COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he is running to be the next governor of Ohio — wedging the news between the departure from the race of a top rival and the expected entry as soon as next week of a new one.

Hundreds of Ohio Republicans made their way to Washington D.C. to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump and JD Vance, adding that the Buckeye State is back on the "national stage."

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Excitement filled the air as Ohio representatives gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the inauguration of Vice President Vance, despite the weather changing some of the original plans. This is State Rep. Adam Mathews first time in Washington, D.C., for the inauguration.

Area residents who visited Washington, D.C. this week as Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation’s 47th president and JD Vance was sworn in as its 50th vice president said the experience was well worth the many miles they traveled and the cold weather they endured.

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will fill Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat and join new Sen. Bernie Moreno in Washington.

Trump's a fan of President William McKinley, giving the Canton, Ohio, native a major shout-out in his inaugural address.

Two men from Wood and Washington Counties went to Washington D.C. to watch President Trump's second inauguration.

MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of January annually. This year, it falls on Jan. 20. MLK Day celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It takes place near, but generally not on, the day of King's birth (Jan. 15).

Vice President-elect JD Vance of Cincinnati will be sworn in Monday. So where will he and his family live in Washington, D.C.? Here's what to know.

Although the cold weather changed plans for an outdoor ceremony, people still attended watch parties to watch President Donald Trump be sworn in.

Multiple area residents plan to attend President Donald Trump’s second inauguration Monday in Washington, D.C. Trump announced Friday he would take the oath of office inside the Capitol Rotunda due to the intense cold weather forecast for the day.

Thousands cheered on Donald Trump and JD Vance as they took the oath of office Monday, including supporters from the Gulf Coast. Read the full story: <a href="