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...
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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...
Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Bill Allowing Police to Seek Removal From Brady Lists
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A newly introduced Ohio bill would create a legal process allowing police officers to challenge their placement on prosecutor-maintained misconduct lists that...
Federal Prosecutors: Northwest Ohio Man Among 16 Charged in Ohio Drug Ring Investigation
CLEVELAND, OH (WOWO) — Sixteen people, including a Toledo man, have been charged in a federal investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization prosecutors say...
New Ohio Law Holds Golf Cart and Scooter Drivers Accountable in Deadly Crashes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO)— A new Ohio law will expand the state’s vehicular homicide and vehicular assault statutes to cover golf carts, motor scooters and other...
Ohio EPA Rejects Statewide Data Center Water Discharge Permit After 7,000 Public Comments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will not move forward with a proposed statewide permit system for data center water discharges after...
U.S. Homeownership Rate May Be Overstating How Many Americans Actually Own Homes
WASHINGTON (WOWO)— The nation’s widely followed homeownership rate may not provide a complete picture of how many Americans actually own the homes where they live,...
Panasonic Toaster Ovens Sold at Costco and Amazon Recalled Over Shock and Fire Risk
NEW YORK (WOWO) — Consumers who purchased certain Panasonic electric toaster ovens from retailers including Costco and Amazon are being urged to stop using the...
New Ohio Bills Seek to Protect Ratepayers From Rising Utility Costs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio lawmakers at both the state and federal levels are advancing new legislation aimed at slowing rising electricity costs, as many...
Millions Taking Common Medications Warned About Grapefruit Risk as Summer Drinks Could Trigger Dangerous Interactions
CHICAGO (WOWO) — Millions of people taking commonly prescribed medications are being warned that a popular summer fruit could interfere with how their bodies process...