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Honolulu police officers direct traffic at an intersection. Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban texting while walking in a crosswalk.

Honolulu's 'Distracted Walking' Law Takes Effect, Targeting Phone Users

Under the new law, the only legal reason for a pedestrian to look at a cellphone while crossing a street would be to call 911. For repeat offenders, fines could run up to nearly $100.

West Davis with a Woodward Career Technical High School student.

Woodward Teacher Part Of PBS' 'American Graduate Day'

Woodward Career Technical High School building technologies instructor West Davis will be one of many mentors featured on PBS' sixth annual national ...

Larry Obhof is sworn in as president of the Ohio Senate on Jan. 7, 2019.

'Heartbeat Bill' Among Legislative Priorities For Ohio Senate

The leader of the Ohio Senate says the “Heartbeat Bill,” which would ban abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected, is one of his chamber’s priorities.…

Dave Yost speaks at the Ohio Republican Party event, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Yost was elected as the next Ohio attorney general.

Ohio Attorney General Says State Wasn't Asked To Join Border Wall Suit

Ohio's four statewide elected officials, leaders of the House and Senate and Gov. Mike DeWine were among officials who gathered Tuesday at an annual…

A view of an Ohio voting sticker at the Hamilton County Board of Elections to participate in early voting, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Norwood, Ohio.

Voting Rights Groups Urge DeWine To Veto Some Parts Of New State Budget

Some voting rights groups are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto some parts of the budget when he signs it.

Sen. Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) talks about property tax increase caps.

State Lawmakers, Voting Rights Groups To Host Redistricting Town Hall On Tuesday

As the Ohio Redistricting Commission finalizes their proposed state map, Tuesday's town hall will raise awareness about legislative map-making.

Ohio House Democratic Leader Emilia Sykes, Senate President Matt Huffman, House Speaker Bob Cupp, both Republicans, and Democratic state Sen. Vernon Sykes speak to Auditor Keith Faber at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the first meeting Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, of the Ohio Redistricting Commission on which they all sit.

Redistricting Watchdogs Say Ohio's Commission Drawing Legislative Maps Needs To Do More

The redistricting commission missed the constitutionally mandated September 1 deadline for coming up with a map for legislative districts.

An older child gets vaccinated in Michigan. Pfizer and BioNTech say they will submit a formal request for emergency use authorization of the vaccine in children as young as 5 in the coming weeks.

Pfizer Submits Favorable Initial Data To The FDA On Kids' COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Pfizer and BioNTech say they plan to submit a formal request for emergency use authorization of their vaccine in young children "in the coming weeks."

Columbus Police Hold First Women's Career Fair In Law Enforcement

The Columbus Division of Police is holding its first women career fair for multiple law enforcement agencies. The department has set a goal to hire more women and increase their numbers to 20% of the force.

The east concourse vaccination clinic at the Schottenstein Center.

OSU Will No Longer Allow Personal Exemptions To Vaccination Requirement For Employees

An executive order issued by President Biden in September has prompted OSU to no longer allow its employees to apply for certain exemptions to the university's COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Employees who were granted personal exemptions must get vaccinated or apply for a medical or religious exemption by November 24.

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