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The state is working to get more Medicaid recipients in Ohio vaccinated; Columbus struggles with a homicide rate that continues at a record pace; a hearing and speech specialist in Toledo says masks worn during the pandemic may have made it difficult for little kids to learn to speak properly; Ohio moves toward a crackdown on elder abuse.

Toledo sees a violent weekend; four people are dead in Northeast Ohio following what police say was a triple homicide-suicide; doctors remain concerned about Covid variants; work continues on the storm-damaged Sandusky State Theatre.

President Joe Biden signs law commemorating Juneteenth as a federal holiday, with Gov. Mike Dewine quickly following suit; state of emergency related to COVID-19 ended as of Friday, as new case numbers steadily drop; process put in place to appoint new representative to the seat of ousted lawmaker Larry Householder.

Gov. Mike Dewine says he will lift COVID-19 emergency declaration on Friday, saying the battle isn't over, but sufficient progress is being made; a Westerville man has been charged in connection with his wife's disappearance and murder last year; Ohio House votes to expel former House Speaker Larry Householder from the chamber; Findlay woman wins latest Vax-a-Million lottery, Cincinnati high school grad wins full-ride college scholarship.

Ohio House votes to expel former House Speaker Larry Householder from the chamber, citing his alleged role in the state's largest ever bribery scheme involving a nuclear bailout bill; Ohio's Black Legislative Caucus calls on lawmaker colleagues to make Juneteenth a paid holiday in Ohio; Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus announces a multi-billion plan to improve facilities over the next five years.

Bill introduced by GOP legislator would forbid employers from requiring vaccinations for their workers; Ohio Senate president proposes 'asset check' in addition to income considerations for recipients of SNAP benefits; shortage of healthcare workers worsens in Ohio.

Man charged in quadruple homicide that shook the village of West Jefferson in Madison County, last month; multiple drownings and close calls around Ohio, over the weekend, have health officials issuing warnings; pharmacy benefit manager reaches record settlement with Ohio over drug price gouging lawsuit.

Gov. Mike Dewine issues biting criticism of anti-vaccination bill introduced in the Ohio House; health experts worried about highly-infectious 'delta' variant of COVID-19 that is spreading in the U.S.; federal prosecutors offer 1.2 million documents in evidence in court case against former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder.