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We decided to pay a visit to Columbus Global Home Health Services, registered to Nuro Omar, we have a few questions about their business. Our reporter was immediately cursed at and told to leave before he could ask anything at all. As he exited, he recorded. As shown, he was followed out of the business by three people, very aggressively, menacingly. Here is how that went.

🚨 MORE DEI IN OHIO CURRICULUM An undercover video by @AccuracyInMedia shows a BGSU professor admitting courses were renamed to comply with state law, but still include DEI content due to accreditation requirements. He also says the university feels “compelled” to push DEI given its student population. At the same time, a new report finds major Ohio law schools still require DEI coursework to graduate through ABA standards. Despite new laws, the fight over DEI in higher ed is far from over.

Ballot drop boxes are becoming a talking point in Ohio’s Secretary of State race. Republicans like Robert Sprague and Marcell Strbich are calling for them to be eliminated, citing security concerns. On the other side, Democrats including Allison Russo and Bryan Hambley support keeping them. Election officials say the boxes are secure and monitored, while the debate continues to grow heading into the election.

A leftist SCHOOL TEACHER from Ohio released a video praying for Trump to DIE “I wake up hoping that he has died… I go to bed hoping he’s dead… For the love of God just fu**ing die” Monroe Preparatory Academy in Sandusky, Ohio is distancing from the former contractor: “This individual is no longer affiliated with the School, and the views expressed in his posting do not reflect the School’s values, culture, or mission.”

An Ohio Democrat has introduced a bill to legalize physician-assisted death for terminally ill patients. Supporters argue it gives people dignity and control at the end of life. Opponents (including religious and medical groups) warn it could lead to dangerous consequences for vulnerable patients and blur the line between care and ending life. With strong Republican opposition, the proposal is expected to face an uphill battle in the legislature. ohio.news/stories/make-o…

Ohio State scandal and a new university job?! 🤔 Chris Kabourek, a former Ohio State official tied to the Ted Carter / JobsOhio controversy, has landed a top role as CFO at West Virginia University, just days before a 47-page report detailed his role in failing to stop (and even enabling) an abuse-of-power situation. The report says he went “far beyond any other employee” in supporting questionable actions… yet WVU’s announcement makes no mention of it. Fail upward? Or just business as usual in higher ed leadership? Full story 👇 ohio.news/stories/ohio-s…

Rep. Greg Landsman’s fundraising is heavily backed by out-of-state money. New FEC data shows over 85% of his Q1 2026 donations came from outside Ohio, including more than $156K from California alone compared to just over $113K from Ohio donors. Landsman, a former Nancy Pelosi aide, continues to rely on national donor networks as he heads into a tough reelection battle in a district that’s trending Republican. ohio.news/stories/rep-gr…

A key figure at JobsOhio is stepping down after more than a decade. Kristi Clouse, a founding leader who helped shape the organization’s talent strategy, will leave her role May 1. Her departure comes at a time when JobsOhio is facing increased scrutiny over a $60K podcast payment tied to the recent OSU leadership controversy - though officials maintain her exit is unrelated. Clouse played a major role in workforce and economic development efforts across the state, but critics continue to question JobsOhio’s transparency, spending, and job creation claims. Her departure adds another layer to the ongoing debate over how the organization is operating and who’s holding it accountable.

A Columbus truck driver is facing multiple felony charges after a 9-vehicle crash on I-71 in Delaware County left three people dead, including a 1-year-old child, and several others injured. Authorities say the driver failed to stop for backed-up traffic in a construction zone. He has been indicted on three counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and four counts of vehicular assault. State officials are now investigating the crash as more details continue to emerge about what led to the devastating incident.

After being suspended, Ohio teacher Shawnae Carlisle has now been granted religious accommodations by Salem City Schools following intervention from First Liberty Institute. Carlisle was initially disciplined for taking time off to observe a religious holiday but the district reversed its decision after legal pressure. Supporters call it a win for religious freedom and employee rights.

🚨 JobsOhio faces growing scrutiny An Ohio state senator has introduced a bill to require annual performance audits of JobsOhio after the agency spent $60,000 on a podcast tied to the OSU president scandal. Funded by state liquor profits and tasked with driving job growth, JobsOhio is now under renewed pressure from lawmakers and critics demanding transparency. With questions mounting, the push is simple: Where is the money going and what are Ohioans getting in return?

🚨TRUMP ENDORSEMENT President Trump officially endorses Air Force veteran & former CIA agent Eric Conroy to take on Rep. Greg Landsman in Ohio’s 1st District. Trump blasts Landsman as a “Radical Left Extremist” and says Conroy will fight for border security, law & order, and American jobs. This race just got a LOT more intense. ohio.news/stories/trump-…

🚨 86% of students vote to DIVEST from Israel at Ohio University Student-led referendum pushes for cutting ties - but there’s a catch: Ohio law PROHIBITS it. University officials say they won’t act on proposals that violate state law, despite growing campus pressure.

🚨 NEW REPORT: Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton tied to a 2019 domestic dispute. A newly highlighted police report details a late-night domestic dispute while Acton was serving as Ohio’s Health Director - allegedly involving drinking, prescription medication, and a broken mirror inside her home. Officers responded to the scene, though no physical violence was reported. Acton’s campaign disputes key details, calling it a misunderstanding and downplaying the severity. Now, as she runs for governor, the incident is drawing renewed attention and raising fresh questions ahead of the election.

🚨OHIO RESIDENTS Scary images show a man armed with a knife threatening an Ohio homeowner and chasing his daughter ON THEIR OWN PROPERTY! Suspect now facing serious charges and is currently held on bond.

Full article: ohio.news/stories/ohio-u…

Ohio University president, Stewart-Gonzalez, allows anti-Semitic speakers and pro-Hamas student messages to spread around campus The most explicit example of that happened on March 26, when viral anti-Semitic podcaster Myron Gaines, whose real name is Amrou Fudl, visited the campus, allegedly performing a Nazi salute, claiming that the Holocaust’s death toll was exaggerated, and wearing a pro-Holocaust hooded sweatshirt

Ohio University president, Stewart-Gonzalez, allows anti-Semitic speakers and pro-Hamas student messages to spread around campus The most explicit example of that happened on March 26, when viral anti-Semitic podcaster Myron Gaines, whose real name is Amrou Fudl, visited the campus, allegedly performing a Nazi salute, claiming that the Holocaust’s death toll was exaggerated, and wearing a pro-Holocaust hooded sweatshirt

🚨 Ohio death penalty fight intensifies AG Dave Yost is calling to END the state’s execution pause - blasting it as a “mockery of the justice system.” After years without executions, Yost says justice is being denied to victims while critics warn the risk of wrongful convictions is too high. Even within the GOP, the divide is growing 👇 ohio.news/stories/yost-i…

🚨 Ohio House passes “Larry Henderson Act”! The House just passed the Larry Henderson Act (89-4) making the penalty for killing a police officer DEATH or life without parole. The bill comes as assaults on officers hit record highs nationwide 📈