(AP) - The speed limit for cars and trucks on Ohio's interstate highways would increase from 65 mph to 70 mph under a bill passed by a House committee.
The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/z3QiXX ) reports the panel passed the measure Wednesday.
It initially would have made it illegal to stay in the left lane of a highway if a driver was not passing or exiting, but that provision was removed before the panel approved the measure.
The bill would make interstate limits consistent with the speed limit on the Ohio Turnpike and in neighboring states. The State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Trucking Association opposed the measure, partly citing safety concerns.
The committee chairman, Rep. Courtney Combs of Hamilton, says he expects the measure to pass when it's considered by the full House.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:28 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:28:39 GMT
Federal, state and local law enforcement officials are coming together this afternoon to announce an indictment related to the searches last year to several IHOP restaurants in Northwest Ohio and Indiana.
The FBI has indicted a number of employees at several IHOP locations in the area. A new conference will be at 1:30.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:39 AM EDT2012-05-23 15:39:50 GMT
They served our nation -- both at home and abroad. And today, our area is giving a big "thank you. to our local veterans" 80 veterans boarded a plane this morning bound for Washington D.C. " I'm very
They served our nation -- both at home and abroad. And today, our area is giving a big "thank you. to our local veterans" 80 veterans boarded a plane this morning bound for Washington D.C. " I'm very
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:54 AM EDT2012-05-23 13:54:38 GMT
MORNING NEWS DIGEST – May 23, 2012 "NEW" LOCAL *IHOP Raids Update Federal, state and local law enforcement officials are coming together this afternoon to announce an indictment related to the searches
Federal, state and local law enforcement officials are coming together this afternoon to announce an indictment related to the searches last year to several IHOP restaurants in northwest Ohio and Indiana.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:58 AM EDT2012-05-23 10:58:56 GMT
Police crews are on the scene of a semi rollover accident on 579 near Woodville in Northwood. Lake Township police say the truck driver hit a patch of dense fog, drove of the road and lost control, hitting
Police crews are on the scene of a semi rollover accident on 579 near Woodville in Northwood.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:35 AM EDT2012-05-23 10:35:49 GMT
You may notice extra fire and police crews in downtown Bowling Green today. Around 9:00 this morning the Wood County emergency planning committee and emergency management agency will hold an You may notice
You may notice extra fire and police crews in downtown Bowling Green today. Around 9:00 this morning the Wood County emergency planning committee and emergency management agency will hold an emergency drill.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:10 AM EDT2012-05-23 10:10:48 GMT
Perrysburg has opted out of TARTA bus service. Now, city leaders are drawing up plans for a new route with help from frequent riders. When you go to the TARTA website you can look up all of the routes
Perrysburg has opted out of TARTA bus service. Now, city leaders are drawing up plans for a new route with help from frequent riders.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:05 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:05:33 GMT
It's the moment that changed his life, and thousands of others forever. 13abc's Steve Slivka is one of those looking back, remembering the F-5 tornado that tore a town apart one year ago. Steve was living
It's the moment that changed his life, and thousands of others forever. 13abc's Steve Slivka is one of those looking back, remembering the F-5 tornado that tore a town apart one year ago.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:51 AM EDT2012-05-23 09:51:23 GMT
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to put some of their lesser known parks in the spotlight by offering a 25% discount for campers. The discount is for non electric sites that are booked by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to put some of their lesser known parks in the spotlight by offering a 25% discount for campers. The discount is for non electric sites that are booked by
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 09:32:13 GMT
Zach Brody is scheduled for sentencing this afternoon at the Ottawa County courthouse. He was found guilty of murdering a Cleveland native Philip Masterson. Investigators say Brody killed Masterson around
Zach Brody is scheduled for sentencing this afternoon at the Ottawa County courthouse. He was found guilty of murdering a Cleveland native Philip Masterson. Investigators say Brody killed Masterson around
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