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‘What’s the alternative?’: US Sens. Cruz, Cantwell urge buy-in on college sports bill

A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators promoted their legislation Wednesday to set national standards for college athletes’ compensation, calling the compromise bill the best available option.
Ohio Republican lawmakers pass bill that includes requiring schools to teach when to have kids
Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would require schools to teach students to graduate high school, get a job, and get married — in that order — before having a baby. They call this order of events the success sequence.
Judge blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund until government agrees it’s been dissolved
A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a preliminary injunction Friday halting the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund for one week, giving the government time to sign a “clear, unambiguous” agreement that the fund is dead.
ODJFS invests $495K in new Piketon Recruitment and Career Center
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder announced recently that ODJFS recently awarded $495,000 to Workforce Development Area 1 to support the opening of the PORTS Recruitment and Career Center in Piketon. The center will help connect job seekers with opportunities emerging from significant economic development planned for the region.
Ohio Beef Youth Council celebrates members’ accomplishments
The Ohio Beef Youth Council (OBYC) hosted its end-of-year celebration at the 4-H Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus on June 5. Officers, members and their families attended in support of these youth’s accomplishments.
Wilmington College announces spring semester dean’s list
Wilmington College announces the Dean’s List for the 2026 Spring Semester.
Stone Lab offering 2026 summer seminars showcasing Great Lakes partners and Lake Erie science
Curious about Lake Erie and Ohio science? Join Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab for weekly research presentation webinars this summer.
Oil and gas leaders: Trump Iran deal is good news, normalization to take months
Texas oil and natural gas industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about the president’s announced ceasefire deal with Iran. 
FBI foils alleged terror plot at White House UFC event
One suspect was taken into custody in Cincinnati, federal officials said. The White House UFC event was set to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event also occurred on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. 
Development awards $1.4 million to upgrade infrastructure
Pike County will receive $250,000 to replace a failing elevator and restore accessibility at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library in the village of Waverly. 
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