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Cities and states are reducing or eliminating parking minimums to address housing shortages, as these requirements increase development costs and hinder project feasibility. Since 2017, over 116 cities, including Baltimore and Denver, have removed such mandates, while 14 states have enacted 34 related laws. Critics argue reforms may worsen congestion and reduce accessibility, but proponents highlight affordability and efficiency gains.

Ohio's public education funding has declined from 47% to 32% since 1997, forcing local taxpayers to cover gaps. President Trump earned at least $2.2 billion in his first year in office, including $1.4 billion from family cryptocurrency ventures. The U.S. Supreme Court decided more cases via secret ballot than in open court during its most recent term.

Items found behind a Georgia Cracker Barrel in 1985 led to charges against a suspect in an Ohio murder committed around that time. Modern forensic analysis helped solve the cold case involving traveling salesman John Warren.

Items found behind a Georgia Cracker Barrel in 1985 led to charges against a suspect in a 1985 Ohio murder case involving traveling salesman John Warren. Modern forensic analysis of the discarded items helped solve the cold case, according to authorities.

Cities and states are reducing or eliminating parking minimums to address housing shortages, with over 34 laws enacted since 2019 and 116 cities removing requirements. Critics argue this could worsen congestion and affordability, while supporters claim it lowers development costs and eases housing crises.

Bekhzod Asrarov, 42, rammed the back of a vehicle on Interstate 71 in Madison County, resulting in the death of Tobias 'Toby' Forsythe, 21. Asrarov was admitted to the United States under Biden and spoke no English.

One year after the largest SNAP cuts in program history under the Republican 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', 100,000 Ohioans are without food stamp assistance, and the state faces increased costs. The cuts, combined with a federal shutdown, have reduced benefits and strained food banks as families struggle with food insecurity and rising economic pressures.

The U.S. House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing housing supply through regulatory changes and zoning reforms, but President Donald Trump refuses to sign it. Ohio faces rising housing costs and restrictive zoning laws that limit duplexes, a historically affordable housing option, with 79% of central Ohio parcels prohibiting them.

Sixteen children were found living in squalor at an Ohio home in a case dubbed 'House of Horrors.' A family member has spoken out, expressing appalled reactions to the conditions.

Sixteen children were found living in squalor at an Ohio home as part of a 'House of Horrors' case. A family member has spoken out, expressing shock and concern over the conditions.

A mother in Ohio, known for having 16 children in a 'horror house' described as 'almost feral,' previously gave birth to conjoined twins. The twins were born at 24 weeks before a tragedy occurred.

Cyclosporiasis cases are surging in Michigan, Ohio, and New York, with Michigan reporting 681 cases since June 22. The parasitic infection, caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, is challenging to trace due to its genetic variability. Investigations are ongoing to identify the outbreak source.

Cadillac is recalling 14,000 Vistiq electric vehicles due to a third-row seat risk that could trap a child, following a fatal power seat incident in a Hyundai vehicle in Ohio involving a two-year-old girl.

23% of Ohio's 18-year-olds are registered to vote, the 28th-lowest rate in the U.S. The Athens NEWS, a local newspaper in Southeast Ohio, has closed, reflecting a broader decline in local news. Ohio's AI data center boom is driving a natural gas power expansion, and an opinion column compares the U.S. conflict with Iran to the Vietnam War.

Severe storms and flooding are causing destruction, with approximately 60 million people in Ohio, Virginia, and Massachusetts under flood threat.

Obamacare enrollment has declined significantly in states like Ohio, Oklahoma, Arizona, South Carolina, and Minnesota following the expiration of federal subsidies. Nationally, enrollment dropped by 13% (about 3 million people), attributed to improper sign-ups and reduced premium payments after subsidies ended.

Ohio residential summer electricity bills are projected to average $800, a 17% increase from last year's $682, driven by rising energy demand from data centers and manufacturing. A report by Third Way highlights challenges in meeting demand affordably and notes Ohioans faced a 108% spike in bills last summer. Financial struggles are worsening, with one in six U.S. households behind on utility payments.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates in a case from Ohio, citing First Amendment rights. The decision allows parties to coordinate messaging with candidates, removing restrictions that had been in place since the 1970s.

A 1985 cold case hotel murder of a traveling salesman has been solved after an Ohio man was linked to evidence found behind a Cracker Barrel 400 miles away. The case, unsolved for 41 years, was resolved through forensic connections to the suspect.

Sixteen children were found in a house of horrors in Ohio, with their relatives unaware of their existence until the four adults charged in the case were arrested. An in-law of the charged adults only learned about the children when news of the arrests broke.

New federal data shows a significant decline in Affordable Care Act enrollments across many U.S. states, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollees over the past year. The data represents the first complete 50-state breakdown of enrollment changes following January 2023.

Four officers were involved in a shooting with an armed robbery suspect from Ohio at a Sheetz gas station. The incident occurred when a patrol unit identified a vehicle linked to a crime in Cleveland.

Federal data shows a significant drop in Affordable Care Act enrollees across many states, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of participants. The decline, linked to the expiration of enhanced subsidies, resulted in 2.6 million fewer Americans having Obamacare plans in February compared to the previous year.

Federal data shows a significant decline in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments across many states, with Ohio and Oklahoma losing nearly one-third of enrollees. The drop, attributed to expired enhanced subsidies and stricter enrollment rules, resulted in 2.6 million fewer Americans with ACA coverage in February 2023 compared to the prior year.

Federal data shows a significant decline in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments across many states, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing over 32% of enrollees since January 2023, attributed to the expiration of enhanced subsidies and rising premiums. The data reveals 2.6 million fewer Americans with ACA plans in February 2023 compared to the same period the previous year.

A police officer in Ohio was fatally shot while responding to a 911 call about gunshots, with the suspect and two other people also dead. Two additional officers and a police dog were injured in the incident, which occurred Sunday night in Rittman.

A police officer in Ohio was fatally shot while responding to a 911 call about gunshots at a home. The suspect and two other individuals are also dead.

Four people, including an officer, were killed and several others injured in a shooting in Rittman, Ohio. The incident occurred overnight into Monday morning, with law enforcement agencies responding to gunfire at North Metzger Avenue and Saurer Street. Two officers and a police K-9 were injured.

Ohio economists are divided on the effectiveness of Senate Bill 315, which aims to reduce Medicaid fraud through measures like payment suspensions, enhanced penalties, and electronic verification. Some economists believe the reforms could yield fiscal savings, while others argue the administrative costs may outweigh benefits. The bill, awaiting Governor Mike DeWine’s signature, also sparks debate over potential impacts on access for vulnerable populations.

Officials discovered 16 'almost feral' children living in a feces-filled house during an unrelated warrant. Ohio AG Andy Wilson described the conditions as resembling a 'third world' environment, expressing shock at the severity of the situation.

Four adults face felony child endangerment charges after 16 children were found living in squalid conditions in Ohio. The children had gone undetected for years, prompting experts to analyze the situation.

Authorities provided details about 16 children rescued from an Ohio home described as having 'horrific' conditions. Neighbors reported the home 'seemed abandoned' for years prior to the rescue.

An 11-year-old girl went missing after a boat ride in Lake Erie following the discovery of a deceased man near Mienke’s Marina in Ohio. The babysitter survived and provided information to authorities, while search crews, including the Coast Guard, continue efforts to locate the child.

More states are expanding PTSD treatment options for first responders beyond traditional methods. Maryland protects first responders using medical marijuana, Ohio established a commission for treatment assistance, Connecticut expanded psilocybin therapy research, and Missouri advanced a bill for psychedelic treatments under research.

A report found four of Ohio's 10 most-common jobs pay so little that a full-time worker supporting a family of three would qualify for federal food assistance, with 84.5% of all jobs in the state offering median wages below the estimated cost of living for such a family. The analysis links stagnant wages to decades of tax cuts favoring corporations and the wealthy, which have not delivered promised economic benefits.

Ohio's average student loan debt is $35,000, with new policy changes from the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill capping graduate student loan amounts and limiting repayment plan options. The bill phases out unlimited graduate student loans, imposes annual and lifetime borrowing limits for professional degree programs, and restricts Parent PLUS loans to $20,000 annually per dependent child.

A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, after a 14-year-old visitor fired multiple shots while being attacked by the dog. The shooter, who injured himself and the dog, was hospitalized, while the deceased, Josiah Harris, was described as a protective and loving teenager by family. No charges have been filed.

A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, after a 14-year-old visitor fired a gun while being attacked by the dog. The shooter, who was injured, and the dog received medical treatment, while the deceased was identified as Josiah Harris, a triplet whose family described him as loving and protective.

16 children were rescued from a home in Ohio under severe neglect, with some unable to speak or write. Four family members were arrested, and the state faces foster care shortages, similar to past cases in Michigan and California.

Police in Ohio rescued 16 children from a home in deplorable conditions, with some unable to speak or write, including an 18-year-old developmentally disabled individual. Seven children were hospitalized, and Ohio faces a shortage of foster families to accommodate their severe trauma recovery needs.