Josh Croup

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - In 2025, dozens of local contests were decided by one to three votes.10 races ended in ties after November’s general election; automatic recounts were ordered for races in 53 counties.In this Why it Matters, we explain how one vote c... See more

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The year in Ohio politics saw several developments that will set up high-stakes battles in 2026.Ohio welcomed new Republican leadership in the U.S. Senate this year while a former senator announced a political comeback bid. A legenda... See more

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association announced Saturday that a tentative deal has been reached on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.Players walked out and went on strike Friday. Multiple games have been postp... See more

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Gov. Mike DeWine said he regrets signing legislation to legalize sports betting in Ohio, calling it a mistake as multiple teams and athletes have become entangled in gambling scandals.“I signed the bill to allow sports betting. I thi... See more

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio’s governor held his final bill signing ceremonies of the year Friday, putting pen to paper on multiple pieces of legislation that aim to provide property tax relief to homeowners and change the state’s marijuana laws.As the work... See more