Ohio State and Regional News

Ohio State University officially appointed Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda as its 18th president on March 12, 2026. The university also celebrated the opening of its $1.9 billion University Hospital, a massive 26-story facility that expanded its research and medical capacity. In Mason, Kings Island is auctioning off props from the retired Boo Blasters ride to make way for a new Phantom Theater attraction coming in 2026.

On the legislative front, the Ohio House passed Avery’s Law to strengthen penalties for dangerous dog owners. Lawmakers are also advancing bills to definitively ban child marriage, end third-party tax lien sales to protect homeowners, and standardize missing persons investigations. Additionally, tech companies in the state signed a pledge to help lower electricity costs for communities located  ...