Ohio
Gas prices across Columbus and Ohio have climbed fast this week. Some stations are starting to push close to $5 a gallon for regular unleaded. At the beginning of February, the average price for regular gas in Columbus was around $2.90 a gallon. At $4.29, filling up a 13-gallon tank costs about $18 more. For […]
The Jacksons' Destiny Tour in Ohio in 1979 marked a pivotal transition for Michael Jackson's solo career, leading to his blockbuster Off the Wall album.
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, Magic 95.5’s Robyn Simone sat down with the CEO of Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community for an important conversation around domestic violence, sexual assault, and the resources available to those impacted. The discussion comes amid several heartbreaking recent tragedies […]
The Cincinnati Bengals have traded the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II, according to the team. The move, announced Sunday, gives Cincinnati one of the league’s top interior defensive linemen ahead of next week’s draft. “Sexy Dexy”, a three-time […]
An Ohio man accused in more than 20 bank robberies is facing new federal charges. Authorities say the suspect, identified as 62-year-old John Donald Butler, was recently indicted again. The new charge stems from a bank robbery in the Dayton area. Investigators say Butler entered a KeyBank branch on March 30 wearing construction-style clothing. He […]
Even with legal recreational marijuana in Ohio, the price difference between states will always turn heads. Data shows some Ohioans save around $70 or more driving to Michigan to purchase weed. But, a new law now changes what happens once they cross back over state lines… MORE: Ohio Cannabis Law Update 2026: 10 Major Changes […]
Ohio bill aims to curb social media's addictive design & impact on mental health, with potential changes like warning labels & limits on features.
A decision on when Whitehall voters will weigh in on a potential leadership shakeup is still up in the air… After a lengthy (and at times heated) meeting Tuesday night, Whitehall City Council adjourned without setting a date for recall elections involving Mayor Michael Bivens and councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar – despite being […]
Ohio mourns the loss of L. Helen Rankin, a barrier-breaking leader who made history as the first Black woman elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. She died March 22nd at 89. Born in Georgia, September 12, 1936, Rankin made Cincinnati her home, attending the University of Cincinnati to study business administration before building a […]
Passenger makes bomb threat on Frontier flight, forcing diversion and investigation by FBI and Atlanta police.
A new piece of legislation at the Statehouse could change how Ohio residents obtain their driver’s licenses… House Bill 753, introduced by Jean Schmidt, would require all driver’s license exams in Ohio to be administered strictly in English. The proposal directs the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles to conduct both written and driving tests without […]
New Edition Honored with Legacy Award, March 26 Proclaimed “New Edition Day” in Hamilton County It was a powerful and unforgettable moment in Cincinnati as Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece honored one of R&B’s most influential groups, New Edition, with a prestigious Legacy Award from the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame. They were celebrated […]