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Ohio State football: Buckeyes complete first practice of the 2025 season

Ohio State coach Day clear on what he needs from QBs vying to replace Will Howard
COLUMBUS — Ohio State coach Ryan Day hasn't named a starter at quarterback yet but he did go into some detail Thursday about what he will be looking for as Lincoln Kienholz and Julian Sayin compete to replace Will Howard, who led the Buckeyes to...

Meet Mathura Sridharan, the Indian-origin lawyer picked to become Ohio's new Solicitor General
Image credits: LinkedIn/Mathura J. Sridharan Mathura Sridharan, an India-origin lawyer, was recently announced as the pick for Ohio's 12th Solicitor General, the state's top attorney for appeals in state and federal courts, by Attorney General...

Gray Media Buying Block Stations For $80M
The deal comprises WDRB and WBKI Louisville, Ky.; WAND Springfield-Champaign-Decatur, Ill.; WLIO Lima, Ohio, and its associated low-power stations. The deal comprises WDRB and WBKI Louisville, Ky.; WAND Springfield-Champaign-Decatur, Ill.; WLIO...

China State Media Reveals New Nuclear-Armed Submarine
A Chinese sailor deployed aboard a nuclear-armed submarine vowed that his unit would fire missiles "without hesitation" upon receiving an order, according to a report by state media. The report by China Central Television also claimed this was the...

2025 B1G Team Talent Preview: Ohio State
Welcome to the 18th (and final!!!) part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about,...

Owners of WAVE-TV in Louisville to acquire new stations, including WDRB-TV. What we know
Gray Media Group, which owns WAVE TV, plans to purchase television networks owned by Block Communications, including WDRB. The deal is still subject to regulatory approval, which Gray Media expects by the end of 2025. An agreement to move forward...

Gray Media, Inc. acquires WDRB, Block Communications broadcast division for $80 million
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Block Communications reached an agreement with Gray Media, Inc. for Gray to purchase BCI's television broadcast division for $80 million, which includes WDRB. A statement from BCI on Friday said "This decision comes after...

Rep. Bob Latta highlights community service and honors public servants across Ohio
Rep. Bob Latta, U.S. Congressman representing Ohio’s 5th district since 2007, recently shared a series of posts on social media highlighting his community involvement and the recognition of public service in Ohio.On July 29, Latta posted about his...

Here’s who would own a new Browns stadium and who would pay to maintain it: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Haslams want a new community authority to own a Brook Park Browns stadium, and they want to triple Cuyahoga County’s sin tax to pay for it. We’re talking about ownership and future repairs on Today in Ohio. Listen online...

"We want to be aggressive and go after these guys": Ryan Day minces no words about Ohio State vs Texas season opener expectations
Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day is excited for the team's Week 1 matchup. The Buckeyes are the reigning national champions and will take on the Texas Longhorns in Week 1 in a potential national championship preview. Ohio State and Texas are the...

Former Ohio State standout Trey Sermon taking 'full advantage' of opportunity with Steelers
LATROBE, Pa. -- One of the most best parts of NFL training camps are the unique pairings that sometimes take place during practice. That was the case during a recent practice during Steelers camp, when future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers...
RULE CHANGE: RULE 7 MEDIA
RULE 7 MEDIA (A) In accordance with Rule 12 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, the procedures which follow are to be used when there is broadcasting, televising, live-streaming, photographing or otherwise recording court...

OUTDOORS: Marion's Larry Keppen wins LOC Trout and Salmon Derby grand prize with 32-lb King on the final weekend
“It ain’t over till it’s over!” That Yogi Berra quote was most appropriate for this year’s Summer Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Trout and Salmon Derby. The derby ended July 27, and it was Larry Keppen of Marion catching a monster 32-pound, 13-ounce...

Ohio fugitive wanted for child rape and in U.S. illegally arrested in Mass., US Marshals say
LAWRENCE, Mass. — A fugitive wanted for child rape in Ohio and who is living in the U.S. illegally has been arrested in Lawrence, federal authorities said Thursday. Webster Portalatin-Castro, 37, was wanted for rape of a person under the age of...

Ohio's sales tax holiday runs two weeks
CLEVELAND — For the first two weeks in August, most tangible personal property priced at $500 or less will be tax-free in Ohio. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke with Tim Lynch from the Ohio Department of Taxation about what's...

VOTE: Choose among 16 artists in the 2025 Art in the City contest
More information about Art in the City is available at https://www.downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/summer-in-the-city/art-in-the-city/. Established in 1938, the DSA is one of Dayton’s oldest art organizations, located in the historical...

Donald Trump needs another fight to pick as a distraction, why not sports?
Former President Donald Trump is demanding the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians revert to their previous names. He's threatened to impede the Commanders' new stadium deal, though his authority over the locally-funded project is...

Ohio Gov. DeWine calls for removal of prop bets in sports wagering across state
Ohio Gov. DeWine calls for removal of prop bets in sports wagering across state RIGHT BEFORE THE INCIDENT. THIS IS WLWT NEWS FIVE LEADING THE WAY. STRONG STORMS MAKE WAY FOR SOME RELIEF FROM THE HEAT. THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE AT NOON. I’M ASHLEY...

Ohio governor calls for an end to player prop betting amid investigation into Guardians pitchers
'The Claman Countdown' panelists Jonathan Corpina and Kate Moore discuss the response to market volatility amid tariff diplomacy. Cleveland Guardians' All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase and pitch Luis Ortiz are under investigation for alleged sports...