Ohio News Network Daily
1,037 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 22 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFrom the award-winning newsroom of the Ohio News Network, ONN Daily is a digest of the top headlines from around the State of Ohio. Hear the latest news and sports from around Ohio as told by our news team and our 80+ affiliates in every corner of the state.
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ONN Daily: Thursday, July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBTwenty-three Ohio counties now at a Level 3 public health alert related to COVID-19, up from 19 last week; statewide mask mandate goes into effect at 6 p.m.; lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for a repeal of House Bill 6, the legislation at the heart of a bribery scandal involving House Speaker Larry Householder; new jobless claims remain steady in Ohio.
ONN Daily: Wednesday, July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBGov. Mike Dewine issues statewide mask mandate that will go into effect at 6 p.m. on Thursday, says it's the best way to stem the spread of COVID-19; Ohio House Democrats to introduce House Bill 6, the controversial power plant bailout bill at the center of a federal bribery scandal involding Speaker Larry Householder; Gov. Dewine, Ohio's attorney general and GOP Chair call on Householder to resign; Householder scandal could loom large over pivotal November election.
ONN Daily: Tuesday, July 21, 2020
July 21, 2020 21:15 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBOhio House Speaker Larry Householder and a number of his associates have been charged in connection with a $61 million bribery scheme that sought to ensure the passage of a bailout of Ohio's nuclear power plants; his regular press conference was postponed, but Gov. Mike Dewine is still expected to announce new health orders regarding the wearing of masks, this week; police reform effort in Columbus will be placed before voters to decide; outdoor nursing home visits resumed yesterday to the de...
ONN Daily: Monday, July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBGov. Mike Dewine appears on NBC's "Meet the Press" to discuss the possibility of a mask mandate being put into place, statewide; some friction between protestors at the Ohio Statehouse over the weekend; nursing homes allow outdoor visits for the first time after more than four months; federal unemployment assistance likely to end after this week.
ONN Daily: Friday, July 17, 2020
July 17, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBNineteen Ohio counties now under a Level 3 public health advisory, meaning more than 60 percent of Ohioans are now required to wear a mask in public; Gov. Mike Dewine vetoes legislation passed by lawmakers in his own party that would blunt the governor's public health orders; a middle school teacher in Mt. Vernon is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl; University of Toledo drops plans to sell its medical center, thanks to federal funding connected to COVID-19 response.
ONN Daily: Thursday, July 16, 2020
July 16, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBNineteen Ohio counties now at a Level 3 - or red - public health alert, but no counties have been elevated to a COVID-19 health emergency; Gov. Mike Dewine's rare evening address on Wednesday night amounted to a warning not to give up the fight against the virus, drawing harsh criticism; Cincinnati-based Kroger among nationwide retailers who will require face coverings in all stores; new unemployment claims increased slightly last week, ending a 10-week downward trend in jobless claims.
ONN Daily: Wednesday, July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020 22:00 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBIn atypical evening address, Gov. Mike Dewine does not issue new health orders, but warns Ohioans not to relax measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic; extremely hot days dominating the forecast in Ohio, with more 90-degree-plus stays expected to continue; Cuyahoga County officials express concerns about how to enforce mask mandate; Toledo officials delay vote on policy that would give civilian oversight committee powers to police the police.
ONN Daily: Tuesday, July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBRumors of abuse by a former Chillicothe Boy Scout troop leader confirmed by the suspect in question, but Ohio's attorney general says the statute of limitations may have passed; Ohio's teacher unions blast Education Secretary Betsy DeVos as "callous and clueless" for plan to fully re-open schools in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; rash of gun violence involving teens has Columbus officials making changes; evictions expected to rise as COVID-19 keeps many from going back to work.
ONN Daily: Monday, July 13, 2020
July 13, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBColumbus recorded another violent weekend, with teenagers and other young people among the victims; northern Ohio army veteran dies at age 37 from COVID-19 and his friends say young people should see his death as a warning; education officials in one southwest Ohio district have laid out four plans for getting back-to-school, amid conflicting guidance from federal and state governments.
ONN Daily: Friday, July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBExpanded public mask mandates may be difficult to enforce; in southwest Ohio, the sheriff of Butler County says he won't enforce mask mandate; athletics officials speculate about what the fall Big Ten schedule will look like, now that they're only play conference games; effort to recall Columbus' mayor fails; state medical board could discipline former OSU official in abuse scandal involving Richard Strauss.
ONN Daily: Thursday, July 9, 2020
July 09, 2020 20:50 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBTwelve Ohio counties now under a Level 3 health alert as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase in the state, three nearing a Level 4 emergency; Ohio State and Ohio University say student athletes have tested positive for the virus; Big Ten Conference announces plans to draft a conference-only schedule for this fall to help contain the spread of the virus; U of Toledo mourns shooting death of breakout player; board that oversees Ohio Statehouse grounds says repairs will cost $158,000.
ONN Daily: Wednesday, July 8, 2020
July 08, 2020 20:30 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBGov. Mike Dewine says mask mandate goes into effect this evening for the seven most at-risk Ohio counties; University of Toledo football player fatally shot in the Glass City on Tuesday night; state high school athletics officials announce one-week test of contact sports to test COVID-19 safety measures; Trump administration threatens to pull funding from schools, including some in Ohio, that don't return all students to classrooms in the fall.
ONN Daily: Tuesday, July 7, 2020
July 07, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBGov. Mike Dewine issues mandatory mask order for seven counties reporting the highest cases, risk in the state; funeral held for Toledo Police Officer Anthony Dia, who was shot in the line of duty, over the weekend; long-time advocate of changing Cleveland Indians name, logo says he will continue to push for the move; Memorial Tournament says it will not host 10,000 fans that purchased tickets for the event.
ONN Daily: Monday, July 6, 2020
July 06, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBToledo mourns shooting death of 26-year-old Office Anthony Dia; case of COVID-19-related illness that impacts children in a different way confirmed in western Ohio; gun violence - particularly among young people - reported around Ohio, over the weekend; jobless Ohioans could be eligible for up-to-a-year of unemployment benefits.
ONN Daily: Friday, July 3, 2020
July 03, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBDewine Adminstration introduces Public Health Alert System, which tracks severity of COVID-19 spread county-by-county; health recommendations laid out for Ohio's school districts; inmates allegedly forced to fight one another for guards' amusement at Ross Correctional in Chillicothe; federal authorities foiled in attempts to keep Toledo attorney implicated in bribery probe behind bars; small business owners in Ohio paint pessimistic picture of recovery from pandemic.
ONN Daily: Thursday, July 2, 2020
July 02, 2020 20:30 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MBGov. Mike Dewine announces much-anticipated guidelines for school districts planning to return to classrooms in some form, this fall; Dewine also announces Ohio Public Alert System that indicates how counties are being impacted by COVID-19, with seven counties at a Level 3 emergency; mayors in Columbus, Bexley and Dayton issue health orders requiring the wearing of face coverings in public places, including businesses, restaurants and offices; authorities in southwest Ohio's Middletown say a ...
ONN Daily: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
July 01, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 5.49 MBFour Toledo City Council members under investigation by FBI for charges related to fraud; statue of Christopher Columbus removed from place in front of Columbus City Hall; brutal state fiscal year comes to a close, but Ohio will have to deal with a budget shortfall of more-than $2 billion in 2020-2021 year; state's largest school district releases tentative plans for next school year that include distance learning, partial in-building days.
ONN Daily: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBGov. Mike Dewine urges Ohioans to take seriously the spikes in COVID-19 occurring around the state, particularly in Hamilton and Montgomery counties; current health orders extended in Ohio by one week to allow Dewine administration time to solidify plans for next phase of pandemic response; outdoor visits at nursing homes to resume in mid-July; Columbus City Council among municipalities discussing how to demilitarize police departments; former Cincinnati City Council member pleads guilty to f...
ONN Daily: Monday, June 29, 2020
June 29, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 2.62 MBSudden spike in COVID-19 cases has Gov. Mike Dewine reconsidering county-by-county health orders, if necessary; Warren County GOP criticizes Dewine for his handling of primary election, pandemic health orders; back-to-school recommendations expected this week, less than two months before traditional start of school; Columbus protestors launch effort to recall Mayor Andrew Ginther; Cleveland couple shocked when they receive pizza with Swastika made of pepperoni on top.
ONN Daily: Friday, June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBOhio data shows COVID-19 is impacting a younger population as the CDC warns the illness is presenting different symptoms than previously reported; new unemployment claims are dropping in Ohio, but the state's human services agency is still dealing with a backlog; Toledo schools to offer online option for students in the fall; Triple A of Ohio offers advice for road trip vacations that many see as safer than flying; Pro Football Hall of Fame postpones all ceremonies until next year.
ONN Daily: Thursday, June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBOhio's COVID-19 cases are trending upward after plateauing for a number of weeks; 17 teenagers from Belmont County test positive after a Myrtle Beach trip; Vice President Mike Pence visits Lordstown to help debut new electric truck at former GM factory; first-time unemployment claims declining in Ohio, nationwide; testimony continues on resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in Ohio.
ONN Daily: Wednesday, June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBGov. Mike Dewine, Pres. Trump strike different tones on COVID-19 testing; state gives guidance to unemployment beneficiaries who have to repay overpayment of benefits; some daycares suing state to ease safety requirements intended to limit interaction between children; Gov. Dewine will not attend event in Lordstown with VP Mike Pence on Thursday.
ONN Daily: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
June 23, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBGov. Mike Dewine tested for COVID-19 during regular press conference, encourages others to do the same; students, officials await Dewine's announcement expected this week on safety guidelines for schools in the fall; doctors concerned about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the state; VP Mike Pence expected to appear in Lordstown later this week; Pro Football Hall of Fame officials say they are planning to go forward with festivities.
ONN Daily: Monday, June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBTone of protests changes in Columbus after police show up in riot gear, use pepper spray against protesters after Columbus mayor said city would crack down on use of chemical agents; Ohio congresswoman and FOP president react; youth practices for contact sports to resume in Ohio today, but health officials are worried by spikes in COVID-19 cases observed late last week.
ONN Daily: Friday, June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020 20:30 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBAreas in Ohio seeing spike in COVID-19 cases, including increased infection rates in children; unemployment rate begins to decline as businesses re-open; Columbus mayor calls for statue of Christopher Columbus to be removed as soon as possible; tensions flair in Cincinnati during discussion over police funding.
ONN Daily: Thursday, June 18, 2020
June 18, 2020 20:30 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBGov. Mike Dewine outlines extensive recommendations to reform policing in Ohio; new unemployment claims down slightly in the Buckeye State, but still significant; case involving signature-gathering for Ohio ballot issues to head to Supreme Court; casinos and racinos to re-open in Ohio on Friday.
ONN Daily: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
June 17, 2020 20:30 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBGov. Mike Dewine asks Ohio Legislature for sweeping changes to laws regarding peace officers around the state which he says will increase accountability, training and transparency; Ohio borrows more than $3 billion to refill insolvent unemployment fund; state working on guidelines to help keep school children safe in the fall; all registered voters will receive absentee ballot applications for November election.
ONN Daily: Tuesday, June 16, 2020
June 16, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBOhio's unemployment fund runs out of money, state must borrow from the federal government; Ohio organizations react to U.S. Supreme Court ruling that outlaws discrimination in the workplace against LGBTQ community; Ohioans struggling to pay bills amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
ONN Daily: Monday, June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBU.S. Supreme Court extends discrimination protections to LGBT workers but declines to hear case about police officers' qualified immunity; Ohio colleges and universities continue to draft plans to have classes resume in the fall; peaceful protests against police brutality continue and Cleveland Brown quarterback announces he'll kneel in solidarity.
ONN Daily: Friday, June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBDr. Amy Acton announces she is resigning as director of Ohio's health department, will take role as Chief Health Advisor to the governor; testing for COVID-19 expanded to all Ohioans; three tornadoes confirmed in Ohio during Wednesday's severe weather; state senator faces criticism for racist comment during House health committee meeting; election experts express concern over safety of November election.
ONN Daily: Thursday, June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBDr. Amy Acton steps down as director of Ohio's health department; COVID-19 indicator begins to rise again as public places become more crowded; jobless claims up to more-than 1.3 million in the state; storms do damage to communities across Ohio and leave many without power; and "Jungle" Jack Hanna to retire after years dedicated to animal conservation, building up Columbus Zoo.
ONN Daily: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBOhio sees milestone-low number of cases on Tuesday, but doctors and lawmakers are worried we could see a spike coming; Gov. Mike Dewine says defunding police departments "absurd"; Democratic lawmakers make pitch for resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.
ONN Daily: Tuesday, June 9, 2020
June 09, 2020 20:30 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBRacial equality groups meet with city leaders in Ohio's capital to discuss police reform; Ohio churches pay tribute to George Floyd; as more business re-openings take place, doctors worry about a swell in COVID-19 cases.
ONN Daily: Monday, June 8, 2020
June 08, 2020 20:53 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBConversation changes in Ohio cities as protests grow more and more peaceful; Ohio National Guardsman suspended after online activity supporting white supremacy is discovered; state has issued more than $1.6 billion in PUA payments to Ohioans; assisted living facilities will soon allow visitors, but with restrictions.
ONN Daily: Friday, June 5, 2020
June 05, 2020 20:30 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBBusinesses frustrated by lingering affects of pandemic, curfews put in place this week; lawmakers from the federal to local level announce efforts to institute police reform; housing advocates worry eviction crisis is on the horizon for tens of thousands of Ohioans; legislators debate compensation for college athletes, sports betting in the Buckeye State.
ONN Daily: Thursday, June 4, 2020
June 04, 2020 19:30 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBPeaceful protests continue around the state; local and state officials begin taking steps to combat racial inequality; unemployment claims continue to mount; Ohio's largest university makes a pair of major announcements.
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