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University of Dayton tries to wrangle the largest COVID-19 outbreak of any college in the state; Ohio State and Miami University of Ohio also reporting sharp increase in positive coronavirus tests; committee formed to repeal and replace House Bill 6, the law at the center of the state's largest-ever bribery scandal; former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder pleads 'not guilty' to federal charges related to HB6 scheme.

Lawmakers reconvene at the Ohio Statehouse to begin hearings on nuclear bailout law that most have vowed to repeal and replace; former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder returns as rank-and-file member, draws criticism for not resigning his House seat; Gov. Mike Dewine expresses concern over increase in COVID-19 cases, warns Ohioans to take precautions over holiday weekend; Pres. Donald Trump calls Big Ten commissioner in attempt to intervene in postponement of fall sports season.

Latest data from Ohio Department of Health shows that COVID-19 cases are at their highest since the end of July, largely tied to return to school; Columbus Police say Buckeyes football player was shot in the face when he tried to intervene in a fight between a man and woman; sources say Ohio State was one of three Big Ten schools that voted against postponement of the fall sports season; summer recess ends early for Ohio General Assembly as lawmakers tackle bills to repeal and replace House Bill 6; former House Speaker Larry Householder, who still holds rep. seat, returned to the Ohio Statehouse to defend the nuclear bailout bill at the center of the state's largest-ever corruption scandal.

OSU Defensive End Haskell Garrett shot in the face during weekend altercation, but is expected to make a full recovery; Ohio State's COVID-19 test positivity rate has jumped from around 1% to nearly 6% in less than a week, officials say; Ohio House speaker appoints committee to draft replacement bill for controversial House Bill 6; more than half of Ohio's restaurants say they'll have to close by mid-2021, if things don't change.

Ohio's public health advisory map is increasingly yellow and orange - levels 1 and 2 - and less red - level 3 - as mask mandates and other health orders begin to take effect; Gov. Mike Dewine warns that students returning to schools and colleges could lead to rates climbing again, without perseverance; doctors, line workers and other volunteers travel to the Gulf Coast to help those impacted by Hurricane Laura; Ohio State says positivity rates of COVID-19 tests tripled in just two days, this week.

Hundreds of Ohioans travel to Texas, Louisiana and other locations impacted by the landfall of Hurricane Laura to offer their help; athletes in the NBA, MLB and other organizations refuse to play as a protest to police brutality; Gov. Mike Dewine issues health order mandating that school districts report COVID-19 cases to health officials and parents; a lawmaker who voiced support for articles of impeachment against Gov. Dewine now facing campaign finance violations.

Gov. Mike Dewine personally responds to impeachment effort against him, saying "have at it"; Ohio State University says 92 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since Aug. 1; amid Ohio's largest-ever bribery scandal, counties that are home to state's nuclear power plants are concerned about efforts to repeal the bill that has kept the plants open; Ohio Democrats sue state's elections chief over limiting number of ballot drop boxes - and Ohio secretary of state says he agrees with the effort.

Comments by Ohio House Speaker indicate articles of impeachment introduced by GOP lawmaker against Gov. Mike Dewine unlikey to see a vote; live performances at theatres allowed to go forward with health and safety guidelines; more than 200 students at Ohio State suspended for attending large parties, in violation with COVID-19 policies; Ohio Dems returning all contributions tied to state's largest-ever corruption scandal, putting pressure on state GOP.

Three Ohio Republicans introduce articles of impeachment against Gov. Mike Dewine, saying his response to the COVID-19 pandemic violates the U.S. and Ohio constitutions; Dewine spokesman says the governor is focused on saving lives, while the top Democrat in the Ohio House says the GOP should stop focusing on wrestling power from one another; before classes even begin, a number of Ohio State students have been placed into quarantine over coronavirus concerns; a southwest Ohio man is charged with murder in the stabbing, burning of a Middletown woman.