fentanyl

Ohio legislators are considering legislation that would decriminalize a test that can detect fentanyl in drugs, a move advocates say could save lives.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning that drug dealers are marketing rainbow-colored fentanyl to kids. Many drug experts say that's likely not happening.

An AP source has confirmed the disciplinary hearing will continue through at least Wednesday with the NFL recommending an indefinite suspension; A second case of monkeypox was found by Columbus Public Health this week; A man shot to death by Akron Police after an attempted traffic stop has been identified but body cam footage won't be released until Sunday; and more stories.

A jury has found the doctor, who has been accused of overprescribing fentanyl to his critically ill patients, not guilty of 14 counts of murder.

Officials say it's important for people continue to use caution as the omicron wave subsides; FirstEnergy shareholders have agreed to a $180 million settlement with top officials tied to Ohio’s nuclear bailout scandal; A Senate panel has approved the nomination of Cleveland attorney Marisa Darden to become the U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Ohio; and more stories.

The state’s three-week COVID-19 case average is at around 6,000, the highest it's been since October; Akron is the latest district to announce bussing delays due to a driver shortage; Ohio wrapped up its latest COVID-19 vaccine lottery, awarding five $100,000 college scholarships; and more stories.

The 5,215 drug deaths expected to be reported for 2020 will break the record high set in 2017, according to the CDC.

Doug Ullmann has seen firsthand that naloxone can save lives. He said a person overdosed at the addiction treatment house where he lived, and another person administered naloxone to save his life.

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