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New poll shows 30 percent of frontline healthcare workers have not or will not take coronavirus vaccine; an investigation ongoing in the murder of an inmate at Chillicothe Correctional Institution; two prominent Democrats will face off in Cincinatti mayoral race in Novermber; rioters charged a year after the beating of a disabled man near Ohio Statehouse.

Today's is Primary Election Day in Ohio, during which many local issues - such as levies and candidate run-offs will be decided; Gov. Mike Dewine says health indicators moving in right direction in fight against COVID-19; OSU indicates it will settle lawsuits related to sexual abuse scandal with average $252,000 pay-out per plaintiff.

New lawsuit filed against OSU in connection with Richard Strauss sexual abuse scandal; two children killed in RV fire in Columbus suburb of Whitehall; Nelsonville firefighter passes away after collapsing in the midst of fire fight over the weekend; Ohio's Republican senator says he is opposed to raising taxes on corporations to pay for federal infrastructure, job creation efforts.

VP Kamala Harris said during a transportation roundtable in Cincinnati this afternoon that "good transit makes vibrant communities"; federal judge prohibits Columbus Police from using tear gas, other force against non-violent protestors in response to incidents in downtown Columbus, last summer; attorney for man charged in BGSU hazing death says his client is not criminally liable for Stone Foltz' death; Ohio Dems reject plan to amend constitution for timeframe related to redrawing congressional maps, says Ohio Supreme Court can make change.

Charges filed against eight in connection with the hazing death of BGSU student Stone Foltz; Ohio's Democratic U.S. senator says President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan is a boon for the Buckeye State; police in Toledo say found body is likely that of missing 34-year-old woman; Columbus leaders ask Dept. of Justice for a review of the Columbus Police's policies, possible racial bias.

Gov. Mike Dewine eases quarantine guidelines for those who have already been vaccinated; attorney representing family of 16-year-old girl fatally shot by a Columbus Police officer says they will call for federal investigation; Ohio Sen. Rob Portman says he's eager to hear more about President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, but signals he likely won't support it.

Independent investigation issues scathing 111-page report about police response to Columbus protests, last summer; Ohio Democrats call on Republican legislators to heed Gov. Mike Dewine's calls for police reform; Ohio GOP introduces four bills aimed at criminalizing aspects of protests in the wake of demonstrations over police brutality.

Ohio will lose one of its 16 congressional seats next year, because of U.S. Census data; Democratic Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan makes Senate run official; faith leaders support efforts in Columbus to reform policing following the shooting of a 16-year-old; Gov. Mike Dewine says on national TV program that police reform is needed nationwide.