after the...
Enhanced Risk for Severe Weather Monday Across Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Residents across Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio should prepare for the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and...
Housing Costs Outpace Wages in Ohio as Renters Face Growing Affordability Gap
COLUMBUS, OH (WOWO) A full-time Ohio worker now needs to earn nearly $24 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom rental, according to a new...
Gordie Howe International Bridge Opens, Northwest Ohio Leaders Expect Major Economic Impact
DETROIT, MI (WOWO) The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to bring new opportunities for trade, manufacturing and economic development across northwest...