Josh Sweigart

Springfield city officials say state and federal law enforcement agencies are leading an “ongoing” investigation into concerns about human trafficking involving Haitian immigrants and employment agencies in the city.

When you go to vote in this year's presidential election, which candidate will show up at the top of the ballot? It depends on where you live.

The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office has sent out a clarification that could change how Montgomery County and other counties accommodate voters dropping off someone else’s ballot.

A former prosecutor and magistrate charged with soliciting for prostitution following a statewide sting has entered a plea of not guilty in Kettering Municipal Court.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has released guidance to county elections officials statewide saying voters are permitted to wear clothing with slogans such as “Make America Great Again” or “We’re Not Going Back” to the polls without that being considered improper campaign attire.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has released guidance to county elections officials statewide saying voters are permitted to wear clothing with slogans such as “Make America Great Again” or “We’re Not Going Back” to the polls without that being considered improper campaign attire.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Our reporters have received several inquiries from voters concerned that their online voting record does not record them as having voted in this year's November election.

Haitians are reportedly considering fleeing Springfield as President-elect Donald Trump's incoming border czar Tom Homan says the legal protections allowing thousands of them to reside legally in the city can “end tomorrow.”