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A judge has ruled a law not allowing cities to regulate tobacco sales in their jurisdiction is unconstitutional, paving the way for cities like Cleveland to put restrictions on flavored cigarettes and vapes.

Anti-tobacco advocates harshly criticized the override, saying fruit and candy tobacco flavors foster addiction in children.

An Ohio judge on Friday ruled against a state law banning cities from making their own laws regulating the sale flavored tobacco.

Pammy Maye is seen on the video providing a detailed confession about how and why she says she killed 5-year-old Darnell Taylor.

Pammy Maye is seen on the video providing a detailed confession about how and why she says she killed 5-year-old Darnell Taylor.

The majority of Ohio House Republicans voted to strip Speaker Jason Stephens of control over House GOP campaign funds during a Wednesday morning meeting, state Rep. Brian Stewart said.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – On Thursday afternoon, a Franklin County judge heard arguments in a lawsuit against Speaker of the Ohio House Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), brought forward by members of his own party. Republican infighting has plagued the Ohio Statehouse for more than a year now. Last January, a group of 22 Republicans broke […]

The murder trial included video of Justus Robertson firing a gun and testimony from accomplices. Robertson said he was forced by his stepdad.

Judge Mark Serrott said this was a senseless murder over a parking spot and another example of rampant gun violence in Columbus.

Prosecutors said Johnnie Wappner killed Marcus Deloney during a fight over a parking spot outside a North Side duplex.