heat

WOSU’s Debbie Holmes spoke to John Moore, general manager of Hauser Heating and Air in Blue Ash, Ohio, and current president of the Air Conditioning Contractors of Ohio.

The demand for electricity is higher than its been since 2011 on the PJM grid. Utilities like AEP Ohio are asking consumers to limit their use of electricity.

Temperatures are expected to remain above 90 degrees for the rest of the week. Columbus is trying to help people beat the heat.

Trees are one of the best ways to fight deadly urban heat, but U.S. cities lose millions every year. And many low-income areas are starting at a disadvantage.

Hotter neighborhoods tend to be poorer in dozens of major U.S. cities. That extra heat can have serious health effects for those living there.

Ohio would have to study which of its schools have air conditioning, safety measures and certain other building features under a state lawmaker's proposal…

Some schools throughout Ohio have been closed recently due to heat. And state lawmakers are considering ideas to help students beat the heat.

Ohio's supply of the popular Honeycrisp apple is in danger, thanks to this summer's combination of heavy rain and excessive heat, which is also leading to…

Columbus City Schools has canceled all classes Wednesday due to heat and humidity, as temperatures again threaten to top 90 degrees.Many Columbus school…

The late summer heat is forcing Columbus City Schools to let kids out early again on Wednesday.With temperatures topping 90 degrees this week, Columbus…