The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point rate cut on Wednesday, after taking a wait-and-see approach to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. Wednesday's rate cut was the Fed's first since late 2024.

An FBI investigation during the Biden presidency that was launched in the wake of the the 2020 election examined nearly 100 Republican groups or people — including Turning Point USA, co-founded by slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Nearly 10% of Ohio school districts need support to meet state standards, according to the new state report cards the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released Monday. 

Ohio is making it easier than ever for travelers to walk in the footsteps of freedom seekers. Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Development, and TourismOhio this week announced the continued growth of the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., introduced legislation to designate the left-wing group as a terror organization on Jan. 9, where it was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, not moving since. “I just received word from the Speaker that he is fully supporting my bill to designate ANTIFA as a terrorist organization, and it will be placed in the State Department reauthorization bill that will be going through committee this week,” Luna posted on X Tuesday afternoon.

Edward Lee McClain and his wife, Lulu, have been celebrated with the Edward Lee McClain Day every year since the centennial celebration of McClain High School in 2015. This year's Edward Lee McClain Day is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 in the high school cafeteria

The Cleveland Public Library transferred nearly $400,000 to a fictitious vendor after not adopting proper internal controls to detect payment redirect schemes.

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced Tuesday he will seek the death penalty for suspect Tyler James Robinson for the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that he has formally referred additional evidence of illegal noncitizen voter registrations and voting activity to the Ohio Attorney General for potential prosecution.

The Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that disqualified Willis due to her relationship with the chief prosecutor in the case. Willis filed charges against Trump and others, accusing them of trying to interfere with the 2020 presidential election and appointed Nathan Wade as chief prosecutor.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce announced the Ohio School Report Cards for the 2024-25 school year Monday, Sept. 15, with Highland County districts and individual schools receiving star ratings based on their achievements for the most recent academic year.

Congressman Dave Taylor today applauded the passage of his bill, H.R. 3427, the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act, through the House of Representatives by a voice vote.

Speaking to an audience of judges and judicial leaders from across the state, Chief Justice Kennedy emphasized the importance of judicial independence, timely justice, innovation and community partnerships in shaping the future of Ohio’s courts.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is inviting organizations to register for the 2025 Youth Pathways Grant Pitch Session Oct. 3. 

Hillsboro City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 130 N. High Street, 2nd floor, Hillsboro.