/news/tags/hazing hazing en-US Copyright Fri, 27 May 2022 13:35:10 GMT /news/community/2022-05-27/morning-headlines-akron-public-schools-reviewed-security-before-texas-school-massacre-and-more The superintendent said a review of APS security measures was initiated shortly after she was hired; A new report shows chronic absenteeism in K-12 doubled in 2021 at Cleveland public schools; and more stories. Fri, 27 May 2022 13:35:10 GMT /news/community/2022-05-27/morning-headlines-akron-public-schools-reviewed-security-before-texas-school-massacre-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/2022-03-08/morning-headlines-statehouse-bill-would-block-cities-from-banning-short-term-rentals-fraternity-hazing-death-leads-to-changes-at-bgsu Republican lawmakers in Ohio have proposed legislation that would prohibit local governments from banning short-term rentals in their communities; the alcohol poisoning death of a fraternity pledge a year ago has brought on new anti-hazing policies at Bowling Green State University; the new operators of Cleveland’s I-X Center are giving the exhibition space a makeover; and more stories. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:57:43 GMT /news/2022-03-08/morning-headlines-statehouse-bill-would-block-cities-from-banning-short-term-rentals-fraternity-hazing-death-leads-to-changes-at-bgsu Andrew Meyer, J. Nungesser /news/2022-01-26/morning-headlines-ohio-settles-vw-emissions-lawsuit-objections-filed-on-new-legislative-maps Ohio has settled a lawsuit against Volkswagen over the company's 2015 emissions scandal for $3.5 million; voting-rights and Democratic groups have taken their first steps to argue once again that redrawn maps of Ohio legislative districts remain unconstitutionally gerrymandered; three Democrats in the Ohio House are asking Ohio Auditor Keith Faber to look into the finances of the academic distress commissions that ran school districts in Youngstown, Lorain and East Cleveland; and more stories. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:38:15 GMT /news/2022-01-26/morning-headlines-ohio-settles-vw-emissions-lawsuit-objections-filed-on-new-legislative-maps Andrew Meyer, J. Nungesser /news/2021-07-28/morning-headlines-daily-covid-cases-rise-to-1-317-group-seeks-state-law-to-regulate-marijuana-like-alcohol Coronavirus cases on Tuesday spiked to the highest number seen since early May; a pro-marijuana group is pushing to have the Ohio Legislature legalize recreational marijuana in the state; A new survey shows Ohio communities along the Lake Erie shore are facing more than $370 million in damage over the next five years, and more stories. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:48:13 GMT /news/2021-07-28/morning-headlines-daily-covid-cases-rise-to-1-317-group-seeks-state-law-to-regulate-marijuana-like-alcohol Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/education/2021-07-27/public-colleges-have-new-principles-to-prevent-hazing-on-campuses A new state law that increases penalties for those who are convicted of hazing is combining with a zero-tolerance policy from a group that represents Ohio's public universities. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:05:09 GMT /news/education/2021-07-27/public-colleges-have-new-principles-to-prevent-hazing-on-campuses Jo Ingles /news/2021-07-15/morning-headlines-delta-on-track-to-become-dominant-strain-gov-signs-bill-banning-schools-colleges-from-mandating-vaccines-under-emergency-use State health officials say the delta variant of the coronavirus is rapidly increasing and is on track to become the dominant strain in Ohio; Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law that forbids public schools and colleges from requiring individuals to receive vaccines not granted full approval by the U.S. FDA; the Cleveland Clinic will not be administering a new Alzheimer’s drug for now; and more stories. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:41:07 GMT /news/2021-07-15/morning-headlines-delta-on-track-to-become-dominant-strain-gov-signs-bill-banning-schools-colleges-from-mandating-vaccines-under-emergency-use Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-07-07/morning-headlines-ohio-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-appeal-for-ex-cleveland-cop-who-killed-tamir-rice-state-anti-hazing-law-to-go-into-effect-this-fall The Ohio Supreme Court says it will not hear an appeal over the firing of a white Cleveland police officer who shot and killed Tamir Rice outside a city recreation center in 2014; tougher criminal penalties for hazing in Ohio will take effect this fall, nearly three years after the death of the college student for whom the law is named; despite the hype and hoopla around Governor Mike DeWine’s Vax-a-million lottery, a new study finds that the million-dollar giveaways did not increase vaccination rates; and more stories. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:23:56 GMT /news/2021-07-07/morning-headlines-ohio-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-appeal-for-ex-cleveland-cop-who-killed-tamir-rice-state-anti-hazing-law-to-go-into-effect-this-fall Andrew Meyer, J. Nungesser /news/2021-05-20/morning-headlines-thousands-enter-ohios-1m-vax-a-million-lottery-2b-plan-for-cleveland-hopkins-airport-unveiled The state says hundreds of thousands of people have entered Ohio's lottery that will award five $1 million prizes and five full-ride college scholarships in a promotion to increase vaccinations; Cleveland officials on Wednesday got a first look at a 20-year master plan for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; President Joe Biden plans a trip to Cleveland next week; and more stories. Thu, 20 May 2021 12:45:46 GMT /news/2021-05-20/morning-headlines-thousands-enter-ohios-1m-vax-a-million-lottery-2b-plan-for-cleveland-hopkins-airport-unveiled Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-04-30/morning-headlines-ohios-covid-case-rate-dips-akron-firefighter-disciplined-for-spraying-activist-with-hose The two-week average of coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in Ohio is now at just over 155; an Akron firefighter who used a fire hose to spray an activist has received unspecified discipline; the number of new jobless claims fell for the second straight week; and more stories. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:52:44 GMT /news/2021-04-30/morning-headlines-ohios-covid-case-rate-dips-akron-firefighter-disciplined-for-spraying-activist-with-hose Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-03-22/former-u-s-attorney-speaks-out-on-ohio-corruption-cases-bsgu-hazing-probe David DeVillers talks about his work on the high-profile cases before he resigned at President Joe Biden's request. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:07:48 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-22/former-u-s-attorney-speaks-out-on-ohio-corruption-cases-bsgu-hazing-probe Karen Kasler