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Gov. Mike Dewine announces that state to focus on getting Ohio's college students vaccinated before they leave campuses for the summer; Ohio health orders to remain in place as new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations begin to trend upward; FirstEnergy Corporation repays $26 million in subsidies tied to tainted energy bill at the center of federal corruption investigation; Ohio Attorney General to investigate Columbus Zoo and Aquarium after top officials resign because of scandal.

Health experts urge Ohioans not to let down their guard in the face of a spike of COVID-19 cases; two people killed and two teens hospitalized following swimming incident near Delaware Dam on Tuesday night; Ohio hires another private company in an effort to combat unemployment fraud.

Health officials urge patience for Ohioans seeking vaccine appointments after becoming newly-eligible, this week; Gov. Mike Dewine says state crafting plan to get shots in arms of college students; Dewine says tweet by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted was not hate speech against Asian-Americans; four killed in crash on Interstate 71 on Monday night.

Ohioans between the ages of 16 and 39 eligible become eligible for the first time today to receive the coronavirus vaccine; Franklin County coroner's report shows Andre Hill was shot four times by now-ex police officer Adam Coy in December; Butler County township trustee speaks out against hate crimes targeting Asian-American, shows scars he garnered serving in U.S. Army; lawmakers approve a bill eliminating a $1 billion bailout for two nuclear plants at the center of bribery scheme.

High winds swept across Ohio overnight, leaving as many as 150,000 customers without power and leading some schools to cancel online classes; power officials urge Ohioans to be patient as crews try to make repairs safely; Gov. Mike Dewine says new COVID-19 case numbers up slightly, prolonging the need for health orders.

Ohio to receive more than 570,000 vaccine doses next week as eligibility expands to all adults, teens 16 and older; Gov. Mike Dewine reacts to having veto overridden for the first time as governor; Ohio prepares for wide-spread wind warnings and watches tonight, early tomorrow morning.

Ohio General Assembly overrides Gov. Mike Dewine's veto of their bill that would strip the governor of his power to issue health orders during a pandemic; President Joe Biden highlights efforts to strengthen, improve upon Affordable Care Act during visit to Columbus on Tuesday; one of those killed in mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado was a Cleveland native; Ohio's GOP U.S. senator reacts to shooting that left 10 dead by saying proposed limits on gun purchasing are not appropriate.

President Joe Biden touts anniversary of Affordable Care Act and benefits of American Rescue Plan in stop at OSU Wexner Medical Center; Gov. Mike Dewine vetoes bill that would strip him of authority to issue health orders; importance of body cameras evident as northwest Ohio police department tries to explain police-involved shooting of a burglary suspect.

Ohio surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases as the state marks one year of taking steps to combat it; Gov. Mike Dewine says vaccine providers can offer shot appointments to younger Ohioans if they have slots not occupied by those currently eligible; Pres. Joe Biden scheduled to visit Columbus on Tuesday to tout American Rescue Plan, will visit OSU Wexner Medical Center.