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Here's Where Hamilton County's CARES Act Money Went

Hamilton County has now allocated all but $150,000 of the federal money it received to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DeWine Limits Ohio County Fairs To Junior Fair Events Only

Updated: 5:17 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Gov. Mike DeWine is ordering all county fairs taking place after July 31 to allow only junior fair activities. The Lorain County Fair Board made a similar decision with a Monday night vote. For weeks, the Lorain County Fair Board faced criticism and calls to cancel the fair from the mayor of the Village Wellington, Lorain County Commissioners and others.

Lake Erie Algae Blooms Predicted To Be Less Severe This Year, But Much Work Left To Do

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts this summer’s harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie will measure between 4-5.5 on its…

"A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play"

A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play is presented by Cincinnati Public Radio and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and sponsored by Macy’s. Bruce Cromer...

Shaker Heights Fires Officer Who Made Obscene Gesture At Protesters

Updated: 5:25 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 The Shaker Heights police officer who made an obscene gesture at demonstrators outside the presidential debate in Cleveland last month has been fired. In a letter sent Thursday, Shaker Heights Police Chief Jeff DeMuth informed Cpl. Michael Spuzzillo of the decision to terminate. According to DeMuth’s letter, Spuzzillo broke 11 of the department’s rules and standards when he flashed a middle finger at demonstrators while driving an unmarked police van outside the Sept. 29 debate site.

Writer Kevin Young has been named The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. "Having visited the museum myself with my family, I know what a powerful place it is, transforming visitors both in-person and online, and revealing the centrality of African American culture to the American experience," Young says.

Kevin Young Named Director Of National Museum Of African American History And Culture

"I am eager to engage further directions in the museum's mission, embracing our digital present and future while furthering conversations around Black history, art, liberation and joy," Young says.

Penny Brown, 2, is held by her mother, Heather Brown, as her nose is lightly swabbed during a test for the coronavirus in Seattle last month. A survey of state health department website data shows severe illness and death among children with COVID-19 is rare.

More Than 600,000 Child Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In U.S., But Severe Illness 'Rare'

In a survey of data reported by 49 states and four other jurisdictions, the American Academy of Pediatrics says the infection rate for COVID-19 is 829 per 100,000 children in the population.

Justices Doubt Trump Plan To Exclude Some Immigrants From Census

U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed doubts about a plan to cut undocumented immigrants from a key census count — one that would exclude them for purposes of drawing new congressional districts.

Search Underway For Victim Of Monday's Partial Building Collapse Downtown

Updated: Tuesday, 5:31 a.m. Four people were injured and one person unaccounted for after a partial building collapse at the corner of Fourth and Race...

3 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus In Cuyahoga County

Updated 5:46 pm on Monday, March 9, 2020 Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday there are three Ohioans with confirmed cases of COVID-19, or coronavirus. All three patients are from Cuyahoga County and in their mid-50s. He declared a state of emergency, which he said will help the state procure medical supplies. Just as the governor made the announcement from Columbus, Cleveland and Cuyahoga County officials were about to start a news conference. The event was delayed about 30 minutes as officials had to regroup in light of the news.

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