Leila Goldstein

In an unexpected turn, Ohioan Jessica Watkins took the stand in her own defense Wednesday in the January 6 seditious conspiracy trial in Washington.

In testimony this week, Watkins’ defense lawyer introduced her as “somewhat of an enigma” — an army veteran haunted by being discharged early; a “protest junkie” who served as a medic at rally after rally; a barkeeper in small town Ohio; a transgender woman who never felt like she fit in.

Military judge Col. Christina Jimenez ordered that the two-star general forfeit over $50,000 of his pay and receive a written reprimand. The verdict marks the first conviction of a general in a court martial in the 75-year history of the Air Force.

Major General William T. Cooley is accused of kissing and inappropriately touching a civilian without their consent. He pleaded not guilty. But an Air Force general has never made it this far in court martial proceedings, and experts said it's a reflection of the phrase "different spanks for different ranks," a sense that higher-up military officials are held to a different standard than the enlisted.

Dayton businessman Larry Connor did floating somersaults for the auditorium of over 100 ninth graders. The mission is the first to the International Space Station where all of the passengers are private citizens.

"Rescue" in Ohio can look like handcuffs, spit hoods, jail time or court dates.

Anti-human trafficking nonprofits and government agencies, including those in Ohio, have a problem with sharing misinformation.

Gov. Mike DeWine said a curfew may be reinstated in the future, in particular if cases climb due to more contagious variants of the virus.

Governor Mike DeWine announced Ohio's 10 p.m. curfew could be shifted to 11 p.m. on Thursday.

Vaccines will be available to Ohioans 80 years and older beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19.