Dave Chappelle, the provocative comedian and architect of Chappelle’s Show, is one of the biggest names in comedy. Now in arguably the most successful chapter of his life and career, he views himself as not just an entertainer -- but as a professional processor of events and experiences. He describes comedians as "the nation's kidney" -- an essential organ for processing the raw experiences of life.

For the entire history of the food stamps program (SNAP) the federal government has paid for all the benefits. Starting this fall, Ohio and other states are going to have to take on some of those costs, depending on their rate of payment errors.

The American Postal Workers Union and League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area encouraged people to use and defend voting by mail.

The Springfield Professional Firefighters Union 333 says Station 6 and its crews aren’t in use at times due to staffing shortages. Chief Jacob King says it's a temporary stabilization measure.

Sen. Sandra O'Brien (R-Ashtabula) said JobsOhio should hold public meetings and maintain public records. The state has long shielded its records.

Many Ohio parents and taxpayers have a new tool from the state to track a key metric in schools: attendance.

The message to lawmakers is that voters like and want the option to mail their ballots.

Ohio State officials have not identified the student and staff member charged with criminal trespassing. Organizers dispute the university's claim that the Tuesday demonstration was disruptive.