Nation’s Report Card: Ohio’s 8th grade gains, 4th grade stagnation shows pandemic impact lingers
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics posted the Nation’s Report Card, administered every two years. Fourth graders and eighth graders are tested in reading and mathematics.
Columbus workers are increasingly heading back to the office. What does that mean for traffic?
Employees of some of Columbus' biggest companies − including AEP, JPMorgan Chase, Huntington Bank and Nationwide − are increasingly returning to regular commutes across central Ohio.
'The news is not good:' Reading, math scores in Ohio still worse than pre-pandemic
Ohio students' reading and math scores still haven't recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new report.
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Dr. Amy Acton on running for Ohio governor and why she quit as state health director
In her first interview since declaring a run for governor, Dr. Amy Acton explained her decision and also the disagreement with Gov. Mike DeWine that ultimately led to
Local public health experts address controversies around RFK Jr., COVID-19 response, more
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing took place on Wednesday, an Akron Press Club panel spoke on Trump's pick, other topical issues.
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Meet the Americans who still take COVID-19 precautions seriously
People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemic.
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Pandemic-era Wizard of Za closes in Clintonville
Wizard of Za, a Clintonville pizzeria whose Sicilian-style pies garnered a month-long wait during the COVID-19 pandemic, has closed. The shop, which shared space with sushi chain Fusian at 4214 N. High St.
Poll shows bipartisan consensus on child care in Ohio as lawmakers consider funding changes
Majority support across both political parties may increase the chances that child care related legislation passes in the Ohio General Assembly.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol Seeks Fresh Recruits to Fill Ranks Amidst Retirement and Pandemic-Related Shortages
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking new troopers to address staffing shortages caused by retirements and limited recruitment during the pandemic.
Expert weighs in on Covid-19 and it's impact nearly five years since global emergency
TOLEDO, Ohio — It has been five years since Covid-19 was officially declared a Global Emergency by the World Health Organization. As of Jan. 2025, more than 7 million people have died from the virus. Dr. Brian Kaminski, VP of medical affairs for ProMedica, said one of the biggest changes is how health care providers communicate with patients.
The 'quad-demic': What you need to know as four viruses spike in Ohio, across the nation
Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff has cautioned Ohioans to continue to take these illnesses seriously.
Fine-dining restaurant reopens at college on South Side
The Sikia restaurant reopened Thursday in Englewood after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant is run by students and serves as a educational tool for those studying the culinary arts.