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Ohio updates practice act for athletic trainers with governor's signature

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - Ohio governor Mike DeWine signed a law Wednesday that makes sidelines safer across the state's more than 800 high schools. Read Full Story Fri, Oct 29, 2021

Ohio saw a 20% spike in domestic violence deaths over last year

COLUMBUS, Ohio - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and every year at this time, state advocates put a spotlight on the work to prevent domestic violence and explain what needs to come next. Read Full Story Tue, Oct 5, 2021

"A win for athletic trainers" Bill to update Ohio practice act awaits governor's signature

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - A state representative called Wednesday a win for athletic trainers and athletes across Ohio. That's because a bill involving athlete health and safety is headed to the governor's desk. Read Full Story Wed, Sep 29, 2021

Ohio Goal: Become the most military family-friendly state in the nation

Ohio is locked in a battle to become the most 'family-friendly' state in the nation when it comes to active-duty military personnel and veterans. Read Full Story Mon, Aug 2, 2021

Cincinnati honors 2 fallen officers with memorial street renaming

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - City and police officials are honoring the lives of two Cincinnati police officers gunned down in the line of duty 42 years ago. Read Full Story Sun, Jul 25, 2021

Lawmakers consider removing cell phones from Ohio drivers' hands

(The Center Square) - Ohio continues to push legislation that would all but eliminate drivers legally using mobile phones in cars by any method other than hands free. Read Full Story Mon, May 24, 2021

Woman who lost baby, leg in distracted driving crash advocates to make Ohio 'hands-free'

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Legislators are taking another run at making Ohio a hands-free state. A proposed bill would make distracted driving a primary offense. Read Full Story Thu, May 6, 2021

Distracted driving legislation being debated in Ohio Statehouse

House Bill 283, introduced in the Ohio House Of Representatives by House Assistant Majority Whip Cindy Abrams, R-Harrison, would make distracted driving a primary offense in Ohio. Read Full Story Tue, May 4, 2021

Lawmakers propose bill to crack down on cell phone use while driving

Ohio lawmakers are proposing stricter rules against cell phone use while driving, with a goal of cracking down on distracted driving in the state. Read Full Story Tue, May 4, 2021

Ohio Business Ohio proposal would ban drivers from holding phones, devices

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Holding a cell phone or other electronic device while driving in Ohio would be illegal under legislation introduced Monday that takes aim at distracted driving by targeting not just texting but scrolling through social media and other hands-on phone uses. Read Full Story Tue, May 4, 2021