Saturday, November 16, 2024

US gives 1st public look inside base housing Afghans

FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday provided the first public look inside a U.S. military base where Afghans airlifted out of Afghanistan are being screened, amid questions about how the government is caring for the refugees and vetting them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

US gives 1st public look inside base housing Afghans

FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday provided the first public look inside a U.S. military base where Afghans airlifted out of Afghanistan are being screened, amid questions about how the government is caring for the refugees and vetting them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

US gives 1st public look inside base housing Afghans

FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday provided the first public look inside a U.S. military base where Afghans airlifted out of Afghanistan are being screened, amid questions about how the government is caring for the refugees and vetting them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

US gives 1st public look inside base housing Afghans

FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday provided the first public look inside a U.S. military base where Afghans airlifted out of Afghanistan are being screened, amid questions about how the government is caring for the refugees and vetting them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

DeWine criticizes GOP advancing transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DeWine criticizes GOP advancing transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DeWine criticizes GOP advancing transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DeWine criticizes GOP advancing transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

GOP Ohio lawmakers move to pass transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House Republicans seeking to ban transgender girls from female school sports teams and allow college athletes to be paid for their likeness passed both measures in one bill, jeopardizing the bipartisan support the likeness measure had as separate legislation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Amid reform movement, some GOP states give police more power

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a year of protests over police brutality, some Republican-controlled states have ignored or blocked police-reform proposals, moving instead in the other direction by granting greater powers to officers, making it harder to discipline them and expanding their authority to crack down on demonstrations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Amid reform movement, some GOP states give police more power

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a year of protests over police brutality, some Republican-controlled states have ignored or blocked police-reform proposals, moving instead in the other direction by granting greater powers to officers, making it harder to discipline them and expanding their authority to crack down on demonstrations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Amid reform movement, some GOP states give police more power

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a year of protests over police brutality, some Republican-controlled states have ignored or blocked police-reform proposals, moving instead in the other direction by granting greater powers to officers, making it harder to discipline them and expanding their authority to crack down on demonstrations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Amid reform movement, some GOP states give police more power

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a year of protests over police brutality, some Republican-controlled states have ignored or blocked police-reform proposals, moving instead in the other direction by granting greater powers to officers, making it harder to discipline them and expanding their authority to crack down on demonstrations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing prompts some states to limit or ban chokeholds

Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod had no luck persuading her colleagues in the Colorado Legislature to ban police from using chokeholds after the death of a 23-year-old Black man in suburban Aurora in 2019.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing prompts some states to limit or ban chokeholds

Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod had no luck persuading her colleagues in the Colorado Legislature to ban police from using chokeholds after the death of a 23-year-old Black man in suburban Aurora in 2019.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing prompts some states to limit or ban chokeholds

Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod had no luck persuading her colleagues in the Colorado Legislature to ban police from using chokeholds after the death of a 23-year-old Black man in suburban Aurora in 2019.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Amid outcry, states push mental health training for police

The officer who Cassandra Quinto-Collins says kneeled on her son's neck for over four minutes assured her it was standard protocol for sedating a person experiencing a mental breakdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Amid outcry, states push mental health training for police

The officer who Cassandra Quinto-Collins says kneeled on her son's neck for over four minutes assured her it was standard protocol for sedating a person experiencing a mental breakdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Amid outcry, states push mental health training for police

The officer who Cassandra Quinto-Collins says kneeled on her son's neck for over four minutes assured her it was standard protocol for sedating a person experiencing a mental breakdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian neighbors pen letter of fear to Ohio's lieutenant gov

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dozens of Asian American residents of the suburb that Ohio’s Republican lieutenant governor calls home penned a letter to him Wednesday, citing their concerns over a tweet he sent referring to the “Wuhan virus” and the fears they have for the safety of their children because …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian neighbors pen letter of fear to Ohio's lieutenant gov

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dozens of Asian American residents of the suburb that Ohio’s Republican lieutenant governor calls home penned a letter to him Wednesday, citing their concerns over a tweet he sent referring to the “Wuhan virus” and the fears they have for the safety of their children because …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Asian neighbors pen letter of fear to Ohio's lieutenant gov

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dozens of Asian American residents of the suburb that Ohio’s Republican lieutenant governor calls home penned a letter to him Wednesday, citing their concerns over a tweet he sent referring to the “Wuhan virus” and the fears they have for the safety of their children because …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Just shocked': A town reckons with charges in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Just shocked': A town reckons with charges in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Just shocked': A town reckons with charges in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Just shocked': A town reckons with charges in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hamlet absorbs charges of an unknowing role in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ohio town unknowingly hosted alleged Capitol attack plotters

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ohio gov. activates National Guard ahead of potential riots

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine activated 580 National Guard members Tuesday in preparation for what the FBI identified as massive armed protests planned in Columbus and every state capital in the country leading up to Inauguration Day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio gov. activates National Guard ahead of potential riots

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine activated 580 National Guard members Tuesday in preparation for what the FBI identified as massive armed protests planned in Columbus and every state capital in the country leading up to Inauguration Day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Order to turn off bodycams part of Andre Hill investigation

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Whether an officer who instructed other officers to turn off their body cameras in the aftermath of Andre Hill’s death violated policy is part of a wide-ranging investigation into Hill’s killing, a city spokesperson said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sharpton: Firing officer who killed Andre Hill is not enough

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The life of Andre Hill was commemorated Tuesday morning as family and lawmakers called for justice to be brought against the white Columbus police officer who fatally shot the 47-year-old days before Christmas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Enough is enough': Ohio lawmakers, family honor Andre Hill

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As light snow fell around the Ohio church Tuesday morning, Andre Hill’s family, friends and strangers angry about his death — clad in their Sunday best and Black Lives Matter masks — walked in to honor his life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Call to action': Funeral service to be held for Andre Hill

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Hundreds are expected to gather Tuesday in Columbus to honor
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Andre Hill's loved ones mourn loss of 'a chess-playing mind'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In late May, Andre Hill and his roommate Donyell Bryant watched in shock, along with the nation, the video of a Minneapolis police officer pressing his knee on George Floyd’s neck for minutes, even as Floyd pleaded that he couldn’t breathe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio police officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A white Ohio police officer was fired Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill — a Black man who was holding a cellphone — and failing to administer first aid for several minutes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio police officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A white Ohio police officer was fired Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill — a Black man who was holding a cellphone — and failing to administer first aid for several minutes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Union: Ohio officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) —
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Officer faces termination over fatal shooting of Black man

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fate of a white Columbus police officer who fatally shot a Black man last week hangs in the balance after a disciplinary hearing Monday that may result in his termination.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fate of tainted nuclear bailout left unclear at year's end

The fate of the tainted legislation looming over the Ohio Statehouse since July remains unknown as the Legislature convenes Tuesday for a final day of sessions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Judge blocks fees set by tainted Ohio nuclear bailout law

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio judge on Monday blocked the subsidies from a $1 billion nuclear bailout law at the center of a $60 million bribery probe, as state lawmakers scrambled to decide the fate of a repeal effort and nominees were chosen to succeed a utility regulator …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Judge blocks fees set by tainted Ohio nuclear bailout law

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio judge on Monday blocked the subsidies from a $1 billion nuclear bailout law at the center of a $60 million bribery probe, as state lawmakers scrambled to decide the fate of a repeal effort and nominees were chosen to succeed a utility regulator …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

GOP advance bill to halt collection of nuclear bailout money

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill that would delay the collection of nuclear subsidies under the law at the center of a $60 million federal bribery probe is under consideration by Ohio lawmakers as the lame duck session winds down.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

U.S. marshal calls his post-shooting remarks 'premature'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A U.S. marshal said Friday that his description of the fatal shooting of a Black man by a white sheriff's deputy as justified was premature and based on insufficient information.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Police promise 'safe, peaceful' marches after Ohio shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio's capital city promised Friday to facilitate safe and peaceful demonstrations this weekend over the shooting death of a Black man by a white sheriff's deputy, while noting body cameras will be worn to record all interactions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Family: Ohio deputy shot Black man in the back several times

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A preliminary autopsy report of a Black man killed by an Ohio deputy last week showed clear signs of him being shot in the back multiple times, an attorney for the victim's family said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mother of Black man killed by Ohio deputy: 'I want answers'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The mother of a Black man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy demanded answers Wednesday to her son's death, saying he'd done nothing wrong and was returning from the dentist with sandwiches for his family when he was killed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mother of Black man killed by Ohio deputy: 'I want answers'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The mother of a Black man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy demanded answers Wednesday to her son's death, saying he'd done nothing wrong and was returning from the dentist with sandwiches for his family when he was killed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Multiple gunshot wounds' killed Black man shot by deputy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Black man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy died from multiple gunshot wounds in his torso, a coroner said Wednesday citing preliminary autopsy results.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Family: Black man shot by deputy held a sandwich, not a gun

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Civil rights and FBI investigators will help look into the fatal shooting by an Ohio sheriff's deputy of a Black man whose family says that he was holding not a gun, but a sandwich, and that he was shot in front of two toddlers and his …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor: Lethal injection no longer execution option

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lethal injection is no longer an option for Ohio executions, and lawmakers must choose a different method of capital punishment before any inmates can be put to death in the future, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

States submit vaccine orders as coronavirus death toll grows

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — States faced a deadline on Friday to place orders for the coronavirus vaccine as many reported record infections, hospitalizations and deaths, while hospitals were pushed to the breaking point — with the worst feared yet to come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

States submit vaccine orders as coronavirus death toll grows

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — States faced a deadline on Friday to place orders for the coronavirus vaccine as many reported record infections, hospitalizations and deaths, while hospitals were pushed to the breaking point — with the worst feared yet to come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

States submit vaccine orders as coronavirus death toll grows

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — States faced a deadline on Friday to place orders for the coronavirus vaccine as many reported record infections, hospitalizations and deaths, while hospitals were pushed to the breaking point — with the worst feared yet to come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

States submit vaccine orders as coronavirus death toll grows

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — States faced a deadline on Friday to place orders for the coronavirus vaccine as many reported record infections, hospitalizations and deaths, while hospitals were pushed to the breaking point — with the worst feared yet to come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

GOP lawmaker files bill to halt collection of bailout money

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Legislation filed Tuesday would delay the collection of nuclear subsidies under the law at the center of a $60 million federal bribery probe as Ohio Republican lawmakers struggled to find common ground on a repeal effort.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog group aims to turn lights back on with open records

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A government watchdog group is hoping to turn the lights back on at the Ohio Statehouse by opening long-closed records to see who is influencing the legislative process after a $1.3 billion nuclear plant bailout that is now under federal investigation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

GOP clashes as deadline to repeal tainted bailout law nears

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Hopes of repealing an energy bailout law are in danger at the Ohio Statehouse as Republican lawmakers argue sharply different positions on how and whether to repeal the legislation with only weeks before Ohioans begin to pay the price.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bill to limit health orders passes, but DeWine promises veto

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine — after promising a veto — failed to convince lawmakers Thursday not to pass legislation that would limit the powers of his administration and health officials as the virus’ spread across Ohio reached new peaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Ohio gov: GOP bill to limit health orders can't become law

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine tried to convince lawmakers Thursday not to pass legislation that would limit the powers of his administration and health officials as the virus’ spread across Ohio reached new peaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor orders 3-week retail curfew to slow virus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced a three-week retail curfew running from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to slow the spread of the coronavirus as cases stay at near-record high levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Ohio ramps up mask rules and may close bars, restaurants

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine beseeched Ohioans on Wednesday to take the surging coronavirus spread seriously, issuing new orders on mask enforcement in businesses, gatherings across the state and threatening to close bars, restaurants and fitness centers if cases continue to rise.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ohio sees new restrictions, faces closing bars, restaurants

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine beseeched Ohioans on Wednesday to take the surging coronavirus spread seriously, issuing new orders on mask enforcement in businesses, gatherings across the state and threatening to close bars, restaurants and fitness centers if cases continue to rise.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

EXPLAINER: Why the AP is not calling Householder race

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The alleged bribery scheme that federal prosecutors described as the largest in Ohio history seems to have had little impact on the reelection campaign of disgraced former House Speaker Larry Householder, who, according to unofficial results, is on track to win a third term in the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

2 major Ohio cities sue to block nuclear bailout fee

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two of Ohio's major cities are attempting to block the law at the center of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Worsening opioid crisis overshadowed in presidential race

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Like millions of Americans, Diane Urban watched the first presidential debate last month at home with her family. When it was over, she turned off the television and climbed into the bed her 25-year-old son Jordan used to sleep in.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Worsening opioid crisis overshadowed in presidential race

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Like millions of Americans, Diane Urban watched the first presidential debate last month at home with her family. When it was over, she turned off the television and climbed into the bed her 25-year-old son Jordan used to sleep in.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

GOP's Karl Rove asks donors to help Ohio justice retain seat

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Influential Republican strategist Karl Rove is soliciting donations for an Ohio Supreme Court candidate's reelection bid, signaling the high stakes involved in controlling the battleground state's high court when congressional maps are redrawn next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

GOP's Karl Rove asks donors to help Ohio justice retain seat

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Influential Republican strategist Karl Rove is soliciting donations for an Ohio Supreme Court candidate's reelection bid, signaling the high stakes involved in controlling the battleground state's high court when congressional maps are redrawn next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ohio GOP lawmakers favor remake of tainted energy bill

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — There has been limited progress made by Ohio lawmakers who lined up to repeal and possibly replace a tainted $1 billion bailout for two nuclear plants more than two months ago, increasing the likelihood that around 90% of electric customers in the state will see charges …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ex-House speaker runs for reelection despite federal charges

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The race in the rural Ohio district of disgraced ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder now includes four write-in candidates attempting to unseat the once-powerful politician ,who has refused to step aside from
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ex-House speaker runs for reelection despite federal charges

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The race in the rural Ohio district of disgraced ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder now includes four write-in candidates attempting to unseat the once-powerful politician ,who has refused to step aside from
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lawmakers seek bar curfew repeal as virus cases hit new high

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State senators in Ohio moved Thursday to lift a 10 p.m. curfew on alcohol sales at bars and restaurants, aiming to boost an industry devastated by the coronavirus pandemic even as daily reported cases of COVID-19 set a new record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO