/news/tags/columbus-zoo Columbus Zoo en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:46:59 GMT /news/2022-06-10/morning-headlines-cleveland-police-ask-for-ohio-ags-help-on-officer-involved-shootings-and-more Two recent shootings in Cleveland involving police officers from other departments will be investigated by the Ohio Attorney General's Office; U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan sent a letter to the Jan 6th committee questioning the legitimacy of the subpoena issued to him; and more stories. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:46:59 GMT /news/2022-06-10/morning-headlines-cleveland-police-ask-for-ohio-ags-help-on-officer-involved-shootings-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/2022-03-14/morning-headlines-70-of-ohioans-12-and-older-now-vaccinated-ohio-law-enforcement-asked-to-inventory-ppe-to-donate-to-ukraine Ohio’s COVID-19 data continues to improve with 70% of Ohioans 12 and older receiving at least one dose; the state may soon send surplus personal protective gear to the Ukrainian military; Sen. Rob Portman is among a group of senators that traveled to Poland over the weekend; and more stories. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:46:59 GMT /news/2022-03-14/morning-headlines-70-of-ohioans-12-and-older-now-vaccinated-ohio-law-enforcement-asked-to-inventory-ppe-to-donate-to-ukraine Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2022-01-13/morning-headlines-ohio-supreme-court-rejects-statehouse-maps-biden-to-send-medical-teams-to-cleveland-clinic The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected newly drawn district maps that retained Republican supermajorities in both state legislative chambers; The Cleveland Clinic is among hospital systems set to get federal help; Columbus teachers demand 2-week switch to remote learning; and more stories. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:52:35 GMT /news/2022-01-13/morning-headlines-ohio-supreme-court-rejects-statehouse-maps-biden-to-send-medical-teams-to-cleveland-clinic Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-12-14/morning-headlines-omicron-variant-detected-in-cleveland-ohio-has-third-most-covid-hospitalizations-nationwide The omicron variant of the coronavirus has been officially detected in Cleveland; Ohio currently ranks in the top three in hospitalizations per 100,000 people nationwide; Justin Bibb raised and spent nearly $1.6 million in his successful campaign for the Cleveland mayor’s office; and more stories. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:40:44 GMT /news/2021-12-14/morning-headlines-omicron-variant-detected-in-cleveland-ohio-has-third-most-covid-hospitalizations-nationwide Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-11-08/morning-headlines-firstenergy-sells-20-stake-in-transmission-business-covid-cases-spike-on-sunday Akron-based FirstEnergy is selling a nearly 20% stake in its transmission business for $2.4 billion; COVID-19 cases in Ohio spiked to above average on Sunday to more than 4,300; the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says it has filed its formal appeal of the loss of its most important accreditation; and more stories. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:27:05 GMT /news/2021-11-08/morning-headlines-firstenergy-sells-20-stake-in-transmission-business-covid-cases-spike-on-sunday Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-10-11/morning-headlines-deaths-rise-as-covid-cases-drop-writer-activist-mansfield-frazier-dies-at-78 Ohio’s coronavirus snapshot has improved heading into the week, though deaths continue to rise; Mansfield Frazier, the creator of Chateau Hough urban winery and re-entry program in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood, has died; TimkenSteel has reached a tentative, four-year contract agreement United Steelworkers Local 1123, also called the Golden Lodge; and more stories. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:55:17 GMT /news/2021-10-11/morning-headlines-deaths-rise-as-covid-cases-drop-writer-activist-mansfield-frazier-dies-at-78 Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-10-07/morning-headlines-ua-extends-president-gary-millers-contract-ex-trump-aide-ohio-congressional-candidate-sues-over-abuse-allegations University of Akron President Gary Miller has received an extension through June 2027; 16th Congressional District candidate Max Miller has filed a defamation lawsuit against his former girlfriend and White House colleague; The Timken Foundation is giving the University of Akron $3 million to boost manufacturing research; and more stories. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:54:23 GMT /news/2021-10-07/morning-headlines-ua-extends-president-gary-millers-contract-ex-trump-aide-ohio-congressional-candidate-sues-over-abuse-allegations Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-08-23/morning-headlines-ua-football-program-hit-with-sanctions-four-killed-in-weekend-gun-violence-in-columbus The University of Akron’s football program has been hit with NCAA sanctions for improper loans to players; Columbus is on pace to exceed last year's record homicides; the Ohio Attorney General's Office has approved summary language in a petition to legalize marijuana use and sales in the state; and more stories. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:55:56 GMT /news/2021-08-23/morning-headlines-ua-football-program-hit-with-sanctions-four-killed-in-weekend-gun-violence-in-columbus Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/community/2021-04-07/morning-headlines-cleveland-businessman-enters-2022-race-for-portmans-senate-seat-ohio-supreme-court-backs-larose-in-lorain-board-of-elections-decision Cleveland auto dealer and blockchain evangelist Bernie Moreno has officially announced he’s running for U.S. Senate; the Ohio Supreme Court says Secretary of State Frank LaRose was within his rights to block a Democratic appointee to the Lorain County Board of Elections; more than 700 pages of testimony and evidence were filed Monday in a dispute involving the Summit County Board of Elections; and more stories. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:23:33 GMT /news/community/2021-04-07/morning-headlines-cleveland-businessman-enters-2022-race-for-portmans-senate-seat-ohio-supreme-court-backs-larose-in-lorain-board-of-elections-decision Sarah Taylor, J. Nungesser /news/2021-04-02/morning-headlines-ohio-climbs-to-167-covid-cases-per-100k-people-ohio-to-begin-vaccinating-students-on-college-campuses It’s becoming clear that the recent rise in new coronavirus cases is more than a blip; Gov. Mike DeWine says beginning next week, college campuses in Ohio will begin offering vaccinations to students before they break for the summer by May 1; Cleveland State University says it’s planning for a “normal” fall semester; and more stories. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:53:08 GMT /news/2021-04-02/morning-headlines-ohio-climbs-to-167-covid-cases-per-100k-people-ohio-to-begin-vaccinating-students-on-college-campuses Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser