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Findlay PD shares bodycam video of the officer-involved shooting death of a 17-year-old last month; Northeast Ohio police report shows a state lawmaker caused a disturbance at a polling place on election night, shouting at an 83-year-old woman; Central Ohio high school principal on leave after comments regarding the 2024 election; officials in a Cleveland suburb are limiting residents' holiday light displays.
Ohio Senate passes transgender bathroom bill; two Circleville police officers fired over sexual misconduct investigation; North Ridgeville school employee arrested for stalking; state lawmaker from the Dayton area wants to reduce the state's sports betting tax.
A child, possibly abducted from NY, was found in Columbus; Ohio's AG calls racist texts mentioning slavery "dispicable" and opens formal inquiry; Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk tapped to head president-elect Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency; Buckeyes remain at #2 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Amber Alert ended after a 7-year-old child was returned safely and the suspect was killed by police; Toledo shopping mall locked down after shots were fired; former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Larry Householder wants president-elect Trump to pardon him; an explanation of the smoke smell that was detected in Central Ohio over the weekend.
Resident of a senior living facility shot and injured two employees before taking his own life; Ohio child rescued from abductor in Nebraska; employee of the Stark County Sheriff's Department arrested; Pete Rose honored in Cincinnati.
AG Yost and the FBI confirm racist text messages mentioning slavery have reached Ohioans; Cincinnati high school teacher charged for inappropriate relationship with a student; so far, 2024 has been the deadliest year in two decades on the Ohio Turnpike; Cleveland church renovating a former strip club to serve the community.
Governor DeWine declares a state of emergency due to damaged bridge in Cincinnati; more than 1,000 Toledo Jeep workers set to be laid off; Clark County cop reprimanded for a social media post in which he said he wouldn't help Democrats in an emergency; JD Vance's mom makes a rare social media appearance to congratulate her son.
The future of JD Vance's Senate seat now that he has been elected Vice President; anti-gerrymandering Issue One defeated; Franklin County's new prosecutor made history; Ohio in the top 20 of states with highest diabetes rates.
Ohio's Secretary of State is confident in the security of today's election; Former Columbus police officer found guilty of murder for an on-duty shooting in 2020; Northwest Ohio school principal under investigation for allegedly strip-searching a student; several businesses are offering free or discounted Election Day deals.
Ohio's Secretary of State is confident in the security of today's election; Former Columbus police officer found guilty of murder for an on-duty shooting in 2020; Northwest Ohio school principal under investigation for allegedly strip-searching a student; several businesses are offering free or discounted Election Day deals.
Two Canton police officers indicted for the in-custody death of Frank Tyson in April; Cleveland police officer suspended without pay for gunfire incident outside of a Painesville elementary school; Cincinnati's Daniel Carter Beard bridge severely damaged by fire; appeals court denies request to count votes for Jill Stein on Ohio's presidential ballot.
Off-duty Cleveland police officer causes a lockdown at elementary school after firing his gun in an apparent domestic dispute; coroner rules death of a Findlay teen shot by police a homicide; more than 2 million people have already voted in Ohio; AG Yost asks a federal judge to intervene in the Cleveland Browns' lawsuit testing the Art Modell law.
Teen brother and sister killed in a house fire near Akron; jury deliberating in the murder trial of former Columbus police officer Adam Coy; new bill at the state house would incentivize businesses to give workers parental leave; Ohio State University's new police chief says he wants to tackle crime on campus.
Two vehicles pulled from the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland are related to teen Keshaun Williams who has been missing for over a year; Cincinnati making new efforts to solve cold cases; Newark leaders discuss possible solutions to the area's homeless problem after the city banned camping; Lucas County is receiving more than $2M to build new housing and rehabilitate existing homes that are in a state of disrepair.
Two vehicles pulled from the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland are related to teen Keshaun Williams who has been missing for over a year; Cincinnati making new efforts to solve cold cases; Newark leaders discuss possible solutions to the area's homeless problem after the city banned camping; Lucas County is receiving more than $2M to build new housing and rehabilitate existing homes that are in a state of disrepair.
A juvenile is dead after being shot by a Findlay police officer; comic who made offensive comments at a Trump rally is from Ohio; final sentence handed down in the Columbus Zoo fraud case; Cleveland responds to Haslam's plan to build the Browns a domed stadium in the suburbs with a domed stadium plan for downtown.
Two dead after a violent weekend in Toledo; investigators are looking into a fire at an abandoned water park in East Columbus; ODOT is taking political signs that are too close to the road; the Cleveland Browns honor the memory of radio play-by-play announcer Jim Donovan.
Ohio judge rules heartbeat bill, banning abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy, is unconstitutional; family sues Toledo-area nursing home after their loved one died there; home of northeast Ohio real estate developer Frank Sinito raided by federal agents; what not to wear to vote in person in the Buckeye State.
Dogs involved in fatal attack in Ashville had been previously determined by authorities to be dangerous; murder trial of a former Columbus cop is underway; Toledo PD says a viral TikTok video is fake; a Cincinnati-area school received a historic financial contribution.
Westlake mom to be sentenced after leaving her kids home alone while she traveled out of state; mom and son arrested for vicious dog attack that killed a Pickaway County woman; Ohio's AG confirms that six Ohio voters were discovered to have broken the law in this election; Cleveland city officials say they'll invoke the Art Modell law to try to keep the Browns downtown.
Arrest made in the shooting death of a rapper in Columbus; Akron school resource officer has a violent interaction with a student; former Ohio Governor Taft makes a surprising endorsement in Senate race; Cuyahoga County seniors will get a tax break.
Murder trial of former Columbus police officer Adam Coy underway; officer in Dayton shot an killed a man during a call for a mental health crisis; pedestrian struck and critically injured by a vehicle in the rideshare lane at Glenn International airport in Cleveland; fire seriously damages businesses in a strip mall near Toledo; Browns QB Watson suffers season-ending injury.
Father of toddler killed by mom says he tried to get his wife mental health help; police arrest more than two dozen people in Columbus in gang investigation; more than 350,000 Ohioans have already voted; the Browns are moving to the suburbs.
Parents of young boy killed in supermarket parking lot near Cleveland are now suing the store; US Department of Justice will monitor early and Election Day voting in Portage County after sheriff's controversial social media post; Toledo is getting new water security; UD men's soccer team makes history.
Columbus-area mother charged with killing her 2-year-old; federal lawsuit involving Akron police shooting of Jayland Walker has been settled; state Supreme Court rules in favor of Secretary of State over who is allowed to put ballots in drop boxes; Columbus Blue Jackets hold emotional home opener in front of a sold-out crowd with tributes to star player Johnny Gaudreau.
Large portion of the state is under frost or freeze advisories for the next two nights; community organization demands the firing of Akron's police chief; a Marysville woman is missing after she went to Alabama to hike in late September; Governor DeWine has earmarked funding for families in the northwestern part of the state.
9-year-old boy killed and 10-year-old critically injured after they were struck by an SUV in Elyria; court docs say Terra State Community College board of directors member who recently resigned is facing charges he engaged in prostitution; former CEO of the Columbus Zoo sentenced to 7 years in prison for his role in defrauding the zoo out of more than $2 million dollars; the Cleveland Guardians advance to face the Yankees in the American League championship.
Human remains found in a Lancaster home; East Cleveland mayor indicted on multiple charges; an Ohio family has had homes damaged by the Indian Lake tornadoes and both recent hurricanes in Florida; the Buckeyes are prepping for the Ducks.
Southwest Ohio lawmaker posted a conspiracy theory about the federal government controlling weather; video shows a train nearly missing a crash with a Columbus City Schools bus; Cleveland's city council working to make penalties for street takeovers stiffer; Kroger is changing its fuel points system.
Court decides against issuing arrest warrants for Donald Trump and JD Vance after criminal charges were filed over their comments regarding Haitian migrants in Springfield; a police chief in Southeast Ohio was jailed on domestic violence charges; Ohio Supreme Court denies AG's request to force Columbus City Schools to transport private and charter school students; how to watch next year's Cleveland Guardians games.
Early voting is underway in Ohio; Cleveland TV reporter shot in a suspected domestic violence crime; nearly 200 arrests made in Columbus street racing and takeover bust; Columbia Gas gets the green light for Maumee pipeline.
OSHP has identified the 5 victims of a fatal Clermont County crash; officials are investigating a house explosion near Youngstown that killed 4 people on Saturday morning; Lucas County officials warn of a rise in whooping cough diagnoses; today is the deadline to register to vote in Ohio's November general election.
Cleveland police make an arrest in connection to last weekend's street takeovers; three people in Toledo face murder charges after the victim of an assault 14 years ago died; Columbus City Schools will start bussing private and charter school students; Tito is coming back to a baseball team not far from the one he left.
Two boys arrested for throwing rocks at cars in Akron; suburban Columbus police department sued over man's death after his arrest; Ohio's tornado total rises again; NHL plans to honor the Gaudreau brothers as season gets underway.
Springfield's immigrant population was again a focus at the VP debate; board of a suburban Columbus public school district eliminates a program that allows students to miss class for religious instruction; Pete Rose's cause of death revealed; a new policy could make it easier for Ohioans to transition off SNAP benefits.
Summit County triple murder trial underway; Butler County phone scam is targeting voters in only one political party; students in Ohio schools could get panic buttons if a new bill at the state house becomes law; former Cincinnati Red Pete Rose has died.
Hurricane Helene Folo; VP Debate, Browns and Bengals Updates; Cleveland Cold Case on Netflix; Dayton Anti-Crime Initiative; Terrell Silver Sentencing; NBA Player Dies
Columbus mother under investigation after her baby's death was ruled a homicide; Springfield's statistics don't quite support claims Donald Trump has made about immigrants and crime there; a brewery in Cleveland is receiving mixed reviews after banning children; the Columbus Crew is at the White House for a ceremony honoring their MLS cup win in December.
Class action lawsuit filed over dangerous chemical leak from a train car near Cincinnati this week; remnants of Hurricane Helene could mean heavy rain and winds for Ohio; police near Toledo are investigating the death of a woman at a nursing home as a homicide; Trump-Vance campaign responds to criminal charges filed over Springfield comments.
Evacuations ordered near Cincinnati after a rail car leaks toxic gas; National Weather service confirms a record 71st tornado in Ohio this year; a former Hocking County commissioner has been sentenced after pleading guilty to fraud; an Ohio company received a bad rating for its impact on the environment.
Teen accused of stabbing another student at a school bus stop near Columbus; Portsmouth man is facing charges for sharing child sexual abuse material on the internet; leader of a Haitian non-profit files criminal charges against Donald Trump and JD Vance; members of Toledo's city council are heading to Italy.
Fire causes significant damage to one of the largest dairy farms in Ashtabula County; Portage County election officials do not want deputies on security detail during early voting after Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski's controversial social media posts; man arrested after driving his car into several tents at a Central Ohio music festival; state agriculture officials issue quarantines amid spotted lanternfly invasion;
Springfield's mayor makes an emergency proclamation in response to controversy and threats stemming from false claims of migrants eating pets there; a Cincinnati mother faces charges for her 2-year-old daughter's death due to drug exposure; authorities in Northeast Ohio ask for the public's help in locating a human trafficking fugitive; the fist day of Fall is on Sunday but temperatures will feel more like summer.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks out on false claims circulating about Springfield; City Council meeting in Worthington, near Columbus, disrupted by hate speech; changes made to ballot language for Issue One and debate continues as to whether it is misleading; overdose deaths are down in Ohio.
More Springfield schools receive threats while the city's mayor tells both presidential candidates that now is not the time for a visit; woman accused of stabbing a 3-year-old boy to death near Cleveland ruled incompetent to stand trial; FBI investigating suspicious packages sent to elections officials in at least 15 states, including Ohio; more Ohio counties added to burn ban as drought continues.
Springfield woman claims her social media post started the pet-eating rumors there; Sandusky man facing charges in the death of a young girl; Cleveland city officials are weighing options for Burke Lakefront airport; fewer than 3 weeks remain to get registered to vote in Ohio's November election.
Ohio Senator JD Vance stands behind the rumors that Haitian migrants in Springfield are eating people's pets; several Springfield buildings, including schools and hospitals, evacuated in the past few days due to threats; Portage County's sheriff under scrutiny for a social media post; 8-year-old northeast Ohio girl safe after driving family's SUV to Target.
A day after bomb threats closed city offices in Springfield, new threats closed schools today; arrest warrant issued for a Summit County man accused of killing his dog on Facebook Live; New Jersey driver charged with killing Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother last month will remain in jail; Cincinnati named one of 3 finalist cities in the search for a new Sundance Film Festival host.
Governor DeWine comments on debunked claims of Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield; a nearly month-old case involving a cat in Canton may have fueled the pet-eating rumors; attorneys for both sides speak out on the latest sexual abuse allegations made against Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson; CEO of Norfolk Southern, the rail company involved in the East Palestine train derailment, has been fired.
Columbus man, woman, and infant dead after apparent murder-suicide; state officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cleveland Heights; Donald Trump cites debunked rumor about immigrants eating pets in Springfield during presidential debate; NFL now investigating new sexual assault allegations against Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson.
Dayton brothers charged in the death of a 12-year-old girl who was shot as she slept in her bed; an investigation is underway after an inmate died at the Seneca County jail; new allegation of sexual assault made against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson; Ohio senator and Trump running mate JD Vance claims Haitian migrants are eating pets in Springfield.
Accident while constructing an amusement ride sent 3 people to the hospital in Paulding County; Columbus-based Big Lots filed for bankruptcy; state fire marshal bans open burning due to drought; funeral held in Pennsylvania for Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
An industrial fire in Akron led to resident evacuations; at least 5 Cincinnati-area school districts threatened online with copycat violence after Georgia school shooting; a bill at the Ohio state house wants to give child tax credit to moms before babies are born; the annual Battle of Lake Erie commemoration is this weekend in Put-in-Bay.
Police chase on I-77 near Cleveland led to a fiery crash, shutting down highway for hours; Columbus Blue Jackets held vigil in honor of Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew who were killed by a suspected drunk driver a week ago; Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants to get rid of ballot drop boxes; some Bengals fans are hesitant to buy Jamar Chase gear.
22 Ohio counties declared natural disaster areas due to drought; Ohio joins 6 other states in suit to block Biden administration's new student loan forgiveness plan; Governor DeWine says he has 26 recommendations to improve Ohio's juvenile justice system; the stadium where the Cleveland Browns play has a new name.
Coroner IDs 2 men who drowned at Salt Fork State Park; Toledo man facing charges in Michigan for an alleged sexual relationship with a student when he was a teacher and coach there; Ohio Turnpike officials are suspending late fees amid text scam; a Southwest Ohio woman is bringing home a gold medal for triathlon in the Paralympic Games in Paris.
Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother killed in New Jersey when a suspected drunk driver struck them during a bike ride on the eve of their sister's wedding; Southeast Ohio facing extreme drought conditions; restraining order filed against cyber security expert in Columbus who proved that sensitive city data was on the dark web after last month’s cyberattack; Jim Donovan announces he is stepping down as voice of the Cleveland Browns.
Canton PD investigating after video circulated of an officer apparently kicking a man; Miami Trace students had to shelter in place after a gun scare; two arrests made in Newark after a skimmer was detected at a grocery store; while northern Ohio is getting a break from the heat, it's still hot in the southern part of the state.
Wilmington man faces charges for January 6th attack on the US Capitol; Columbus woman who kidnapped 5-month-old twins will spend more than 20 years behind bars; drought conditions in Southeast Ohio are challenging farmers; Central Ohio cop shows off his drumline skills at a high school football game.
Former Central Ohio cop appears in court on charges he raped a child; Southeast Ohio house explosion kills one; police near Cleveland are asking for help from the public after recent thefts and attempted thefts; OSU football fans will see some upgrades at the Shoe.
Warren County Sheriff says 3 inmates are back in custody after escaping over the weekend; a judge issued a temporary injunction against an Ohio abortion law; Toledo-area parents upset over school bus overcrowding in the Washington Local district; Columbus Crew are Leagues Cup champs.
Circleville Deputy Chief Scandal; Toledo Jeep Plant Death; Bobby George Lawsuit Threat; Bengals Defensive Injuries; Toledo Trail Stabbing; ODOT Hiring Snow Plow Drivers; Ostego Schools After Levy Failure; Columbus Domestic Violence Murder; Camp Quality Ohio; Cincinnati Singer on CBS
Worker killed on the job at Toledo Jeep plant; three people arrested after a 6-year-old boy was attacked by a dog in Ashland County; Springfield police officer charged with OVI and it has happened before; Columbus Crew advance to the finals of the Leagues Cup tournament in MLS.
Three children locked out of a Columbus apartment led police to discover a man and woman dead in an apparent murder-suicide; a new version of the case of a fatal Hocking County stabbing going to court; the Ohio Turnpike has had more fatalities so far this year than all of last year; second lawsuit filed against Columbus after data breach.
Governor DeWine tested positive for Covid-19; police in Cleveland are searching for the hit-and-run driver who killed a 7-year-old child; former Columbus Zoo CFO going to prison for 3 years; a sorority at Marietta College is back in their house after a fire 3 years ago.
Two bodies pulled from Ohio River near Cincinnati; Columbus mayor Andrew Ginther takes responsibility for information regarding the ransomware attack; Northeast Ohio hit with more severe weather causing damage and power outages; Ohio needs volunteer firefighters.
Suspect arrested after a nearly 12-hour standoff with police near Indian Lake; third Circleville police official placed on leave since March; Hamilton may benefit from proposed Amtrak plans; Reds fans no longer need a ticket for games at Great American Ballpark.
A series of crashes on the Ohio Turnpike near Toledo leave four dead, several injured; near Akron. police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in a Taco Bell drive-thru; a man studying to be a Catholic priest in Cincinnati pleaded guilty to possessing materials depicting children being sexually abused; Toledo officials introduce a 5-year plan to reduce gun violence.
Personal data of about 400,000 people published on the dark web after Columbus cyber attack; Cleveland Browns' Mike Hall Jr. charged with domestic violence; First Energy agrees to $20 million settlement in state bribery scandal; there are big plans for a southwest Ohio interchange on I-75.
Central Ohio grand jury indicts police officer on murder, other charges for shooting death of a pregnant woman last year; owner of several popular Ohio restaurants and nightclubs arrested on attempted murder, rape, and kidnapping charges; Ohio Supreme Court will hear case of a divorced couple who cannot agree on the fate of their embryos created through IVF; social media influencer stayed after hours at Kings Island and posted a video about it.
Gov DeWine declares states of emergency for northeast Ohio counties dealing with damage from last week's storms and tornadoes; Authorities are asking for the public's help as they investigate several intentionally set church fires in southeast Ohio; Chillicothe couple arrested after a 12-year-old girl was found zip-tied to a bed; Buckeyes are #2 in AP poll.
National Weather Service now says there were 4 tornadoes in Northeast Ohio on Tuesday and heavy rain in the area last night caused flash flooding; former Toledo-area foster parent sentenced for child sex crimes; even though it's now legal in Ohio, you can't smoke weed in public; charges dropped for the man who ran onto the field and did a backflip during a Cincinnati Reds game in June.
National Weather Service confirms two EF-1 tornadoes touched down near Cleveland on Tuesday; three people injured in accident during a harness race at a track in Central Ohio; Columbus-based Big Lots reveals the eight Ohio stores that will be closed; $1 million ticket for Mega Millions sold in Mentor.
Severe weather in Northeast Ohio leaves damage and nearly half a million people without power; Dayton-area police officer fired for allegedly threatening neighbors with a rifle; ACLU files appeal after a judge upheld Ohio's ban on gender affirming care for minors; Strongsville schools will start drug-testing students.
Recreational marijuana is now legally available in the Buckeye State; Summer Covid-19 numbers in Ohio are up; Cincinnati-area man charged for painting potholes because he was tired of waiting for his city to fix them; family and their dog reunited in northeast Ohio after 6 years.
Clermont County man sentenced to prison for killing his three small children last year; recreational marijuana sales set to begin tomorrow in the Buckeye State; law enforcement in Northeast Ohio to get a boost from federal funds; Toledo Mud Hens announce the death of their longtime play-by-play announcer; Ohio University prepping for Welcome Week later tis month.
Three officers injured and suspect killed during police standoff in Columbus; judge rules in favor of Ohio University in case of the hazing death of student Collin Wiant; civil rights complaint lodged against proposed Brent Specnce bridge project in Cincinnati; city of Cleveland releases plan to renovate Browns stadium.
Franklin County Sheriff's deputy arrested for raping a child under the age of 13; Cincinnati man sentenced for robbing a postal carrier; Governor Mike DeWine speaks out against proposed anti-gerrymandering amendment tot he state constitution; puppy trainers are needed in Toledo.
Cincinnati teacher arrested for child pornography; settlement reached in Columbus shooting death of Casey Goodson Junior by a former sheriff's deputy; Ohio continues to add to record-breaking tornado count; fisherman in Toledo credited with saving a woman from the Maumee river.
Severe weather causes damage in the southwestern part of the state; truck fire closes the Ohio Turnpike and causes evacuations in northwest Ohio; Columbus mayor confirms city was the victim of a ransomware attack; Ohio's sales tax holiday is here.
Miami County corrections officer arrested on child sex charges; Texas man helps police in Bowling Green catch suspects accused of using counterfeit money; a third-party presidential candidate could be on Ohio's November ballot; former OSU swimmer now has two Olympics gold medals.
Toledo woman who received thousands of dollars in donations for faking cancer learned her punishment yesterday; Ohio Congressional candidate sentenced to jail; Akron settles lawsuit over Jayland Walker protests and will modify policies; NHL game will be played at Ohio Stadium in March.
$10 million bond set for suspect in the death of a Columbus mom trying to save her child during a carjacking; NTSB issues report on fatal Norfolk Sothern train accident at Cleveland Cliffs plant; Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown announced legislation requiring the federal government to only buy American flags made in the USA; a Buckeye legend will "dot the i" in Script Ohio during Ohio State's season opener.
Columbus firefighter charged with rape; constitutional amendment regarding Ohio's congressional districts will be on November ballot; Ohio's voter purge has happened and thousands of people were removed; the Ohio State Fair starts and the butter cow sculpture display has been revealed.
Republican state senator sparks controversy with remarks made during JD Vance's rally in Middletown on Monday; former Columbus Zoo CEO pleads guilty to 15 felony charges of misusing Zoo money; Ohio Turnpike warns of a text scam; Cleveland Heights' Travis and Jason Kelce inspire a new breakfast cereal.
Small plane crash in Ashtabula County kills pilot; fatal wrong-way crash on I-75 in Middletown; Coast Guard rescues people and dogs from a sinking boat on Lake Erie; changes have been made to spending limits for Ohio's sales tax holiday.
Microsoft Outage; Reynoldsburg Murder Suicide; HB68 Update; Middletown Vance Rally; Central Ohio Housing; Lake Erie Fish; Prison Settlement; Robbery Indictment; State Environmental Ranking; Lorain County Water
JD Vance at RNC; Milwaukee Shooting; Centerville permits; Vance on Ohio; ACT Tests; Ohio Unemployment; Secret Service; At Home in Youngstown Funds; Toledo commercial zoning; Hillbilly Elegy; Zanesville water boil alert; Cincinnati school bussing; Columbus substitute teachers lawsuit
CBUS OIS in Milwaukee; CBUS Mayor comments; Dayton nurse indicted; Ohio Lawmakers on assassination investigation committee; Cincy jail intern; Cleveland safety corridor; Vance speech and hometown reaction; NTSB final report; OSU Football
Ohio Senator JD Vance selected as Donald Trump's running mate; What happens to Vance's seat if Trump wins; Reaction to the Vance announcement; Trump case dismissed; National crisis stress; New OSU Athletic Director comments; Zanesville Fake 911 calls; Bus and pedestrian deaths; Dayton elementary school changes.
Comprehensive coverage of the Trump assassination attempt and reaction from lawmakers and elected officials; Trump hush money case dismissed; News about Ohio State Fair rides; Marion County man sentenced for rape; Attorney General Dave Yost on vaping; Toledo voted best place to live; Tax free days include restaurants this year.
Columbus woman killed trying to save her child during a carjacking attempt; officials release cause of death for man who was struck by a Kings Island roller coaster; more than a third of Ohio is experiencing drought conditions; the US Department of Energy funding a Toledo project that will save and create jobs.
Cleveland man charged with murder in the case of a woman who was missing since late May; volunteers from northwest Ohio are helping Texans in the aftermath of hurricane Beryl; Miami Township police officer on leave after allegedly threatening to kill neighbors while intoxicated; Cedar Point's name removed from sign at the park's entrance.
US Marshals offer reward for info in the drive-by shooting death of a 10-year-old in Cleveland; local officials call for resignation of a republican state senator in southwest Ohio; a community in southeast Ohio doesn't want marijuana sold there; Bernie Kosar shares that he is facing serious health issues.
One person dead and another missing after the Coast Guard had to rescue several people from Lake Erie over the weekend; memorial service held in Cleveland for a police officer killed in the line of duty last week; officials say kids playing with a lighter caused a fatal house fire in Lancaster; police investigating after man was arrested for allegedly breaking into several Columbus-area businesses and setting animals from a pet store free.
Toddler injured in Columbus drive-by shooting; near Toledo quick action by neighbors in Perrysburg helped save a home from being destroyed by fire; a downtown Cincinnati area has been re-branded; the Wilson football factory has grown.
Judge sets bond at $5 million for suspect accused of fatally shooting a Cleveland police officer; police chief in Butler County dismissed after being accused by the mayor of not responding to 911 calls and stealing hot dogs; OSHP on the lookout for impaired drivers through the weekend; winning Powerball ticket sold near Dayton.
Wrongful death lawsuits filed in response to November 2023 bus crash involving Tuscarawas Valley High School students and staff on I-70; former Columbus Zoo exec changes his plea in case of misuse of Zoo funds and resources; 7-year-old Toledo-area boy hurt after falling from a high dive at community pool; Southeast Ohio lifeguard honored for saving the life of a 6-year-old.
Canton parents charged in the death of 11-month-old boy; Dayton police involved in a deadly shooting; missing Indiana teen was last seen in the Cleveland area; Jobs Ohio: the Buckeye State is open for business.
Three killed in a shooting near the University of Cincinnati campus; Columbus mother arrested for murder in the death of her 8-year-old son; Governor DeWine unveils the state's first Innovation Hub in northwest Ohio; baseball team in northeast Ohio using some "potty humor" to get fans in the stands.
Man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood; former Columbus social worker sentenced to prison for having sex with an underage boy she was assigned to counsel; an Ohio congresswoman introduced a bipartisan law enforcement de-escalation bill on the anniversary of Jayland Walker's shooting death by Akron officers; Ohio's WIC-Farmer's Market program is a win-win for participants and the state's economy.
Murder suspect in Cleveland is back in jail after he was mistakenly released due to a typo; Youngstown's mayor threatens legal action against owners of the building involved in last month's fatal explosion; Ohio lawmakers try for a third time to pass Aisha's Law for domestic violence victims; Sam the bald eagle has retired from his duties at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
NTSB issues final recommendations after East Palestine train derailment; accused murderer mistakenly released from jail in Cleveland; the Buckeye State could soon have new rail travel options; Bowling Green officials using a unique method to fund their fireworks for July 4th.
Officials offering a $10k reward for info about Sunday morning's mass shooting in Columbus; Dayton man charged for the death of his mother 17 years ago; NTSB issuing final safety recommendations in the case of the East Palestine train derailment; a big financial boost for Ohio's county fairs.
Man who was hit by a roller coaster at Kings Island has died; there were mass shootings in both Dayton and Columbus over the weekend; Norfolk Southern announces changes after last year's toxic derailment in East Palestine; movie scenes were shot in Toledo overnight.
Northeast Ohio police chase that ended with car crashing into a house started because of a stolen tip jar; Kings Island park guest who was hit by roller coaster reportedly said he had lost his keys on the ride; Governor DeWine and Lt. Gov. Husted on a list of possible witnesses for trial of a former First Energy exec; Senator Bernie Sanders visited the Cleveland area in support of raising Ohio's minimum wage.
Several Ohio counties are under air quality alerts; NE Ohio couple killed by alleged drunk driver near Cincinnati; man injured after being struck by a roller coaster at Kings Island; new report says chemicals from the train derailment in East Palestine reached as many as sixteen other states.
NTSB issues a preliminary report in deadly Youngstown building explosion; 80-year-old community activist in Cleveland claims he was assaulted by the president of East Cleveland's city council; Montgomery County commissioners asked to look into inmate deaths at county's jail; parent company of Kings Island and Cedar Point says merger with Six Flags is nearly done.
Suspect who escaped police custody in south central Ohio Thursday is still on the run; new information released about a fatal officer-involved shooting in Wood County; Akron is holding a scaled back Juneteenth celebration amid safety concerns; Columbus Blu Jackets fire head coach.
Ohio is under a HEAT advisory all week with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s; An Ohio Factory is Relocating OUT of Ohio; Ohio Gas Prices are Falling; Akron Juneteenth Festival was abruptly cancelled; A Dayton Motorcycle gang has been indicted.
"Columbus Police have identified the victims in the mass nightclub shooting; Two Columbus Police Officers were fired in the same week; Toledo Cancer Scammer pleads guilty; Public Officials push back on EPA fossil fuels proposed rules; Ohio schools overpaid by vouchers."
Dangerous heat wave heading to Ohio; Amtrak now talking about a second Columbus to Chicago route; Ohio and several other states reach a settlement with Johnson & Johnson over talc products; alleged Reds field crasher appears in court.
Residents near site of Youngstown bank explosion ordered to evacuate; Tiffin teacher indicted for inducing panic at school; Ohio Sen. Michael Rulli won special election for US House seat in eastern Ohio's 6th district; Marietta rowers heading to UK for competition.
Recovery efforts suspended after a 10-year-old boy went missing in the waters of Lake Erie in northeast Ohio; family of the man killed in Youngstown bank explosion file a lawsuit; a bill at the statehouse seeks to change how ballots are counted in Ohio's elections, among other things; first responders had to rescue a cow stranded on an Ohio highway.
44 horses killed in a Logan County barn fire; two Toledo teens accused of vandalizing school buses; League of Women Voters says Ohio's newly drawn congressional maps should be redrawn due to gerrymandering; annual Memorial golf tournament near Columbus wraps with Scottie Scheffler as the winner.
Officials confirm 4 more tornadoes hit Ohio Wednesday, bringing this year's total to 62; Columbus man arrested for child porn as he was disembarking a Disney cruise ship in Florida; an arrest by Cincinnati police is now under investigation after a video of it went viral on social media; Ohio's Secretary of State is getting ready to purge inactive voters from the system.
Three tornadoes confirmed across Ohio after Wednesday night storms; more than $180K raised to support the family of a 3-year-old boy stabbed to death near Cleveland; Hamilton County's Chief Probation Officer facing charges for an alleged assault in November; more police will be watching the highways to make work zones safer this summer.
Police in North Olmsted say the stabbing attack that killed a 3-year-old and injured his mother was random; state lawmakers considering legislation to cap the rate at which property taxes increase; AG Yost wants to stop Cincinnati's Hebrew Union College from selling valuable ancient books; the stars came out for the annual Pro-Am prior to Memorial Tournament play beginning tomorrow in Dublin, near Columbus.
3-year-old boy killed, mother injured in an apparently random stabbing attack near Cleveland; life sentences for two men convicted in kidnappings and murders of two Toledo teens in 2022; prosecutors drop one charge as they prepare to re-try former Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Meade for the death of Casey Goodson Jr.; police in Cincinnati on the lookout after caller reports seeing a tiger near the UC campus.
Mass shooting in Akron leaves one dead and 24 wounded; Governor DeWine signs bill into law that will allow President Joe Biden's name to appear on Ohio's November ballot; new Memorial Health facility set to open in Athens; 74-year-old Columbus woman finally gets her high school diploma.
NTSB now involved in the investigation into the deadly explosion in Youngstown; two injured in officer-involved shooting in Cincinnati; Columbus-area man sentenced to prison for hiding cameras that secretly recorded his girlfriend's young daughter; Guy Fieri opens a restaurant in Central Ohio.
Victim in Youngstown explosion identified as a 27-year-old bank employee; Marion City Council member attends meeting after being charged with raping a girl under the age of 15; cathedral fire in Cleveland ruled accidental, caused by crews working on the roof; scientists in Columbus may have discovered a way to keep "forever chemicals" out of the water supply.
One dead and several injured after explosion at a bank in downtown Youngstown; DNC says President Joe Biden will be virtually nominated before the party's convention to avoid missing Ohio's ballot deadline; National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down in southwest Ohio's Jackson County Sunday; the Columbus Blue Jackets announce a new President and General Manager.
Child riding their bike struck and killed, driver arrested for OVI; these are the 100 deadliest days of summer on the roads; Westlake is working to become a dementia-friendly city; city and county officials in Cincinnati are reportedly looking into a new arena.
Governor DeWine calls a special session of the state legislature to solve the problem of getting Joe Biden on Ohio's November ballot; Norfolk Southern rail company agrees to a more than $300 million settlement with the US government for East Palestine derailment; a fourth Columbus Zoo executive fading grand theft and other felony charges; the Cleveland Cavaliers are now on the hunt for a new head coach.
Federal judge gives preliminary approval to $600M settlement between Norfolk Southern and East Palestine residents for 2023's toxic derailment; former OSU football player arrested in Columbus; moderate to larger than moderate algal bloom predicted for Lake Erie; Ohio set a new tourism record.
Marion City Council member arrested for allegedly raping a teen; man facing charges for crashing into an OSHP cruiser in northwest Ohio; Ohio's tipped workers don't want minimum wage increased; historic Ohio Village in Columbus closing for 2 years for renovations after this summer.
Alleged swatter arrested in Columbus on federal charges; Akron Public School Board approves restructuring plan, nearly 300 jobs to be cut; state lawmakers hearing a bill that would add nitrogen hypoxia as a death penalty method; Ohio students leave college with more student loan debt than most.
Five dead after a violent weekend in Columbus; alternate commencement ceremony held for some Case Western students in Cleveland; former Buckeye Marvin Harrison Jr. hit with a lawsuit; how a baby elephant at the Toledo Zoo surprised staff.
39 dogs seized in Franklin County dog-fighting investigation; killer of an Akron Lyft driver sentenced; Ohio State is likely raising tuition; US Census: Cleveland's population remains flat after years of decline.
Two dead after house explosion in Fulton County; Cincinnati-area judge rules 14-year-old competent to stand trial for foiled school shooting plot; whistleblower raises concerns over how the EPA handled East Palestine derailment; the season is over for the Cavs.
Coroner reports that the suspect in fatal shooting of a Euclid police officer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; healthcare worker who was employed at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus pleaded guilty to child porn charges; police chief near Toledo resigns after it was revealed he was married to two women at one time; the competition is on to replace an iconic statue destroyed by tornadoes in Indian Lake.
Funeral for slain Euclid police officer set for this weekend; Licking County man facing charges for making and distributing animal abuse videos; state lawmakers make progress on legal recreational marijuana sales; upgrades are coming to the Ohio State Fairgrounds.
Police officer killed during standoff with a suspect near Cleveland; employee fired shots at an Amazon building near Columbus and an officer was injured during exchange of gunfire that killed suspect; FEMA centers now open in 2 Ohio counties impacted by tornadoes, more planned; Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2 ride is temporarily closed for a mechanical issue.
Tennessee fugitive wanted in the death of his girlfriend killed in a shootout with police in North Ridgeville; Columbus-area youth minister facing federal charges for child pornography; Ohio's tornado count so far this year is an unprecedented 50 and expected to rise; the northern lights may be visible in Ohio this weekend.
Rev. Al Sharpton, family of George Floyd attend the funeral for Frank Tyson who died in Canton police custody; near Toledo, Springfield Township's assistant fire chief removed after January incident in which a woman was mistakenly declared dead by emergency responders; Ohio's Attorney General warns that people wearing masks while protesting the war in Gaza can face felony charges under a 70-year-old law intended to discourage demonstrations by the KKK; Ohio State's president speaks for the first time about a controversial commencement address.
Severe weather impacts parts of Ohio as FEMA begins accepting applications for assistance from March tornadoes; new details revealed about the death of a woman who fell from the stands at Ohio Stadium during OSU's commencement; state lawmakers appear to have reached an agreement that would put President Joe Biden on Ohio's November ballot; Cleveland's City Council invoking the Modell law to keep the Browns downtown.
Columbus police are investigating the death of a baby as a homicide by fentanyl overdose; mom, twin babies, a firefighter, and a good Samaritan all hospitalized after a house fire in southeast Cleveland; Akron police officer who shot a teen with a toy gun terminated; details of Ohio's Children's Vision Strike Force revealed.
Person dies after falling from the stands at Ohio Stadium during OSU's commencement ceremony; an Amazon delivery driver shot and killed an armed carjacking suspect in Cleveland; officials for the Amanda-Clearcreek school district announce the addition of electric school buses to their fleet; Miamisburg, in the Dayton area, has a big grand opening planned this week.
Verdict delivered in a civil trial against Cleveland's Catholic Charities over the death of 4-year-old Jordan Rodriguez; lightning strike causes fire but no injuries at a business near Toledo; President Biden issues disaster declarations to direct federal funding to 11 Ohio counties hit by March tornadoes; thousands of dollars in cash found in a Marysville restaurant.
ONN's Jay Fox takes a look at some of the top stories from around the Buckeye state today.
Ohio State University's president responds to pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus last week that led to dozens of arrests; Ohio's Council on American-Islamic Relations condemns OSU's crackdown on protesters; Toledo 1-year-old hospitalized after eating marijuana edibles; new documentary film focuses on Olympics and Ohio State track star Butch Reynolds.
Shooting kills one at a restaurant near Ohio State's main campus in Columbus; infant found left alone in a car in Cleveland; University of Cincinnati undertakes a major housing project; Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff series against Orlando tied at two games apiece.
Body of a missing Toledo man found in the water at a marina; father in Delaware arraigned on charges in the alleged abuse of his seven children; former OSU football player accused of at least one bank robbery; dozens arrested during pro-Palestine demonstration at Ohio State University in Columbus.
State officials investigating the death of a suspect in the custody of Canton police who told officers he couldn't breathe; Delaware parents face felony charges in alleged abuse of their seven children; investigation results in ten drug-related arrests in Meigs County; Senator Sherrod Brown is working to end the fentanyl crisis.
Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper injured in a crash with a driver having a medical emergency; FirstEnergy investors file lawsuit alleging that company money supported DeWine-Husted campaign; Ohio Turnpike officials warn of a text message scam; two Ohio lawmakers introduce resolution to get Pete Rose into baseball's hall of fame.
Death of a corrections officer during training in Pickaway County is now being investigated as reckless homicide; Catholic Charities in Cleveland charged with negligence and fined for the death of a 4-year-old; unspecified threat emailed to a staff member for Napoleon schools, southwest of Toledo; Ohio will be the first state in the US to screen newborns for Duchene Muscular Dystrophy.
Southwest Ohio train derailment causes evacuations; an earthquake was recorded in northwest Ohio last night; new developments in the Kroger-Albertson's merger; Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces this year's class of inductees.
National Weather Service confirms a total of 5 tornadoes touched down across the state on Wednesday; family of a man shot and killed by a Columbus police officer files federal lawsuit against police department and city; Toledo woman accused in cancer scam makes first court appearance; it's opening weekend at Kings Island and emergency officials want people riding roller coasters to turn off their phones.
Middletown police investigating a fatal road rage shooting; hazmat situation causes widespread evacuations in Columbus; harsh criticism in a new report on Cleveland police reform; Maumee beat out 60 other cities to win award for developmental innovation.
Northwest Ohio car-train collision kills one; 81-year-old Clark County man accused of shooting Uber driver to death pleads not guilty to murder charges; Kyle Rittenhouse event sparks protests at Kent State University; final two acts for Ohio State Fair concert series announced.
Dayton man fatally shot his teen daughter and tried to pin it on his son who has a disability; daycare operator from Delaware County pleaded not guilty to new charges, endangering children among them; Columbus apartment residents ordered to move with little notice; more than 50 runners represented Toledo at the Boston Marathon.
Uber driver shot to death near Dayton; northeast Ohio teacher and coach facing sexual battery and gross sexual imposition charges; an alert neighbor helps catch a burglar in Portsmouth; the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the NBA playoffs.
Charges filed in Delaware County dog abuse case; new details revealed after an Akron police officer shot a 15-year-old earlier this month; officials explain the gas smell people around Cleveland reported this week; OSU Spring Game is tomorrow.
Governor Mike DeWine's 2024 State of the State address focuses on Ohio's kids; Medina County toddler dead after a shooting; lawyers tell East Palestine residents to wait before deciding Norfolk Southern's $600 million settlement isn't enough; economic impact of Monday's eclipse.
Former PUCO chair, a key figure in Ohio's largest bribery scandal, found dead in apparent suicide; former Cincinnati mayoral candidate sentenced to 7 years in prison for Covid relief loan fraud; a school district in central Ohio is the first in the state to observe the Muslim holiday of Eid with a day off; mass wedding held in Tiffin during Monday's eclipse.
Norfolk Southern agrees to $600 million settlement of class action lawsuit involving last year's East Palestine train derailment; Indian Lake community welcomes eclipse visitors just weeks after deadly tornadoes; body recovered from Lake Erie in Cleveland; Board of Trustees greenlights construction of what will be Ohio University's largest residence hall.
Millions gather in Ohio to view the total solar eclipse; dozens of dogs who were chained up outside were removed from a property in Sunbury, north of Columbus; 1 injured after a small plane crashed in Cleveland over the weekend; could an Ohio law keep President Joe Biden off the November ballot here?
National Weather Service confirms more tornadoes touched down in Ohio this week; fire chief in Jackson County facing charges after he admitted to using more than $200k in department money for personal expenses including vacations and guns; some Newark residents stranded after storms damaged a bridge; state officials make sure Monday's eclipse can be experienced by those with visual impairments.
Some Adams County tornado sirens did not sound during severe weather earlier this week; shooting in Cleveland's Public Square raises safety concerns as huge crowds expected there for upcoming Women's Final Four, Eclipse, and Guardians' home opener; Senator Sherrod Brown asks President to look into Nippon Steel's China ties; calling all actors: there's a casting call in Cleveland.
Tornadoes spotted in southwestern part of the state; Governor DeWine visited Indian Lake and said state and federal help is needed there; Ohio Department of Agriculture investigating a suspected case of bird flu in Wood County; Final Four tickets are much more expensive this year.
Severe weather threatening most of the state today; four people killed in a crash near Dayton's airport yesterday; former Central Ohio teacher sentenced to six years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a student that began when she was in the seventh grade; Circleville's City Council set to meet amid turmoil in police department.
Wrong-way crash in Morrow County kills 4; minor earthquake recorded in northeast Ohio over the weekend; AEP transmission fees increase $10 today; it's Distracted Driving Awareness month and police are on the lookout for violators.
Investigation underway after a shooting in Swanton, outside of Toledo; historic church in Cleveland destroyed by fire; AEP planning a rate hike next month; both of Ohio's MLB teams had victorious opening days.
Five people from Central Ohio, including an infant, killed in Pennsylvania car crash; New Jersey prison escapee arrested in Southwest Ohio; former Pike County cop sentenced to prison for excessive use of force; Indian lake State Park re-opening two weeks after deadly tornadoes struck.
Former girls basketball coach for a Christian high school near Columbus arrested for allegedly having sex with a student on his team; northeast Ohio mom who sprayed school officials with mace sentenced; ACLU sues to stop Ohio's HB 68 which restricts gender-affirming care for minors and prohibits trans athletes from playing on girls' and women's sports teams; FEMA surveys tornado damage in 11 Ohio counties.
Ohio AG announces new, state-level charges against former Ohio Speaker of the House Larry Householder; Lakota high school student killed in a crash in Middletown; last week's factory explosion in Defiance was accidental; Ohio State Men's basketball team hoping for a quarterfinal win in the NIT tonight.
Sheriff's deputy in Preble County arrested for his relationship with a high school student; FEMA teams will assess tornado damage in 11 Ohio counties tomorrow; Ohio State women's basketball team out of NCAA tourney; baby gorilla from Texas Zoo to be raised by a surrogate mom at Cleveland Zoo.
Former East Cleveland police chief avoids prison time in financial crimes case; Ohio has had a record number of tornadoes so far this year; OSU Men's basketball team facing Virginia Tech next in the NIT tourney; North Ridgeville restaurant finds a generous way to celebrate 1st year in business.
70 dogs dead after an Amish puppy mill fire in Morrow County; officials in northeast Ohio are investigating a suspected case of TB; racist fliers found in Chillicothe; Ohio State University has its first sitting faculty member with a Nobel Prize.
Bernie Moreno wins nomination to challenge Sherrod Brown for Senate seat in November; new funding announced for Central Ohio Intel project; Hocking County prosecutor resigns; IRS commissioner says they are going after high-wealth tax dodgers.
It's Primary Day in Ohio; Cleveland mom sentenced for baby's starvation death; Logan County Sheriff identifies victims of last week's tornadoes in Indian Lake; election stress is on the rise.
All three of the people killed in last Thursday’s tornado in west-central Ohio were senior citizens; a non-profit group from Norwalk is among those helping the victims in the Indian Lake region; a Cleveland woman is sentenced for the death of her daughter; Ohioans prepare for another round of legal March Madness wagering.
Numerous tornadoes touch down in Ohio, with three deaths reported; a man is accused of using a cattle prod for disciplinary measures; many Ohio Republicans are undecided about the U.S. Senate race; a record number of women are training to be police officers in Akron.
Athletic Director for Cincinnati's Sycamore High School killed in a 4-vehicle crash on I-75; Chillicothe nurse practitioner accused of being drunk on the job; Ohio has more school levies on the ballot than any other state in the primary election; aspiring drivers have the chance to get behind the wheel of a school bus in northwest Ohio.
Former OSU and Olympic wrestler hospitalized after a fire in northwest Ohio; Columbus police officer fired after being arrested for driving under the influence; Toledo woman facing charges for faking cancer and collecting money from community fundraisers; cop in northeast Ohio delivers a baby within a minute of responding to an emergency call.
Man facing kidnapping charges after allegedly taking his 1-year-old child and the child's 17-year-old mother from the Cincinnati area to Akron yesterday; Hocking County Sheriff's primary race pits long-time incumbent against a former chief deputy who was indicted on theft in office and other charges; Former President Donald Trump will be in Dayton this weekend; the top senior center in Ohio is in Findlay.
Police near Columbus are investigating how a 12-year-old boy was able to spend the night in a closed Target store; several Central Ohio schools receive threats of violence; Ohio man arrested for trying to bring a hammer into the US Capitol, then becoming combative; ODOT officials say traffic could be at a standstill in parts of the state after April 8th eclipse.
Federal judge says only Norfolk Southern has to pay for derailment clean-up in East Palestine; Ohio woman who was criminally charged after a miscarriage and Cincinnati-area teen who prevented a school shooting were among the guests at last night's State of the Union address; warm winter has Ohio fruit growers worried; Toledo Fire and Rescue has the world's strongest firefighter.
GOP Senate hopefuls square off in their final debate before Ohio's March 19th primary; NTSB Chair says controlled burn of East Palestine train derailment wreckage was not necessary; Ohio's Sen. Brown introduces legislation to protect the right to IVF; the Great Lakes are all but devoid of ice.
Charges filed in what Ross County humane officials are calling the worst case of animal abuse they've ever seen; suspect in the Sunday shooting near the Pro Football Hall of Fame captured in Tennessee; an EF-0 tornado touched down yesterday near Findlay, damaging a home; Cleveland Cavaliers pull off their largest 4th quarter comeback in franchise history.
Five-year-old girl from Fairfield County allegedly kidnapped then found safe in Kentucky hours later; hundreds laid off from Toledo Jeep plant: Ohio still has one of the highest flu infection rates in the nation; the football Buckeyes hit the field for first Spring practice.
$250K reward offered in the case of a postal worker killed on the job Saturday in northeast Ohio; Arnold Schwarzenegger weighs in on gerrymandering in Ohio; Cleveland police horses escape, run loose on highway; Ohio State women's basketball team fall to Iowa as Caitlin Clark breaks all-time scoring record.
National Weather Services confirms a sixth tornado touched down in eastern Ohio on Wednesday; self-described incel sentenced for mass shooting plot targeting women at Ohio State University; a deeper look at the Darnell Taylor story with WBNS 10TV reporter Carly D'Eon; there's a new area code in northeast Ohio.
National Weather Service confirms five tornadoes touched down in the state Wednesday, investigating the possibility of more in southeastern Ohio; lake effect snow snarls the morning commute in Cleveland; JR Majewski says he's not dropping out of the congressional primary after backlash over his comments about people with intellectual disabilities; Wendy's says they are not going to utilize surge pricing.
Strong storms, tornadoes cause damage in southwest and central parts of the state; bomb squad responds after a construction crew in Findlay made a startling discovery; former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder appeals his conviction in the HB 6 corruption case; Toledo woman vying to be crowned Miss Black USA.
Columbus-area woman indicted in the death of a 5-month-old baby in her care; officials have awarded bids to frack oil and gas under state parks; electric vehicle parts plant planned for Tuscarawas county; OU in Athens is revising its parental leave policy.
Three men killed in single-engine plane crash in southern Ohio; man hospitalized after he was run over by a monster truck at an event in Marion; southwest Ohio officials are working to prevent the spread of meningitis suspected in the case of a Miami University student; Ohio State b-ball men break a 17 road game losing streak while women are tied for Big 10 title.
Columbus man killed in an officer-involved shooting; Cleveland mother who left her baby home alone for more than a week while she vacationed entered a guilty plea; Miami University officials warn students of a suspected case of meningitis on campus in Oxford; state officials make a change to betting on college sports in Ohio.
Columbus woman who killed 5-year-old Darnell Taylor arraigned, bail set at $4M; East Cleveland mayor under fire for dealings with a pair of brothers accused of scamming people out of millions; task force recommends communication training for Ohio cops; first ever professional women's volleyball game in Ohio history played in Columbus.
Southeast Ohio couple charged in the death of their 5-month-old daughter; there are calls for northwest Ohio congressional candidate J.R. Majewski to drop out of the race after he made disparaging comments about Special Olympics; early voting is underway for Ohio's March 19th primary; officials say if you live in the path of April's total eclipse, plan to stay home that day.
Man arrested for attacking Columbus-area police officer with a homemade knife Sunday night has other resisting arrest charges on his record; 18-year-old school board member in the Toledo area, who began running for his seat while still in high school, arrested for drunk driving; investigators say there is no evidence of arson in deadly Thanksgiving Day fire near Athens; CDC says Ohio is one of 8 states with very high flu activity.
Columbus woman who killed 5-year-old boy now facing murder, other charges; protesters call for a re-trial of former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade for the murder of Casey Goodson, Jr.; ODOT says 3 more plows were hit, 1 driver hospitalized over the weekend; NHL announced outdoor hockey is coming to Columbus.
Body of five-year-old Columbus boy found and his guardian apprehended after nearly three-day Amber Alert and search; murder trial of former sheriff's deputy ends in mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict; residents react as President Biden makes his first visit to East Palestine more than a year after the toxic train derailment; bill introduced at the Ohio statehouse to increase teacher's pay in the state.
Day 2 of the search for 5-year-old Darnell Taylor and his foster mother; Cuyahoga County reports 6 flu deaths so far this season; Governor Mike DeWine announces new technology to make Ohio's interstate highways safer; Ohio State fires men's basketball coach while the women's team beat Nebraska for a 12th straight win.
Amber Alert issued for a 5-year-old boy taken from Columbus by foster mother; Logan County woman charged for crash in Bellefontaine that killed an Indian Lake High School student; University of Toledo eliminating some majors; Cleveland-area couple celebrates Valentine's Day after being married for more than 70 years.
Police are investigating a hate crime near OSU's campus in Columbus; new indictments in the HB 6 corruption case; Cleveland City Council approved funding for affordable housing; OSU women Bballers are #2 in the country.
Police officer in Richland County recovering after an overnight shooting; there are new details about the 14-year-old suspect in the CincInnati-area high school shooting plot; President Biden plans to visit East Palestine this week; this year's nominees for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction have been announced.
14-year-old near Cincinnati arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at school; nearly 60 animals rescued from a Marion home in alleged cruelty case; charges dropped against northwest Ohio pastor who shelters homeless people in his church; former Buckeye CJ Stroud honored by the NFL.
Woman shot by the Columbus police officer she struck with an allegedly stolen car; Toledo teen charged after allegedly attempting to stab an elementary school principal; 4 people treated for apparent drug overdoses on the University of Dayton campus; state lawmakers have a budget surplus to distribute.
Elderly woman dead after a Cleveland house fire; man struck and killed by a train in Cincinnati; man in Columbus is charged with raping a woman who has a disability; Toledo-area hotels are booking up for April's solar eclipse.
ODOT says it could take 3 more weeks to finish clean-up and repairs after tanker crash and fire in Macedonia: Ohio EPA weighs in on Fostoria water issue; Akron settles federal civil rights lawsuit with Jayland Walker protesters; Ohio lawmakers introduce legislation to lower the cost of insulin the Buckeye state.
Three-year-old child injured after falling from a third-floor window in Toledo; near Cleveland, Shaker Heights police are looking for a man who tried to lure children, offering them candy; Ohio's first measles case of the year detected in Dayton, ODH says people who were at Cincinnati's airport last month may have been exposed; the Cleveland Guardians pack up and head to spring training in Arizona.
Construction of Intel's $20 billion manufacturing facility in Licking County is behind schedule; tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of East Palestine's toxic train derailment and some residents still don't feel safe in their homes; 2 Columbus cops busted on federal drug charges; a group of school employees near Cincinnati hit a $1 million jackpot.
Governor DeWine's school bus group does not recommend putting seatbelts on buses; man charged with impersonating a police officer in Central Ohio suburb; Cleveland-area man arrested in connection to January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol; Ohio's Supreme Court says a former state legislator who was convicted of a felony can run again.
President Biden to visit East Palestine soon, 1-year anniversary of toxic Norfolk Southern derailment there is Saturday; some state lawmakers want Ohio to use nitrogen gas for executions; 20-year-old man from eastern Ohio sentenced to 18 years in prison for trying to burn down a church planning to hold a drag event; Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is looking for feedback on some new rules for recreational marijuana.
ACLU says it will sue Ohio over gender-affirming care ban for minors; grand jury indicts Noble County woman who lied about a child having cancer to raise money; a mayor in Hancock County says she is hesitant to allow recreational marijuana dispensaries in her city; Baldwin Wallace students heading to the Super Bowl.
Tanker truck crash and spill closes highway in northeast Ohio; suspect who fatally shot a former OSU Buckeye football player found guilty of manslaughter after a retrial; law allowing local governments to regulate tobacco shops will be lifted after state legislature successfully overrode the governor's veto; US Figure Skating Championship brings spectators, revenue to Columbus.
An international drug ringleader pleads guilty in Columbus; Dash cam video caught the moment a man fatally crashed into an empty police cruiser in Lorain; a southeast Ohio man is sentenced on drug and dogfighting charges; it’s the 46th anniversary of the Blizzard of ’78.
The day begins with a tragic fire in Northern Ohio; Republicans at the Statehouse override a veto, paving the way for a ban on gender-affirming care for minors; business neighbors react to the raid of a spa in a suburban Cleveland shopping plaza; the leader of Ohio State’s archrival bolts for California.
Pastor and two sons killed in a Pickaway County house fire; EMS near Toledo declared an overdose victim dead but the coroner found she was trying to breathe; a large blade fell from a wind turbine in northwest part of the state; state lawmakers considering a bill that would eliminate state income tax.
Columbus firefighter injured after falling from a home's roof while battling a Monday night blaze; the Coast Guard and first responders rescued 20 people who became stranded on a Lake Erie ice floe while ice fishing; time is running out to register to vote in Ohio's March 19th primary; exterminators say Northeast Ohio has the fourth worst problem with bedbugs in the US.
Two people are dead after separate fires in northeast Ohio; there have been more than a dozen crashes involving snow plows in Ohio this month; a fan storming the court after the Ohio State women's basketball team beat Iowa collided with Iowa's Caitlyn Clark, the nation's top player; Ohio's GOP US Senate candidates will debate tonight in Cleveland.
Northwest Ohio foster parent pleads not guilty to 19 charges related to sex crimes against children; officials in Ashland County address dog euthanasia policy at shelter; Toledo's city council passes an ordinance to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to operate there; employees at a suburban Columbus Starbucks vote to unionize.
ODOT says eight plows have been involved in traffic accidents so far this winter; investigation finds US Senate candidate Bernie Moreno faced three lawsuits alleging discrimination against employees at his Cleveland car dealership; Governor DeWine calls on state lawmakers to regulate the sale of Delta 8; OSU's new Athletic Director knows he's filling big shoes.
Suspect in Ashtabula Township shooting death surrendered to authorities in Canada; 19-year-old Columbus man arrested on federal charges for armed robberies of postal carriers in 2022; Ohio State University announces new Athletic Director; is there a previously undiscovered shipwreck in Lake Erie near Toledo?
Ashland County Commissioner clarifies the dog shelter will not euthanize dogs there for more than a year; some northeast Ohio residents evacuated after a chemical spill; Ohio's Ramaswamy drops out of US presidential race; Ohio State athletes bring home national title.
Homicide suspect shot and killed by police in Toledo; Elyria woman claims her toddler was injured during a police raid; pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt MLK Breakfast event in Columbus; experts remind pet owners to watch out for furry friends during frigid weather.
Ohio Turnpike issues travel restriction for high-profile vehicles as storms packing possible high winds approach; Ohio woman will not face criminal charges for her handling of a miscarriage; Columbus grocery store reopens after health inspectors found several living and dead mice inside; Browns fans head to Texas for tomorrow's playoff game.
GOP-controlled Ohio House votes to override Governor DeWine's veto of a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth; Cleveland-area home day care where 20 year old man allegedly raped a 2 year old girl had several violations last year; Meigs County cops are being harassed by an anti-law enforcement group; the Ohio State Fair has a new general manager.
Investigators say 20-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 2-year-old girl took video and photos of the assault; Jeffrey Epstein trafficking victim says she had sex with L Brands founder and Central Ohio native Les Wexner; federal judge temporarily blocks Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification law; thanks to a warm December, Lake Erie has zero percent ice cover.
Police officer and suspect hospitalized after a chase and shooting near Dayton; mobile home being prepped for a move falls onto workers, killing one and injuring another in Fostoria; 20-year-old man in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a toddler at an in-home day care center near Cleveland; Marietta City Schools parents now have new technology to keep track of students.
Elyria police accused of shooting and killing a neighbor's dog during Friday arrest; Ohio House could vote on an override of HB 68 as soon as Wednesday; the state is being sued over the Social Media Parental Notification Act; it's finally cold enough to ski at Mad River Mountain.
Governor DeWine signs executive order banning gender transition surgeries for minors; police investigating a gruesome discovery in Cincinnati; Ohio's ski resorts are dealing with a slow start to the season; Beatles fans need to hurry to see an exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Police investigating an apparent road rage shooting near Cleveland; truck carrying East Palestine waste overturned in northeast Ohio; residents in southwest Ohio want to know who put up a confederate flag; Giant Eagle says it found skimmers on card readers in five Ohio stores.
14-year-old boy in Cleveland Heights accused of shooting death of another teen; investigators are looking into claims of sexual misconduct between an employee and a 16-year-old at Perry County juvenile facility; Akron Taco Bell employee fires back at attempted robber who shot first; Southwest Ohio man trying to break world record playing pinball.
Governor DeWine wants officials to take another look at gender-affirming care after his veto of HB 68; Toledo Fire and Rescue announces the sudden death of its public information officer; Ohio has a new program to help people save a down payment for a home; Cleveland teen flies to Puerto Rico by accident.
Governor Mike DeWine vetoes a controversial bill; a child in southwest Ohio has died of the flu; the Cleveland Browns are play-off bound; 12 state parks around Ohio are offering hikes on New Year’s Day.
Governor Mike DeWine has a big decision to make on a controversial bill concerning transgender youth in Ohio; police in Lakewood continue to search for a one-year-old girl taken by her mother following a stabbing incident; ski resorts struggle with mild temperatures; Ohio State Buckeye fans seem lukewarm about the Cotton Bowl but it is an important opportunity for some of the players.
Synagogues, hospitals, and politicians around Ohio were all dealing with threats yesterday; crashes involving vehicles from the state transportation department are down this year; the Ohio Lottery is dealing with some sort of cybersecurity attack; enthusiasm is lacking for Ohio State’s upcoming Cotton Bowl appearance.
A baby dies in a tragic collision in western Ohio; Governor Mike DeWine reflects on his policies in 2023 and his goals for next year; tolls are going up on the Ohio Turnpike; a new quarterback prepares to lead Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
Ohio’s airports and highways are busy as people head for their holiday destinations; Governor Mike DeWine continues to express frustrations over the state legislature’s failure to solidify recreational marijuana rules and regulations; a California man is sentenced after flying to Ohio to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex; more than 100 AEP Ohio workers are in Maine helping to restore power after a storm produced high winds and flooding.
Prosecutors in Cleveland say a record number of teens have been charged with homicide this year; four people arrested near Marietta in southeast Ohio for drugs and guns; Ohio's Supreme Court orders Cedar Point to turn over records of sexual assault allegations in employee dorms; Bengals hanging on to playoff hope.
Ohio woman facing abuse of a corpse charge after a miscarriage; two different Ohio school districts dealing with swatting and bomb threats; former president Trump endorses Bernie Moreno for US Senate; plans are moving forward to expand US 33 in Southeast Ohio.
Western Ohio police officer and another person killed in a car crash; Customs officer in Cincinnati seized nearly $7 million in counterfeit jewelry; Ohio Department of Health warns of holiday illness spread if people don't get vaccinated against flu, Covid, and RSV; natural gas costs in Ohio could go up if Governor DeWine signs a new bill.
Cleveland police are looking for the hit and run driver who killed a mother of two on the city's west side; Lucas County Board of DD employees may go on strike; Euclid High School principal suspended without pay; OU Bobcats victorious in the Myrtle Beach Bowl.
Ohio poultry farmers are dealing with an avian flu outbreak; NTSB releases preliminary report on I-70 bus crash that killed six; some Ohio lawmakers want to raise the tax on recreational marijuana; MLS Champs the Columbus Crew announce season tickets for next year are sold out.
Teen arrested and charged for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Canton synagogue; state lawmakers pass a bill outlawing gender-affirming care for children and banning transgender athletes from playing girls' and womens' sports in school; tolls are increasing on the Ohio Turnpike; community rallies around a University of Toledo athlete who lost his home to a fire.
Columbus man arrested and charged for January 6 US Capitol riots; member of OSU Football coaching staff carjacked in Cleveland; national UAW prez says he's working on preventing layoffs at Toledo's Jeep plant; gambling experts warn against gifting lottery tickets to kids.
Police in Toledo believe two Sunday shootings are connected; Ohio University authorities are investigating a racial incident; charges have been filed against two people accused of vandalizing the OSU Jewish Student Center in Columbus; the Pro Football Hall of Fame is adding a water park.
Several Ohio schools targeted in national outbreak of threatening emails sent to administrators; former Cleveland-area police officer wants to keep his K9 partner; Columbus Crew wins MLS championship for a third, history-making time; Judaism's answer to Elf on the Shelf is from Cincinnati.
70-year-old doctor from Akron killed in wrong-way crash on I-90 in Cleveland, the result of a police chase with a man who stole an Amazon delivery van; job cuts could be coming to the Toledo Jeep assembly plant; a former Columbus police officer pleaded guilty to federal charges; the city of Akron apologizes and promises changes to the city's innerbelt highway that cut through a Black community when it was built in the 1970s.
State Senate submits bill changing Ohio's recreational marijuana law; Columbus health officials warn of an STI outbreak; the new Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has a director; Cleveland selected to host a major national conference in 2025.
Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Canton; Central Ohio man identified as one of eight victims in a military helicopter crash off the coast of Japan last week; state lawmakers outline their proposed changes to Ohio's recreational marijuana law; plans announced to expand Amtrak in Ohio.
Grandmother and young grandson killed in a Central Ohio house fire after she saved two others from the blaze; some state GOP legislators want changes made to Ohio's legal recreational marijuana measure; Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is a Heisman Trophy finalist; progress at Cedar Point on the new Top Thrill 2 roller coaster.
Toledo synagogue evacuated after a bomb threat one day after Gov. DeWine visited the city to talk about safety in the Jewish and Muslim communities; there were 8 people shot and 3 deaths during a violent weekend in Columbus; Columbus Crew FC to face Los Angeles this weekend for the MLS Cup; the Buckeyes are going to the Cotton Bowl.
Crash with an Amtrak train near Toledo kills driver; Scioto Township trustee who used a racial slur at a public meeting refuses to resign; southwest Ohio's Warren county is reporting an outbreak of pediatric pneumonia; MLS Eastern Conference final is a battle of Ohio teams.
Family of missing Cleveland-area woman pleads for information on her whereabouts; Toledo-area plant closing, more than 100 people to be laid off; customers of Dominion Energy are about to see a price hike; state officials announce a settlement with DuPont Chemical in a five-year-old lawsuit.
Auto shop explosion and fire kill three people in Hillsboro; Columbus middle school students caught with guns at school because they posted photos on social media; the reason behind the delay in getting salt trucks out yesterday in Toledo; we now know who bought Cleveland's Christmas Story house.
Scioto Township urged to resign after using a racial slur during a public meeting; Toledo postal carrier apparently lied about being robbed while working; Cleveland's city council approves a pay raise for police; one Columbus casino is getting a hotel.
Two Ohio firefighters die in an accident outside of their fire station; the week-long deer gun season gets underway; the snow belt is about to live up to its name; veterinarians are concerned about a dog illness that is spreading.
State investigators are looking into a house fire that killed five; a beverage can maker near Toledo has an uncertain future; Winterfest opens at Kings Island; Jim Tressel talks about The Game.
Ohio leaders react to the shooting Monday night at a Walmart in suburban Dayton; Ohio Highway Patrol troopers are keeping an eye on the heavy holiday traffic; Youngstown State University names its next President; the head coaches of Ohio State and Michigan prepare for ‘The Game.’
Gunman wounds four people at a Walmart near Dayton before killing himself; listeria outbreak identified in fruit sold in Ohio; election officials say there was a technical issue which led to more than 900 ballots not being counted in Bay Village on November 7th; Buckeyes lend a hand before taking off to take on TTUN.
Two adults and two young children found dead in Lorain; state representative from suburban Cleveland disciplined for abusive and erratic behavior; authorities in southern Ohio investigating latest general election after receiving an anonymous tip; Ohio State students attempt to rid their campus of the letter "M" ahead of Saturday's rivalry game against the University of Michigan.
Four dead after shootings and a standoff in Mentor; toddler fires his mother's gun inside Walmart in Waverly; Ohio's school bus safety working group meets for a fourth time; Cleveland's zoo welcomes new babies.
NTSB investigating Tuesday's fiery bus crash on I-70 in Licking County; Tuesday's crash was so severe it required highway repairs; arrest made in Indiana after a body was found in a home northwest of Columbus; new UAW strike in Toledo lasted less than 24 hours.
Vigil held at Tuscarawas Valley High school to remember the victims of a fiery bus crash on I-70; police in Garfield Heights shoot and kill a man, the fifth officer-involved shooting in northeast Ohio in recent weeks; UAW members in Toledo reject tentative contract deal; Browns announce QB Watson is out for rest of the season.
Deadly crash on I-70 in Licking County involving a semi and a charter bus carrying students from Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools; hundreds of Ohioans in Washington, DC for today's March for Israel; Cleveland's mayor wants to increase the maximum age to be a police officer amid staffing shortages; this weekend's OSU football game has some cheaper tickets available.
Police are looking for those who vandalized a Jewish cemetery in Northeast Ohio; Ohio had the third most white supremacist events in the nation last year; Governor DeWine and other state republicans want to make changes to Ohio's recreational marijuana policies before Issue 2 takes effect next month; Columbus Crew FC advances to semi-finals in the race for the MLS Cup.
Governor DeWine instructs OSHP to add extra patrols to OSU's Columbus campus after vandalism and a hate crime; Bay Village authorities warn residents after a pet dog was attacked and killed by coyotes; a republican congressman from Cincinnati announces his retirement; cast of A Christmas Story in Cleveland to celebrate movie's 40th anniversary.
What's next for legal marijuana in Ohio; Akron mother sentenced for funeral procession crash last year that killed her son and nephew; University of Michigan accuses OSU of sharing signs amid investigation of them doing the same; Seneca County readies for April's solar eclipse.
Ohio voters easily approve two statewide issues on the ballot; Bucyrus City Schools close due to threat; coroner in Lucas County determines family cat did not bring home a human finger; Columbus restaurant selling decor and furniture in an online auction before opening a new location.
All eyes on Ohio's Issue One today; officials are conducting controlled burns in Cuyahoga Valley National Park; Columbus Crew in Atlanta for game 2 of the MLS Cup playoffs tonight; Marietta rowers are headed to England to compete.
11-year-old child shot and killed in Cincinnati Friday night; fatal crash ends southeast Ohio police chase that started in West Virginia; more than a dozen people, including a northeast Ohio teacher, busted in online child sex sting; early voting in Ohio ends.
Threats cancel school and move playoff football game for Mansfield schools; schools in Norwalk are dealing with an infestation of bed bugs and cockroaches; early voting ends this weekend; OHSAA reduces ticket prices for tonight's high school football games.
Northeast Ohio man reports being shot at in an apparent road rage incident during Cleveland's morning commute on Wednesday; Toledo cop pleads not guilty to rape charge; Sandusky-based Cedar Fair set to merge with Six Flags, according to the Wall Street Journal; Meigs County republican state representative buys more than 100 tickets to high school playoff games for students now that cash pay options are required and ticket prices are higher.
Two people were killed in a small plane crash near Marion Tuesday; two people were arrested for a kidnapping in Wayne County, victim found safe in Kentucky; Ohio set to have a record-setting, though later, corn harvest this year; Cleveland Clinic will start delivering prescriptions via drones in 2025.
Police in Mansfield investigating a shooting at a party that killed 2 teens; last of the contaminated soil from Norfolk Southern train derailment removed from East Palestine; school delayed near Athens after threats were made; the Columbus Crew start MLS Cup playoffs against Atlanta tomorrow.
Two young children killed after they were struck by a vehicle on Saturday evening in Columbus; funeral arrangements announced for Lake County marine who was fatally shot in North Carolina; Governor DeWine's school bus safety working group holds fourth meeting; eleven Ohio projects will be funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Social worker arrested for sexual conduct with a 13-year-old arrested again; verdict reached in former Ohio state representative Bob Young's domestic violence trial; EPA gives update on clean-up in East Palestine; polling finds majority of likely Ohio voters are in favor of Issue One.
Victim and suspect identified in shootings that apparently targeted motorcyclists in Lorain County; 33 year old Columbus woman called a serial killer by AG would allegedly meet men for sex, drug them, and rob them, two former Columbus Zoo execs plead not guilty to misusing funds after a third already pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against them; a typo forces Ohio's redistricting map advocatess back to the beginning.
Akron man arrested after woman claims he held her captive and beat her for four days; Summit County woman accused of leaving her one- and two-year-old children home alone while she attended a concert in Cleveland; firefighter near Toledo accused of taking prescription painkillers from the home of a person during an emergency call; UAW strike results more layoffs at Parma GM plant.
Marine killed at Camp Lejeune was originally from Ohio; cop in Cleveland facing child porn charges; state senator from Columbus introduces a bill aimed at protecting election workers from threats and intimidation; Browns player's cousin gave birth at Sunday's game.
Several children found working in a poultry plant near Canton; Franklin County Sheriff's deputy arrested for punching and holding a gun to the head of a woman; what the ongoing Speaker of the House race and potential government shutdown mean for Ohio's food pantries; singer Taylor Swift photographed with a Cleveland Browns legend.
Third time not a charm for Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan in his quest to be Speaker of the House; former Columbus Zoo executive pleads guilty in a more than $2 million theft scheme; bed bug infestation cancels school for a district in northeast Ohio; OSU fans have a new way to show Buckeye pride on their cars.
Domestic violence-related homicides have increased 300% in Columbus this year; Cincinnati-area warehouse accused of having child workers; US Environmental Protection Agency orders Norfolk Southern to do more clean-up and investigation in East Palestine, nearly 9 months after the toxic train derailment; it is now illegal to feed geese in Mentor.
Ohio's Jim Jordan loses 2nd attempt to win Speaker of the house; life sentence in prison for Dayton man who shot a homeless man to death; Columbus-based Victoria's Secret introduces lingerie designed for people with disabilities; there's a push to bring a pro women's soccer team to Cleveland.
Man accused of going door-to-door and making anti-semitic remarks to residents near Columbus arrested for trespassing; Ohio's Jordan rejected by Republicans in bid for House Speaker gavel; city officials in Columbus announce more than $300 million in medical debt will be forgiven; Cleveland's tourism numbers are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
Man accused of going door-to-door and making anti-semitic comments to families flying Israeli flags near Columbus; Cleveland police are still looking for suspects in Friday shooting that wounded a student and cancelled classes today; nearly 2,000 Ohioans who were sexually abused as kids involved in boy scouting can receive larger share of national settlement; longtime Democratic lawmaker and father of the Ohio Lottery dies at 89.
Residents near Akron find anti-semitic flyers; Toledo high school student overdoses in class; ODOT needs a lot of plow drivers for winter; Buckeye head coach Ryan Day takes criticism along with praise.
Columbus police arrest a man who brought a gun and machete into a middle school; Ohio lawmakers offer help to residents with loved ones trapped in Israel; fire chief in Crestline faces theft in office charges; monument unveiled in Cleveland to commemorate the 1967 Ali summit.
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan of Urbana passed over for Speaker of the House nomination; police near Toledo provide more information about student arrested for bringing knives and a fake gun to a high school football game; bill introduced in Ohio House to combat deep fake child pornography; there was a big announcement about a southwest Ohio tennis event.
Jews in Ohio react to deadly conflict in the Middle East; today is the deadline to register to vote in Ohio's November 7th election; Rocky River school resource officer removed from position due to inappropriate behavior; unauthorized drone in stadium no-fly zone revealed as reason for play stoppage during last weekend's OSU-Maryland football game.
Ohioans react to violence in the Middle East; student near Toledo under investigation for bringing a weapon to a high school football game; former Congresswoman speaks out against Speaker of the House hopeful Jim Jordan; a shop in Ohio sold a Powerball ticket worth $1 million.
Trump endorses Jordan for Speaker; fatal industrial accident under investigation in Toledo; concern growing for unsheltered people in Cleveland as temperatures drop; northeast Ohio is seeing more spotted lanternflies.
A judge extended the restraining order preventing the state from moving forward with a Republican-backed overhaul of k-12 education; former mayor of North Royalton arrested after a police chase; starting today, fines can be imposed for using a phone in the car; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum breaks ground on expansion.
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan wants to take over for ousted Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy; more Ohio UAW workers are laid off as strike approaches 3-week mark; Thursday is the day for full penalties in state's new distracted driving law; Cavs GM Altman apologizes to the team for his drunk driving arrest.
Fourth suspect arrested for the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy in Cleveland; AG Yost's statewide human trafficking sting results in 160 arrests, including a charter school founder; baby and child items are now tax free in the Buckeye state; Lucas County breaks ground on a new dog shelter.
Two people are recovering from injuries after their small plane crashed near Toledo; police in Columbus are still looking for the man accused shooting his wife to death a week ago; drivers using phones while behind the wheel will be eligible for tickets this week under a new state law; it wasn't a great weekend for Ohio's pro football teams.
UAW expands strike again, no new plants in Ohio this time; Columbus is holding a gun buyback event; two Toledo solar companies settle a federal lawsuit; Dayton-area businessman sets a world record for a good cause.
Four women arrested in sex sting at Toledo massage parlors; Halloween prank lands a Cleveland-area grandfather in jail; state's supreme court hears arguments regrading Heartbeat Law; Tito announces his scooter was stolen again right before his last home game with the Guardians.
70-year-old Toledo woman found dead in her yard, the victim of an apparent dog attack; Ohio Redistricting Commission approves new state legislative maps; Cuyahoga County is one step closer to building a new jail in Garfield Heights; southeast Ohio is one of the best places in the U.S. to view fall foliage.
Verdict reached in Akron case of teen who died from injuries after a fight in a parking lot of the I Promise school; northeast Ohio high school football coach resigns after he was accused of using the word "nazi" in play calls and his players allegedly used racial slurs; eleven Newark businesses vandalized; Ohio is using federal funds to address youth homelessness in rural counties.
Concern over anti-Semitic incidents at a suburban Cleveland high school football game; Governor DeWine's school bus safety taskforce holds 2nd meeting; some important deadlines are coming up for voters in Ohio's November 7th election; Buckeyes spot improves in the AP poll.
Two more Ohio plants on picket lines as UAW strike expands; Governor DeWine planning to make Narcan available at highway rest areas; judge temporarily blocks overhaul of Ohio's K-12 education system following lawsuit; twin baby tigers born at Toledo's zoo.
First responders find newborn infant deceased when called to a medical emergency west of Columbus; President Biden orders FEMA and other federal agencies to help in East Palestine; Stellantis announces temporary layoffs in Toledo as UAW Strike approaches next deadline; Cucho Hernandez scores second fastest hat trick in MLS history.
Redistricting commission tries again to draw new legislative maps; survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of Boy Scout leaders testify at statehouse to try to get state statute changed; Cleveland offering incentives to attract new paramedics; Buckeye fans are paying high prices for hotel rooms in Indiana this weekend.
Ohio's Attorney General says three Columbus Zoo execs stole more than $2 million dollars over a decade; alleged hazing incident leads BGSU officials to put head hockey coach on administrative leave and to suspend 3 players; new electric air taxi manufacturer will bring 2,000 new jobs to Dayton; it's going to cost more to park in the Cleveland Browns tailgating lot.
Railroad worker killed in an accident at a railyard near Toledo; workers in northwest Ohio walking the picket line during day 4 of the UAW strike; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ousts a board member over negative comments he made about black and female musicians; head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets resigns.
UAW members on strike at three plants, including one in Ohio; school bus crash near Columbus sends one person to the hospital; no meeting today for redistricting commission; Cleveland-area high school holds football game with no fans.
Video shows a Dayton school employee hitting a 3-year-old special needs student on the head then carrying the child by the ankles; Police are investigating possible hate crimes against Amish residents in Medina County; state committee on rail safety wraps up its investigation of the East Palestine derailment; the Cleveland Browns send get well wishes to Jim Donovan.
Driver in Ohio's 3rd school bus crash this month has a history of traffic violations; state's supreme court is considering whether Ohio State University students should be refunded for Spring 2020 when Covid-19 disrupted the semester; Akron's police chief is stepping down; Cleveland's Catholic diocese issues new rules regarding sexuality and gender identity.
Stark County school bus crash, the third in Ohio in less than a month, sends students to the hospital; new bill at statehouse would protect students who take time off for religious reasons; Ohio-based Smuckers acquires Hostess snack food brands; Ryan Day puts an end to QB speculation.
Ohioans pause to remember 9/11; fighter jet experiences emergency during training flight over northwest Ohio; an Ohio lawmaker will resign after two arrests in domestic violence case; Marietta's Sternwheel Fest a success.
Six kids from a school district in Northwest Ohio were hospitalized after their bus was hit on I-75; Governor Mike DeWine says a state legislator should step down; Covid-19 deaths remain steady – and low – in Ohio; the kid from Athens strikes it big in the NFL.
AEP Ohio looks to increase rates next year; thousands of Ohioans could be on strike next week; police in Lorain say one of their officers was justified in fatally shooting a family’s dog earlier this summer; Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow professes his dedication to Cincinnati and the fans.
It was a deadly weekend on Ohio highways over the Labor Day holiday; a reporter presses the White House on why President Biden hasn’t visited East Palestine; the Wayne National Forest could get a new name; the Cincinnati Zoo makes an offer some may not be able to refuse.
A man in Delaware faces charges in the shooting deaths of his parents; more than 10,000 auto workers in Ohio are watching the calendar as a strike looms; an 80-year-old man living in suburban Cleveland became the first black astronaut when he flew on the space shuttle Challenger 40 years ago; Ohio State drops two spots in the new college football poll.
A new COVID-19 variant shows up in Lorain County; police in suburban Columbus have released body cam video of the fatal police shooting of a pregnant woman in a Kroger Parking lot; Ohio’s search and rescue team is already returning from Florida; Miami battles Miami.
Travel ramps up for Labor Day; Ohioans help hurricane victims in Florida and wildfire victims in Louisiana; poisonous mushrooms are a threat, and they are out early this year; the Joe Burrow Foundation makes an announcement.
Governor Mike DeWine will appoint a task force to look into bus safety; a state lawmaker from suburban Akron makes a court appearance; the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium expects babies in the fall; ticket scams to be aware of as college football season begins.
A state representative from suburban Akron has been arrested – again; former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder enters the federal prison system in Oklahoma; the whole lotta shaking going on of late in Lake County is a bit of a mystery; Ohio State’s starting quarterback for Saturday is named.
Two 13-year-old boys face charges stemming from a fatal shooting last night at a popular shopping mall in Columbus; a vigil was held in Uniontown for a family of five who died on Thursday; the abortion rights amendment that Ohioans will vote on in November continues to be controversial; Ohio native Simone Biles does it again.
A tornado hits Cleveland and storm damage is significant all around Northeast Ohio; a family of five is found dead in an Akron suburb; seat belts on buses is a growing topic in Columbus after a fatal accident; the Horseshoe has a new P.A. announcer for Buckeye games.
School bus safety has become an issue in Ohio following the death of a student in a collision on Tuesday; severe weather and heavy rain create havoc; Cleveland tries to deal with an uptick in crime; excessive heat hits western Ohio.
A woman describes the scene of yesterday’s fatal school bus crash near Springfield; Cleveland leaders hold a summit in response to a spike in crime; a Cincinnati doctor lauds the coming roll-out of a new vaccine; some Ohio State University students say they are impressed by the incoming president’s military background.
An elementary school student was killed and nearly two dozen others injured in a school bus crash this morning near Springfield; Ohio State University names its new president; schools around Ohio deal with threats and bolster security; auto dealership employees worry about a possible strike next month among auto plant workers.
A teen from Strongsville is sentenced for a fatal car crash that prosecutors say was intentional; COVID cases are on the rise; a man has been missing for nearly a month in Northwest Ohio; Ohio State is still looking for its starting quarterback.
Ohio’s unemployment rate is at a record low; the state’s health director reminds parents of childhood vaccines; a Cleveland councilman wants to hold parents responsible for kids who violate curfews; Reggie the Iguana finds a new home.
It’s official: Ohioans will decide in November whether to legalize recreational marijuana; an infant dies after being left in a hot car near Toledo; Governor Mike DeWine announces a crime-fighting initiative in Cleveland; many school districts are looking for bus drivers.
A felony charge will be dropped against a suburban Cleveland police officer; UAW members in Toledo brace for a possible strike; Ohio Task Force One deploys to Hawaii; an Ohio family is awarded record damages for the death of a boy on a bunk bed.
Ohio Republicans in Washington react to another Trump indictment; a 19-year-old Strongsville woman is found guilty of murder in an unusual case; hundreds of people are turning out for food distribution events in Seneca County; the Buckeyes are ranked third in a preseason football poll.
The man accused of stabbing his father to death in Northwest Ohio is arrested in Maryland; a suburban Akron native lost his home and business to that fire in Lahaina; it has been ten years since a still-unsolved murder took place in the Columbus suburb of Grandview Heights; West Nile Virus numbers are up this year among trapped mosquitoes in Ohio, but not in people.
A steel maker in Northeast Ohio is closing its doors; Governor Mike DeWine works to improve reading skills of Ohio school kids; a little something about tomatoes you probably didn’t know; little leaguers from New Albany hit the big time.
A lawsuit stemming from Ohio’s worst mass murder in history takes the stage in Pike County; toxic algae is building in the Western Basin of Lake Erie; the Cleveland Animal Protective League removes about 100 animals from a home; Kings Island unveils new plans for next year that will appeal to young kids.
Issue One goes down to defeat in Ohio; police in Westlake warn residents about drugs that look like candy; Ohio State athletic Director Gene Smith will retire next year; the Ohio State Fair reports strong attendance numbers.
Ohioans are deciding the fate of Issue One in today’s special election; researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland are conducting long-term studies on the health of East Palestine residents in the wake of that toxic train derailment; a police officer east of Cleveland faces a sexual battery charge following allegations from a teen; U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm makes a stop in Ohio.
Ohio’s special election is tomorrow to determine the standards required for passing amendments to the state’s Constitution; Yellow Freight files for bankruptcy days after its trucking terminals across the state shut down; a state lawmaker loses his house to a fire; a Fulton County couple celebrates their 80th wedding anniversary.
Today marks four years since that mass shooting in Dayton; a former Columbus police officer is charged with murder for a shooting during the serving of a warrant; some counties need more poll workers for the statewide election on Tuesday; Bigfoot is being celebrated in Southeast Ohio.
FirstEnergy says it is under investigation by the state; today marks six months since the toxic train derailment in East Palestine; farmers in Northwest Ohio say the weather this year has been good overall; Canton’s Hall of Fame Village is ready for tonight’s NFL preseason game between the Browns and Jets.
A multi-county police chase ends in an hours-long stand-off and death; more Ohioans are arrested for their roles in the U.S. Capitol riot; BGSU hosts its annual anti-hazing summit; the Reds and Guardians have a bad night.
Two elections lie ahead for Ohio that deal with abortion rights in one way or another; Canton prepares for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game; the school in Akron founded by hometown hero Lebron James underperforms; Cedar Point announces its next ‘tallest and fastest’ coaster.
Deputy and police K9 injured in Hocking County shooting overnight; helicopter crash near Springfield over the weekend killed pilot and caused a seven car pile-up that closed I-70 for several hours; EF-1 tornado caused damage in Defiance County, no injuries reported; early voting continues for Ohio's August 8th special election, deadline to request an absentee ballot is tomorrow.
Some Toledo residents may be without power until Saturday after Wednesday's severe storms; bacteria that causes Legionnaire's disease found at Dayton-area elementary school; Norfolk Southern says cost of East Palestine derailment has more than doubled; Bengals QB Joe Burrow carted off the practice field, ESPN reporting it's a calf strain.
Circleville police officer fired after releasing K9 on unarmed, surrendering suspect; police in Cleveland arrested a dozen juveniles suspected to be members of the Kia Boys gang; Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown reacts to Mitch McConnell's freezing incident; the last movie theater operating in one northeast Ohio county has closed.
Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment will be on the November ballot; group working to legalize recreational marijuana in the state fell just short of the number of signatures needed to get on ballot, will have more time to collect the remaining signatures; Governor DeWine says Ohio police need better training in response to Circleville K9 incident; Paycor stadium in Cincinnati will be showing off some upgrades this football season.
Circleville PD officer on administrative leave after incident involving police dog mauling a suspect who was surrendering; two weeks until Ohio's special election decides Issue One; Ohio Secretary of State endorses Trump in GOP presidential race; this year's butter sculptures revealed at the Ohio State Fair.
Man speeding in stolen Kia struck and killed a 4-year-old child in Columbus on Saturday; SWAT teams sent to Put-in-Bay over the weekend due to concerns over rioting; 41-year-old Toledo man charged for allegedly raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl; Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin visited Cincinnati to host CPR training following his near-death cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Bengals back in January.
Severe weather knocks out power to thousands of Ohioans; a woman accused in the deaths of more than 150 dogs in northeast Ohio has been indicted on multiple counts of felony animal cruelty; ODJFS dealing with a rash of fraudulent unemployment claims; the Cincinnati Bengals reveal this season's Ring of Honor inductees.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance has introduced legislation to federally ban gender-affirming care for kids; theater groups worry Ohio's proposed anti-drag legislation would impede freedom of expression; Cleveland Browns release Perrion Winfrey after accusation he assaulted and threatened a woman; one winning ticket was sold for $1B Powerball jackpot.
State Rep. Bob Young indicted for domestic violence and assault after arrest for hitting his wife; Massillon Washington high school football coach on administrative leave amid hazing investigation; Ohio native Marilyn Manson expected to plead no contest in 4-year-old case involving him blowing his nose on a videographer; Browns unveil new alternate helmet.
Police in Ashtabula County are investigating the death of an 8-month-old boy; student athlete in Central Ohio saved by AED after collapsing on the practice field; allegations of misconduct and possible hazing are being investigated at Massillon Washington High School; state lawmakers introduce bill that seeks to ban drag performances in most places.
Mother of an OSU football player killed by gunfire in Chicago; body of a man missing in Lake Erie since Tuesday has been recovered; Columbus neighborhood wakes up to KKK flyers on their cars; Secretary of State Frank LaRose announces US Senate run.
Cleveland mass shooting suspect given $9M bond, one million for each shooting victim; Householder's co-defendant appeals his prison sentence; Ohio is getting 27 new EV charging stations; the most stressed city in the US is again in Ohio.
State med board says Columbus-area TikTok plastic surgeon "Dr. Roxy" can't practice any more; emotions ran high at Cleveland City Council meeting skipped by the mayor; woman injured by falling piece of Cedar Point rollercoaster sues the park; University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff honored at the ESPYs.
Suspect arrested in Sunday's mass shooting in Cleveland; nearly 500 residents in Columbiana County evacuated from their homes; Ohio's GOP chair wants Republicans to vote early for Issue 1; Toledo BMV reopens less than a month after severe fire.
Police say early info indicates Sunday's mass shooting in Cleveland's Warehouse District was not targeted; Lt. Governor Husted addresses the arrest of MS-13 gang leader near Sandusky; early voting is underway in Ohio's August 8 special election; Cleveland police called to round up a loose cow near downtown last night.
Nine people wounded in a mass shooting in Cleveland; Ohio's House speaker calls for Summit County Republican Rep. Bob Young to resign after domestic violence allegations; Northwest Ohio school district announces plan to give students clear backpacks; road tripping is very good in Ohio according to a new survey.
Columbus police still seeking suspect in a crime spree and shootout that wounded an officer; traffic deaths were down from last year over the 4th of July; Ottawa County residents impacted by last month's tornadoes have new help; the Reds are hoping to keep their winning streak alive this weekend in Milwaukee.
The man accused of raping a then 9-year-old girl, who became a national talking point because she had to travel to Indiana for an abortion, takes plea deal and is sentenced to life in prison; a Lake County city council president pleads guilty to solicitation after human trafficking sting; campground where an 18-year-old Ohio man drowned is closing its swimming lake; Ohio School for the Blind's marching band heading to Boston for a high-profile event.
7-year-old girl run over after jumping off a float in a suburban Columbus July 4th parade; a Lorain family says they are going to sue after a police officer shot and killed their dog; Governor Mike DeWine signed the state budget with 44 line-item vetoes; Ohio history is being celebrated with new barn murals.
State lawmakers pass a new 2-year budget for Ohio; someone is dumping cats in parks near Cleveland; the OSU Buckeyes snatch a top recruit away from Michigan; many dog owners are turning to CBD to help their furry friends deal with fireworks anxiety.
Larry Householder and Matt Borges sentenced for largest corruption scandal in state history; two former Buckeyes busted for violating the NFL's gambling policy; Cincinnati welcomes thousands of Swifties for the weekend; a high school in Painesville has a very unusual distinction.
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to cause poor air quality in Ohio; reward announced for info in case of a missing Cleveland teen who disappeared almost 2 weeks ago; Taylor Swift causes Cincinnati to be a top-trending destination on Airbnb; Gallipolis man proves there are still good people in the world.
Seven-month-old baby dead after abduction in Baltimore and crash in Tiffin; smoke from wildfires in Canada once again causing air quality issues in Ohio; Larry Householder to be sentenced tomorrow; Major League Soccer makes it official and announces 2024 All-Star game will be in Columbus.
Pedestrian hit by a train near Tiffin; Lordstown Motors has filed for bankruptcy; Amazon planning $8 billion data center project in Central Ohio; a woman from the Columbus area is a winner on Jeopardy.
Police say a shooting at a supermarket near Cleveland was a domestic murder-suicide; no injuries after a car and a fire truck collided on I-70 in Licking County; Ohio's Supreme Court says more than 230 men can sue OSU over decades-old sexual abuse by a university doctor; state elections officials say there are issues getting enough poll workers for August 8th special election.
Prosecutors say they'll seek the death penalty in the case of a Clermont County father who shot and killed his three young sons; feds recommend 16-20 years in prison for former Ohio House speaker Larry Householder; Kirk Herbstreit gives an update on his son Zak; Toledo pizza shop employees are being hailed as heroes for sheltering neighbors in the store's walk-in fridge during tornadoes last week.
Two controversial bills targeting gender identity and gender-affirming care approved by Ohio House, heading to Senate; viral Facebook post about Perrysburg playground "stranger danger" debunked, there is no threat; debate over moving the Cuyahoga County jail; why did a website name Northwest Ohio's Napoleon one of the state's most dangerous cities?
Cleveland woman charged with murder because her 16-month-old daughter died after being left home alone while Mom went on vacation for 8 days; Governor DeWine wants to know why there were no tornado sirens activated in Toledo's Point Place neighborhood as a twister approached last Thursday; Ohio State football player Zak Herbstreit, son of Kirk, hospitalized; two of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the US are in Ohio.
Thieves are targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles in northeastern part of the state; 146 dead dogs found in a house near Akron; Toledo's Point Place tornado sent some medical records blowing away with debris; the Cincinnati Reds are in first place in their division.
Shooting in Dayton leaves one dead, two in custody; elderly woman in Parma Heights fatally crushed by an ambulance; the search continues for a missing Ohio State student in Columbus; Ohio's GOP senator not on board with President Biden's plan to forgive student loan debt.
Severe weather, including tornadoes, hit northwestern part of the state; Clermont County man in jail on $20 million after allegedly killing his 3 young sons; Ohio unemployment at a record low; experimental vaccine being tested at Cleveland Clinic is giving hope to patients with fatal brain tumors.
Stolen Kia vehicles driven by teenagers cause crashes in Cleveland and Columbus; protesters from East Palestine demand Governor DeWine declare an emergency to get them federal assistance; third tentative agreement reached in Clarios strike; Pride celebrations kick off in Columbus this weekend.
Police in the Cleveland area are investigating two smash and grab-style robberies at high-end retailers; Ohio's JD Vance says Trump indictment will impact his actions in the Senate; Columbus City Council approves funding to offer residents free gun locks; Ohio's Ballot Board tweaks Issue 1 language ahead of August special election.
National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes touched down in western part of the state on Sunday; drive-by shooting in Newark leaves a 62-year-old woman injured; Governor DeWine announces East Palestine Emergency Support Program for businesses impacted by February train derailment; reality competition show 'Survivor' holding auditions in Ohio this week.
Man shot while driving on I-71 in Columbus; derailment in East Palestine prompts federal government to take a closer look at freight railroads; mental health experts join Governor DeWine in discussing the Social Media Parental Notification Act, aimed at protecting kids online; Ohio State alum receives the Tony award for best featured actress in a musical.
Ohio GOP lawmakers react to federal indictment of former president Donald Trump; BCI looking at fatal officer-involved shooting in Canton; unemployment numbers jump sharply; Big Ten conference announces 2024-25 football schedule.
New info about Rocky River school principal accused of inappropriate conduct with students; wildfires in Canada are causing dangerous air quality index levels in parts of Ohio; cities in northeast part of the state are offering big signing bonuses for new police officers; Browns RB Nick Chubb dedicates the coming season to the legendary Jim Brown.
Suspects in Dayton-area home invasion arrested near Columbus; 2 Cleveland Browns players robbed at gunpoint near a downtown bar, another had his truck stolen from parking garage; Mason trying to keep Western & Southern Open; upcoming Ohio Pride events.
Cincinnati 14-year-old charged after firing shots at a police officer; husband and wife killed in a motorcycle crash near Sandusky; farmers in Ohio need rain; FirstEnergy signs are being removed from Cleveland Browns' stadium.
Firefighters battle a 50-acre brush fire in northeast Ohio; escaped inmate in northwestern Ohio dies in jail cell just hours after he was captured; Del-Co Water asking customers to limit water use due to hot weather; longest-serving Ohio State Fair General Manager announces plans to retire.
Argument over cutting in the checkout line may have led to a shooting death in a Columbus supermarket parking lot; Cleveland shopping complexes are cracking down on unruly teens; Cedar Point confirms a piece of a tire fell from the Corkscrew roller coaster; annual conference for US mayors taking place in Columbus.
Suspect in deadly road rage shooting near Akron arrested in Columbus; 39-year-old Parma man charged with voyeurism for recording video of an 11 year-old-girl; Toledo spending nearly $200k to address violence in the city; Cleveland Browns radio paly-by-play announcer Jim Donovan says he is fighting leukemia again.
Escaped inmate captured in Akron; AEP electricity rates increase about 28% tomorrow; JR Majewski drops out of race to unseat Marcy Kaptur in Ohio's 9th Congressional District; Donato's pizza celebrates 60 years in business today.
Police are looking for an escaped inmate in Summit County; police cruiser and ambulance collide in Marion sending 3 first responders to the hospital; Richland County Humane Society receives an outpouring of support after rescuing 80 dogs and puppies from squalid conditions over the weekend; WWII veteran in northeast Ohio is celebrating his 100th birthday.
Columbus police officer charged for taking upskirt videos of an underage girl; a man and a woman arrested in Toledo for throwing food and other items and injuring an employee at a Wendy's because there was no cheese on a sandwich; police in Henry County want info on who may have vandalized road signs honoring a fallen soldier; ODOT reminds holiday road-trippers to be careful in highway work zones.
Toledo special education teacher facing charges after allegedly assaulting a student; two men from southwest Ohio killed by flash flooding while hiking in Utah; OSHP preparing for a busy holiday weekend on the roads; Buckeyes announce game time for Notre Dame match-up in September.
One of two escaped Ohio prison inmates found more than 300 miles away in Kentucky; Cleveland police investigating after a 7-year-old girl was shot in the head; Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational marijuana; AAA says this will be one of Ohio's busiest Memorial Day weekends on the roads and in the air.
16-year-old in Cleveland charged with murder after twin newborn infants were found in the trash at her home; Columbus officials say security measures, including voluntary business curfew, will remain in effect in the Short North; Governor DeWine wants to keep Ohioans safe from lead exposure and poisoning; give blood, get a free Cedar Point ticket.
Police investigating after twin infants were found in a trash can in Cleveland; AEP Ohio is talking about another rate hike; OSU's hospital is getting a big gift to study women's health; Wendy's wants to deliver your food to you via robot.
Cincinnati police are looking for the person who shot and killed a 70-year-old car dealer in a road rage incident; Columbus city officials are shutting down the party early in the Short North this weekend after two weeks of gun violence in the neighborhood; thieves steal a U-Haul truck full of merchandise from Bowling Green Kroger then lead police on a chase to Michigan; the Cleveland Browns' stadium is one of the best for popping the question.
Teen girl charged in the death of a Toledo-area woman; Columbus Zoo officials report accidental firearm discharge, policy changes; 11 suspects indicted in a string of high-end vehicle thefts from dealerships in Northeast Ohio; Ohio Turnpike announces partnership to make Narcan available at toll and service plazas.
Empty train cars derail in Medina County; school bus crash in Columbus sends several students to the hospital; Governor DeWine condemns a recent neo-Nazi protest as an act of hate; Survivor planning an open casting call in Put-in-Bay.
Dayton police say it will be several weeks before they know if a body found in the Great Miami River is that of a missing 7-year-old; violent crime is on the ride in Columbus; Ohio plastic surgeon known for her viral TikTok videos faces the state medical board; group wants to change the way Social Studies are taught in schools.
Columbus City Council considering how to allocate half a million dollars to increase safety in the Short North and other areas; federal trial of a Northwest Ohio priest on child sex trafficking charges ends with a guilty verdict; some Ohio arts and culture organizations are set to receive a boost thanks to a new grant program announced by the governor; Lizzo finds the best taco in Cleveland.
Cleveland woman found alive after being missing for nearly a week; East Palestine residents are still skeptical about the safety of their water and soil; two fishermen who weighted their catch in a tournament sentenced; OSU football player announces he is cancer free.
Ohio Department of Health announces Covid-19 policies are ending; another Norfolk Southern train has derailed near East Palestine; a bill at the statehouse proposes 18 as the minimum age to become a police officer in Ohio; Wendy's is going to use AI tech to take your order.
Three high school baseball players charged with sexual assault outside of Cincinnati; state's Bureau of Criminal Investigation identified first rainbow fentanyl seized in Ohio; Lucas Count is getting a new jail; everything old is new again as Governor DeWine unveils new Ohio tourism campaign.
Police in Cleveland are looking for a missing woman they believe is endangered; missing teen from Canton found in Mexico with a 33-year-old man; employees go on strike at a suburban Toledo automotive battery plant; Cleveland Heights residents don't have to cut their grass this month if they don't want to.
Several weekend shootings in Columbus leave 2 dead and many injured; Toledo's St. Luke's hospital closes today; 174,000 Ohioans will start receiving settlement money from TurboTax this week; why blue lights will be switched on all over Ohio soon.
Police in Massillon are investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby; Ohio's AG says more than $5 million will be paid to Ohioans from a TurboTax settlement; the University of Alabama's baseball coach has been fired after a college baseball gambling scandal that started in Cincinnati; sports and music fans in Cleveland rally to help their Beer Guy.
Logan High School evacuated after a suspicious package was found; 15-year-old student athlete in Columbus killed after he was struck by a car during track practice; 6 locations in Zanesville busted in gambling sting; this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced.
Northeast Ohio high school student arrested for having a gun and ammo at school; former Knox County deputy pleads guilty to stealing from a woman with Alzheimer's; republicans at the statehouse are running out of time to get an August special election on the calendar; the College Football Playoff is expanding and the schedule has been released.
A former US Marine from the Cleveland area has died in Ukraine; Ohio's distracted driving law is apparently already making an impact; OSHP reminds drivers to be on the lookout for motorcycles; a trio of sisters from north central Ohio are in the semifinals on The Voice.
Porch roof collapse injured 14 people in Ohio State University's student neighborhood over the weekend; shots fired at Sweet 16 party in Canton, 2 teen boys arrested; community rallies around injured high school athlete in northwest Ohio; officials in Bucyrus find a creative solution when budget constraints threaten to close that city's pool this summer.
Lorain high school teacher resigns amid investigation into an alleged inappropriate phone call with a student; federal regulators have a warning for railroads in the wake of the East Palestine derailment; Defiance celebrates its bicentennial.
Lorain high school teacher under investigation for an inappropriate phone call with a student; former Cincinnati mayor and iconic talk show host Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79; Ohio House approves the state's 2-year budget, now it goes to the Senate; playoff run ends for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Woman injured in shooting on I-71 in Columbus; NAACP investigating complaints of racial targeting, slurs among students in Geneva Area City Schools; Maumee hospital closing ahead of schedule; Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad set to reopen.
Ohio politicians react to President Biden's announcement that he will seek re-election; legislation introduced that would give Ohio's students 3 mental health days per school year; Cleveland's city council approves plan to erase medical debt of almost 50,000 residents; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan voting is about to close.
A passenger on the plane that returned to the airport in Columbus after an engine caught fire recounts the experience; a fake cop is targeting women when he pulls over motorists; a man faces arson charges for an incident involving a church in Northeast Ohio; a teen from Northwest Ohio receives a liver transplant.
A Cleveland State University Professor is dead; Covid-19 cases stay low, but deaths remain steady; Cleveland Clinic has good news about its cancer vaccine; misspent public funds in a rural county include money forked over for hot tubs and a wildebeest.
July trial date set for Columbus man accused of raping a 10-year-old girl whose abortion made national headlines; a man from northwest Ohio who was reported missing last November showed up at the Bryan, OH police department yesterday; Summit County health officials say they have a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated person; Powerball ticket worth more than $250M sold in northeast Ohio.
Two men killed in small plane crash near Madison County Airport; former Columbus vice officer Andrew Mitchell found not guilty or murder and voluntary manslaughter in 2018 shooting death of Donna Castleberry; Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno enters race to unseat US Senator Sherrod Brown; Damar Hamlin cleared to get back on the football field.
Grand jury declines to recommend charges against the eight Akron PD officers who shot and killed Jayland Walker; Norfolk Southern CEO testifies before Ohio Senate for the first time; alcohol is suspected as a factor in UTV crash involving Ohio State OC Brian Hartline; USS Cleveland getting ready to set sail.
Akron braces for decision from grand jury considering charges against 8 police officers involved in shooting death of Jayland Walker; Governor DeWine issues 3 execution reprieves due to difficulty with obtaining drugs for lethal injection; pro-choice women's clinic in Bowling Green vandalized over the weekend; OSU offensive coordinator Brian Hartline hospitalized after crashing a UTV at his home, police investigating whether alcohol was the cause.
Northeast Ohio high school student makes first court appearance amid charges he brought a gun to school with a plan to shoot several people; possible GOP presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis visits Ohio; Maumee doctor stripped of his medical license after more than a dozen investigations into his treatment of patients; a new name for the stadium where the Cleveland Browns play.
Western Ohio residents concerned about smoke in the air from Richmond, Indiana recycling plant fire; teen missing for 9 months found safe in Columbus; 8 Toledo-area financial managers arrested on felony charges for mishandling millions in client funds; OSU's QB showdown won't happen at Saturday's Spring Game due to an injury.
National Weather Service issues special weather statement due to elevated risk of fire spread in northern part of the state; Cleveland-area business owner enters the race for Sherrod Brown's US Senate seat; Anthony Wayne school district parents concerned over transgender bathroom policy; Ohio's Spring bottle lottery is here.
Three people killed in a two car crash in Carroll County yesterday; family of former OSU football player and NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins have filed a lawsuit over his death, claiming he was targeted and drugged; West Geauga student honored for seeing something and saying something; Cleveland Browns announce first-ever fan cruise slated for March of 2024.
Elyria house fire kills one, sends one to the hospital; Governor DeWine attends opening of new, permanent health clinic for residents of East Palestine; Ohio sprint car driver killed in crash during a race; Ohio school bus driver who went viral for a video showing her yelling at students on her bus receives more than $100k in donations.
Cleveland mother and her boyfriend charged in death of her 7-year-old son who found a loaded gun; EPA soil testing says East Palestine City Park is safe for tomorrow's Easter egg hunt; Cincinnati-area police officer laid to rest after he was killed in a crash while responding to a call last week; there's a debate over grave decorations at a Newark cemetery.
Startling new details revealed after an 18-year-old Geauga County high school student who brought a gun to school was formally charged; one of the Nashville police officers who stopped Covenant School shooter has an Ohio connection; residents in Fairfield County are cleaning up after a severe storm; Cedar Point has revealed info about its new rollercoaster.
Ohio reacts to historic indictment of former President Donald Trump; some parents in Geauga County upset with handling of situation when a student was caught with a gun in school; there has been another train derailment in Ohio; how to get a free photo ID for Ohio's new voter identification law.
Governor DeWine reacts to former President Donald Trump's indictment; funeral arrangements announced for Cincinnati-area police officer killed in crash; Senators Brown and Vance ask National Institutes of Health to investigate health implications of East Palestine train derailment; Ashland University womens basketball team caps off undefeated season with championship win.
Tornadoes confirmed in two Ohio counties after Saturday's storms; a new distracted driving law takes effect in Ohio tomorrow; Cleveland Police warning a group of men impersonating cops are pulling people over and robbing them; Zanesville centenarian has lifelong dream come true.
Damaging wind and severe thunderstorms are heading for Ohio; professors at schools in Ohio weigh in on Former President Donald Trump’s indictment; an angry school bus driver in Northeast Ohio is captured on video; Chaka Khan hits the Rock Hall in Cleveland.
Police in Geauga County asking organizers to cancel a drag queen story hour planned at church in Chesterland after threats; Cincinnati barge fire caused shelter in place order yesterday; Attorney General Yost announces Norfolk Southern has committed to hiring Ohio workers to assist with East Palestine clean-up; Play ball! Major League baseball season kicks off today with some new rules for the game.
Governor DeWine says more school resource officers are his answer to school safety concerns; bipartisan group of state lawmakers introduce a bill to eliminate Ohio's death penalty; residents want Eastlake city council president out after he was arrested in a human trafficking sting; BGSU women basketballers are in the WNIT Fab Four for the first time.
7-year-old boy dead, 42-year-old man charged after ATV accident in Portsmouth; Toledo man shot through his apartment's ceiling by neighbor 2 floors above; East Palestine residents protest; Ohio State women fall to top-seeded Virginia Tech in Elite Eight of NCAA basketball tournament.
Missing boater found dead near Columbus; after high winds over the weekend knocked out power to thousands of Ohioans, utility companies say some may be waiting until Wednesday for the lights to come back on; Geauga County church vandalized before a planned drag brunch event; Ohio State Women are in the Elite Eight.
Zanesville man arrested after stealing a car with 2 small children in it, resulting in an Amber Alert; arrest made in Butler County cold case; Ottawa County dealing with a ransomware attack; OSU Womens Basketball team is facing a formidable opponent tomorrow.
Heavy rain is coming with flooding possible in many parts of Ohio; Vance and Brown's rail safety legislation receiving pushback from conservative groups; former city council member from southwestern Ohio received prison sentence for child pornography; off-duty pilot helped get a flight from Las Vegas to Columbus landed safely after pilot suffers a medical emergency.
Body of missing Geauga County woman found; several Ohio schools hit with swatting calls on Tuesday; DeWine, Brown, and Vance testify to the Senate about the East Palestine train derailment; Columbus was really good at selling March Madness tickets.
Searching for a missing 76-year-old Geauga County woman; suspects in Canton arrested after posing as Child Protective Services to kidnap a 3-week-old baby girl from her home; remains of a man missing for 3 years found in Gallia county; OSU women in the Sweet 16.
Baseball player shot after game at Muskingum College, charges filed; police investigating the death of a 2-year-old in Tallmadge; Russian Twitter accounts found spreading misinformation about East Palestine train derailment; two ODOT vehicles involved in crashes during wintry weather in Cleveland yesterday.
OSU student dies in Mexico; Norfolk Southern makes $250K to non-profit that helps residents of East Palestine; Bengals running back Joe Mixon won't face charges after teen was shot outside of his home; KSU fans will be up late tonight.
Two charged with involuntary manslaughter after a first grader found gun and fatally shot himself; state lawmakers talk train safety; Silicon Valley Bank collapse impacts Ohio teachers retirement funds; some Toledo residents aren't sure about new water meters.
Licking County man arrested after shooting two family members; Ohio is suing Norfolk Southern over the East Palestine train derailment; alleged human smuggling discovered in Port Clinton; St. Patrick's Day is on a Friday during Lent and Ohio's Catholic bishops have instructions for their congregants.
Geauga County pastor arrested for sexually abusing a minor; no one wants East Palestine's toxic train crash dirt; Hamilton woman arrested after trying to smuggle opioids into jail, hidden in denture paste; some Columbus-area parents want LGBTQ+ books banned from schools.
New information about triple homicide near Akron; woman says she was held against her will in Ottawa County; Ohio Ballot Board affirms constitutional amendment for reproductive freedom follows their rules; University of Toledo womens basketball team going to the big dance for the first time in six years.
Farmers near East Palestine hear from officials about the impact of the toxic train derailment while Norfolk Southern has another train derail, this time in Alabama; Dayton FD says blaze that killed 5 was one of the most tragic in city's history; it's time to spring forward this weekend; Cocaine Cat being cared for at Cincinnati Zoo.
Norfolk Southern CEO grilled on Capitol Hill over East Palestine train derailment; verdict reached in Householder corruption trial; Cleveland's mayor announced legal action against automakers Hyundai and Kia due to excessive thefts; today marks 3 years since the first Covid-19 case was reported in Ohio.
New details in the death of Norfolk Southern train conductor in Cleveland yesterday; sextortion crimes are on the rise, some with deadly consequences; OSU football has first Spring practice; a pet from northeast Ohio is a finalist for a national TV ad.
Norfolk Southern train conductor killed in a crash in Cleveland; 11-year-old middle school student in Columbus found with ammunition in school, gun found nearby; Canton man gets more than 4 years in prison for his role in the January 6th Capitol attack; more Ohio State Fair concerts announced.
Norfolk Sothern has a second train derailment in Ohio; Householder trial closing arguments set for tomorrow; National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes touched down in southwest Ohio Friday; ferries to Lake Erie islands running 3 weeks early thanks to mild winter.
Biden says he will visit East Palestine where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed one month ago today; Householder trial wrapping up; advocates for reproductive rights are one step closer to getting abortion access on the ballot in Ohio; Cleveland is hopping this weekend.
Workers cleaning up the East Palestine train derailment say they're getting sick; Norfolk Southern's CEO to testify in Congress next week about the derailment; students in Morgan County are learning virtually because support workers are on strike; new Girl Scout cookies are causing an ethical dilemma.
NWS confirms there were 3 tornadoes in Ohio on Monday; DeWine back in East Palestine; Browns will play the Jets in Hall of Fame game in August; Happy 220th birthday to Ohio.
National Weather Service confirms tornado touchdowns in southwest and central parts of the state; state lawmaker raises concerns about disposal of contaminated water from East Palestine train derailment site; Dayton-area man sentenced to more than a year in prison for his role in January 6 US Capitol attack; Cleveland City Council member wants to sue Kia and Hyundai over sharp increase in car thefts.
There are concerns over disposal of waste from the East Palestine train derailment; a state legislator from Delaware died suddenly over the weekend; big changes are coming for drivers in downtown Columbus; gas prices are down.
East Palestine continues to attract attention and concern; hundreds of thousands of Ohioans will soon receive less aid through SNAP; a girls’ high school basketball team is ousted from the state tournament despite winning on the court; Ohio University’s search for a new president intensifies.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visited East Palestine and the NTSB released a preliminary report on the toxic train derailment; small plane bound for Ohio to assist with Cleveland-area manufacturing plant accident crashed in Arkansas, killing all five aboard; Ohio lawmakers introduce legislation prohibiting certain medical procedures for transgender children; former Bengals QB Jon Kitna announced as the new head football coach for Lakota East high school near Cincinnati.
US EPA Chief orders Norfolk Southern to clean up East Palestine train derailment and to attend all public meetings or face stiff penalties; former president Trump visits East Palestine, Transportation Secretary Buttigieg announces he will be there tomorrow; Toledo woman killed in a dog attack; Cincinnati fire officials investigating high-rise condo fire.
Governor DeWine tours homes, drinks tap water in East Palestine; factory explosion in Cleveland kills one, injures 13; University of Toledo students hold vigil for Michigan State University; Antiques Roadshow is coming to Akron.
East Palestine derailment clean-up entering a new phase; Akron-area man killed in his bed after a car crashed into his house; Householder trial in Cincinnati set to resume this week; Ohio State womens hockey team makes history.
Governor DeWine announces a clinic will open in East Palestine for residents who feel sick since the train derailment; shots fired outside of Cleveland high school during the school day, officials believe a student was the target; one Ohio county continues to have high Covid transmission rates, per CDC; Northeast Ohio native Super Bowl champ will host SNL.
More questions than answers for residents in East Palestine; Ohio's AG says he may sue Norfolk Southern over the East Palestine train derailment and chemical spill; Columbus' city attorney sues automakers over missing anti-theft technology; there are currently four NFL head coaches who are originally from NE Ohio.
Gov. DeWine frustrated by lack of a hazardous materials designation for train that derailed in East Palestine, spilling chemicals; Ohio's Attorney General dismisses charges against NewsNation arrested at East Palestine news conference last week; woman who caused accident that injured OSHP trooper near Columbus held on $1 million bond; pioneering Army colonel, originally from Cleveland, will receive a prestigious honor nearly 60 years after he should have.
Ohio State University president Kristina Johnson reacts to deadly shootings on campus of Michigan State University; Case Western Reserve locked down yesterday after a report of a man with a gun on campus; Akron Public Schools superintendent stepping down; there's a better way to enjoy Valentine's Day chocolate.
Experts explain string of lights spotted in the sky above Ohio last night; residents and businesses in East Palestine are dealing with the aftermath of that fiery train derailment; a Columbus police detective is facing dereliction of duty charges; Ohio's candy stores are feeling the pinch of inflation as Valentine's Day approaches.
People in the Columbus suburb of Westerville pause to honor two police officers killed on this day five years ago; East Palestine residents try to settle back in at home; castles await Ohioans for Valentine’s Day; the Browns and Bengals have new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Residents consider whether to return to East Palestine after the evacuation order is lifted; two former Buckeye football players are acquitted of rape, and another dies from prostate cancer; a Bexley parent expresses anger at a school board meeting; President Biden salutes King James.
Residents consider whether to return to East Palestine after the evacuation order is lifted; two former Buckeye football players are acquitted of rape, and another dies from prostate cancer; a Bexley parent expresses anger at a school board meeting; President Biden salutes King James.
Evacuees from East Palestine are anxious to get home after train derailment and release of toxic chemicals there; Ohio played a significant role in President Biden's State of the Union address; Cedarville University student recovering after being stabbed on campus; fishing tournament about to begin in Maumee, officials plan to use metal detectors to make sure there is no cheating.
Officials say controlled release of chemicals in East Palestine train derailment was successful, no timeline on when evacuees can return home; Akron PD shooting victim Jayland Walker's mother and sister attending State of the Union as guests of an Ohio lawmaker; Walmart locations in several states, including Ohio, were victims of swatting over the weekend; Householder trial in Cincinnati on hold again because a juror has Covid.
Officials in Columbiana County announce plan to slowly release chemicals from derailed train's tanker cars to prevent an explosion; Ohio congressman criticizes President Biden's handling of Chinese spy balloon; there is some good news regarding the Central Ohio measles outbreak; foster parents are needed now more than ever.
Man arrested in Marion for hiding cameras in public restrooms; New Philadelphia middle schooler caught with a gun and ammo in backpack; reaction to Cleveland mayor's plan to balance budget by not filling open spots on city's police force; northeast Ohio athletic trainer hailed as a hero after helping referee whose heart stopped at a boys basketball game.
Students at Columbus-area junior high school evacuated after a step-parent of a student there died by suicide in the school building; mayor of Spencerville, near Lima, in jail on charges he took video of teenaged girls undressing; funeral arrangements announced for Cleveland baseball drummer John Adams; Black History Month originated in Ohio.
Super Bowl-bound NFL player from Ohio indicted on rape charges in Guernsey County; former school wrestling coach near Toledo facing criminal charges for incident involving student; Larry Householder trial back in session; 2023 nominees announced for Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Governor DeWine delivers first State of the State address of his second term; Upper Sandusky couple reportedly involved with a pro-Nazi homeschooling group; Piketon man arrested for animal cruelty after 80 malnourished dogs were removed from his property and dozens more were found dead there; iconic Cleveland baseball drummer has died.
One of the twin babies kidnapped in a car stolen from Columbus has died; Southwestern Ohio man sentenced for August 2020 police chase and shootout; Householder trial expected to resume tomorrow; Bengals fall to KC in their bid for a Super Bowl return.
Columbus authorities working with feds to combat gun violence; Columbia Gas customers are about to see a rate increase; Southeast Ohio has Joe Burrow fever; Cincy's mayor honors University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff for their response to Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest.
Toledo man killed by officer-involved shooting; Cincinnati architect, his fiancee, and 2 other family members found dead in Mexico; Householder trial paused; volunteers in Cleveland do important work when weather turns cold.
Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigating a rare officer-involved shooting in northeast Ohio's Macedonia; doctors say some people should not shovel snow due to risk of heart attack; day 3 of Householder trial in Cincinnati delayed by weather this morning; Guardians Manager Terry Francona's famous scooter stolen over the weekend and found by Cleveland PD last night.
Householder says he's confident as his racketeering trial gets underway in Cincinnati; major winter storm threatens most of Ohio with snow and possibly hazardous driving conditions; Streetsboro school district enacts plan to arm staff members with guns; General Motors announces plan to invest millions of dollars into northwest Ohio plant.
Ohio's Asian-American communities react to mass shooting at a Chinese New Year celebration in California; four inmates who escaped from custody in Missouri were captured in southwest Ohio; historic settlement announced between Bowling Green State University and family of student who died in fraternity hazing incident; Cincinnati Bengals will again face Kansas City in AFC Championship.
Private plane crash in NY claims the lives of 2 men from Cleveland; bodies of 2 people found in Carroll County home may have been there more than a year; jury selection underway in Householder trial; encouraging news on Ohio's Covid-19 numbers on 3rd anniversary of detection of the virus in US.
Victim identified in crash that killed truck driver on I-280 near Toledo; Columbus seeing an average of 20 car thefts per day and many end in traffic accidents; Billy Wagner's trial in Pike County on hold until a new judge is appointed; there's concern over upcoming changes to SNAP benefits.
Police near Columbus are investigating an apparent murder-suicide case; bond set in deadly domestic violence case in Cleveland; state legislators want to transfer Ohio Education Association's power to a new cabinet position in the governor's cabinet; Cincinnati Bengals prepare to face the Bills on the road.
Police in Columbus looking for a teen who stole a car with 1-year-old inside; next trial in Pike County massacre set to begin; approximately 100 Ohioans are dying from Covid each week; state's sports betting legalization has led many to seek help for problem gambling.
New details in shooting death at a Columbus grocery store; audio from Friday's swatting call for a fake at a high school near Toledo includes sound effects of a gun firing and people screaming; Browns QB Deshaun Watson's pickup truck among vehicles stolen from Mercedes dealership near Cleveland, the fourth such incident in the past several weeks; meet the 14-year-old wunderkind on track to be the youngest graduate from a Northeast Ohio university.
Columbus mother and her boyfriend turn themselves in on murder charges in the death of her 8-month-old baby boy; police determine no shots fired at Toledo-area high school after report, evacuation of students; Ohio Congresswoman wants to make Rosa Parks Day a federal holiday; Progressive Field is getting a makeover.
DEA announces significant drug bust in Central Ohio; Senator Sherrod Brown on Biden's classified documents; OSHP cracking down on distracted driving in Northeast Ohio; Damar Hamlin released from the hospital.
Cleveland police looking for the person who shot and killed a high school student waiting at a bus stop; police say two young children have died in Columbus this week and cases are unrelated; Ohio's AG wants state Supreme Court to reinstate abortion ban; Akron teachers have a new contract.
Medina HS teacher under FBI investigation for attempting to meet up with a 14-year-old girl for sex; Ohio's AG announces tech upgrades for state's sex offender registration system; Ohio voters now need a photo ID; Bernie Kosar out of a job for gambling.
Governor Mike DeWine sworn in for his second term; tentative agreement with Akron teachers averts strike; AEP Ohio talks rate hikes; Mega Millions jackpot now over $1 billion.
Buffalo Bills player who collapsed on the field from cardiac arrest during Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals is now breathing on his own; Cleveland police officer recovering after his vehicle was rammed by another driver, apparently on purpose; CDC map shows 24 Ohio counties have high Covid-19 transmission rates; Ohio gaming officials fine 3 sports betting companies over their ads.
Victim and suspect identified in shooting death of 16-year-old at a Mansfield hotel; several luxury vehicles stolen from a Cleveland-area dealership; Governor DeWine vetoed a bill that would block cities from banning the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored vapes; new Covid variant is concerning to Ohio doctors.
President Biden visits Cincinnati area to announce more than $1 billion in infrastructure funding to ease congestion on the Brent Spence bridge; Damar Hamlin's family says doctors are working to get the Buffalo Bills safety off a ventilator after he collapsed on the field during a game against the Bengals; good news about flu hospitalizations in Ohio; Southwest airlines offering holiday travelers a mea culpa for more than 15,000 canceled flights and lost luggage.
Officials investigating death of an inmate in Marion; Governor Mike DeWine signs distracted driving bill; Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin rushed to the hospital after reported cardiac arrest during Monday night game against the Bengals in Cincinnati; Ohio's minimum wage is higher than it was last year.
Ohio is approaching 41,000 deaths from COVID; Akron teachers contemplate a strike; a former Buckeye is a hero in Buffalo; the current Buckeyes prepare for the Bulldogs in Atlanta.
An old bridge in Cincinnati will get a new look; Ohio comes to the rescue in Buffalo; sports betting arrives on Sunday; Urban Meyer makes a prediction.
Family of six remembered in Newcomerstown after deadliest fire-related Christmas weekend ever in Ohio; air travel still recovering from winter storm, Southwest Airlines CEO apologizes; water damage assessed at Ohio Statehouse after frozen pipes burst; Buckeyes give back in Atlanta as they prepare for Saturday's bowl game.
Three of the victims killed in Friday's Ohio Turnpike pile-up identified; flight delays and cancellations causing chaos at Ohio airports; burst pipes cause a mess at Ohio Statehouse; tonight's Columbus Blue Jackets game postponed because their opponent can't travel.
Severe winter weather grips Ohio; baby Kason Thomas found alive in Indianapolis, kidnapping suspect arrested; ODH says RSV and Covid numbers are going in the right direction; one Ohio post office is a favorite this time of year.
Deadly Shaker Heights house fire started by space heater; Ohioans bracing for Winter Storm Elliot; experts offer advice to prepare home and vehicle for snow, wind, and frigid temperatures; OSU lands defensive end after last-minute switch on early national signing day.
Columbus PD says confusion, communication lapse caused delay in issuing Amber Alert when twin 5-month-old babies were abducted during car theft; more than 40 dogs removed from home in Lakewood, home declared uninhabitable; Ohio utility companies prepare for onslaught of severe winter weather; Friday will be too wintry for Kings Island's Winterfest.
Police are searching for a kidnapped 5-month-old baby and a person of interest from Columbus; January 6th Committee refers Ohio congressman Jim Jordan to House Ethics Committee; OSU football player announces cancer diagnosis; Sandusky County now has text to 911 service.
George Wagner IV sentenced for Pike County massacre; major winter storm possible later this week; number of Ohioans flying somewhere for Christmas expected to be at pre-pandemic level this year; Bengals in 1st place in AFC North.
Two bodies were found in the basement of a burned-out home in Toledo, ten days after that blaze, during which firefighters delayed checking the lower level; a sheriff's deputy from Northwest Ohio, who died in a crash yesterday, is remembered by a friend; Abbott Labs makes plans for a baby formula plant in Ohio; Governor Mike DeWine considers whether to sign a bill requiring a photo-ID to vote.
Lawmakers are wrapping up their work for the year at the Ohio Statehouse; the flu continues to circulate; casino workers in Toledo and Columbus are negotiating a new contract; the first COVID vaccine hits the two-year anniversary mark.
A Ross County Deputy who was shot nearly four weeks in downtown Chillicothe is released from a hospital in Columbus; President Joe Biden signs the "Respect for Marriage Act" - which received support from some Ohio Republicans; the Cleveland Kennel is looking for forever homes for a lot of dogs; an elephant named Renee at the Toledo Zoo is pregnant.
The Ohio Board of Education votes to approve a resolution to reject President Joe Biden's expansion of Title IX that he says will expand protections for LGBTQ students; schools are given training guidelines to allow staff members, including teachers, to be armed; a couple of Ohio State football players are honored; a Santa at a Columbus shopping mall has a tough day.
NASA's newest spacecraft has a history in Ohio; the measles outbreak continues in the Columbus area; a county auditor in southwest Ohio goes to trial; Joe Burrow finally gets Cleveland off his back.
COVID is still a virus to be wary of; U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) says goodbye; Toledo's mayor releases his budget proposal for next year; Bengals QB Joe Burrow tries to figure out how to beat the Browns.
Three Euclid brothers accused of stealing millions in Covid relief money from the government; Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ohio History Connection over Newark Earth Works case; US Senate passes Big Cat Public Safety Act to prevent incidents like 2011 Zanesville exotic animal release; Buckeyes have their eyes on national championship.
Medical experts are sounding the alarm about the high rate of flu infections and deaths; state lawmakers are trying to make swatting a more serious offense; Columbus Crew names new head coach; big changes are being made to the stadium where the Toledo Mud Hens used to play.
Preble County woman charged with murder for drowning her grandmother; Columbus City Council passes "common sense" gun control measure; Central Ohio measles outbreak now has 58 cases, 2 have had partial doses of MMR vaccine; OSU researchers look for the sweet spot in staying connected to work during free time.
Investigators try to determine cause of a fire in Kent's oldest building; Ohio House working to decriminalize fentanyl test strips; OSU Buckeyes going to the Peach Bowl; Deshaun Watson booed in Houston.
Medina school bus driver facing charges for driving kids to school while under the influence of alcohol; new bill would boost Ohio's minimum wage to $15; Deshaun Watson plays with the Browns for the first time this weekend; OU faces off against Toledo for MAC championship.
Jury finds George Wagner IV guilty on all counts in the Pike County massacre; Columbus measles outbreak continues to grow; Indiana's AG wants to punish doctor who provided abortion for 10 year-old Ohio rape victim; College Football Playoff is expanding.
Jury deliberates in the Pike County murder trial of George Wagner IV; Toledo's city council votes to terminate city's auditor; some of Deshaun Watson's accusers plan to attend his first post-suspension game on Sunday; what the College Football Playoff rankings mean for the OSU Buckeyes.
Ohio State University's president unexpectedly resigns; CDC staffers are now in Columbus investigating Measles outbreak; farmers in northwest Ohio considering a lawsuit over livestock killed by released mink; Columbus Air Show set to return this summer.
Gunfire shuts down Dayton's holiday parade; murder trial of George Wagner IV set to resume in Pike County; the Cleveland Browns have a new, four-legged fan; what does Governor DeWine owe Michigan's governor after the Buckeyes' loss to the Wolverines?
The funeral is approaching for a Cleveland firefighter who was killed by a hit-and-run driver; a car plunged into Lake Erie this morning; a little boy in Columbus spends Thanksgiving at home after a most difficult first year of life; the Buckeyes prepare to start a new winning streak against Michigan.
Three Lorain police officers off the job after allegations of gross misconduct; ousted MetroHealth CEO defends himself against accusations of embezzlement; southwest Ohio man awarded millions for wrongful imprisonment; Ohio State apologizes after Big Ten opponent claims he was called a racial slur by OSU player.
Two children killed, mom and two other kids in hospital after one-car crash in Marion County; CDC headed to Columbus to investigate measles outbreak; OSU hockey player accused of using a racial slur during a game; Cleveland schools get a huge surprise gift from a well-known philanthropist.
Cleveland firefighter killed by hit and run driver; closing arguments planned for next week in the murder trial of George Wagner IV in Pike County; Ohio restaurants are struggling; the letter M is not allowed at OSU this week.
Officer hospitalized, suspect dead after shooting in Chillicothe; remaining wrongful death lawsuits settled against a former Columbus doctor and the hospital where he worked; northern Ohio made a significant contribution to NASA's Artemis rocket launch; Sunday's Browns-Bills game moved due to weather.
Nearly 18,000 Toledo residents are under a boil advisory for their tap water; racist and white supremacist graffiti found on OSU's main campus; Ohio's House lawmakers pass legislation making it illegal to hold or use a phone while driving; cast members say they may want to purchase the Christmas Story house in Cleveland.
Fake active shooter reports send police to three different Ohio high schools; the number of measles cases spreading through Ohio day care centers is rising; Jeopardy champ and Dayton native Amy Schneider testifies against SB 454; Cleveland Clinic to start charging patients for some MyChart messages.
RSV and the flu are filling up hospital beds in Ohio; Akron is requiring carbon monoxide detectors after a recent death; JD Vance says he will work across the aisle in the Senate; local police are on the lookout for shoplifters and other crimes during the holiday shopping season.
Toledo police shooting ruled a homicide; man from Central Ohio among those killed in Texas air show crash; Tampa-bound flight from Cincinnati grounded in Atlanta due to an unruly passenger with a box cutter; Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson back on the practice field.
A thirteen year old Cleveland-area boy is the first fatality of Ohio's early flu season; investigators say it was a murder-suicide that killed two people found in a Toledo house fire; wildfire claims more than a thousand acres in the Wayne National Forest in the southern part of the state; after Election Day, the GOP controls the Buckeye State.
Investigation underway into what killed two people found in a Toledo house fire; Measles outbreak at a Columbus day care center has health officials warning parents to get children vaccinated; "Yes" vote on Issue 10 in Akron establishes a permanent police oversight board; Toledo mission needs help feeding the hungry as the holidays approach.
Republican candidates sweep Ohio's statewide races in midterm election; Ohio's Supreme Court will continue to lean red; state issues one and two both pass, changing the way bail amounts are determined and who is eligible to vote; Ohio State remains at number 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Ohio's all-important race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Rob Portman is about to be decided; Former President Donald Trump holds a rally in Ohio; voters say inflation and abortion issues are reasons they took time to cast a ballot; the state attorney general goes after dollar stores.
Candidates crisscross the state, campaigning on the eve of the midterm election; Toledo PD cracks down on prostitution; City of Columbus suing Hyundai and Kia over numerous auto thefts; Buckeyes pull out a tough win in the Windy City.
Candidates make final push for votes before Tuesday's midterm election; seven Ohio counties have high community spread of Covid-19; DAY is getting a new budget airline; Bellefontaine is one of Ohio's best hometowns.
Two inmates die within 24 hours in Cuyahoga County jail; Toledo City Council suspends city auditor; Cleveland residents are not happy about city's new leaf collection policy; inflation means a big change to Thanksgiving for some.
Train derailment in Portage County causes delays and a mess but no injuries; Ryan and Vance meet on stage again before Tuesday's midterm election; Ohio's AG is taking Dollar General to court; Today is Ohio Day, but what does that mean?
Columbus 4-year-old struck by a vehicle and killed while trick or treating; investigators share new info about the deadly September explosion and fire at BP refinery near Toledo; Ohio doc who claimed Covid vaccines magnetize recipients may lose medical license; Browns break four-game losing streak in the "Battle of Ohio."
Euclid apartment fire kills mom and her young son; investigators looking into a possible murder in Portsmouth; January 6th rioter from the Cincinnati area facing up to 20 years in prison; Battle of Ohio tonight on Monday Night Football.
Ohio's US Senate race remains tight; new survey shows we are more politically polarized than ever before; RSV is not just for kids; Ohio has more depressed people than the national average.
Miami university student arrested for threatening a shooting spree; Secretary of State warns about misinformation being spread regarding absentee ballots; rainbow fentanyl is in Ohio; Mountain Dew fans are about to get a real buzz.
Two residents stabbed at an assisted living facility near Columbus; a former doctor from southwest Ohio indicted for rape and other sex crimes involving several victims; a record number of women are running for governor in the mid-term elections; it's time again for the OSU-Michigan blood battle.
Fire damages 200-year-old hotel in Licking County; Northeast Ohio teacher under FBI investigation; state election officials need more poll workers for November 8th; officials make rules change after fishing tournament weighting scandal in Cleveland.
Cambridge high school athlete killed when hit by a falling tree during a cross country meet; jury hung in Butler County murder trial of Gurpreet Singh; University of Toledo now has electric vehicle charging stations on campus; a tough loss on the road for the Cleveland Browns.
Five injured, one critically, in afternoon shooting at a Cleveland barber shop; carbon monoxide kills one and sends eight residents to the hospital at Akron apartment complex; Ohio has a rise in Covid cases for the first time in almost two months; a Frazeysburg couple is receiving national attention for their innovative way of keeping kids fed.
A missing Princeton University student from the Cleveland area found dead; Hancock County receives $1 million to fight the opioid epidemic; OSU's marching band will make history this Saturday; Kings Island announces new themed area.
NTSB investigating Tuesday's deadly plane crash in Marietta; Lucas County's high Covid transmission status is not all that it seems; grocery store chain no longer providing plastic bags in effort to reduce environmental impact; Cleveland Guardians' playoff run is over.
Private plane crash in Marietta kills two; Ohio's U.S. Senate candidates face off in second debate; new coronavirus variants detected; The Ohio State University recognized for inclusion.
Four people in one family were found dead Saturday in Elyria; two 17-year-old girls in Columbus die from gunshot wounds in separate incidents; another debate is set for tonight in the race for Ohio's open U.S. Senate seat; the Cleveland Guardians head to New York to knock out the Yankees.
COVID-19 transmission rates remain low in most of Ohio while hospitalizations slowly rise; Cincinnati-based Kroger positions itself to double in size; advocates for tougher laws against domestic violence speak out; and Ohio's zoos are ready for Halloween.
State Board of Education delays vote on Title IX protection for transgender students; federal lawsuit filed against Bloom-Carroll school district by victim who alleges school officials did nothing to protect her from predatory behavior by coach and athletic director; Cuyahoga County's new jail on hold but corrections officers say they need help now; charges filed against fisherman who cheated by adding weights to their fish in Cleveland.
Early voting begins in Ohio for the November 8th election; Cleveland's City Council votes unanimously to ban conversion therapy; residents in Jeffersonville have mixed feelings about Honda building an EV battery plant there; Guardians drop opener against Yankees in best-of-five ALDS.
Honda announces plan to invest billions of dollars into efforts to make Ohio a hub for electric vehicle production; U.S. Senate candidates debate; over 100 pounds of fentanyl seized in statewide "One Pill Can Kill" initiative; QB Deshaun Watson allowed back into Browns facility, still can't practice with team.
Three wounded, including a student, in shooting at a high school football game in Toledo; Ohio's U-S Senate candidates set to debate; Ohio Task Force One returns home after two weeks of helping residents in hurricane-ravaged Florida; The Cleveland Guardians will take on the Yankees starting tomorrow in the ALDS.
The CDC's color-coded map for transmission rates in Ohio is looking greener; thousands of Kroger workers in Ohio have a new contract; a plane skids off the runway in Dayton; a high school running back in Gibsonburg is turning heads.
Police investigating a fatal shooting at a hotel near Cincinnati; Columbus City Schools board unanimously approved a resolution in opposition to state board's decision to reject supportive gender identity policies; Akron's mayor announces he won't run for re-election, deputy mayor announces candidacy; American League Wildcard schedule is set and the Guardians have three home games, starting tomorrow.
Anti-abortion activists hold first-ever Ohio March for Life; residents in a Central Ohio town find white supremacy fliers left on driveways; Akron PD working on outfitting all cruisers with dashcams; CDC issues an update on E. coli outbreak in Ohio and surrounding states.
Woman from Dayton among those killed by Hurricane Ian; Columbus man faces child endangerment after 5 year old boy shoots himself; one week until the restraining order is lifted on Ohio's Heartbeat Law; scandal surrounds outcome of a recent fishing tournament on Lake Erie.
Child in critical condition after being run over by Big Walnut High School homecoming parade float; man dies after being pinned under lawn mower in Pataskala; two Ohioans among five Oath Keepers on trial for January 6th capitol attack; football great Terry Bradshaw reveals two different cancer battles over the past year.
More Ohio people and resources heading south to aid with hurricane relief; man dies in his vehicle after dropping off grandson at a Toledo elementary school and no one noticed for several hours; Ohio reports first Monkeypox death in the state; pharmaceutical giant teaming up with an Ohio university to create a leadership program.
More Ohio help headed to Hurricane Ian-ravaged Florida; University of Cincinnati student killed by a hit and run driver; Kroger employees to vote on a new contract; direct flights from Cleveland to Ireland coming soon.
Hundreds of Ohioans are in Florida to help with hurricane relief efforts; Cleveland woman sentenced for fatal shooting of police officer; Hamilton County judge extends temporary block of Heartbeat Law again; Kroger and workers' union at the negotiating table again.
Ohio first responders head to Florida to aid in post-hurricane efforts; Kroger and union leaders set to meet to avert strike; gas prices heading up in Ohio, partly because of B-P Husky refinery fire near Toledo; Marvel plans to shoot part of new Blade movie in Cleveland and they are casting extras from the area.
JR Majewski responds to Associated Press report questioning his claims of military service; Licking County Sheriff investigating an apparent fentanyl exposure in that county's jail; three Springfield firefighters injured fighting a fire over the weekend; more plans for electric vehicle manufacturing look like a boost for northwest Ohio's economy but some aren't sure.
SWATting hoaxes target several Ohio schools; Ohio man who was part of January 6th riot at U.S. Capitol avoids jail time; OSU unveils new hazing prevention website; it's not your imagination, tailgating festivities cost more this year.
Two arrested in Middletown murder and dismemberment case; Columbus high school teacher arrested for recording up-skirt videos of students; AP reports congressional candidate from northwest Ohio misrepresented his military service; union for Ohio Kroger workers returning to the bargaining table with company next week.
Two people killed in a fire at BP refinery near Toledo; nearly 30% of Cleveland residents live in poverty, according to Census Bureau; state board of education hears passionate debate over proposed Title IX resolution; fan who threw a bottle that hit Cleveland Browns team owner banned from stadium.
Temporary block of Ohio's abortion ban extended; state Board of Ed discussing resolution that would strip away protections for LGBTQ+ students; University Hospitals in Cleveland receives grant to study Covid and the flu; Ohio woman and her mom travel to London to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
Hocking County parents and grandmother arrested after a 3-year-old was found locked in a cage; child drowns in Lake Erie at East Harbor State Park in Marblehead; Kroger leaders looking at options after employees vote to authorize a strike; Browns suffer a surprising loss in home opener.
Kroger's unionized workers vote for strike authorization, company says it's business as usual; Ohio's Covid-19 case numbers are down, hospitalizations are up; former President Trump scheduled to speak at a rally for Senate candidate J.D. Vance in Youngstown tomorrow; where is the tree England's king planted in Cleveland?
Columbus PS officer who fatally shot Donovan Lewis was previously fired from the job according to newly released personnel docs; judge in Hamilton County grants 2-week restraining order against Heartbeat Law; federal appeals court says unsettled lawsuits against OSU over sex abuse by team doctor can be revived; high-speed internet headed to rural Seneca County.
Suspect arrested, classes cancelled after shots fired on Ohio Christian University campus this morning; Toledo city leaders and community members hold panel discussion about violence; some Ohio teachers are ready to be armed in the classroom; new poll shows Mike DeWine leading democratic opponent Nan Whaley by 14 points in race for governor.
The murder trial involving the deaths of eight people in southern Ohio is underway; in suburban Cleveland police respond to a scary situation at Euclid High School; a police officer in suburban Toledo is under investigation; Ohio State prepares to play the University of Toledo - 11 years after their last match-up went down to the wire.
Violent weekend adds to homicide totals in Toledo and Columbus; schools try to crack down on students vaping; some Walmart stores in northeastern part of the state are getting makeovers; Toledo and Lucas County are officially welcoming.
President Biden and other leaders attend groundbreaking for Intel's computer chip manufacturing mega-site in Licking County; Maumee PD sergeant's name found on membership list for far-right extremist group; students at College of Wooster under attack by bats; Jeep's announcement about making electric vehicles concerns UAW in Toledo.
Chardon house fire kills two people; family of Casey Goodson Jr. say they have new evidence from his fatal shooting by a sheriff's deputy in 2020; Defiance County egg farm euthanizing millions of chickens after bird flu outbreak; President Biden will be in Central Ohio tomorrow for Intel groundbreaking.
Chillicothe teen arrested after making threats against a school on social media; Bird flu detected in two Ohio flocks; Ohioans won't have to pay taxes on forgiven student loan debt; there's a shortage of football referees in the state.
Pike County massacre trial delayed; second attempted carjacking in Columbus prompts police to issue warning to motorists; Central Ohio native nominated for several Emmy awards; Cedar Point amusement park announces retirement of popular roller coaster, hosts big name celebrity and their kids.
Jurors for the Pike County massacre trial visit other sites involved in the case; OSHP says they're planning to be out in force this holiday weekend; Toledo residents have just under a month to apply for rent assistance; it's Cleveland National Air Show weekend.
Family of unarmed man killed by police in Columbus demand answers; Pike County murder trial of George Wagner IV underway; Ohio's Secretary of State won't allow conservative podcaster on November ballot due to invalid signatures; Zombie deer suspected in 13 Ohio counties.
New bodycam footage of Jayland Walker shooting released by Akron PD; plane crash near a middle school in northeastern Ohio; new Covid-19 booster shots could be available soon; Browns QB Deshaun Watson begins his suspension.
Falling tree kills Toledo woman during severe storms; East Cleveland police chief indicted on multiple charges; art museum workers in Columbus the latest to call for unionization; PSL season is upon us.
Columbus City Schools students and teachers back in classroom after new contract is approved by teachers union; teen allegedly brandishes gun and causes Cleveland-area shopping mall to shut down over the weekend; updated Covid booster shot could be approved by end of the week; Governor DeWine works to bring new electric vehicle battery plant to Ohio;
Man convicted of running a fake funeral business sentenced to more than a decade in prison; White House announces plans for President Biden to attend Intel groundbreaking ceremony in Licking County next month; state health department launches new online Monkeypox dashboard; a fight broke among players during a practice session between the Bengals and Rams ahead of tomorrow's preseason game.
Columbus City Schools and teachers union reach a deal to end strike; Toledo elementary school locked down after parent fires a gun outside during dismissal; Olympic medalist in Toledo disputes police account of her arrest and wants charges dropped; former Browns owner Art Modell not heading to the hall of fame.
Columbus City Schools and teachers union reach a deal to end strike; Toledo elementary school locked down after parent fires a gun outside during dismissal; Olympic medalist in Toledo disputes police account of her arrest and wants charges dropped; former Browns owner Art Modell not heading to the hall of fame.
Columbus City Schools students begin school year learning online from subs as teachers' strike continues; police looking for driver who killed Kent State student in hit-and-run Monday night; President announces student loan relief plan; Ohio Department of Commerce offers new program to help families access affordable addiction treatment.
Another deadly officer-involved shooting in Knox County; former Buckeye football player charged with kidnapping; Columbus teachers' strike continues and students will start school year learning online, from substitutes; OSU vs. Michigan hockey game planned for FirstEnergy Stadium.
Columbus City Schools teachers go on strike; Ohio-based Wendy's pulls lettuce from its menu after CDC investigators find possible link to multi-state E. coli outbreak; new OSHP chief says the patrol needs about 200 troopers; Intel build in New Albany will need a lot of construction workers.
Columbus City Schools teachers on the brink of a strike; CDC trying to find source of E. coli outbreak in Ohio and Michigan; researchers find connection between Covid-19 and long-term neurological complications; there's a crucial security update for Apple devices.
Final two defendants in BGSU hazing case get jail time; E coli cases found in several Ohio counties; Browns QB Deshaun Watson's punishment decided; Toledo Opera is looking for background actors, no singing required.
Police warn certain vehicle makes are a prime target for thieves; health officials trying to determine the source of an E. coli outbreak in northwest Ohio; no deal between teachers and Columbus City Schools as strike deadline looms; Ohio State football team starting the season with an injured RB.
A school bus crashed into a house in Preble County; teacher and bus driver shortages plaguing Ohio school districts; President Biden rumored to be planning a visit to Central Ohio for Intel's groundbreaking; Ohio State Buckeyes are well-ranked in pre-season polls.
Gov. DeWine makes first comment about attempt to breach Cincinnati's FBI building; Columbus City Schools teachers ready to strike; Joe Burrow back at practice with the Bengals; there's a wallaby on the loose in northeast Ohio.
Governor DeWine makes first public comment about last week's attempted breach of the FBI office in Cincinnati; Columbus City Schools teachers ready to strike but there are more negotiations scheduled; Joe Burrow practices with Bengals for first time since appendectomy; there's an unusual wild animal loose in northeastern Ohio.
Columbus man who attempted to force his way into Cincinnati's FBI office was apparently angry about raid of Trump's home; no green counties on Ohio's CDC Covid-19 transmission map this week, though experts say this surge may be peaking; security experts have a warning about posting back to school pics of kids on social media; Jeep Fest is this weekend in Toledo.
Man tries to break into Cincinnati's FBI building then leads police on a chase and fires at them during Clinton County standoff; Charles Castle appeals his sentence for abduction and rape of Hardin County child; Browns QB Deshaun Watson will start in tomorrow night's pre-season opener; baby rhino at Cleveland's zoo now has a name.
Residents north of Columbus find flyers promoting the KKK in their driveways; Ohio lawmakers react to search of former President Trump's Florida home; if your allergies are worse, there's an unexpected reason; the Bengals' stadium has a new name.
Reward offered in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine shooting case; Ohio man arrested for mailing feces to lawmakers; CDC may loosen Covid rules for classrooms this school year; Ohio sees a jump in the number of Monkeypox cases here.
Investigators searching for at least two people responsible for shooting that wounded 9 people in Cincinnati; suspect arrested in shooting near Dayton that killed 4 people on Friday; Cleveland police union says department is understaffed and overworked; Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions sets records.
Verdict is in for Ohio man charged with running a fake funeral business; Columbus City Schools teacher's union authorize notice to strike; more than half of Ohio's counties are in high transmission category for Covid-19; it's a tax-free weekend for back to school shoppers.
Cleveland records this year's 100th homicide, Mayor Bibb reacts; Toledo man arrested on Election Day for threatening to shoot voting machines; Buckeye head football coach Ryan Day and his wife make big donation to support mental health services at OSU's hospital; there's a new baby animal at Cincinnati's zoo.
Ohio search and rescue team still aiding flood-ravaged Kentucky; Governor DeWine announces funding for school security; first ever anti-hazing summit held at Bowling Green State University; OHSP has a new superintendent.
Ohio search and rescue crew are aiding flood victims in Eastern Kentucky; monkeypox vaccines are on the way to Ohio, but there probably won't be enough to go around; Browns QB Watson likely to sue if the NFL increases his suspension; "Ohio Safety Summit" kicks off in Columbus to make schools safer.
Ohio rescuers assist Kentucky residents facing deadly floods; ride malfunction injures kids at Summit County Fair; Ohio University is masking back up; Ohio's tax-free weekend is almost here.
The CDC releases its update on COVID and monkeypox in Ohio; the CHIPS Act heads to the President's desk; Comedian/activist Jon Stewart criticizes a group of Republican Senators that includes Ohio's Rob Portman over a bill to help veterans; teachers in Columbus eye a strike.
A judge denies bond for a man accused of raping a then-nine-year old girl in Columbus who later had an abortion in Indiana; Congress passes the CHIPS Act; Cleveland struggles with gun violence; troopers are watching for speeders.
Columbus police looking for a girl they think is a victim of human trafficking; Cleveland-area woman pleads guilty to charges related to January 6th riot; President Biden out of isolation after a negative Covid test; The Ohio State Fair is open.
Hardin County man convicted of kidnapping, raping 7 year-old girl receives sentence; some Covid-19 survivors now experiencing PTSD; Bengals begin training camp; Ohio State Fair butter sculpture theme revealed.
Clark County police officer shot and killed during standoff near Springfield; there are more Monkeypox cases in Ohio; concern over toxic algae in northwest Ohio; more young adults have to live at home.
Ohio's Covid-19 cases increase; weather officials confirm a tornado touched down in Wayne and Holmes counties Wednesday evening; Cleveland's new police chief officially appointed to post; Jazz and Ribs Fest returns to downtown Columbus this weekend.
Police fear teen girl missing from Williams County may be a victim of human trafficking; Family wants feds involved in investigation into police shooting death of Jayland Walker; Jobless claims are the highest they've been in 8 months; there's a new Covid vaccine that may change minds of the unvaccinated.
Prosecution rests in Lucas County fake funeral director trial; Ohio dems call on AG Yost to quit; state supreme court rules congressional election maps unconstitutional; Chips Act one step closer to passing in Congress.
Cleveland city leaders announce financial and other assistance for women who need abortions; Akron announces plan to form citizen review board in response to shooting death of Jayland Walker; health officials say people need to take threat of Monkeypox seriously; Bowling Green trash collector hailed as a hero after assisting resident on his route.
Tornado confirmed after weekend storm damage in Pickaway County; Covid cases are up, again; No date set for city council to vote on term limits for Toledo's mayor; big NIL deal for some OSU football players.
Coroner releases preliminary autopsy report on Jayland Walker; Ohio's Covid-19 numbers are going up; few Ohio kids are getting Covid vaccines; Cleveland hospital system closing two suburban locations.
Indiana's Attorney General reportedly investigating case of 10 year-old Ohio girl who went there for an abortion; update on Warren County police officer shot in the line of duty; new allegations about Tiffin's mayor-elect who abruptly resigned; inflation is tougher on women.
Clearcreek Township police officer shot, critically wounded by suspect; gruesome details emerge in testimony during fake funeral director's trial in Lucas County; Jayland Walker laid to rest; a major I-70 upgrade is complete.
Family of Jayland Walker asks protesters to stop until after his funeral; Ohio health officials react to President's directive regarding emergency abortions; more adults may need a second Covid vaccine booster shot; college near Toledo raffling off free tuition.
Apparent domestic dispute leads to two deaths at Columbus business; Scioto County Girl Scout camp that had Norovirus outbreak in May now shut down due to Covid-19; Trial begins for man accused of running unlicensed funeral business; Ohio State Fair's butter cow is back.
President signs executive order protecting reproductive rights citing case of Ohio 10 year-old rape victim; Akron's mayor reinstates curfew amid protests over police shooting death of Jayland Walker; overloaded golf cart crash in Put-in-Bay injures four, one seriously; USPS raising the price of postage.
Delaware County teen and his father dead in an apparent murder-suicide; Biden talks pensions in Cleveland; tornado damages homes and businesses near Cincinnati; a health care company in northwest Ohio announces layoffs.
Delaware County teen and his father dead in an apparent murder-suicide; Biden talks pensions in Cleveland; tornado damages homes and businesses near Cincinnati; a health care company in northwest Ohio announces layoffs.
Akron lifts curfew amid protests over police shooting death of Jayland Walker; nearly a dozen people arrested in major Central Ohio drug bust; Baker Mayfield says bye-bye to Cleveland; Military families can go to the zoo for free.
More protests in Akron and other Ohio cities over police-involved shooting death of Jayland Walker; 33 year-old man arrested for stabbing deaths of his mother and grandmother near Cleveland; average gas prices fall for second week in a row; early voting about to start for Ohio's August primary.
Family of man killed by police in Akron wants answers; update on Ohioans who were aboard Amtrak train that crashed in Missouri; Big10 conference is growing with additions of two big west coast schools; tips to help dogs during fireworks.
Akron police-involved shooting ruled a homicide; gubernatorial candidate vows to put abortion rights on the ballot; pilot's strike and staffing shortages threaten to snarl holiday air travel this weekend; why you may see cops other than state troopers patrolling Ohio's highways.
ACLU files lawsuit alleging Heartbeat Law is unconstitutional; vigilant volunteer stops attempted abduction of young boy at an event near Columbus; elaborate plans are being made to staff Intel's planned computer chip factory in Licking County; a popular summer event is returning to Cleveland.
Some Ohio prosecutors pledge to not enforce Heartbeat Law; second confirmed case of Monkeypox in the state; the Chillicothe VA Medical Center to remain open; Lucas County needs poll workers for August.
A weekend of protests in Ohio after Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade; two shootings in two weekends in a popular Columbus entertainment area; better news on gas prices; residents in Hudson warned to be on the lookout for migrating bears.
Ohio reacts to Supreme Court's overturning of Roe vs. Wade; new poll says leaked draft of abortion opinion has weakened Americans' confidence in U.S. Supreme Court; groundbreaking for Intel's mega-site in Central Ohio delayed; Cleveland's mayor introduces new basketball league in effort to reduce violence.
Ohio's candidates for governor disagree on gas tax holiday; swim advisory for Maumee Bay; Intel gets a big tax break in Central Ohio; thousands of Ohioans about to receive a payout due to a data breach.
More Ohio school districts say they won't arm teachers; jury seated in PG Sittenfeld's federal bribery trial; a popular rotisserie chicken may get more costly; major trademark awarded to The Ohio State University.
Teenage girl fatally stabs her brother in argument over a PlayStation; Cleveland cop on desk duty after allegations of anti-semitic social media posts; the Browns want a new stadium; dog food recalled for possible Salmonella contamination.
Four shootings in 24 hours in Columbus; body found in the water at Cleveland's Edgewater Beach; health officials clear the way for babies and toddlers to get Covid vaccines; Biden administration reportedly considering a gas tax holiday.
Five of Stone Foltz's fraternity brothers sentenced for his death in a hazing incident at BGSU; Ohio has its first documented case of measles since 2019; emergency baby formula shipment lands in Columbus; no World Cup match for Cincy.
It's confirmed: those were tornadoes that wreaked havoc in the north central part of the state Monday night; one dead after shooting at a Columbus cooling center; how to possibly get reimbursement for food that spoiled during power outages; nearly 3 million Ford vehicles are being recalled for rollaway crash risk.
One Ohio power company explains why they have intentionally cut off electricity to some customers; a suburban Columbus teacher is facing rape charges involving a student; embattled Browns QB Deshaun Watson talks to the press; Toledo basketball player saves referee's life during a game.
Widespread power outages after severe storms swept across the state Monday night; health officials investigating Ohio's first probable case of Monkeypox; warning about baby seat linked to several deaths; more than 75 years after he died fighting in WWII, Ohio soldier's remains are finally indentified.
Governor DeWine signs bill to arm teachers; permit-less handgun law takes effect today; major Ohio State Fair concert canceled; gas prices hit all-time high.
Akron police hoping a reward leads to suspects in the beating death of a 17-year-old; great-grandson of a former Cleveland mayor jailed on murder charge; high gas prices are making things more difficult for first responders; Toledo area family donating some of their game show winnings to help others.
National Weather Service confirms multiple tornadoes touched down in the state on Wednesday; child porn charges for a former Marion school bus driver; prison time reduced for a disgraced politician from northeast Ohio; winning Powerball ticket sold in Columbus.
Victims identified in Darke County helicopter crash; Cleveland's mayor pleads with Congress for gun control; former President Donald Trump endorses northwest Ohio candidate for Congress; LeBron James' foundation makes a big announcement in Akron.
Authorities investigating a deadly helicopter crash in Greenville; more black bears spotted in Lake County; Governor DeWine announces help for families dealing with formula shortage; how to save money when gas is $5 per gallon.
Deadly wrong-way crash in Cincinnati; Governor DeWine awards new funding to some local law enforcement agencies; relief from the baby formula shortage could be in the near future; breast cancer research at Cleveland Clinic yields promising new drug.
Reaction to HB 99 that would arm teachers and other school staff; CDC map shows six Ohio counties high Covid transmission rates; Biden administration gives Ohio railroad money; new financial milestone for Lebron James.
Ohio closer to having armed teachers in schools; big Ford announcement in northeast part of the state; dogs may detect Covid better than rapid tests; 13 year-old student from southwest Ohio in finals for National Spelling Bee.
Statehouse shooting victim identified as 16 year-old boy; holiday weekend more deadly than last year's on Ohio roads; Cuyahoga County government offices now requiring masks in response to high Covid transmission status; Nan Whaley wants to send you a check.
A deadly holiday weekend on the water in Ohio; another teen arrested for making threats against a school; Columbus police facing lawsuits over handling of 2020 protests; lifeguard shortages limiting summer fun at many of the state's beaches and pools.
Man shot and killed trying to stop a shoplifter at southwest Ohio Walmart; two northeast Ohio men charged for involvement in January 6 U.S. Capitol attack; sixteen year-old arrested for making threat that closed a Toledo high school today; late-night concert noise in Columbus upsets neighbors.
It's about to get easier to carry a gun in Ohio; Covid cases are on the rise in northeast part of the state; fast food chain based near Columbus could be sold; some fireworks will be legal to use this summer.
An Ohio educator and school shooting survivor reacts to the Texas school shooting; Iraqi man living in Columbus faces federal charges for alleged plot to assassinate a former U.S. president; Akron schools approve inclusive curriculum in defiance of House Bill 616; the Buckeye state now has two unionized Starbucks stores.
Governor DeWine talks Ohio gun violence; Columbus leaders announce plan to make sure kids can read; we're one step closer to Covid vaccines for young children; move to rename stadium where the Cleveland Browns play.
Ohio Covid numbers are rising, especially in northeastern counties; possible cause of Coshocton church fire revealed; search ends for missing Central Ohio teen; fist Operation Fly Formula plane lands in U.S.
Governor DeWine not a fan of OSU's tuition hike; police report a hatchet attack near Zanesville; more information on mysterious illness that struck more than 100 people at a Scioto County Girl Scout camp; Ohio's most beautiful place is in Columbus.
Police shoot, kill suspect after car chase in southeast Ohio; Stone Foltz's mother takes witness stand in BGSU hazing death trial; ham sold at Ohio Walmart stores recalled; winning Powerball ticket sold near Columbus.
Opening statements in the Stone Foltz hazing death trial; Ohio health officials talk Fall Covid surge; Darden withdraws from consideration for Northern District U.S. Attorney job; northeast Ohio post offices need workers.
President grieves in Buffalo, condemns white supremacy; opioid overdoses are surging in northeast Ohio; kids could get Covid booster shots soon; name, image, and likeness money not a go for Ohio high school athletes.
Hocking Hills hiker dies in fall; coffee chain says it will pay for employee travel if they need to get an abortion; experts investigating severe hepatitis infections in kids; Ohio team has the worst record in baseball.
Handgun found in the backpack of a central Ohio elementary school student; Ohio farmers can't get their crops planted; Biden administration's response to baby formula shortage; the Cleveland Clinic announces expansion plans.
Increase in northeast Ohio Covid cases; what some parents are doing to find baby formula; juror from trial of former doctor acquitted of 14 murder charges speaks out; nurses rally for safer work conditions.
Bodies found in Clinton County lake identified; federal hearing begins to determine opioid damage payments from pharmacies to northeast Ohio counties; restaurant menu prices are going up too; will the housing bubble burst again like in 2008?
Biden's plan to fight inflation; second body found in Ross County; "side shows" take over Toledo streets; Ohio connection to Kentucky Derby winner.
Akron police seize "ghost gun" from teen; most Americans want Roe v Wade to remain; baby formula shortage getting worse; Biden announces free internet for low-income households.
Second Ohio State student dies of apparent overdose; Biden talks manufacturing plan in Hamilton; users of TurboTax may be entitled to a refund; Columbus Zoo increasing ticket prices for some.
Arrest in the shooting death of a Toledo infant; central Ohio school bus driver charged with assault on a student; political mapmakers meet again ahead of Friday deadline; rock hall inductee list released.
Nan Whaley makes history in Ohio's primary election; Ohio GOP candidates benefit from Trump endorsements; tornado touchdown confirmed near Findlay; Yellow Springs resident Dave Chappelle attacked on stage.
Primary election day in Ohio; police are warning of mail thefts near Cleveland; housing costs are skyrocketing; voting on whether Ohio's high school athletes could make money off their name, image, and likeness.
Body found near a Columbus elementary school; Ohio senators fighting for Chillicothe's VA hospital; an Ohio city has the highest home foreclosure rate in the country; the Cincinnati Reds start their season with a record they don't want.
No new legislative maps before Tuesday's primary; Cincinnati-area school board member in trouble for posting porn on Facebook; the state's latest Covid numbers; Dolly could be in the rock hall after all.
Controversial comments about sexual assault from an Ohio lawmaker; Governor DeWine announces aid for areas hit by ice storms earlier this year; lawsuit against two popular Ohio amusements parks moves forward; a popular household item is about to disappear forever.
Ohio redistricting lawsuit; law enforcement grants; air fryer recall; Ohio farmers dealing with inflation
COVID cases are rising in Ohio, but hospitalizations remain low; Toledo tries a new strategy to lower homicides; Put-In-Bay is preparing for the busy tourist season; a businessman from Dayton has returned from the International Space Station.
Police in Cleveland are investigating two hit-and-run incidents that killed two young children; Columbus reported eight shootings over the weekend that left five people dead; troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol are reminding motorists that motorcycles are back on the roads with the warmer weather; a study shows Ohioans tend to be heavy on the gas pedal.
Jury finds former Mt. Carmel physician William Husel not guilty of the murder of 14 patients, but Husel still faces civil lawsuits from the patients' families; federal court gives Ohio Redistricting Commission until May 28 to produce a set of legislative maps that comply with Ohio Constitution; Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns that a new, more-potent class of opioids called nitazines are replacing fentanyl as the deadliest drug in the state.
Ohio Supreme Court again rejects maps presented by Ohio Redistricting Commission, leaving fate of a second Ohio primary still uncertain; Gov. Mike Dewine tests positive for COVID-19, but is experiencing only minor symptoms; escaped inmates returned to Muskingum County Jail in east-central Ohio after assaulting officer, using keys to flee.
Ohio State reaches two new settlements with victims of abuse by former athletics department physician Richard Strauss; Ohio's unemployment rate remains at historic low, but is still higher than the national rate; Gov. Mike Dewine does not endorse bill that would limit teaching on gender, sex, race, but says parents should decide when and how those subjects are taught.
Ohio Supreme Court rules against gerrymandered maps presented by Ohio Redistricting Commission for a fourth time; Columbus man charged in connection with January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol argues that President Donald Trump ordered the failed insurrection and should take some of the blame; suspect in New York subway shooting reportedly purchased the gun used at a Columbus pawn shop.
Buckeye Nation mourns the tragic death of former QB Dwayne Haskins, who was fatally struck by a truck in Florida on Sunday; Gov. Mike Dewine announces that law enforcement agencies have donated body armor to Ukraine's civilian defense force as the Russian invasion continues; Pres. Joe Biden nominates Steve Dettelbach, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, as the new head of the ATF.
Sen. Sherrod Brown votes 'yes,' Sen. Rob Portman votes 'no' on historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court; Ohio Chamber of Commerce speaks out against Ohio bill similar to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law; Ohio Poultry Association says members are being impacted by bird flu that's ravaging poultry populations, nationwide.
Ohio Republicans introduce a bill similar to Florida's controversial new "Don't Say Gay" law; community leaders say new Ohio bills aimed at limiting discussions on race, gender can worsen a public health crisis; Gov. Mike Dewine says he fears holding multiple primaries could prevent some people from voting.
Ohio Supreme Court weighing whether or not to hold Ohio Redistricting Commission in contempt for repeated failures to present constitutional legislative maps; early voting begins in Ohio for May 3 primary, many races missing from the ballot; Newark neighborhood evacuated after a pipe bomb was discovered in a crashed car.
Deadline for voter registration is Monday, despite many primary races still being up-in-the-air, due to a lack of legislative district maps; three suspects in custody in connection with high-speed chase that left a northwest Ohio police officer dead; sorority at Bowling Green State University suspended over hazing violations.
Bluffton Police officer killed in hit-and-run crash during high-speed chase with suspects, this morning; Ohio Supreme Court asks Republican members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission for a second time why they shouldn't be held in contempt of court; Ohio House and Senate primaries still up-in-the-air, but will not be part of May primary.
Republican members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission submitted already-rejected map to Ohio Supreme Court as they miss deadline to submit a constitutional legislative map; during debates, Republican candidates for U.S. Senate embrace disproven "Big Steal" narrative of 2020 election; Democratic candidates for Ohio governor to debate on Tuesday night, GOP candidates will not hold debate.
National Weather Service confirms EF-0 tornado touched down in Clarksville in southwest Ohio on Wednesday; Ohio Supreme Court denies motion to move May 3 primary, leaving the decision in the hands of the Ohio House and Senate; students at Ohio University hold a protest to demand that school administrators acknowledge that several recent incidents are race-related; South African woman arrested on charges that she helped smuggle drugs into several Ohio prisons.
Gov. Mike Dewine highlights prosperity and progress in Ohio during State of the State address; Democratic response says Dewine ignored the redistricting debacle and other key issues that Ohio is facing; Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty offers full-throated endorsement of Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Ohio Redistricting Commission selects two legislative map-drawing experts and a mediator to draw state's legislative and congressional maps after members fail to draw constitutional maps for third time; Ohio's primary is likely to be split into two dates, but boards of elections say that could cause chaos; family of fallen southeastern Ohio Marine remember him for impacting countless lives.
After failing to present constitutional legislative maps for a third time, Gov. Mike Dewine suggests Ohio Redistricting Commission should pass off its duties to private map-drawers; Ohio Secretary of State Frank Larose says holding a full May primary is now impossible; Ohioans connected at Ukrainian refugee summit in Parma on Thursday, bringing together resettlement agencies, faith-based organizations and non-profits.
Ohio Supreme Court again strikes down gerrymandered legislative maps approved by Republicans on Redistricting Commission; U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, who was once the state's elections chief, says it's clear Republicans aren't interested in fair elections; Ohio lawmakers praise Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his address to a joint session of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday.
Gov. Mike Dewine signs bill into law that would allow any Ohioan to carry a concealed weapon without a permit and without training; Ohio elections officials eagerly await Ohio Supreme Court decision on latest set of re-drawn legislative and congressional maps; Cleveland doctor shares story after traveling to the Ukraine-Poland border to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainian defense forces.
Republican Sen. Rob Portman among bipartisan group visiting eastern Europe as War in Ukraine continues; Ohio Department of Health to begin updating COVID-19 case data on a weekly basis; influenza cases up after a couple of quiet years in the Buckeye State.
An officer-involved shooting occurred on I-71 north of Columbus this morning; Governor Mike DeWine says he will not debate his fellow Republican candidates before the primary election; schools are having to absorb added costs with the sharp increase in diesel fuel; the labor agreement in baseball means a revamped schedule, and now the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians will clash in the Great American Ball Park's Opening Day.
Ohio appears to turn a corner in the pandemic; U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) weighs in on the situation in Ukraine; food banks say the high gas prices will send more people to them for help - something they say they also need; Sandusky County's sheriff says he needs a new jail.
Today marks the two-year anniversary of Ohio's first COVID-19 cases; Governor DeWine calls for agencies to prepare for Ukrainian refugees; the costs of gasoline and diesel fuel raise concerns; Ohioans can see Toby Keith, Nelly, or a Bigfoot Festival this summer.
A house fire in Cleveland kills two small children; mask mandates have been removed for the City of Columbus, as well as for public schools in Columbus and Cincinnati; gas prices approach $4 per gallon in Ohio, with even higher costs expected; Breeze Airways - serving Columbus, Akron/Canton and Pittsburgh - announces it is expanding.
Number of Ohioans hospitalized with COVID-19 falls below 1,000, new CDC map shows only 10 counties have high risk of transmission; bill that would allow anyone to carry a concealed weapon without a permit passes to Gov. Mike Dewine's desk; Sen. Rob Portman calls on White House to ban all energy imports from Russia.
Newest round of re-drawn congressional maps passed by Republican members of Ohio Redistricting Commission, but voters' rights groups decry another unconstitutional map; Gov. Mike Dewine says Ohio will no longer do business with any companies with Russian ties; bill that would eliminate need for concealed carry permit progresses in Ohio Statehouse.
President Joe Biden says Ohio's Intel micro-chip project is among those carrying the U.S. into the future; the wife of a fallen veteran and a COVID nurse were among guests from Ohio at last night's State of the Union address; Republicans on Ohio Redistricting Commission pass third iteration of congressional district map, against protests from Democrat members.
County elections officials around Ohio ask General Assembly to postpone May primary, since legislative maps are still not in place; three siblings from Athens County are the latest Ohioans to be charged in connection with failed insurrection at U.S. Capitol, last January; State Patrol on-the-lookout for driver who struck vehicles stopped on the shoulder of I-70, injuring a trooper.
Prayer vigils held around Ohio, over the weekend, for the people of Ukraine; Gov. Mike Dewine voices support for the Ukraine, bans sale of Russian-made vodka in Ohio stores; 46-year-old Columbus man arraigned in connection with murder of area religious leader.
The Ohio Redistricting Commission has approved a third map in its effort to fairly redraw Ohio's House and Senate districts; concerns are growing about an avian flu that has hit three of Ohio's neighbors; Cleveland's Russian and Ukrainian communities are being deeply impacted by the crisis in Eastern Europe.
The Ohio Redistricting Commission has a date of March 1st with the Ohio Supreme Court to determine whether it's guilty of contempt of court charges for failing to meet the deadline for redrawing legislative districts in Ohio; leaders in the state react to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; a cardiologist in Cleveland urges heart attack and stroke survivors to get annual flu shots.
The grip of the coronavirus continues to loosen in Ohio; the ongoing frustrations over efforts to redraw legislative districts continue; the murder trial of Dr. William Husel is underway in Columbus.
Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who is co-chair of Senate Ukraine Caucus, calls on Biden Administration to take immediate action against Russia after Putin orders invasion of eastern Ukraine; Ohio Redistricting Commission almost out of time to prevent themselves from being held in contempt of court for inaction on unfinished legislative maps.
Ohio Supreme Court shows impatience with Ohio Redistricting Commission, signals that they may hold members in contempt of court; COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop in Ohio; Ohio GOP endorses Gov. Mike Dewine in race for governor on a sharply divided secret ballot.
Republican lawmakers who failed to approve a constitutional legislative district map are attempting to bypass the Ohio Supreme Court by asking a federal judge to approve their gerrymandered map; President Joe Biden announces $1 billion in funding for Great Lakes initiative in Lorain on Thurday; power outages, hazardous roadways follow winter storm that brought high winds to parts of Ohio, snowfall to others.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces that he will hold State of the State Address on March 23, marking a return to the annual speech after two years without it, due to the pandemic; Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther declares gun violence a public health crisis, creates new initiative to combat it; GOP lawmakers look to open school vouchers to all Ohio children, a move that opponents say favors private schools and further burdens public schools.
State health department reports that new COVID-19 cases related to Omicron variant continue to drop off; ODOT reminds motorists to move over when vehicles with flashing lights are on Ohio's roadways; food pantries struggling with increased demand, inflation.
Ohio Department of Health says new COVID-19 cases are down for the fourth week in a row, in the state; Ohio State Highway Patrol says it will be out in full force on Super Bowl Sunday to combat impaired driving; Ohio's district maps still remain in limbo, as May 3 primary grows ever closer.
Director of Ohio Department of Health says COVID-19 cases continue to decline, showing promise that Omicron variant is winding down; U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says he's worried about lifting of mask-wearing policies in school districts; Columbus officials release new information about the apparent abduction and murder of a local Muslim leader.
Ohio health officials say COVID-19-related hospitalizations trending downward, with half the number of cases of early January; Ohio lawmakers consider bill that would ramp up GPS monitoring on criminal offenders; Intel has posted the first job openings for its forthcoming $20 billion microchip fabrication facility outside of Columbus.
Peloton backs out of its big plans for Northwestern Ohio; power continues to be restored in Southeastern Ohio following last week's ice storm; everybody seems to think that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is cool - even his opponents.
Thousands of people in southern Ohio are still without power, following last week's winter storms; some in eastern Ohio dealing with flooding, as snow and ice melt into local rivers and streams; Ohio lawmakers on a tight deadline to re-draw congressional district maps, but leaders on both sides say they're not hopeful.
Utility companies say that restoring power across southern and southeastern Ohio will take time after electricity was knocked out in more than 20 Ohio counties; the Ohio Department of Health says that COVID-19 hospitalizations are down, but we are not in the clear yet; semiconductor bill being considered in the U.S. House would, among other things, make the construction of a massive microchip plant in Ohio go more smoothly.
All of Ohio's 88 counties are under some form of winter storm warning, as a weather front brings ice and snow to the Buckeye State; ODOT has game plan in place for snow plow drivers as northern Ohio braces for 9-to-16 inches of snow; U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says the federal government still has work to do to help people, businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Ohio braces for winter storm expected to blanket northern part of the state in inches of snow, southern part of the state in sheets of ice; ODOT says combination of rain and snow makes pre-treating the roads difficult; former House Speaker Larry Householder's attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss case against him, saying the 1.5 million pages of evidence presented to do not prove misconduct.
Athens County native Joe Burrow leads the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship, paving the way for Cinci's first trip to the Super Bowl in more than 30 years; much of Ohio preparing for mid-week storm that could bring record-setting amounts of snow and ice; state legislators have received a petition to consider a citizen-led marijuana legalization measure or put it on the state ballot.
Scioto, Lawrence, Fayette, Pike and Brown counties - all in southern Ohio - now have the highest incidence of new COVID-19 cases in the state; Department of Health says change in contact tracing rules for schools changed because all students are being exposed to Omicron variant just by being in school; Ohio Redistricting Commission running out of time to present constitutional legislative maps to Ohio Supreme Court.
Ohio Department of Health says new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations show a promising trend in the direction of the coronavirus pandemic; voting rights groups issue official challenge to redrawn legislative maps, saying the result is still unconstitutionally gerrymandered; criminal trial related to Ohio's largest-ever political corruption scandal likely to take six weeks, but start date still uncertain.
Southern Ohio now considered one of the hotspots for new COVID-19 cases, as numbers dip in previously hard-hit areas of the state; Ohio National Guard members relocating around the state to meet the need in areas seeing more cases; Ohio State announcing moves to align future graduates with opportunities that will arise from the construction of a massive microchip manufacturing operation by Intel in central Ohio.
Republican members of Ohio Redistricting Commission approve new legislative map along party lines, submit for Ohio Supreme Court approval; National Guard members leave University Hospitals in Cleveland as Omicron variant cases begin to level out in what as once the hardest-hit part of the state; three killed in fire in Ohio River town of Ripley, including a 4-year-old girl.
Intel announces it will make $20 billion investment in microchip manufacturing facility in Columbus suburb of New Albany; President Joe Biden hails Intel announcement as a victory for American workforce and proof of strength in Midwestern manufacturing; state health leaders say COVID-19 cases leveling out in some parts of state; but warn pandemic is not yet over.
Franklin County prosecutors drop half of the charges against former Columbus-area doctor accused of administering fatal doses of fentanyl to terminally-ill patients, saying they want to streamline the impending case; Ohio health officials report that new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations trending downward statewide; Ohio Sen. Rob Portman rebuts President Joe Biden's comments on tensions in the Ukraine.
Ohio Redistricting Commission under strict deadlines as it begins re-drawing legislative and congressional maps recently deemed to be unconstitutionally gerrymandered in favor of Republicans; Columbus City Schools officials in public dispute with teachers' union over how to keep students and staff safe amid surge in COVID-19 cases; State Patrol announces drug bust that netted $60,000 worth of fentanyl in Scioto County.
Ohio blanketed in snowfall overnight, with some parts of the state getting upwards of 10 inches; ODOT says plow drivers in short supply, meaning many will work 12-hour shifts; school districts across Ohio changing plans to deal with COVID-19-related staffing shortages.
Ohio Supreme Court strikes down recently-drawn congressional district map as "unconstitutionally gerrymandered" in favor of Republican candidates just days after doing the same to the state's legislative district map; bill that would place new voting restrictions on Ohioans will not be ready in time for spring primaries; western Ohio woman among members of the Oath Keepers group charged with seditious conspiracy in connection with failed insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last January.
Ohio Supreme Court sends legislative, congressional maps drafted by Republican lawmakers back to the drawing board, declaring them unconstitutionally gerrymandered; Ohio congresswoman who is head of Congressional Black Caucus appears with President Joe Biden to push for federal voting rights act; health leaders around Ohio say they're seeing COVID-19 cases spike across the board as Omicron surges.
Ohio Dept. of Health says trends in new COVID-19 cases indicate the Omicron surge could soon plateau; DNA testing shows bone recovered from Ohio River is that of a woman who went missing with her two children in 2002; two suspects from Swanton, near Toledo, accepted plea deals Monday in connection with their roles in the U.S. Capitol riots in January 2021.
Restaurant industry continues to struggle as Ohio closes in on two years of the COVID-19 pandemic; City of Cincinnati among Ohio cities stepping up testing efforts for the coronavirus; classes resumes at colleges and universities around the state, with some beginning the semester virtually and some in-person.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost among GOP attorneys general taking part in the case challenging President Joe Biden's federal worker vaccine mandate heard before the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday morning; Ohio National Guard continues to deploy members to help hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 surge, but only 56 percent of Guard members are vaccinated; health officials encourage parents to get eligible children vaccinated as cases spike among Ohio youth.
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown recalls where he was one year ago today, when pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election; 38 Ohioans are among the 725+ suspects arrested in connection with the failed insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, last January; COVID-19 cases beginning to plateau, statewide, but northeast Ohio continues to be the location of the most new infections.
Healthcare workers describe heartbreaking scenes as hospitals overflow with COVID-19 patients; Democratic candidates for governor announce their respective running mates in the upcoming governor's race within hours of one another; Toledo Public Schools move to remote learning for the rest of the week as officials there and around the state deal with skyrocketing infection rates among students and staff.
Ohio's hospitals issue plea to governor, school districts to require masking of school children as child COVID-19 cases skyrocket; Ohio's Republican U.S. senator, Rob Portman, says he is quarantining after a positive COVID-19 test; more than 6,000 Ohioans are hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest the state has seen.
Ohio enters 2022 with a record-high number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations; school districts around the state struggle with how best to keep children safe as Omicron-variant cases surge among young Ohioans; charges leveled in connection with slaying of Cleveland Police officer during a carjacking on New Year's Eve.
Ohio sets yet another record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; state troopers hit the highways to keep holiday travel in order; actress Betty White, who was a supporter of the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, has died at the age of 99; the annual Walleye Drop takes place tonight in Port Clinton.
COVID-19 hospitalizations keep climbing as more National Guard troops are deployed; Governor Mike DeWine issues advice for school districts resuming classes in the new year; minimum wage earners will get a raise on Saturday; a student files a lawsuit against his school district in a case involving a pizza.
Record COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue in Ohio; a 16-year old Columbus girl is dead - reportedly shot by her father after a home security alarm went off; a skier with roots in Cleveland has been missing on a snowy California mountain since Christmas Day; the Bearcats and Buckeyes prepare for their next football games.
The Ohio National Guard is helping hospitals out as they struggle with more Covid-19 patients and fewer staff members; Columbus nears its 200th homicide of the year; the Toledo area experiences a number of house fires in recent days; four Buckeyes say they won't play in Saturday's Rose Bowl against Utah.
Ohio hospitalizations from Covid-19 exceed 5,000 for the first time this year; Cleveland hospitals brace for a difficult January; Columbus nears its record 200th homicide of the year; the Cincinnati Bengals take control of the AFC North.
Ohio Department of Health reports nearly 16,000 new COVID-19 cases for Thursday, setting a single-day record for the third time this week; many Ohioans having to alter or cancel holiday plans at the last minute as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads more quickly than ever before.
For the second time this week, Ohio sets a single-day record for new COVID-19 cases with 12,864; first responders also being hit hard by surge in new coronavirus infections, hospitalizations; authorities say a family of four is dead in a suspected murder-suicide in the central Ohio community of Lithopolis.
Hospital systems in Columbus give first-hand accounts of how healthcare workers are struggling to keep up with surge in preventable COVID-19 hospitalizations; Congressman Tim Ryan says WVa Sen. Joe Manchin is squandering a historical opportunity to help the middle class by opposing Pres. Joe Biden's 'Build Back Better' proposal; several hurt in shooting at a Toledo funeral being held for a victim of gun violence.
Ohio-based missionaries return home after successfully plotting their own escape from captivity in Haiti, last week; Gov. Mike Dewine announces he will call upon 1,000 Ohio National Guard members to help remedy staffing issues at hospitals around Ohio, amid a new COVID-19 surge; Columbus-based football academy is the target of a scathing report by the Ohio Department of Education that calls for Attorney General investigation.
Ohio officials warn that healthcare staffing, skyrocketing COVID-19 cases creating serious issues in hospitals around the state; officials from Ohio chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations says fired state director had been working with anti-Muslim hate group since 2008; Cleveland-area Democrat announces run for Ohio Attorney General.
Remaining Ohio-based missionaries released after nearly two months in captivity in Haiti; former Buckeyes Head Coach Urban Meyer fired from coaching job with Jacksonville Jaguars after eight months on the job; slew of bills moving through the Ohio Statehouse before holiday break would allow concealed carry without a license, eliminate abortion access through much of the state, widen access to medical marijuana.
Ohio chapter of the Council of American-Islamic Relations fires executive director after investigation finds he worked for years with anti-Muslim hate group; telethon raises more than $3 million for those affected by Kentucky tornadoes, boosted by donation from OSU basketball coach; Ohio Task Force One aids in search-and-rescue effort in Kentucky after weekend tornadoes.
A doctor from the Cleveland Clinic weighs in on the Omicron variant; Governor DeWine is ready to sign a bill legalizing sports betting in the state; the Columbus Zoo fails to regain accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums; eight players for the Cleveland Browns go on the NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Omicron variant has arrived in Ohio; the state's elite search and rescue team is helping tornado victims in Kentucky; an earthquake strikes in Southern Ohio; the Fulton County Humane Society gets a "Christmas miracle."
Deaths and hospitalizations from COVID-19 are increasing, but so are vaccinations; Toledo's record number of homicides continues to climb; severe storms and high winds are expected overnight across Ohio; a little league team from Hamilton is honored at the Ohio Statehouse.
COVID-19 continues to escalate in Ohio; legislation to legalize and regulate sports betting in Ohio heads to Governor Mike DeWine's desk while questions come from some about its constitutionality; police in Columbus are searching for suspects responsible for killing a man and two children Tuesday night; Ohio's deer-gun season finished ahead of recent averages.
Ohio Supreme Court begins hearing arguments about the constitutionality of legislative, congressional maps gerrymandered by Republicans in the Ohio Statehouse; two small children and a young man gunned down in shooting in southeast Columbus, last night; Ohio Hospital Association warns that a third of all hospitalizations, statewide, are now linked to COVID-19.
Suspect arrested in connection with hit-and-run near Mansfield that left teenager dead; information still sparse on the release in Haiti of three more hostages with ties to Ohio-based missionary group; major central Ohio hospital system implements pause on vaccine mandate, citing "regulatory and legislative issues."
Three more missionaries with ties to a northeast Ohio religious group were released from the custody of a Haitian gang, but 12 more remain hostages; Gov. Mike Dewine among those memorializing former senator and GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole, who died on Sunday; State Patrol looking for culprit in hit-and-run in Richland County that left one teenager dead.
Ohio tallies the highest number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations on Thursday since last winter; health officials encourage Ohioans to get COVID-19 tests from doctors, health departments to help identify potential Omicron variant cases; Gov. Mike Dewine, Sen. Sherrod Brown say they are looking out for Omicron variant, but Delta variant is a present threat to deal with.
Central Ohio sheriff's deputy faces murder charges in connection with shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr. last December; Ohio on Wednesday reported highest one-day total of new COVID-19 cases in nearly three months; hospitals around Ohio say staff, bed shortages loom as coronavirus cases continue to increase.
Ohio among three states who have successfully sued Biden Administration over vaccination mandates, as of Tuesday; second lawsuit filed accusing Republican lawmakers of creating unconstitutional, gerrymandered congressional map that makes nearly 90 percent of districts sure bets for GOP; Ohio Pharmacists Association pushes for greater latitude in prescribing drugs used to treat COVID-19.
Ohio's Republican senator takes to the Senate floor to describe opioid addiction as an "epidemic within the pandemic"; FBI concludes that Dayton shooter acted alone, fantasized for years about mass shootings and suicide killings; first 30 winners of Ohio's "Vax-2-School" initiative announced on Monday.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to climb as Ohioans gather for the holidays; state health officials bracing as new coronavirus variant begins to appear in countries around the world; Ohio doctors say Omicron variant of coronavirus has some different symptoms that those we've come to associate with the virus.
Black Friday doesn't begin as early, this year, as it has for many retailers in previous years, but turn-out for the holiday shopping day expected to be strong; former Ohio Congressman Pat Tiberi says he's worried about the future of the Republican Party that he once represented; Lima will soon swear in the city's first female and first black mayor.
COVID-19 cases in northwestern Ohio considered the highest-increasing, in the state; lawsuit filed at the Ohio Supreme Court calls Ohio's newly-passed congressional map unconstitutional, alleges Republican gerrymandering; Gov. Mike Dewine defends signing of map, saying the map produces the most competitive districts.
Five killed in Geauga County crash involving flat-bed semi, Cuyahoga County Board of DD van; risk of coronavirus, influenza infections increased as Thanksgiving holiday approaches; parade crash in Wisconsin has local safety officials re-thinking their event safety plans.
Two of 17 missionaries from an Ohio-based group freed after more than a month in captivity in Haiti; Gov. Mike Dewine signs gerrymandered congressional map despite public outcry over election boundaries; bill headed to President Joe Biden's desk would award fallen Ohio Navy corpsman with Congressional Gold Medal.
Ohio House and Senate push through congressional map that gives Republican candidates a 13-to-2 advantage in elections, Gov. Mike Dewine under public pressure to veto it; GOP lawmakers take aim at coronavirus vaccine mandates with new bill expanding exemptions; Republican lawmakers approve two bills that would loosen gun restrictions in schools and remove license requirement for concealed carry.
Debate over GOP-drawn congressional map continues at Ohio Statehouse; Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer died suddenly at the age of 65 on Tuesday; AAA says holiday travel expected to rebound to near pre-pandemic levels; Ohio Department of Health reports worrisome trend of increasing COVID-19 cases only continuing, around the state.
President Joe Biden's new infrastructure law expected to bring more than $10 billion in investments to Ohio; Ohio's GOP senator, Rob Portman, was instrumental in crafting the bill with the White House; a federal trial in which two Ohio counties sued pharmacies over their role in the opioid crisis is garnering national attention from other municipalities considering legal action.
Northwest Ohio counties seeing the highest incidence of new COVID-19 cases, says the Ohio Department of Health; coronavirus-related hospitalizations skyrocket across the date, increasing eight-fold over the past week; state senator introduces bill that would vastly expand access to medical marijuana as recreational cannabis ballot initiative looms.
Number of kids aged 5-to-11 tops the 34,000 mark, says the Ohio Department of Health; National Veterans Memorial in Columbus holds special ceremony on Thursday; suspected remains of couple missing for three years in eastern Ohio recovered from Ohio River.
Gov. Mike Dewine travels the state to honor veterans and fallen service members; Ohio State highlights efforts to help veterans with physical and mental scars suffered during combat; veteran-led effort sheds light on prevalence of gambling addiction among service members.
Bipartisan panel begins final push to approve new congressional map for Ohio; medical professionals say young Ohioans are getting vaccinated in encouraging numbers, since shots opened up to 5-to-11-year-olds; Cleveland-area priest sentenced to life in connection with pornography, child exploitation charges.
Murder in broad daylight at Easton Shopping Center in Columbus on Monday brings city's homicide total for the year even with all of 2020; one dead, two wounded in shooting at southwest Ohio bar; audit of FirstEnergy Corporation comes under scrutiny for not investigating company's role in state's largest-ever bribery scheme, now that former regulator has been connected to scandal.
University of Dayton student among eight killed in a crowd surge incident at Astroworld Music Festival, over the weekend; lawsuit by Ohio Attorney General and other GOP officials in other states succeed in delaying implementation of Biden administration vax mandate for millions of workers; bomb threats at Ohio University, Miami of Ohio deemed not credible, as authorities say dozens of colleges nationwide received similar threats, over the weekend.
OSU back-up quarterback Jack Miller suspended from the team indefinitely following a DUI citation early Friday morning; eyes of the college football world descend on Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday as ESPN Game Day comes to U of C; Gov. Mike Dewine applauds the rollout of vaccinations for children aged 5-to-11, this week;
Ohio political, business leaders push back against Biden administration mandate that would require millions of workers to get vaccinated by Jan. 4; Republican lawmakers in the Ohio House propose a gerrymandered congressional map on the heels of a controversial state legislative district map.
Gov. Mike and First Lady Fran Dewine cancel events after being exposed to COVID-19 from two staffers who have tested positive; Republican Mike Carey rides Trump endorsement to victory in Ohio's 15th Congressional District while Democrat Shontel Brown takes seat in Cleveland area's 11th Congressional District.
Two major congressional races to be decided by voters in northeast, central Ohio today; recent Zanesville High School graduate killed in double murder in east-central Ohio; Ohi doctors urge parents to get their young children vaccinated as soon as federal gov't issues approval.
Northwest Ohio authorities urge parents to be on-the-lookout after needles were found in several trick-or-treat candy bars on Sunday; November election packed with contentious school board races and levies, statewide; two different crashes in central Ohio left teenagers injured or dead over the weekend, with alcohol suspected to be a factor.
Doctors worry about a winter-time surge of COVID-19; two members of the Ohio Board of Education step down; a long-time talk radio host in Cleveland dies; Cleveland prepares to take center stage in the music world.
The Ohio House has passed a domestic violence bill named for a slain suburban Cleveland school teacher; Ohio Attorney General announces sex solicitation bust of Columbus City Schools teacher; Ohio has record number of job openings and jobs listed that pay more than $50,000 or more.
Ohio health officials applaud FDA decision to approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger children; Ohio's deaths outpaced its births in 2020 for the first time since records began being kept in 1909, largely due to COVID-19 deaths; Ohio penny stock trader charged with fraud for using Twitter to manipulate stock prices to benefit his wallet.
Ohio Attorney General sues Biden Administration over rule that would allow federally-funded family planning organizations to make abortion referrals; Mason, in southwest Ohio, has become second city in the region to declare itself a "sanctuary for the unborn"; Ohio School Board Association leaves national body over disagreements in how to handle vocal and sometimes violent debates over mask mandates at meetings.
Ohio Department of Health issues new guidelines for keeping kids safe in school amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; 17 missionaries with Ohio ties remain captive in Haiti; daughter of Cleveland mayor dies just weeks after her son was gunned down in the city.
State will recycle 35,000 newly-designed license plates after glaring mistake in graphics pointed out by Ohioans; Haitian gang boss says he will execute 17 hostages belonging to Ohio-based missionary group if demands for $17 million in ransom are not met; woman who served 18 years for the killing of a 9-month-old baby has been cleared of the conviction and released from prison.
Gov. Mike Dewine unveils new license plate design for Ohio for the first time in eight years; Ohio Department of Health says it is taking steps to prepare for the rollout of vaccinations for 5-to-11-year-olds; Sen. Sherrod Brown says he has offered his help in securing the release of an Ohio-based missionary group kidnapped by a gang in Haiti.
State Dept. officials release new info about missionary families kidnapped in Haiti, saying they range in age from 8 months to 48 years old; a stabbing victim was killed and the suspect wounded following an incident at an Ohio Turnpike service plaza near Sandusky; two sexual assaults under investigation at the Ohio University, following weekend reports.
Haitian gang holding 17 missionaries with Ohio ties demands ransom of $17 million for their safe return; authorities in Marion County say they have solved a cold case dating back to 1989, identified the victim; Columbus woman killed while hiking in Mohican State Park over the weekend.
FBI now assisting in negotiating the release of 17 missionaries with Ohio ties after the group was kidnapped in Haiti; four Ohio counties battered by a string of tornadoes late Friday, early Saturday; Ohio's overall COVID-19 cases down, but some counties still considered at a very-high risk for infection.
Man accused of illegal funeral operations in at least four Ohio counties indicted on more than three-dozen criminal charges; Ohio health officials say they are prepared if and when the federal government approves coronavirus vaccines for younger age group; Democratic lawmakers push for movement on a bill that would help survivors of sexual assault.
Ohio House leadership indefinitely tables bill that would have forbidden employers from requiring their employees to get vaccinated; Ohio business leaders applaud move on vaccine mandate ban, saying passage would have put undue restrictions on industries; Ohio health officials say, while new COVID-19 case numbers are decreasing, the state is still feeling pressure from the pandemic.
Debate continues on bill that, if passed, would ban vaccine mandates by employers; Republican leaders in central Ohio's London propose bill that would ban abortions within city limits; former OSU player, current high school football coach in Elyria, killed in a fire.
More than 50,000 Ohioans have signed up for vaccination incentive program aimed at getting school-aged children inoculated; shooting suspect in custody following incident near Polaris Fashion Place, north of Columbus; pair of GOP-backed bills introduced in the Ohio House would restrict how racism's impact on history is taught in schools; new legislation would legalize marijuana for recreational use and set parameters for growing, distribution.
Gov. Mike Dewine continues to encourage Ohioans to get their coronavirus vaccines as he tours the state; Dayton Police say they are investigating footage of a traffic stop by two officers who dragged a paraplegic man from his vehicle; drug awareness group in Defiance bringing attention to the ongoing dangers of fentanyl in the state.
Gov. Mike Dewine visits Bowling Green State University on the same day that a new, anti-hazing law went into effect in Ohio; western Ohio police officer recovering after being shot by a suspect in Sidney; Ohioans have questions for their doctors about who is eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.
Man accused of fleeing the scene after shooting OSHP trooper during traffic stop near Findlay taken into custody on Thursday afternoon; debate over vaccine exemption bill continued at Ohio Statehouse on Thursday, with experts debunking "herd immunity" as a valid exemption; former Buckeyes quarterback and NFL player Terrelle Pryor arrested in connection with alleged domestic abuse incident.
Hospitals in Toledo say they are in EMS bypass as they struggle to keep up with an influx of COVID-19 cases and staffing shortages; Ohio Department of Health says children under 18 make up more than a quarter of new COVID-19 cases; Columbus Police say 17 gangs account for more than a third of the homicides reported in the city, this year.
Ohio Supreme Court rules that ECOT must repay $60 million to the state after exhausting all appeals in a case that accused them of inflating enrollment numbers; Ohio health officials say they are cautiously optimistic as new COVID-19 cases show signs of decreasing; bill introduced in the Ohio Statehouse that would help victims of human trafficking one day after announcement of state-wide anti-trafficking operation.
Statewide anti-human-trafficking operation nets around 200 arrests, leads to recovery of 10 missing children; former Buckeyes Head Coach Urban Meyer apologizes to Jaguars, family after video surfaces of him with a woman who is not his wife at an Ohio bar; 16-month-old girl fatally mauled by dog in Cleveland in heat of an argument between two people.
Time is up for unvaccinated workers at a major hospital in Columbus; the state legislature continues to consider changes in how to deal with potentially dangerous parolees; the pandemic has resulted in a lot more extra work for substitute teachers; and a food processing plant in Southwest Ohio is expanding.
Ohio hospitals continue to struggle with workloads and staff shortages amid the pandemic; a Highway Patrol Post Commander passes away from COVID-19; a company in Taiwan reportedly eyes Lordstown Motors for purchase; minimum wage workers in Ohio are in line for a raise.
Two narcotics officers in Columbus face federal drug charges; doctors in Northeastern Ohio say COVID-19 is on the increase among the unvaccinated; hospitals and restaurants struggle with staff shortages; Amazon is hiring in the Toledo area.
Ohio hospitals continue to deal with an increase in COVID-19 patients; the virus causes Athens to again cancel a Halloween tradition; a fire near Fremont destroys a barn holding animals and feed supplies; and Ohio's field crops are doing well as harvesting begins.
Lawyers for one of the Wagners charged in Pike County want his murder charges dropped; three of every four Covid-related deaths in Ohio have been in residents at least 70 years of age; students and parents are concerned about increasing violence near the Ohio State University campus in Columbus; the Cleveland Indians play their final home game.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces new incentives to encourage younger Ohioans to get vaccinated; hospital leaders tell Dewine that COVID-19 is straining the state's healthcare systems like never before; victims of Dr. Richard Strauss 'angry' at judge's dismissal of their civil suit; ACLU-led voter rights groups sue over gerrymandered legislative maps passed by Republican-dominated commission, last week.
Ohio Republicans preview bill that would prohibit mask and vaccines mandates in almost every case, statewide; legal experts say GOP anti-mandate proposal likely wouldn't have legs, since federal law supersedes state law; federal judge dismisses latest lawsuit over Richard Strauss sexual abuse, citing the statute of limitations.
Ohio health officials say more than 30,000 school-aged children have come down with COVID-19 in the state since school began; school boards around Ohio report receiving threats related to mask mandates; report shows Ohio's deadliest stretch of highway is on I-71 corridor in Columbus.
Major health systems in Ohio say combination of increased gun violence, spiking COVID-19 cases mean they must change workflow in emergency departments to keep up; Congressmen Tim Ryan, Bob Latta says they have tested positive for breakthrough cases of COVID-19 but have mild symptoms; more than 21,000 have died from coronavirus complications in Ohio since pandemic began.
Grandson of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson shot to death on city's east side on Sunday night; State Sen. Matt Dolan suggests he will join crowded race for U.S. Senate seat, next year; federal authorities are investigating second fatal place crash from one northeast Ohio municipal airport in the past month.
Hospital CEO's in central Ohio issue warning that resources are strained as health care systems combat COVID-19's Delta variant; Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joins other Republican AG's in threatening lawsuit over President Joe Biden's vaccination and testing mandate; Athens County Sheriff says disturbance at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail on Thursday is under investigation.
Republican members of redistricting committee push through last-minute vote to approve new voting district map, over objections of Democratic lawmakers and voter rights advocates; members of redistricting commission, including several Republicans, fear map may face legal challenge over its constitutionality; Ohio Department of Health director points to ICU's around the state overwhelmed by COVID-19 to urge the unvaccinated to get the shot; Toledo Public Schools say that, in the three weeks since school started, four guns have been confiscated from students on school property.
Gov. Mike Dewine issues warning to school leaders around Ohio that they must institute mask mandates if they hope to keep COVID-19 at bay; Adena Health System in Chillicothe pausing elective surgeries as hospital is overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases; candidates decided in mayoral primary in Cleveland and Toledo on Tuesday.
Hospitals around Ohio warn that resources are being stretched thin as COVID-19 cases overwhelm ER's and ICU's; Ohio redistricting commission meets one day before the constitutional deadline to approve a new voting district map; Cincinatti City Schools move to require staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gov. Mike Dewine decries the federal vaccination mandate announced by President Joe Biden on Friday; cases stemming from Labor Day festivities play a part in skyrocketing COVID-19 cases; out-of-state man to blame for threats that led to two central Ohio schools closing on Monday.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base placed under lockdown for four hours after hearing gunshots near the base; Ohio business leaders react to Pres. Biden's vaccine mandate for companies with more than 100 workers; nearly 3,000 flags placed in lawn of Ohio Statehouse to memorialize the lives lost on 9/11.
Ohio health officials sound the alarm as COVID-19 hospitalizations skyrocket, especially among unvaccinated children and pregnant women; Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther says he will sign a mask mandate for all public spaces in Ohio's largest city; coronavirus-related deaths have surpassed 21,000 in Ohio since the pandemic began.
Four dead in Avon Lake, west of Cleveland, on Tuesday in an apparent homicide case; children's hospitals urging parents to get eligible kids vaccinated against the coronavirus as pediatric case skyrocket; Ohio firefighters continue to assist in battling forest fires out west.
Rural counties around Ohio seeing largest spikes in COVID-19 cases; doctors in Ohio are waiting with bated breath to see impact of Labor Day travel on coronavirus cases; remains of Navy corpsman killed in Kabul bombing, last month, are returning to his family in Ohio.
School-aged children now account for more than one-fifth of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, nationwide; school districts around Ohio taking steps to spread the stem of the coronavirus, while teachers' union asks for statewide mask mandate in schools; Ohio State Buckeyes come back from shaky first half to beat Minnesota on the road, 45-to-31.
State health chief warns that 1-in-8 hospitalizations, 1-in-5 ICU admissions in Ohio now linked to COVID-19; state education department running pilot program in southwest Ohio to keep children exposed to COVID-19 in the classroom; U.S. senator from Ohio says there are lessons to be learned from end of War in Afghanistan, mourns the loss of life.
Ohioans with AEP, Red Cross travel to Louisiana to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida; Gov. Mike Dewine among those calling for an investigation into Bishop Sycamore high school after troubling info raised about school's legitimacy, possible fraud; redistricting panel misses Sept. 1 deadline to present new congressional district map.
Two Ohio natives recount facing off against Hurricane Ida in their new homes in Louisiana; Ohio Task Force One among groups aiding in recovery effort; Ohio announces new resources for veterans as 20-year war in Afghanistan comes to a close with an apparent defeat for the U.S.; schools around Ohio see hundreds of students out with coronavirus.
Ohio Task Force One, Red Cross volunteers to Louisiana to help locals recover from landfall of Hurricane Ida; doctors say more children are being treated in ICU's for COVID-19 infections; family of north-central Ohio serviceman killed in Kabul bombing holds prayer vigil to honor his memory.
U.S. Navy medic from Ohio named as one of those killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul's airport; flags fly at half staff and Ohio's governor, senators react to the bombing; MetroHealth System in Cleveland says it will mandate coronavirus vaccinations for all staff; Ohio National Guard regiment from Zanesville deploys to Washington D.C. on yearlong assignment.
Some hospitals in Ohio pausing elective procedures to free up hospital staff and capacity to cope with surge in COVID-19 cases; pediatrician in suburban Toledo warns that many children are coming in with coronavirus infections; OSU president takes to national television to discuss campus vaccine mandate.
Ohio State mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all students, staff and faculty, joining growing list of Ohio colleges and universities to do so; students at Columbus-area high school stage walk-out to protest mask mandate; lawmakers say debate, voting on bill that would prohibit vaccine mandates by private employers is on-hold.
Ohio lawmakers unexpectedly return from summer recess to discuss bill that would prohibit businesses and schools from requiring their employees be vaccinated; demonstrators on both sides of vaccine mandate debate protest outside of the Ohio Statehouse; Nationwide Children's Hospital says respiratory illness cases of all kinds surging amongst their young patients as school resumes.
FDA gives full approval to Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, leading to new calls by Ohio health officials for everyone to get vaccinated; Ohio colleges and universities return to class this week - most with new COVID-19 safety measures; crime rising in all of Ohio's major cities.
Health departments and hospitals urging caution as school resumes, saying that skyrocketing COVID-19 cases among the unvaccinated could soon overwhelm health systems and lead to limits on outpatient services; Village of Gambier bypasses Ohio Legislature's efforts to keep health officials from issuing mask mandates by passing one of their own; Columbus' Wonderbus Music Festival says attendees must prove they're COVID-free or wear a mask.
Ohio Department of Health announces plans to distribute coronavirus booster shots beginning in late September; Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley criticizes Gov. Mike Dewine for his inaction to stem the spread of COVID-19 in school children; Ohio's nursing home association says Biden Administration vaccination mandate for nursing home workers will devastate the industry in the state.
Gov. Mike Dewine urges parents and school officials to take precautions to keep children safe amidst skyrocketing COVID-19 cases among young Ohioans; teachers in state's largest school district ask officials to take additional precautions as Columbus prepares to return to classrooms; elections bill proposed by Republican lawmaker would stifle early voting, prevent most Ohioans from voting absentee.
Ohio military historian criticizes American military and Afghan defense forces, alike, for takeover by Taliban as U.S. soldiers pull out; refugee group in Cleveland prepares for potential influx of families fleeing Afghanistan; nearly every Ohio county is now once again listed as having high levels of transmission of the coronavirus.
Woman injured by piece of roller coaster while waiting in line at Cedar Point on Sunday; proposed bill in Ohio would eliminate necessity of concealed carry license, remove duty to inform officers of concealed weapon on person; 9-year-old girl drowns in pond in southeast Columbus neighborhood.
Ohio immunologist says he's alarmed by the number of young, unvaccinated Ohioans suffering the effects of COVID-19; Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says his office has frozen the assets of former PUCO chair Sam Randazzo in connection with state's largest-ever bribery scandal; census data shows Columbus is the fastest-growing city in the Mid-West, bucking slow growth in the rest of Ohio.
Newly-named Ohio Department of Health director urges unvaccinated Ohioans to get the shot as cases among that group skyrocket; leaked memo from OhioHealth in central Ohio shows hospital systems are preparing for facilities to be filled with COVID-19 patients; Academy of Pediatrics urges FDA to authorize vaccine for children younger than 12.
Gov. Mike Dewine names Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff as new director of the Ohio Department of Health, marking a promotion for the soon-to-be-former Chief Medical Officer; hospitals around Ohio again sounding the alarm as COVID-19 hospitalizations threaten to tax medical infrastructure; federal infrastructure bill negotiated by Ohio Sen. Rob Portman passes in Senate in historic bipartisan effort.
Federal court filing shows plot uncovered last year to kidnap Michigan's governor would have also targeted Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine; doctors advise against 'cheating the system' to get booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine; Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley announces bid for governor, next year.
Health officials warn school districts to take COVID resurgence seriously as they make safety plans for upcoming school year; Ohio Attorney General rejects marijuana legalization petition on a technicality; authorities say no one was injured, no shots were fired in incident at Columbus' Easton Shopping Center, over the weekend.
Gov. Mike Dewine pulls no punches in morning press conference, urging all eligible Ohioans to get vaccinated amongst spike in new COVID-19 cases; pediatricians say that children are now one of the most vulnerable groups to the coronavirus; audit finds plethora of issues with unemployment system in Ohio.
OSU nurses' union pushes back against COVID-19 vaccine requirement, says mandate must be negotiated; U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown urges fellow Ohioans to get vaccinated to stem the spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus; three more people named in state's lawsuit against FirstEnergy Corp., including former top execs.
Ohio Hospital Association recommends all hospitals in state require vaccination of staff, with major healthcare providers following suit; Nelsonville Police officer killed in on-duty traffic crash on Tuesday; congressional primary victories by moderate Democrat in Cleveland, Trump-backed coal lobbyist in central Ohio give better idea of political temperature in Ohio.
Eighteen counties in Ohio currently experiencing high community spread of COVID-19, says CDC; businesses and restaurants reconsidering mask-wearing policy, as Delta variant surges; Ohio lawmakers prepare to meet to redraw state's congressional and legislative districts.
Trillion-dollar infrastructure bill negotiated, in part, by Ohio Sen. Rob Portman is complete, with debate to begin soon in the U.S. Senate; COVID-19 cases continue to trend sharply upward in Ohio, nationwide; families of Dayton mass shooting victims say their loved ones have yet to receive justice.
Three students expelled, 18 suspended by BGSU in connection with hazing-related death of Stone Foltz in March; Ohio's new COVID-19 case rate is no 77 per 100,000 residents, higher than the previous threshold for putting health orders in place; Ohio health experts say Delta variant of the coronavirus can present differently than what most would expect.
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are spiking sharply to highs not seen since May; Gov. Mike Dewine defends hiring of Sam Randazzo, the now-former utility regulator at the center of an investigation into the state's largest-ever bribery scheme; Ohio Sen. Rob Portman says trillion-dollar infrastructure bill is headed to debate, likely passage in the Senate.
State investigators looking into shootout in Nelsonville that left a suspect dead and two officers wounded; Ohio native Simone BIles announced overnight that she will also pull out of individual competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games; officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the failed insurrection of January 6 give emotional testimony before House Select Committee.
Ohio Department of Health makes officials vaccination and masks recommendations for staff and students preparing to return to schools, but fall short of making a mandate; CDC to begin recommending masks indoors - even for vaccinated Americans - in areas where COVID-19 transmission of Delta variant is particularly high; Olympic champion and Ohio native Simone Biles pulls out of Gymnastic Finals, citing a mental health concern;
Ohio Department of Health will recommend, but not mandate, mask wearing for unvaccinated staff and students in classrooms, this fall; man accused of attempted hate crime against women at Ohio State will be held without bond; Columbus Police Chief gives context to a viral video that shows a physical alteration between an officer and person at a convenience store.
Admission of guilt, $230M settlement with FirstEnergy Corporation in connection with state's largest-ever bribery scheme sheds new light on Gov. Mike Dewine's possible involvement in the scandal; Dewine agrees to donate to Boys and Girls Club the amount of money FirstEnergy donated to his campaign; Ohio sees new COVID-19 cases nearly double in those under the age of 20 in July; state's largest school district, Columbus City Schools, says they will mandate masks for all in the fall.
Federal authorities bring hate crimes charges against a Hillsboro man accused of plotting to target women at Ohio State University in a deadly attack; Pres. Joe Biden visits Cincinnati to push infrastructure plans, COVID-19 vaccinations; charges filed against 28-year-old Columbus man who allegedly shot and killed his 1-year-old daughter.
Columbus Police say a one-year-old girl was fatally shot by her father on Tuesday night, also injuring the girl's mother; the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections is accepting responsibility for the death of 55-year-old Michael McDaniel in February; Congressman Jim Jordan says U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is to blame for the failed insurrection by pro-Trump extremists in January.
Like the rest of the nation, Ohio has not reached the necessary vaccination threshold for herd immunity, setting the state up for a resurgence in cases; group of pediatricians recommend school kids, staff wear masks when they return to the classroom in several weeks; one state lawmaker introducing bill that would ban mask requirements in schools; state health officials must rewrite summer camp health guidance following two outbreaks at camps in western Ohio.
High-speed chase in Michigan ends with suspect being fatally shot by police in Toledo; Columbus city employee who was part of a second-chance program 10 years ago was shot and killed over the weekend; Ohio State Fair holds in-person exhibitions this week, but gates are not open to the general public.
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty among those detained during a protest for voting rights equality near the U.S. Capitol on Thursday; unemployment rate up slightly in June, compared to May, at 5.3 percent; emotional memorial held for Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, who was killed during a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July.
Recreational marijuana bill proposed in Ohio House for the first time, though it faces an uphill battle; Ohio's Democratic U.S. senator says new child tax credit will positively impact the lives of many Ohio families; Cleveland State among schools who say they will still require COVID-19 vaccines, as the school year will begin before a bill signed Wednesday goes into effect.
Gov. Mike Dewine signs bill preventing schools, universities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine until it receives full FDA approval; Ohio's chief medical officer sounds alarm about sharp increase in Delta Variant infections; winningnest coach in MAC history, Frank Solich is retiring from his post at Ohio University to focus on health issue.
University Hospitals in Cleveland says two employees have been placed on leave after the wrong patient received a kidney transplant; three people were killed in a mobile home fire in West Chester this morning; new COVID-19 cases trending upwards, some tied to a Baptist Church retreat in southwest Ohio several weeks ago that has health officials from four states investigating.
Ohio Gun Violence Caucus meets to discuss next steps on gun control measures, as gun-related crime skyrockets in Ohio's largest cites; Gov. Mike Dewine vetoes relaxed fireworks law, but faces pushback from legislature; southwest Ohio school district joins neighboring schools that will require masks for some students at the beginning of the year.
Mount Carmel Health System says they have gotten mostly positive feedback on decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees; state working to recover more than $444 million in fraudulent unemployment claims by cyber criminals; restaurant industry asks for bailout from federal government as they struggle to recover from pandemic.
Mt. Carmel Health System in Columbus becomes first hospital in area to require employees be vaccinated; charges filed against man in connection with body found in plastic bin at Alum Creek Lake, north of Columbus; mourning mothers hold vigil in Columbus to speak out against gun violence that has killed too many young people; Ohio State outlines specifics of returning to full capacity at Ohio Stadium, this fall.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recommends Franklin County Prosecutor's consider charges in two officer-involved shootings; authorities release new details connected to the fireworks-related death of Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks; OSU Buckeyes to open up football games to full capacity, this fall; authorities say body found in a freezer in a Marysville convenience store is that of an employee.
Gov. Mike Dewine signs anti-hazing bill into law, elevating seriousness of charges related to hazing injuries and deaths; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was killed when a mortar firework impacted his chest on Sunday; Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo and Dayton all deal with fatal weekend shootings involving teenagers.
Gov. Mike Dewine says biennium budget focuses on the state's future by investing in job creation and child welfare; budget sets aside $250M for broadband internet expansion, but many question whether those who need access most will be able to afford it; spike in COVID-19 cases on Thursday underlines the threat the Delta Variant of the virus poses to Ohioans.
Gov. Mike Dewine signs $74 billion biennium budget overnight, vetoing 14 line items from the massive spending bill; advocates for sexual assault victims say the overturning of Bill Cosby's conviction on a technicality is painful for survivors across the country; Ohioans expected to crowd the roadways to travel for Fourth of July this weekend.
Ohio GOP touts income tax cut in biennium budget bill, but Ohio's wealthiest see a larger percentage savings than any other income bracket; after two years of debate, anti-hazing measure 'Collin's Law' set to become law; Appalachian organizations to benefit from $2.5 million set aside in budget bill; body found in a plastic bin in a central Ohio law identified as missing Columbus man.
Ohio House and Senate pass $75 billion biennium budget with only two days to spare before state went into shutdown; new Ohio infrastructure bill will divert federal funds to healthcare facilities, water and sewer infrastructure; authorities north of Columbus now say an entire body was found in a tote bag in a reservoir on Monday.
Gov. Mike Dewine signs executive order allowing college athletes to profit off of their name, likeness or image as state lawmakers argue over similar bill; COVID-19 rates continue to drop in Ohio, even as health officials discover a quarter of COVID-19 sufferers face long-term effects; kayaker finds human leg in a plastic bin in a reservoir north of Columbus; restaurant association hopes loss of unemployment bonus will give industry a boost in workers.
A shooting on I-670 in Columbus late this morning injures several people; a young boy in Northwest Ohio is enrolled in a Covid vaccination trial; a controversial amendment to a bill at the Ohio Statehouse would ban transgender students from playing on female sports tams; a cause of death is determined for three boaters who died in Lake Erie off Cleveland.
Three people were found dead on a boat in Lake Erie off Cleveland; violence continues in Toledo and Columbus, as President Joe Biden addresses the issue of gun violence; the town of Wellington prepares for former President Donald Trump's rally - set for Saturday at the Lorain County Fairgrounds; Ohio's final Vax-A-Million winners are announced.
The Ohio Supreme Court makes a big decision related to guns in schools; a nursing home in Northwest Ohio is a top performer during the pandemic; Lordstown Motors opens its doors to reporters; and two state legislators tangle at a restaurant.
The state is working to get more Medicaid recipients in Ohio vaccinated; Columbus struggles with a homicide rate that continues at a record pace; a hearing and speech specialist in Toledo says masks worn during the pandemic may have made it difficult for little kids to learn to speak properly; Ohio moves toward a crackdown on elder abuse.
Toledo sees a violent weekend; four people are dead in Northeast Ohio following what police say was a triple homicide-suicide; doctors remain concerned about Covid variants; work continues on the storm-damaged Sandusky State Theatre.
President Joe Biden signs law commemorating Juneteenth as a federal holiday, with Gov. Mike Dewine quickly following suit; state of emergency related to COVID-19 ended as of Friday, as new case numbers steadily drop; process put in place to appoint new representative to the seat of ousted lawmaker Larry Householder.
Gov. Mike Dewine says he will lift COVID-19 emergency declaration on Friday, saying the battle isn't over, but sufficient progress is being made; a Westerville man has been charged in connection with his wife's disappearance and murder last year; Ohio House votes to expel former House Speaker Larry Householder from the chamber; Findlay woman wins latest Vax-a-Million lottery, Cincinnati high school grad wins full-ride college scholarship.
Ohio House votes to expel former House Speaker Larry Householder from the chamber, citing his alleged role in the state's largest ever bribery scheme involving a nuclear bailout bill; Ohio's Black Legislative Caucus calls on lawmaker colleagues to make Juneteenth a paid holiday in Ohio; Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus announces a multi-billion plan to improve facilities over the next five years.
Bill introduced by GOP legislator would forbid employers from requiring vaccinations for their workers; Ohio Senate president proposes 'asset check' in addition to income considerations for recipients of SNAP benefits; shortage of healthcare workers worsens in Ohio.
Man charged in quadruple homicide that shook the village of West Jefferson in Madison County, last month; multiple drownings and close calls around Ohio, over the weekend, have health officials issuing warnings; pharmacy benefit manager reaches record settlement with Ohio over drug price gouging lawsuit.
Gov. Mike Dewine issues biting criticism of anti-vaccination bill introduced in the Ohio House; health experts worried about highly-infectious 'delta' variant of COVID-19 that is spreading in the U.S.; federal prosecutors offer 1.2 million documents in evidence in court case against former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder.
Union County man announced as latest Vax-a-Million Lottery winner, Lorain-area teen becomes latest four-year college scholarship winner; former Congressman Jim Renacci announces he will challenge Gov. Mike Dewine in gubernatorial primary next year; lawmakers hold first hearings on potentially ousting former House Speaker Larry Householder in connection to $60 million bribery scheme.
Three Columbus PD officers charged for actions during protests near the Ohio Statehouse, last summer; Ohio surpasses 20,000 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began; state attorney general will sue Google, trying to force the service to be regulated like a public utility; bill by GOP lawmakers would change income tax law, taking tax dollars from cities to which workers commute.
Gov. Mike Dewine urges Ohioans to get vaccinated as expiration deadline looms for 200,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; Sen. Rob Portman co-authors report on Capitol insurrection that highlights gov't, police missteps; economics experts say job market working to cope with changes brought on by pandemic.
Health experts in Ohio say steep decline in COVID-19 cases shows vaccinations are working; educators in Columbus speak out against a bill that prohibit teaching impact of racism on American history; Republican lawmakers propose removing quality standard for day cares that receive public funds; Chillicothe man faces murder charges in connection with woman's death in April.
Ohio lawmaker wants to outlaw Vax-a-Million Lottery, despite its success in getting more Ohioans to get their coronavirus vaccinations; Mansfield Police looking for suspect who stabbed an elderly woman more than 30 times on Thursday; Canton City Schools fire head football coach over incident in which he forced a student-athlete to eat pork, in opposition to the boy's religious beliefs.
Toledo-area Amazon driver, suburban Cleveland high school student won big in the state's second Vax-a-Million drawing on Wednesday night; hospitals in Toledo, Cleveland among those reporting promising reductions in serious COVID-19 cases; new chief of police named in Columbus.
Health orders related to COVID-19 lifted at the statewide level, but some businesses and municipalities keep mask mandates in place; health officials urge caution with attempted return to normalcy while business community largely invites flood of customers back to stores and restaurants; Gov. Mike Dewine issues renewed call for gun control measures following a Dayton-area shooting early Wednesday morning.
Ohioans prepare for lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, mask mandate on Wednesday; GOP Sen. Rob Portman says he's heartened by Ohio's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic; county fair boards planning full slate of activities after one year off from large-scale festivals.
Ohio Department of Health says it will no longer use color-coded Public Health Advisory map; Morrow County double-murder suspect asks judge for the death penalty in initial court appearance; President Joe Biden says during stop in Cleveland that it's time to focus on working class with new legislation.
Two winners of Ohio's first Vax-a-Million lottery drawing revealed; southwest Ohio city of Lebanon declares itself a "sanctuary city for the unborn"; man charged in two murders in Morrow County says he did it, wants the death penalty for his crimes; parents of late BGSU student testify in front of Ohio Senate in favor of anti-hazing legislation.
One Ohioan will be named the state's newest millionaire with the Vax-a-Million drawing on Wednesday night; four victims named in Madison County mass shooting; Ohio's Sen. Rob Portman is among Senate Republicans reviving negotiations over President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan.
Four killed in shooting in West Jefferson, though authorities have yet to name a suspect or motive; Morrow County man allegedly kills two, leads authorities on day-long manhunt; Gov. Mike Dewine announces $400M Peloton factory that will bring 2,000+ jobs to Ohio.
Fatal shootings in Youngstown, Columbus and Lorain over the weekend highlight increase in gun violence across Ohio; caucus of state legislators meets to discuss solutions to gun violence problem; first Ohio Vax-a-Million Lottery drawing took place on Monday, though winner won't be announced until Wednesday.
Ohio reaches milestone 97 new cases per 100,000 residents in the fight against COVID-19; deadline is Sunday night to register for the state's first drawing in the Vax-A-Million Lottery; Columbus' Red White and Boom celebration will not be held in conjunction with Fourth of July, this year; those seeking jobless benefits will have to show proof of seeking employment beginning next week.
Vax-a-Million initiative leads to surge in vaccinations across Ohio, as intended; bond set at $1 million for woman accused of concealing sexual abuse in her Athens County home; 4-year-old Crawford County boy accidentally shoots self with grandmother's gun.
Man injured in shooting by another motorist on Interstate 71 in Columbus, early this morning; seven charged in connection with hazing death of BGSU make their first appearance in court; renewed attention being paid to Colin's Law, which would crack down on hazing in Ohio; faith, Black community leaders take aim at capital punishment in Ohio.
Vaccine lottery rules change as state requires Ohioans to opt-in to the multi-million dollar drawings; Gov. Mike Dewine says change in CDC guidance doesn't mean going maskless everywhere in the state; Columbus City Council unanimously approves $10 million settlement for the family of police shooting victim Andre Hill.
Ohio to align guidance on mask-wearing with new CDC recommendations before June 2, when all health orders will be lifted; health experts remind Ohioans that businesses have a right to require masks in stores, even if state guidelines don't; body found in a submerged car near Toledo thought to be that of a missing Georgia woman; former Health Director Amy Acton honored with JFK Award on Sunday.
Columbus reaches $10 million settlement with the family of Andre Hill, who was fatally shot by a now-former police officer in December; Gov. Mike Dewine announces Ohio will cease issuing $300-per-week extra to unemployment benefits provided by federal government; lawmakers say Dewine's decision to lift health orders came after legislative leaders threatened to do so themselves; Ohio State issues report saying a massage therapist targeted Buckeyes football players for free massages and sex.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces that health orders - including mask mandate - will be lifted on June 2; Dewine also announces lottery of $1 million or full-ride scholarship for those who have been vaccinated; restaurant industry says lifting health orders will mean returning to full capacity, beginning economic recovery.
Gov. Mike Dewine signs COVID-19 pandemic relief bill into law, offering rent and utility assistance to those struggling; Dewine joins virtual conference with President Joe Biden, five governors to strategize how to get more people vaccinated; Georgia man arrested in connection with more than a dozen bomb threats called in to schools across southern Ohio; GOP Sen. Rob Portman says he wants jobless benefits to be reduced to coax unemployed back to work.
Gov. Mike Dewine signs pandemic assistance bill to aid those suffering from coronavirus fallout with rent, utilities; Ohio families ambivalent about FDA approval of coronavirus vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds; jobless benefits eligibility to change now that vaccines are available.
Republican legislators in Ohio introduce bill that would restrict transgender youth from participating in sports; 12-to-15-year-olds could become eligible this week for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine; new Ohio School Board Association president named after previous chief stepped down, following "reverse racism" comments.
Controversial Ohio elections bill introduced on Thursday, with sponsor insisting it does not amount to voter suppression; Cleveland mayor announces he will not run for re-election after four terms in the office; Ohio Republican Party censures Rep. Anthony Gonzalez for his vote to impeach former Pres. Donald Trump.
Columbus City Schools - the state's largest school district - announces plans to return to in-person instruction next school year; Ohio one step closer to allowing sports betting with introduction of legislation outlining the process; some Ohio business owners complain that they can't compete with unemployment benefits, leaving many potential workers on the sidelines.
New poll shows 30 percent of frontline healthcare workers have not or will not take coronavirus vaccine; an investigation ongoing in the murder of an inmate at Chillicothe Correctional Institution; two prominent Democrats will face off in Cincinatti mayoral race in Novermber; rioters charged a year after the beating of a disabled man near Ohio Statehouse.
Today's is Primary Election Day in Ohio, during which many local issues - such as levies and candidate run-offs will be decided; Gov. Mike Dewine says health indicators moving in right direction in fight against COVID-19; OSU indicates it will settle lawsuits related to sexual abuse scandal with average $252,000 pay-out per plaintiff.
New lawsuit filed against OSU in connection with Richard Strauss sexual abuse scandal; two children killed in RV fire in Columbus suburb of Whitehall; Nelsonville firefighter passes away after collapsing in the midst of fire fight over the weekend; Ohio's Republican senator says he is opposed to raising taxes on corporations to pay for federal infrastructure, job creation efforts.
VP Kamala Harris said during a transportation roundtable in Cincinnati this afternoon that "good transit makes vibrant communities"; federal judge prohibits Columbus Police from using tear gas, other force against non-violent protestors in response to incidents in downtown Columbus, last summer; attorney for man charged in BGSU hazing death says his client is not criminally liable for Stone Foltz' death; Ohio Dems reject plan to amend constitution for timeframe related to redrawing congressional maps, says Ohio Supreme Court can make change.
Charges filed against eight in connection with the hazing death of BGSU student Stone Foltz; Ohio's Democratic U.S. senator says President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan is a boon for the Buckeye State; police in Toledo say found body is likely that of missing 34-year-old woman; Columbus leaders ask Dept. of Justice for a review of the Columbus Police's policies, possible racial bias.
Gov. Mike Dewine eases quarantine guidelines for those who have already been vaccinated; attorney representing family of 16-year-old girl fatally shot by a Columbus Police officer says they will call for federal investigation; Ohio Sen. Rob Portman says he's eager to hear more about President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, but signals he likely won't support it.
Independent investigation issues scathing 111-page report about police response to Columbus protests, last summer; Ohio Democrats call on Republican legislators to heed Gov. Mike Dewine's calls for police reform; Ohio GOP introduces four bills aimed at criminalizing aspects of protests in the wake of demonstrations over police brutality.
Ohio will lose one of its 16 congressional seats next year, because of U.S. Census data; Democratic Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan makes Senate run official; faith leaders support efforts in Columbus to reform policing following the shooting of a 16-year-old; Gov. Mike Dewine says on national TV program that police reform is needed nationwide.
Prosecutors in Pike County say Jake Wagner's guilty plea in the deaths of eight members of the Rhoden Family in 2016 solidifies their capital murder cases against his brother, mother and father; Gov. Mike Dewine considering alternate metrics for easing public health orders as new COVID-19 cases continue to climb; Columbus Police release video of 18 persons of interest in Ohio State student block party that resulted in massive property damage.
In a surprise hearing, Jake Wagner agrees to plead guilty in connection with the murders of eight members of the Rhoden Family on the fifth anniversary of the slayings; Columbus releases body camera footage, 911 calls connected to the incident that left 16-year-old Ma'kiah Bryant dead in a police involved shooting; Gov. Mike Dewine calls for police reform efforts, use-of-force database in response to shooting; Ohio's COVID-19 death toll tops 19,000.
A 16-year-old black girl was fatally shot by a Columbus Police officer responding to a 9-1-1 on Tuesday afternoon, less than an hour before the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial was released; body cam footage from the scene appears to show 16-year-old Ma'khia Bryant attempting to stab another woman before being shot; GOP Ohio lawmaker proposes elections bill that would limit early voting, eliminate ballot drop boxes.
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin found guilty of all counts, including murder, in the death of George Floyd; Ohio activists say they have prepared to demonstrate peacefully in response; Lt. Gov. Jon Husted says he held a private meeting with Asian-American community leaders over the weekend in response to his "Wuhan Virus" tweet; many Ohioans prepare for second dose of coronavirus vaccines three weeks after all adults were made eligible for the shots.
Police investigating block party that turned violent near Ohio State campus, resulting in seven cars being flipped; one woman killed, five injured as gunfire interrupts vigil remembering a Columbus-area person killed by gun violence; authorities say the body of a missing Coshocton woman was found in a vacant house in the village, this morning; Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley announces she will run for governor next year.
Gov. Mike Dewine says Ohio is heading in the wrong direction to consider relaxing public health orders related to COVID-19; southwest Ohio coroner says U of Cincinnati's student was most-certainly not caused by Johnson and Johnson vaccine, despite online speculation; GOP Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio gets into heated exchange with immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci during hearing on Thursday; Ohio ranks sixth for number of pro-Trump extremists indicted in connection with Jan. 6 storming of U.S. Capitol building.
Gov. Mike Dewine says plans to vaccinate college students before they leave campuses for the summer will go forward with two-dose vaccines; body camera footage reveals more about officer-involved shooting that left a man dead at a Columbus-area hospital; a former OSU student health director connected to the Richard Strauss sex abuse scandal has surrendered his medical license.
Ohio's health officials say concern over Johnson & Johnson vaccines should instill confidence in safety-first approach, but complications are exceedingly rare; vaccine providers forced to scramble to maintain appointments, following pause on J&J vax; protestors pepper-sprayed in Columbus in confrontation with police officers; GOP lawmakers propose tax cut in latest Ohio budget proposal.
Gov. Mike Dewine instructs state's vaccine providers to pause use of Johnson and Johnson vaccine following investigation announcement by CDC and FDA; medical experts say that those who have already received J&J vaccine should rest assured that adverse reactions are exceedingly rare; Ohio BCI investigating officer-involved shooting that left suspect dead in Columbus hospital; U.S. Marshals arrest Polaris shooting suspects in Georgia after weeks of investigation.
Gov. Mike Dewine is pushing more Ohioans to become vaccinated as COVID-19 cases rise across the state; damage done in Ohio Statehouse Rotunda after man seeking medical attention breaks in overnight; demonstrations held in Cleveland and elsewhere over the weekend over bills that would impose restrictions on protests; property tax bill introduced in Ohio to limit taxes paid by the elderly.
Coronavirus cases increase; a Florida man goes to prison for causing the deaths of an Ohio mother and daughter; two stories involving police officers make news out of Northeast Ohio; the OSU Spring Game is on - but attendance will be limited.
Coronavirus cases increase; a Florida man goes to prison for causing the deaths of an Ohio mother and daughter; two stories involving police officers make news out of Northeast Ohio; the OSU Spring Game is on - but attendance will be limited.
Coronavirus cases increase; a Florida man goes to prison for causing the deaths of an Ohio mother and daughter; two stories involving police officers make news out of Northeast Ohio; the OSU Spring Game is on - but attendance will be limited.
The Ohio State Fair will again be hampered by the pandemic; a factory explosion kills a worker in Columbus; a doctor sees hope despite an increase in Covid-19 cases; highway construction season means danger for ODOT road crews.
The BBB in Toledo warns of scams involving coronavirus vaccines; Ashland County judge pushes back against mask mandate in case involving local restaurant; Cuyahoga County struggling with increase in overdose deaths; noted wildlife conservationist Jack Hanna diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
Gov. Mike Dewine laid out what he called "streamlined" new health orders on Tuesday to make event organizing easier; doctors issue warning as COVID-19 cases surge in northwest Ohio; Lt. Gov. Jon Husted agrees to meet with Asian-American leaders in his community, following controversial Tweet; Cleveland businessman joins U.S. Senate race, former Ohio Dept. of Health director says she won't run.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces new, streamlined health orders that will seem familiar to individuals but provide clearer rules for events, businesses; Dewine says efforts to vaccinate college students will be impacted by Johnson and Johnson vaccine spoilage; today is the final day to register to vote for the May primary; western Ohio woman facing charges after sending text about active shooter as an April Fool's prank.
Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity faces charges from Bowling Green State University in connection with hazing death of student Stone Foltz; Gov. Mike Dewine announces effort to get college students vaccinated before leaving campus for the summer; Ohio Department of Health says case numbers, hospitalizations trending in wrong direction; Lt. Gov. Jon Husted says he will not apologize for comments that Ohio's Asian-American community have called out as racially-charged.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces that state to focus on getting Ohio's college students vaccinated before they leave campuses for the summer; Ohio health orders to remain in place as new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations begin to trend upward; FirstEnergy Corporation repays $26 million in subsidies tied to tainted energy bill at the center of federal corruption investigation; Ohio Attorney General to investigate Columbus Zoo and Aquarium after top officials resign because of scandal.
Health experts urge Ohioans not to let down their guard in the face of a spike of COVID-19 cases; two people killed and two teens hospitalized following swimming incident near Delaware Dam on Tuesday night; Ohio hires another private company in an effort to combat unemployment fraud.
Health officials urge patience for Ohioans seeking vaccine appointments after becoming newly-eligible, this week; Gov. Mike Dewine says state crafting plan to get shots in arms of college students; Dewine says tweet by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted was not hate speech against Asian-Americans; four killed in crash on Interstate 71 on Monday night.
Ohioans between the ages of 16 and 39 eligible become eligible for the first time today to receive the coronavirus vaccine; Franklin County coroner's report shows Andre Hill was shot four times by now-ex police officer Adam Coy in December; Butler County township trustee speaks out against hate crimes targeting Asian-American, shows scars he garnered serving in U.S. Army; lawmakers approve a bill eliminating a $1 billion bailout for two nuclear plants at the center of bribery scheme.
High winds swept across Ohio overnight, leaving as many as 150,000 customers without power and leading some schools to cancel online classes; power officials urge Ohioans to be patient as crews try to make repairs safely; Gov. Mike Dewine says new COVID-19 case numbers up slightly, prolonging the need for health orders.
Ohio to receive more than 570,000 vaccine doses next week as eligibility expands to all adults, teens 16 and older; Gov. Mike Dewine reacts to having veto overridden for the first time as governor; Ohio prepares for wide-spread wind warnings and watches tonight, early tomorrow morning.
Ohio General Assembly overrides Gov. Mike Dewine's veto of their bill that would strip the governor of his power to issue health orders during a pandemic; President Joe Biden highlights efforts to strengthen, improve upon Affordable Care Act during visit to Columbus on Tuesday; one of those killed in mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado was a Cleveland native; Ohio's GOP U.S. senator reacts to shooting that left 10 dead by saying proposed limits on gun purchasing are not appropriate.
President Joe Biden touts anniversary of Affordable Care Act and benefits of American Rescue Plan in stop at OSU Wexner Medical Center; Gov. Mike Dewine vetoes bill that would strip him of authority to issue health orders; importance of body cameras evident as northwest Ohio police department tries to explain police-involved shooting of a burglary suspect.
Ohio surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases as the state marks one year of taking steps to combat it; Gov. Mike Dewine says vaccine providers can offer shot appointments to younger Ohioans if they have slots not occupied by those currently eligible; Pres. Joe Biden scheduled to visit Columbus on Tuesday to tout American Rescue Plan, will visit OSU Wexner Medical Center.
Ohio's chief medical officer says patience will be required for newly-eligible Ohioans seeking to receive coronavirus vaccine, but he has confidence in the system; Gov. Mike Dewine updated Ohio yesterday on the state's case numbers, saying there is a ways to go before all health orders will be lifted; former U.S. attorney to investigate suspected hazing death at Bowling Green State University.
Family of Casey Goodson Jr. says autopsy report proves Franklin County Sheriff's deputy murdered Goodson, who was shot five times in the back; future unclear for measure that could expel former House Speaker Larry Householder from chamber; Gov. Mike Dewine says, at current rate, any Ohioan who wants to be vaccinated should be able to do so by summer; Pres. Joe Biden plans to visit Ohio next week to tout his COVID-19 relief plan.
Ohioans 16 years old and up will soon be eligible for coronavirus vaccine, but guardians will have to give permission for minors; Ohio House introduces resolution that, if approved, would expel former House Speaker Larry Householder from his seat; Ohio lobbyist tied to Householder scandal found dead in Florida by apparently-violent means; Ohio BCI investigating officer-involved shooting a man in Richland County who opened fire on officers.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces eligibility for coronavirus vaccine expanding, will including everyone 16+ in the next two weeks; lobbyist tied to state's largest-ever bribery scandal involving nuclear plant bailout found dead under suspicious circumstances; Republican lawmakers once again take aim at Gov. Dewine's authority to issue health orders; shots-fired incident reported at Columbus-area shopping center for the second time in less than two weeks.
Mass vaccination center opens at Cleveland State University to offer thousands of vaccination appointments, each day; state's largest school district begins return to normalcy with hybrid-learning model; BGSU student Stone Foltz, who died in a hazing incident, is remembered at memorial service on Sunday; Republican lawmakers propose bill to crack down on protestors in Ohio.
Gov. Mike Dewine says Ohio is ready and able to comply with Biden administration deadline to make all age groups eligible for vaccine by May 1; Dewine says county fairs will be allowed to proceed this year, but there may still be health guidelines in place; employee of Columbus Zoo said to be doing well after being attacked by cheetah; Geraldo Rivera says he will not run for U.S. Senate in Ohio just 36 hours after announcing he was considering it.
Ohioans 50 years old and olde are added to eligibility list for coronavirus vaccines; Ohio General Assembly passes measures to alter governor's health orders, but Gov. Mike Dewine vows to veto it; FOX News commentator Geraldo Rivera says he's pondering run for Portman's U.S. Senate seat, next year; State Medical Board says it will reopen sexual misconduct investigations from the past 25 years.
Ohio marks one year of fighting COVID-19 with announcement that 2 million Ohioans have received at least one dose of vaccine; Gov. Mike Dewine announces online portal to help Ohioans schedule vaccinations; Dewine says he was wary, at first, to expand eligibility this week but was convinced by health officials, BGSU students mourn loss of student by hazing as lawmakers move to crack down on such incidents.
Gov. Mike Dewine declares today as a day of remembrance for the tens of thousands of Ohioans who have died in the past year, due to complications related to COVID-19; later this week, more than 1.2 million Ohioans will become newly-eligible for the coronavirus vaccine; state lawmakers calling on new legislation to crackdown on hazing at Ohio's colleges and universities; future for former Lordstown Plant workers still uncertain.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces Ohio will be expanding eligibility for coronavirus vaccine, adding Ohioans 50+ to list; new "homegrown" COVID-19 variant detected in Ohio; Bowling Green State University suspends all Greek Life activities after 20-year-old student dies in connection with hazing incident.
In primetime address, Gov. Mike Dewine lays out framework by which health orders related to COVID-19 can be lifted; Dewine strikes hopeful note about returning to familiar spring, summer activities; health officials say Ohioans receiving vaccines should not worry about choosing one over the other; Ohio House begins process of repealing scandal-ridden nuclear plant bailout at the center of the state's largest-ever federal bribery case.
Ohio's governor, health officials taking a cautious approach to easing COVID-19 health orders, even as other states reopen fully; U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said threat against U.S. Capitol not stopping Senate business, but is changing who is on-site; former Ohio House speaker introduces bill to hold executive branch accountable while awaiting trial on federal corruption charges.
Ohio State University was the first in the nation to administer Johnson and Johnson's new coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday; Columbus Police investigating shots fired at Polaris Shopping Center, no injuries reported; Ohio Investigative Unit has issued more than 370 citations to bar owners around the state in the past year for violations of social distancing, mask wearing orders.
Gov. Mike Dewine's announcement of next phases of coronavirus vaccination rollout garners mixed reaction from those included and left out; child's mother charged with murder in connection with 6-year-old's death in Middletown; lieutenant governor criticizes Biden administration's stimulus package, which he says slights Ohio out of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces plans for Phase 1-C and Phase 2 of Ohio's coronavirus vaccine roll-out; Ohio militia leader charged in connection with Jan. 6 riot on Capitol Hill ordered held in federal custody ahead of trial; GOP lawmakers strips distracted driving crackdown out of budget proposal.
Gov. Mike Dewine lays out beginnings of plans to return students to classrooms and allow more fans into sporting events; Ohio State University planning to return to more in-person learning and activities in the fall; former Trump campaign advisor Bob Paduchik tapped to lead Ohio Republican Party.
Gov. Mike Dewine says state planning to ease some COVID-19-related restrictions on sporting events, hospital visits; GOP lawmakers at Ohio Statehouse continue campaign to strip Dewine of executive powers, where health orders are concerned; two more Ohioans charged in connection with failed insurrection at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Franklin County Sheriff's deputy faces federal charges for child pornography; advocates for the homeless demand answers after man found frozen to death outside of homeless shelter; health officials warn that COVID-19 variant now found in Ohio could quickly become dominant strain.
Gov. Mike Dewine says more vaccines are coming, prompting state to plan next groups to receive doses; Dewine says state considering letting more fans into sporting events, if case number remain low; George Clooney to produce docuseries about decades-long sexual abuse by former team doctor at Ohio State.
Gov. Mike Dewine says state is looking toward plans for vaccinating those 60+, lifting some restrictions on nursing home visits; older Ohioans expressing frustration at making appointments for vaccines, especially online; town halls to begin to ease fears about vaccine in communities around Ohio.
The number of Ohioans accused of being involved in the uprising at the U.S. Capitol has reached double digits; Ohio's Veterans Homes will soon again admit new residents; Ohio State University's President addresses student debt; and Toledo has more snow than ever before.
It has been two months since the first nursing homes in Ohio began vaccinating residents and staff, and the results look promising; while researchers at Ohio State University look into possible long-term heart issues for some who suffer from COVID-19. And Republican state legislators continue to advance measures attempting to wrestle control of state health orders away from the Office of Governor.
Ohio begins drafting plans for who will next be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, but runs into logistical problems with creating online portal to make appointments; single-digit temperatures around Ohio create potentially-dangerous situation; driver killed in northeast Ohio after crashing into the back of a plow truck.
Snowfall totals not as high as in southern Ohio, due to more sleet than snow, but northern Ohio receives significant snow; power outages widespread due to mix of snow and ice; Ohio's chief medical officer warns people not to celebrate too soon after receiving vaccine as too few people have yet to receive it, statewide.
Ohio braces for major winter storm expected to drop nearly a foot of snow, in some parts of the state; Ohio's U.S. senators split on conviction vote in former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial; Ohio's elections chief issues controversial order limiting ballot drop boxes ahead of May primary.
Human error to blame for issue that left state's COVID-19 death tally short by 4,000 people; Gov. Mike Dewine warns that unemployment fraud continues to bog down system, leaving those with legitimate jobless claims waiting; bar and restaurant owners praise decision to lift overnight curfew; security costs associated with protecting Ohio Statehouse from threatened protests by pro-Trump extremists comes in at more than $3.5 million.
Gov. Mike Dewine allows 11 p.m.-to-5 a.m. curfew to expire, garnering praise from the bar and restaurant industries; Ohio Department of Health says 4,000 deaths will be added to state's COVID-19 mortality total after audit shows underreporting; daycare workers lobby to be added to coronavirus vaccine eligibility list as soon as possible.
COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below threshold to lift overnight curfew, but Gov. Mike Dewine's administration has yet to confirm whether or not they'll follow through; state to implement new efforts to help vaccine rollout reach eligible populations without a significant pause; nursing home workers who passed on first round of vaccines being given a second chance; former state treasurer Josh Mandel becomes first person to formally declare candidacy for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Rob Portman.
Issues with scheduling, vaccine supply pauses efforts to rollout shots to those Ohioans 65-to-69 years old on Monday; Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell dies from extended illness while on death row for 11 murders; former Columbus Police officer accused of murder posts $1 million after attorney successfully argued to have it lowered from $3M.
Ohio's vaccination plan already strained by high demand, low supply, as state's largest demographic added to eligibility list; lawmakers begin sifting through Gov. Mike Dewine's biennial budget proposal; Ohio GOP Chair Jane Timken resigns amid speculation she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Ohio to halt adding new groups to the state's vaccine-eligible until those 65-and-older have received shots, promising a large delay for younger groups; dark money group associated with House Bill 6 bribery scheme admits guilt for their role in passing, protecting the nuclear bailout; former Columbus Police officer to be held on $3 million in connection with the murder of an unarmed black man.
Former Columbus Police officer charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of an unarmed black man; Gov. Mike Dewine announces he's calling on the private sector to help right the struggling unemployment claims office of ODJFS; former Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Amy Acton steps down from non-profit position to weigh a U.S. Senate run in 2022.
Ohio Department of Health address issues over limited vaccination appointments for seniors around the state; residents of five northeast Ohio nursing homes will have to receive first vaccine doses again after Walgreens uses vaccines not stored properly; business community hails Gov. Dewine's budget proposal for $1 billion investment in the state, largely businesses; Ohio's attorney general announces new database to allow the tracking of stolen guns.
Gov. Mike Dewine lays out budget proposal that would levy no new taxes but invest $1 billion in Ohio's economy; Ohio's teachers began receiving their coronavirus vaccines on Monday as health officials urged educators to get the shots ASAP; Gov. Dewine and First Lady Fran Dewine receive their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine Tuesday morning; Buckeye Chuck does not sees shadow, predicting winter will soon end.
Gov. Mike Dewine releases second budget proposal of his governorship, first dealing with effects of COVID-19 pandemic; Sen. Rob Portman among 10 GOP senators meeting with President Joe Biden over coronavirus relief package; state's largest school district, Columbus City Schools, returns to in-person learning; Ohio's largest teachers unions urge educators to take coronavirus vaccine as soon as they're able.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces that schools must agree to a March 1 date for returning to in-person learning in order to begin receiving coronavirus vaccines for teachers; Dewine says private sector will take over state's overwhelmed unemployment system to help get people their jobless benefits; amid historic number of homicides, growing tensions between police and community, Columbus Police chief is asked to resign; small Ohio community of Woodstock rocked by arrests of two key conspirators in failed insurrection at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Gov. Mike Dewine shifts statewide curfew back by one hour, due to decreasing number of COVID-19 hospitalizations; restaurant industry says curfew presents unequal burden to their industry, should be lifted; Ohio State physicians say small percentage of people receiving second vaccine dose experience COVID-like symptoms; some Ohio National Guard members to remain in Washington D.C. as threat to U.S. Capitol from domestic terror groups continues.
Gov. Mike Dewine says state will consider hospitalizations first and foremost, when deciding whether or not to alter the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew; restaurant industry in Ohio welcomes rolling back curfew as soon as possible; Ohio lays out plan to vaccinate teachers, says efforts will begin next week.
Rollout of coronavirus vaccination plan Phase 1-B began yesterday, with state officials urging those seeking shots to make appointments ASAP; Sen. Rob Portman's announcement that he won't seek re-election in 2022 fuels speculation for a crowded primary field; murder suspect shoots three more people, leads authorities on high-speed chase near Columbus that comes to an explosive end when rounds of ammunition go off in fiery wreckage of suspect's crashed vehicle.
Ohio Sen. Rob Portman says he will not run for re-election in 2022, citing "partisan deadlock" in Washington; U.S. Army veteran announces he will challenge GOP Congressman Jim Jordan in mid-term election; Gov. Mike Dewine announces $390 million in across-the-board budget cuts, due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic; COVID-19 vaccines now available to Ohioans 75 and older, those with congenital and developmental disorders.
Exasperated reactions come from business community as Gov. Mike Dewine makes clear he intends to extend 10 p.m. curfew; small earthquake registered south of Lima early this morning; Ohio Dept. of Health opens investigation into vaccine distributor who allowed nearly 900 doses to be ruined by poor refrigeration; unemployment rate makes modest improvement.
Columbus vaccine distributor suspended after 900 COVID-19 vaccine doses spoiled by mishandling; ODJFS investigation tens of thousands of false jobless claims allegedly submitted by international criminal organization; Ohio politicians extend congratulations to President Joe Biden on his inauguration; Toledo officials say suspect who fatally shot police officer before being shot dead was experiencing mental health crisis.
Ohio's U.S. senators congratulate President Biden, Vice President Harris on taking office; Phase 1-B of COVID-19 vaccine rollout began on Tuesday, was a mixed success; candlelight vigil held in Toledo for police officer killed in the line of duty; Ohio Department of Health confirms that unique strain of COVID-19 detected in Ohio.
Toledo Police Officer Brandon Stalker killed in a standoff with an arson suspect, who was also fatally shot; rollout of Ohio's vaccination Phase 1-B plan began earlier today; Ohio police officers travel to Washington D.C. to offer support to law enforcement during inauguration; Buckeyes' Justin Fields declares for NFL draft, while key receiver Chris Olave says he will stay for senior year.
Pro-Trump activists gather at Ohio Statehouse for largely peaceful protest on Sunday, greatly outnumbered by law enforcement; teenagers say summer protests for racial equality allow them to celebrate MLK Day through new lens; next phase of COVID-19 vaccination roll-out to begin on Tuesday; OSU quarterback Justin Fields declares for NFL draft.
Columbus braces for anticipated march by pro-Trump extremists on Ohio Statehouse; website now set up to allow Ohioans to look up and register for COVID-19 vaccinations; former Ohio State Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer signs NFL contract to coach Jacksonville Jaguars.
Gov. Mike Dewine ordering state offices closed, activates National Guard ahead of anticipated pro-Trump march on the Ohio Statehouse; impeachment articles headed to U.S. Senate, where Republicans will have to decide where they stand on President Trump's actions; unique COVID-19 strain found in Ohio-based samples, OSU researchers say; state's largest school district prepares plan to return to blended learning model.
Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan leads defense of President Donald Trump in House Impeachment hearing, but to no avail; 10 Republicans join all U.S. House Democrats in impeaching Trump for a second time; Gov. Mike Dewine activates nearly 600 National Guard members in anticipation of pro-Trump rioting at the Ohio Statehouse; new COVID-19 strain detected in Ohio by doctors and OSU; Dewine sets deadline of this Sunday for healthcare institutions to finish vaccinating frontline workers.
Alabama Crimson Tide defeats Ohio State Buckeyes, 52-24, after Buckeyes lose several key players to COVID-19 protocols, injury; county health officials prepare to release information on where Ohioans 80 and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine in coming days; Republicans and Democrats begin to align on impeachment and removal of President Trump - Sen. Brown says it's imperative, Sen. Portman does not immediately side with president.
State officials tight lipped about security measures planned for threats of armed pro-Trump extremists descending on state capital in Columbus on Sunday; Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for resignations of two Senate colleagues who perpetuated falsehoods about November election; body of second worker recovered at defunct coal plant demolition site on the Ohio River.
Gov. Mike Dewine lays out plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution for the next month; Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown says he has major concerns about security at Joe Biden's upcoming inauguration; Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan says he intends to investigate failed response by Capitol Hill police to failed insurrection by pro-Trump extremists; Ohio Congressman Bill Johnson says he doesn't lay blame with President Trump for rioting that Trump encouraged hours before.
Gov. Mike Dewine says phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine rollout will begin in the next two weeks; Dewine holds firm in his condemnation of President Donald Trump, tells Ohioans we must set aside politics and work together to face common issues; Ohio's congressional members, senators react to failed insurrection by pro-Trump extremists on Capitol Hill on Wednesday; Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for Trump's removal from office.
Ohio Senators Sherrod Brown, Rob Portman say they are safe as pro-Trump extremists attempt to stage a coup at the U.S. Capitol Building; Gov. Mike Dewine condemns actions as "lawlessness," call on President Trump to send his supporters away; dozens of staff, patients infected with COVID-19 as OSU East Hospital in Columbus; Gov. Dewine says Ohio's health groups need to step up efforts to vaccinate Ohioans as quickly as possible.
State health officials express concerns that around 60 percent of vaccine doses that have been distributed to hospitals, nursing homes are sitting unused; Gov. Mike Dewine signs into law so-called "Stand Your Ground" legislation after saying he was opposed to any laws that expanded gun use; Ohio's senators express opposition to efforts by House, Senate Republicans to opposed results of November election; former Ohio House speaker sworn in as rank-and-file member on Monday, but new House Speaker says pending criminal charges mean his future is still under consideration.
Gov. Mike Dewine urges all eligible Ohioans to take the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible; in the wake of a botched vaccine rollout, nationwide, federal health officials will meet this week to determine whether lower vaccine doses can be given to stretch doses farther; incoming Ohio Senate president to be sworn in from home after testing positive for COVID-19 over the holidays.
COVID-19 cases, deaths begin to surge following several weeks of declines; Gov. Mike Dewine urges hospitals to administer vaccines as quickly as possible, asks more nursing home workers to take the shot; school officials say they're glad for Dewine's changes to quarantine protocols, regarding students exposed in the classrooms.
Gov. Mike Dewine says schools are being allowed to relax quarantine restrictions on students potentially exposed to COVID-19 in the classroom; 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew to be extended statewide until Jan. 23; investigators in Columbus are trying to determine if a now-former police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man last week acted criminally; AstraZeneca vaccine, which was tested in part at Ohio State University, is approved for use in the U.K.
Columbus Police Officer Adam Coy fired following fatal shooting of unarmed black man, last week - it's unclear if criminal charges will be filed; Ohio Department of Health says COVID-19 cases are down, but they worry about post-holiday spike; Ohio Supreme Court blocks collection of subsidies of nuclear power plants tied to state's largest-ever bribery scandal.
Columbus Police officer fired in connection with shooting death of unarmed black man, last week; Gov. Mike Dewine says many groups are making their appeals for why they should be the next to receive the COVID-19 vaccine; Ohio University community mourns the death of two students in a fatal vehicle crash over the weekend.
Older Ohioans and school employees will be the next group to be vaccinated for COVID-19, under Gov. Mike Dewine's plan; body camera footage released from Columbus Police shooting that left an unarmed black man dead; officer involved in shooting has a history of complaints, with more than 89 violations filed against him in the past 19 years.
Gov. Mike Dewine's veto stands on a bill tailored to strip the state health department of its powers during the pandemic; it's unclear if Dewine will veto "Stand Your Ground" bill, though he criticized the measure earlier this week; nothing done in Ohio Statehouse to change House Bill 6, the nuclear bailout bill tied to the state's largest-ever corruption scandal; Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther says he's outraged that a police officer who shot an unarmed black man neglected to turn on his body camera until after the killing.
Number of COVID-19 vaccines coming to Ohio has been less than expected, so far; judge blocks House Bill 6 from going into effect after lawmakers fail to act on the law tied to the state's largest ever bribery scandal; academic officials say remote learning's toll on learning is becoming clear; Gov. Mike Dewine reiterates plea for Ohioans to stay home for the Christmas holiday to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Judge blocks collection of nuclear bailout money from utility customers tied to the bailout bill at the heart of a federal bribery investigation; GOP lawmakers send Gov. Mike Dewine a slate of bills, but don't include requested measures to reign in gun violence; first doses of Moderna's COVID-19 arrived in Ohio today.
Nursing home residents at 10 facilities across Ohio begin receiving doses of COVID-19 vaccines; OSU discovers extra doses in Pfizer's vaccine vials, receives FDA approval to use the precious resource; Gov. Mike Dewine may veto so-called "Stand Your Ground" bill after Ohio legislators fail to enact any of his common-sense gun reforms.
Only one of Ohio's 88 counties at Level 4 (Purple) in latest Public Health Advisory report, but Gov. Mike Dewine stresses that nearly all counties are still experiencing huge case numbers; doctors across Ohio stress the importance of general public receiving vaccine, once it's available; unemployment claims up across the board in Ohio, showing economy still weakened by pandemic.
Winter storm sweeps over much of Ohio, blanketing the state with up-to-three inches in some parts; those receiving Ohio's first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine speak up about its safety, dispel misinformation; ACLU says that prisoners should be placed higher on the list of those receiving the vaccine, due to outbreaks; two state lawmakers hospitalized due to complications related to the virus.
Eight more hospitals receive COVID-19 vaccines, including sites in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Zanesville, Canton and Springfield; Gov. Mike Dewine announces Ohio will receive 420,000 vaccine doses by Christmas and another 148,000 before the end of the year; driver was allegedly drunk in Ravenna-area crash that left dead 3-of-8 occupants packed into a pickup truck; Ohio's U.S. senators agree that Electoral College vote closes the 2020 election that saw Joe Biden elected president.
Hospitals in Columbus, Cincinnati the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines, with eight more expected to receive their first round of doses tomorrow; Ohio's Republican electors cast their electoral college votes for President Donald Trump as Electoral College confirms Joe Biden as president-elect; Kentucky man named as one of two workers trapped when a defunct coal-burning plant collapses on the demolition crew; Columbus Crew SC brings home first MLS cup since 2008.
Gov. Mike Dewine issues health protocols for next three weeks that mirror what his administration has been pushing for all along; vaccines may arrive in Ohio up-to-a-week later than originally anticipated; Columbus mayor urges transparency from authorities, peaceful protests in relation to the police shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.; Ohio's attorney general signals support for a lawsuit that would put the results of the 2020 election in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Southeastern Ohio shows huge surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, all but five of the state's 88 counties now at Level 3 or 4 on Public Health Advisory System; northeast Ohio doctor calls in to Howard Stern Show to discuss the devastating effects of the coronavirus; Findlay mayor among officials briefed at White House about vaccine progress; teams continue search and rescue efforts for two workers lost when coal plant awaiting demolition collapsed.
Defunct coal-burning power plant collapsed this morning as crews prepared it for demolition, leading to search for missing workers; Big Ten to change game-minimums policy to allow OSU to play in conference championship, after Wolverines canceled rivalry game; Gov. Mike Dewine tells state lawmakers new execution method is needed, due to execution drug shortages.
Rivalry game between OSU and Michigan canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak among Wolverines team; Ohio Statehouse cancels sessions due to increase in coronavirus cases amongst lawmakers; 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will be extended as Gov. Mike Dewine says it is showing signs of helping; FBI has joined investigation into a shooting by a Franklin County Sheriff's deputy of a bystander during a U.S. Marshal's investigation.
Hospitalizations continue to increase following Thanksgiving holiday, forcing some hospital systems around the state to begin emergency protocols; Gov. Mike Dewine hands down new standards for police when dealing with protests, following incidents during the summer; Columbus Crew SC picks up conference title win on Sunday, prepares for first MLS cup appearance since their 2008 win.
Gov. Mike Dewine says it's possible Ohio could receive as many as 660,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine before the end of December; Dewine on Thursday vetoed legislation that would muzzle the Ohio Department of Health - it's unclear if the Ohio House has votes for an override; future of new Ohio school funding bill uncertain in the Ohio Senate after passing the House; repairs continue on the damaged Brent Spence Bridge over the Ohio River in Cincinnati.
Number of Level 4 (Purple) counties in Ohio doubles, all but eight counties in the Red as COVID-19 runs rampant through the state; OSU chief says hospitals all over the state are struggling to keep up with cases, says he's concerned about the Thanksgiving spike; Ohio House to take action on school funding bill two decades in the making, but Ohio Senate poised to defer another year; days after the end of a catastrophic month for the Buckeye State, where COVID-19 cases are concerned, Ohio Senate president says he has the votes to override a veto by Gov. Mike Dewine of a bill that would muzzle governor's ability to issue health orders.
Hospitals already stressed by COVID-19 surge all over the state, but especially in rural hospitals, where an average of one-out-of-two patients is suffering from virus symptoms; Gov. Mike Dewine and his administration prepare for receiving and distributing vaccine doses expected in the next several weeks; business group asks all employees to model coronavirus best practices, warns the public about the dangers of not following health guidance; Ohio lawmaker files measure that would halt collection of nuclear bailout funds from electricity customers as Republicans deal with infighting on how to handle connected law.
November accounted for more than 50 percent of the COVID-19 cases reported since the pandemic began, but December may prove to be far deadlier; nurse tells Ohioans "this is no joke" and that hospital workers are being stretched thinner than ever by coronavirus; four lawmakers introduce articles of impeachment against Gov. Mike Dewine, accusing him of abuses of power during the pandemic; winter storms knock out power to more than 50,000 people in northeast Ohio.
Over the weekend, Ohio surpassed grim milestone of 400,000 COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic; health systems in northeast, southwest Ohio say they will suspend some elective procedures to cope with surge in virus cases; lawmakers scramble to put bills on Gov. Mike Dewine's desk during 'lame duck' session, many of which Dewine has vowed to veto.
Ohio's elections chief certifies result of November election, saying vote tallies were safe and accurate; former Health Dept. director Dr. Amy Acton says compassion is more important than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic surges; health officials and school districts again turning to distance learning to prevent spread of virus; Ohio Republican legislators continue to argue about bailout law mired in corruption as deadline for associated energy bill fees approaches.
Ohio records highest-ever single-day number of deaths on Wednesday, contributing to what has already been the deadliest month of the pandemic, so far; Gov. Mike Dewine says a limited number of vaccines is expected to be released to Ohio on or around Dec. 15; Ohio immunologist says developing a successful vaccine in less than a year is a modern marvel; former congressman Dennis Kucinich says he's considering a re-entry into politics, potentially with a run for mayor of Cleveland.
Health system leaders around the state "sound the alarm" about the strain hospitals are already feeling during the COVID-19 surge; those same leaders say elective procedures will likely cease, overflow medical sites will likely not be possible because of staffing shortages; Gov. Mike Dewine's Dept. of Mental Health Director has tested positive for the coronavirus; Ohio Sen. Rob Portman urges President Donald Trump to accept results of election and move on.
Ohio shatters single-day record for new COVID-19 cases with nearly 12,000 reported on Monday; health officials overseeing regional coronavirus hospitalization say the "cannot sound the alarm loudly enough" about what the surge will do to health systems around the state; protestors voice their displeasure for Gov. Mike Dewine's curfew meant to slow the spread of the virus.
Ohio set new daily record of COVID-19 cases on Friday, with 8,808 cases tallied in the previous 24 hours; statewide 10 p.m. curfew was signed into effect on Thursday night, but experts question whether a curfew will have any effect; PUCO chairman resigns from post following FBI raid of home, information of possible payments related to state's largest-ever bribery scandal.
Franklin County becomes the first of Ohio's 88 counties to be elevated to Level 4 - or purple - on the COVID-19 Public Health Advisory System; at least five major Ohio cities issue stay-at-home advisories as COVID-19 cases skyrocket; Gov. Mike Dewine says all counties are high-incidence and no counties are at the lowest level of alert; Republican state lawmakers working to pass bills that would muzzle Dewine's ability to issue health orders;
Gov. Mike Dewine says his curfew order is an attempt to institute a slowdown in place of a lockdown, restaurant industry applauds the move; Dewine says number of hospitalizations has quadrupled, number of ICU admissions has tripled in the past month; Cincinnati company to provide freezers that will keep Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines safe and stable.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces a 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. curfew that will be put into place for three weeks, beginning on Thursday, to slow spread of COVID-19; Governor's order is leading to new shortages of toilet paper, cleaning supplies, forcing retailers to react; energy industry insiders say PUCO Chairman Sam Randazzo, who was subject to an FBI raid Monday, has long been a controversial figure; Ohio communities still recovering from straight-line winds that knocked out power to nearly a quarter-million Ohioans on Sunday afternoon, evening; Sen. Rob Portman says he is participating in COVID-19 vaccine study.
FBI executes search warrant believed to be tied to energy bill bribery scandal at the home of Ohio's public utilities chairman; new health order limits gathering at banquets hall to slow the spread of COVID-19 as mass gatherings; Gov. Mike Dewine takes to national media to discuss state of coronavirus battle in Ohio; Pres. Donald Trump targets Dewine in tweet about Ohio's 2022 gubernatorial race.
Ohio sets startling record high of more-than 8,000 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, beating record of around 7,100 set just yesterday; Gov. Mike Dewine says about 15,000 front-line workers will be the first to receive Ohio's first doses of COVID-19 vaccine in December; Dewine says another shutdown is possible, but is considered the "nuclear option"; healthcare workers share concerns about the potential of personnel, PPE shortages with coronavirus cases putting a strain on hospitals.
More than three-quarters of Ohio's 88 counties are at a Level 3 - or Red - on the Public Health Alert System and all of Ohio is considered high-incidence for transmission of the virus; Gov. Mike Dewine stops short of issuing new health orders in primetime address, but reissues mask mandate, gathering rules already in place; staff and fans react to the cancellation of Buckeyes/Terrapins game on Saturday after Maryland reported COVID-19 cases in its program; traffic gnarled by crash that left the Brent Spence Bridge between Ohio and Kentucky structurally questionable.
Ohio tallies its second-highest record for new cases in a single day on the same day as a primetime address by Gov. Mike Dewine, aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19; hospitals and local governments alike say they are busy preparing to make sure health care systems are not overwhelmed by increasing coronavirus hospitalizations; Saturday's Ohio State/Maryland game has been called off due to increasing COVID-19 cases in the Terrapins' program; a Cincinnati city councilman has been charged in a bribery scheme that's tied to one of the key players in the nuclear bailout corruption case.
Gov. Mike Dewine plans primetime address to all Ohioans as state health department announces a record-setting 6,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day; physicians around the state say hospital resources are being stretched ever-thinner as coronavirus hospitalizations skyrocket; Columbus and Dayton sue Ohio Attorney General to force improvements in background check system for gun purchases; two Republican reps. in Ohio push for tougher penalties on vandalism, looting related to summer protests.
Ohio set a new record for COVID-19 cases (around 5,500) on Saturday, bringing the state's total number of cases to more than 250,000; federal and local officials working to plan for a vaccine say they're worried not enough people will take it to make it effective; some Republicans, Democrats still split on the results of the presidential election; Ohio lawmakers announced new proposal to fix the state's school funding system.
More than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, setting yet another daily record for most new cases; Gov. Mike Dewine names new team to lead the Ohio Department of Health in the midst of the pandemic; Dewine suggests that new health orders could be coming next week to help slow the spread of the coronavirus; most Ohio Republican leaders call on Americans to respect the process and results of the presidential election.
Ohio reports nearly 5,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday as all of the state's cases are now deemed "high-incidence" areas; Gov. Mike Dewine names new leadership team at Ohio Department of Health, including new director and chief medical officer; U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown joins seven other lawmakers asking utility providers to suspend shutoffs, during the pandemic; Justice-Elect Jennifer Brunner says she intends to tackle systemic racism from her new seat on the Ohio Supreme Court.
President Donald Trump wins Ohio by an 8-point margin on Tuesday night, but results of nationwide election still too close to call; more than 5.8 million voters casts ballots in the general election, setting a new record for turnout; Republicans faired well in Tuesday's election, but Democrat Jennifer Brunner garnered a key seat on the Ohio Supreme Court; Ohio sets new record for single-day COVID-19 cases, topping 4,000 for the first time on Tuesday.
Bellwether Ohio seems to be leaning toward Democratic challenger Joe Biden in final poll of the campaign season by Quinnipiac University; voter turnout expected to exceed 75 percent in 2020, topping the 2016 election's turnout of around 71 percent; absentee ballots and early voting results likely to be released as soon as polls close in Ohio at 7:30 p.m., unlike others states; a number of banner races also on the ballot on election day.
Gov. Mike Dewine issues an open letter to Ohio voters, urging them to remember those things that unite us, not the things that divide us; if you still have to return an absentee ballot, election officials urge you to take it to a drop box at your local board of elections; Workers Comp board approves $5 billion rebate to assist ailing businesses that was requested by Gov. Dewine, last week; Democratic challenger Joe Biden makes a campaign stop in bellwether Ohio on the eve of the election.
Gov. Mike Dewine calls on each county to appoint a COVID-19 Prevention Task Force, tells Ohioans that only they can take the measures necessary to correct a spike in coronavirus cases; state's largest school district and its teachers union reach agreement over safety protocols that will allow for a transition back to some in-person learning; FirstEnergy fires its CEO on the same day two political operatives enter guilty pleas in connection with state's largest-ever bribery scandal; new poll shows Ohio voters split on Joe Biden, but hold unfavorable opinion of President Donald Trump.
No Ohio counties elevated to Level 4 - or "purple" - status on Public Health Advisory System, the state reports a record-high for new COVID-19 cases surpassing 3,500; Gov. Mike Dewine asks Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation to disburse $5 billion in dividends to businesses around Ohio to help defray impact of pandemic; two co-defendants change pleas to "guilty" in case connected to state's largest-ever bribery scam; hospitals preparing for more and more COVID-19 patients as surge plans get put to the test.
With the number of new COVID-19 cases sharply rising, Gov. Mike Dewine warns that Ohioans must take personal responsibility to stop the spread and avoid another shutdown; Ohio's election chief says boards of elections are following stringent health guidelines to keep polling places safe during early voting, on Election Day; DNA testing confirms remains found in central Ohio belong to 52-year-old woman missing since May; two conservative operatives indicted for organizing tens of thousands of robocalls meant to intimidate voters.
Medical experts express concerns with rising ICU admissions as new COVID-19 cases sharply increase across Ohio; leaders in Cincinnati, Columbus sue the State of Ohio to repeal nuclear plant bailout bill at the center of the state's largest-ever bribery scandal as Republican-led House, Senate fail to act; body of missing 4-year-old boy found in Scioto River in Kenton, near Lima; nearly $420 million approved to help Ohioan residents, businesses and schools financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
New COVID-19 cases climbed, over the weekend, by more than 4,000 new individuals - with ICU admissions mounting, as well; Ohio's U.S. senators sharply dividing over the expected confirmation of Trump's third Supreme Court nominee; more than 100 survivors of human trafficking recovered during state's largest-ever trafficking sting, 45 of them children; Ohio's elections chief says early voting has doubled, absentee voting has tripled, compared to last election.
President Donald Trump, Democratic challenger Joe Biden had relatively civil debate last night - a sharp contrast to the first debate in Cleveland; Trump, Democratic VP pick Sen. Kamala Harris will both stump in Ohio on Saturday, one day after a campaign stop by Vice President Mike Pence; during yesterday's regular press conference, Gov. Mike Dewine invited former NJ Gov. Chris Christie to share his near-fatal experience with COVID-19.
New COVID-19 cases continue to rise sharply in Ohio as hospitals nationwide express concern over being able to handle influx of cases; Ohio has submitted a plan to the CDC on how COVID-19 vaccines would be distributed in the state; Vice President Mike Pence, VP candidate Sen. Kamala Harris focus campaign efforts on Ohio in weeks before election; Ohio voters apparently not impacted by election tampering efforts by Iran and Russia, says National Security.
Gov. Mike Dewine warns Ohioans that increasing number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations is beginning to put a strain on medical infrastructure; Ohio Sen. Rob Portman echoes Dewine's concerns, warning that an increase in cases could jeopardize the economy and public health again; Columbus City Schools is among dozens of districts statewide to tap the brakes on return to in-person learning; two people in Toledo facing charges after reportedly kidnapping a woman and setting her on fire.
Gov. Mike Dewine says, as new COVID-19 case numbers skyrocket in Ohio, people need to continue taking basic steps to contain the spread; Dewine says coronavirus vaccine will be distributed evenly across the state, when it arrives; southeast Ohio woman faces murder charges in connection with death of elderly husband who asked her to end his life, due to health problems; Republican lawmakers likely to replace controversial nuclear bailout bill, after missing deadline to repeal the bill outright.
Ohio hit an all-time high of more than 2,200 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, mirroring the national high of new cases on the same day; the strike is over for the Central Ohio school district whose teachers union pushed back over concerns related to coronavirus safety; two teenaged boys will serve the minimum sentence in connection with the death of a woman killed by a falling log the boys pushed from a cliff at Hocking Hills State Park last year.
Gov. Mike Dewine warns Ohioans not to become lax on health guidelines meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new virus cases sharply climb; Ohio Senate introduces bill to remove 10 p.m. alcohol curfew for bars and restaurants on the the same day Ohio tallies its most-ever COVID-19 cases; Ohio's attorney general announces steps to preserve so-called "no knock" warrants in the wake of Breonna Taylor's killing in Louisville, Ky.; bond set at $5 million for teenaged suspect accused of fatally shooting OSU student near campus.
Ohio now has 29 counties at a Level 3 (red) alert on the Public Health Advisory System, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic; state health department says Ohio sets record for most new COVID-19 cases for the third time in a week; survivors of abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss urge Big Ten, NCAA to investigate misconduct by Ohio State personnel, related to the scandal; federal prosecutors to work with local law enforcement as Columbus records the most-ever homicide deaths amidst rash of gun violence.
Ohio State announces second settlement totaling $5.8 million for some students who survived sexual abuse by long-time university Dr. Richard Strauss; survivors of Strauss' abuse say the scandal is the largest in NCAA history, but doesn't receive the same attention as other abuse cases; as Ohio marks more than a week of new COVID-19 cases topping 1,000-per-day, Gov. Mike Dewine urges Ohioans to keep working to stop the spread of the virus; a third suspect has been indicted in connection with the death of a Chillicothe woman killed at Hocking Hills State Park by a falling log.
Ohio State announces a second settlement worth $5.8 million to be paid to victims of former university physician Richard Strauss; Ohio surpassed 5,000 deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday, making the virus the seventh-most-likely cause of death in the state; teachers union for Gahanna-Jefferson Schools announces it will go on strike over COVID-19 safety concerns, halting return of students to in-person instruction; both Democratic challenger Joe Biden and Republican Vice President Mike Pence campaigned in Ohio yesterday, underlining state's importance in upcoming election.
Democratic challenger Joe Biden, Vice President Mike Pence both make stops in the Buckeye State on Monday as the race for the political bellwether tightens; a 23-year-old OSU student was fatally shot over the weekend during an alleged confrontation during a party at a suspended fraternity house; Ohio is among a number of states seeing alarming increases in COVID-19 cases; some of the 50,000 ballots identified as being incorrect in central Ohio's Franklin County may not have been erroneous, as previously reported.
Gov. Mike Dewine condemns plot to kidnap Michigan's governor, which FBI officials say was hatched during a meeting in Central Ohio; Franklin County elections officials say nearly 50,000 people received incorrect absentee ballots; federal judge says boards of elections can place multiple drop boxes off site, if they choose, contradicting order by Ohio's elections chief; cases of COVID-19 on-the-rise in Ohio, with health officials pointing to large gatherings as major culprits.
FBI says plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer involving at least 12 people may have been hatched at a meeting in Dublin in Central Ohio, earlier this year; Ohio Supreme Court election races may not get much press, but results from November ballot could reshape rulings for the next six years; parents and teachers voice concerns as large school districts begin crafting plans to have students return to the classroom; gas line explosion in southwest Ohio rocks area, requires dozens of firefighters to quench.
Gov. Mike Dewine says he plans to outline next week a plan to provide financial aid to ailing businesses and families hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic; Ohio Democrats blast Secretary of State Frank Larose for refusing to expand absentee ballot drop box availability after courts paved way for him to do so; many Franklin County absentee voters say they received the wrong ballot in the mail, board of elections working to fix it; Trump campaign rolls back ad dollars in Ohio while Biden camp spending $2.5 million in the increasingly-competitive Buckeye State.
Early voting begins in Ohio and is met with long lines for those hoping to cast their vote in-person; safety measures put in place at local boards of election to help stem the spread of COVID-19; one of the experimental drugs being used to treat President Donald Trump is under clinical trials at University Hospitals in Cleveland; Democratic challenger Joe Biden taking advantage of Trump's absence on the campaign trail, including increased spending on ads in Ohio.
Despite court ruling that would allow him to do so, Ohio's elections chief directs boards of elections not to place multiple absentee ballot boxes around individual counties; Monday marks deadline to register to vote in the November election, with early voting beginning on Tuesday; Gov. Mike Dewine says Trump administration has not reached out about contact tracing, even though president was likely infected during debate in Cleveland; Ohio's census response rate ahead-of-pace, when compared to 2010 census.
At least two prominent Ohio lawmakers who met with President Donald Trump this week are taking precautions, following his positive COVID-19 test; number of counties at Level 3 on the state's Public Health Alert system increases for the first time since July; Ohio enters its seventh month of dealing with the coronavirus; high schools football playoffs looks different, this year, as nearly three times as many schools have opted to take part.
President Donald Trump, Joe Biden continued their debate-stage sniping as they hit the campaign trail on Wednesday; Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio says Trump should release his tax returns, if the New York Times story isn't true; rapid COVID-19 testing began for all Big Ten Conference teams on Thursday; committee set to tackle a possible repeal of House Bill 6 have set no timeline to act on the legislation before adjourning on Wednesday.
First debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden was largely marked by interruptions and name-calling; protestors gathered outside of the debate venue in Cleveland, remaining largely peaceful; Gov. Mike Dewine voiced his support for Trump, while former Gov. John Kasich says he thinks Joe Biden will carry the perennial battleground state; Dewine spokesman says limits on alcohol sales meant to stem the spread of COVID-19 are now under review.
First presidential debate pitting Donald Trump against Joe Biden to be held in Cleveland, tonight; new safety protocols put in place to make debate safer for candidates, presenter; southwest Ohio lawmakers who failed to get Gov. Mike Dewine impeached is now spearheading effort to have him criminally charged; suspect who stole car after leaving prison led authorities on a three-state chase that ended in southeast Ohio.
Ohio House Republican whose articles of impeachment against Gov. Mike Dewine failed to gain traction is trying to criminally charge the governor in Clermont County; bombshell report about President Donald Trump's lack of federal tax payments hits days before first presidential debate, set to be held in Cleveland; judge rules that signature matching requirement of absentee ballot applications is burdensome, but it's too close to election to make changes.
Ohio's elections chief says careful absentee ballot procedures will be more important now than ever before, during this year's general election; Gov. Mike Dewine says indoor visitation can resume in mid-October at Ohio's nursing homes and assisted living facilities; police are releasing new info related to a viral video of a woman arrested for her behavior after she refused to wear a mask at a football game.
Ohioans joined nationwide protests against a grand jury's decision in Kentucky that did not charge police officers for the murder of Breonna Taylor; Ohio Senate passes bill that would muzzle Ohio Department of Health regarding statewide pandemic orders; ex-sheriff in Pike County pleads guilty in connection with plea agreement related to theft in office; Ohio State athletics department takes steps to deal with $107 million deficit connected to COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio's attorney general files a lawsuit to block payments tied to the nuclear plant bailout legislation at the center of the state's largest-ever bribery scandal; Westerville authorities say a body found last week is believed to be that of a 52-year-old woman reported missing in May; Ohio's U.S. senators are split on whether or not the Senate should wait to vote on a U.S. Supreme Court nominee expected to be announced by Trump just weeks before the November election; and Cleveland Clinic prepares to host the first presidential debate of election season, set to take place next Tuesday.
President Donald Trump warns that Joe Biden is associated with the "radical left" and downplays 200,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19 at campaign stop in Toledo; Gov. Mike Dewine encourages Ohio communities to rethink Halloween celebrations, while municipal organizations push back on canceling trick-or-treat; Ohio GOP voices support for limiting ballot boxes to one-per-county, says judge overstepped when he blocked directive.
President Donald Trump holds campaign rallies at airports in Dayton, Toledo on Monday, highlighting Ohio's importance in upcoming presidential election; Ohio-native who is a producer at C-SPAN reflects on the life of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; first presidential debate between Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden to be held in Cleveland one week from Tuesday; health department guidance discourages traditional trick-or-treating in Ohio communities.
Return of NFL, college football raises concerns about the spread of COVID-19 connected to the watching of games at bars, at parties; Buckeyes QB Justin Fields says he and his teammates will do whatever it takes to keep college football safe, this fall; teenaged suspected charged with the aggravated murder of Cleveland Police detective, undercover informant; Ohio's first-time unemployment claims continue to decline, but unemployment is still at all-time high.
Fans won't be allowed at Big Ten football games, at least for now, as part of reinstated season; Ohio State's marching band will be playing during home games at Ohio Stadium with a number of safety measures in place; Gov. Mike Dewine says he agrees with Big Ten decision, but says responsibility to keep season going is in the hands of athletes; Vice President Mike Pence makes campaign appearance at Muskingum County Fairgrounds in Zanesville.
Big Ten Board of Commissioners vote to hold eight-game football season this fall, beginning in late October; Ohio State officials say the conference has many more tools in place to keep players safe now than they did in August; after 35 years, Cleveland's IX Center will close, due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic; GOP Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio defends President Trump's comments downplaying the pandemic, says "no-one got it right."
Report issued about police misconduct investigation surrounding protests in downtown Columbus, results controversial in large part because officers didn't cooperate or document incidents; uncertainty surrounding Big Ten fall seasons causes some football players to go pro early; new law would give legal immunity to essential businesses and services, where civil liability is concerned.
Ohio State players, fans anxiously await a vote after the Big Ten Conference met on a possible reinstatement on Sunday; another OSU football player declares for NFL draft as fall football season remains uncertain; six men cited for attending party near Miami University campus after testing positive for COVID-19; appeals court reverses lower court decision that would have allowed Ohioans to apply for absentee ballots via electronic means.
New director of Ohio Department of Health announced Thursday, only to have top candidate turn down job hours later; lawmakers introduce proposals to repeal contentious nuclear bailout law tied to bribery scheme; Gov. Mike Dewine says mask mandate will remain in-place as long as health experts recommend it; investigation continues into the suspicious death of 3-year-old child reported missing in Toledo.
Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine names Dr. Joan Duwve as new director of the Ohio Department of Health; body of missing 3-year-old boy in Toledo found in swimming pool that had already been swept, raising suspicions; Ohio's attorney general says state is considering lawsuit against Big Ten Conference over postponement of sports seasons; PUCO may open investigation into company tied to nuclear bailout bribery scandal.
Three teenagers charged in connection with shooting death of longtime Cleveland Police officer meeting with informant; lawmakers from six Big Ten states send letter to conference commissioner urging him to reconsider postponement of season; Gov. Mike Dewine addresses false rumors about the creation of FEMA quarantine camps; tornado confirmed to have touched down north of Columbus on Monday night.
Severe storms sweep through central Ohio, downing trees and power lines and leaving thousands without power; Columbus tallies its 100th homicide of the year, leaving the capital city on-track to have a record-worst year; search teams continue to search for missing 3-year-old boy near Toledo; state's two largest school districts - Columbus and Cleveland - go back to school with remote learning.
State health officials urge young adults to celebrate Labor Day Weekend responsibly; northeast Ohio authorities offer growing reward in exchange for information tied to slaying of 25-year police officer in Cleveland; tickets for speeding infractions up 60 percent during the pandemic; three more executions delayed as state struggles to find source of lethal injection drug.
Three arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of veteran Cleveland Police detective, alleged informant; Ohio health officials warn people not to let their guard down over the Labor Day weekend, when it comes to COVID-19 safety; president of Miami University in southwest Ohio says majority of positive coronavirus cases there are tied to students in off-campus housing; with two months to go until election, President Donald Trump just edges challenger Joe Biden in Buckeye State.
University of Dayton tries to wrangle the largest COVID-19 outbreak of any college in the state; Ohio State and Miami University of Ohio also reporting sharp increase in positive coronavirus tests; committee formed to repeal and replace House Bill 6, the law at the center of the state's largest-ever bribery scandal; former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder pleads 'not guilty' to federal charges related to HB6 scheme.
Lawmakers reconvene at the Ohio Statehouse to begin hearings on nuclear bailout law that most have vowed to repeal and replace; former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder returns as rank-and-file member, draws criticism for not resigning his House seat; Gov. Mike Dewine expresses concern over increase in COVID-19 cases, warns Ohioans to take precautions over holiday weekend; Pres. Donald Trump calls Big Ten commissioner in attempt to intervene in postponement of fall sports season.
Latest data from Ohio Department of Health shows that COVID-19 cases are at their highest since the end of July, largely tied to return to school; Columbus Police say Buckeyes football player was shot in the face when he tried to intervene in a fight between a man and woman; sources say Ohio State was one of three Big Ten schools that voted against postponement of the fall sports season; summer recess ends early for Ohio General Assembly as lawmakers tackle bills to repeal and replace House Bill 6; former House Speaker Larry Householder, who still holds rep. seat, returned to the Ohio Statehouse to defend the nuclear bailout bill at the center of the state's largest-ever corruption scandal.
OSU Defensive End Haskell Garrett shot in the face during weekend altercation, but is expected to make a full recovery; Ohio State's COVID-19 test positivity rate has jumped from around 1% to nearly 6% in less than a week, officials say; Ohio House speaker appoints committee to draft replacement bill for controversial House Bill 6; more than half of Ohio's restaurants say they'll have to close by mid-2021, if things don't change.
Ohio's public health advisory map is increasingly yellow and orange - levels 1 and 2 - and less red - level 3 - as mask mandates and other health orders begin to take effect; Gov. Mike Dewine warns that students returning to schools and colleges could lead to rates climbing again, without perseverance; doctors, line workers and other volunteers travel to the Gulf Coast to help those impacted by Hurricane Laura; Ohio State says positivity rates of COVID-19 tests tripled in just two days, this week.
Hundreds of Ohioans travel to Texas, Louisiana and other locations impacted by the landfall of Hurricane Laura to offer their help; athletes in the NBA, MLB and other organizations refuse to play as a protest to police brutality; Gov. Mike Dewine issues health order mandating that school districts report COVID-19 cases to health officials and parents; a lawmaker who voiced support for articles of impeachment against Gov. Dewine now facing campaign finance violations.
Gov. Mike Dewine personally responds to impeachment effort against him, saying "have at it"; Ohio State University says 92 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since Aug. 1; amid Ohio's largest-ever bribery scandal, counties that are home to state's nuclear power plants are concerned about efforts to repeal the bill that has kept the plants open; Ohio Democrats sue state's elections chief over limiting number of ballot drop boxes - and Ohio secretary of state says he agrees with the effort.
Comments by Ohio House Speaker indicate articles of impeachment introduced by GOP lawmaker against Gov. Mike Dewine unlikey to see a vote; live performances at theatres allowed to go forward with health and safety guidelines; more than 200 students at Ohio State suspended for attending large parties, in violation with COVID-19 policies; Ohio Dems returning all contributions tied to state's largest-ever corruption scandal, putting pressure on state GOP.
Three Ohio Republicans introduce articles of impeachment against Gov. Mike Dewine, saying his response to the COVID-19 pandemic violates the U.S. and Ohio constitutions; Dewine spokesman says the governor is focused on saving lives, while the top Democrat in the Ohio House says the GOP should stop focusing on wrestling power from one another; before classes even begin, a number of Ohio State students have been placed into quarantine over coronavirus concerns; a southwest Ohio man is charged with murder in the stabbing, burning of a Middletown woman.
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted implores parents and students to follow health and safety guidelines if they want to fall sports season to go forward, as planned; Ohio Sen. Rob Portman part of the Senate panel questioning U.S. Postmaster Louis Dejoy over perceived threat to November elections; former Ohio House speaker Larry Householder given more time to find attorney, delaying his arraignment on federal corruption charges; rally held in support of Goodyear employees in Akron after President Trump called for a boycott of the Ohio-based company.
Dewine Administration releases guidelines for limiting the number of spectators at student sporting events, this fall; OHSAA says it anticipates COVID-19 outbreaks related to athletic activities, this fall, but they expect each school to enforce policies to cut down on those cases; President Trump calls for boycott of Akron-based Goodyear Tire after learning company won't allow employees to wear political clothing at work, including his MAGA hats; and new unemployment claims up in Ohio, last week, bringing total first-time unemployment claims to 1.6 million since March.
Gov. Mike Dewine says that school athletics can proceed with certain health guidelines in the fall; OHSAA praises Dewine's decision, outline what modified regular season will look like; COVID-19 cases trending down in urban areas, hotspots appearing in mostly rural counties; Ohio's AG urges second look at bankruptcy agreement involving energy company entangled in bribery probe.
Gov. Mike Dewine laid out health guidelines to allow fall sports to continue with limited spectators; top 10 counties with highest per-capita COVID-19 infection rates are now in rural Ohio; former Ohio Gov. John Kasich calls Americans to unite behind Joe Biden in opening-night speech at DNC; scores of top Ohio politicians - both Republicans and Democrats - call on Trump administration not to starve USPS of funds as mail-in voting expected to at least double, this fall.
At least 24 people shot, four fatally, in a string of violent incidents in Cincinnati, over the weekend; Ohio Department of Health say face shields are not an adequate substitute for masks, especially where K-12 schools are concerned; OSU quarterback's online petition asking Big Ten to reinstate season draws more than 225,000 signatures, so far; former Ohio Gov. John Kasich to be a headline speaker at Democratic National Convention on Monday night.
Columbus superintendent says there are too many unknowns to have extracurricular activities, including sports, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; Chillicothe Schools in southern Ohio report first coronavirus case just four days after classes reconvened; Gov. Mike Dewine set to announce safety guidelines related to high school sports on Tuesday; Governor's Minority Health Strike Force given new imperative to tackle health disparities in Ohio.
Buckeyes Head Football Coach Ryan Day says he is doing everything to make sure his "once-in-a-lifetime," championship-caliber team gets a chance to play some form of football season; Columbus City Schools says it will suspend athletics and other in-person, extra-curricular activities this fall; first-time unemployment claims down in Ohio; Ohio State University institutes daily health checks for all students, staff; new COVID-19 cases spike as more than 100 inmates test positive for virus in Madison County prisons.
Top brass of Ohio State Buckeyes says they're disappointed the Big Ten Conference decided to postpone fall sports season, but will work to make sure they play in the fall; Gov. Mike Dewine gives clearer picture of what back-to-school will look like in Ohio, this fall, saying majority of districts plan to get back in the classroom; Ohio's top elections chief dispels false rumors surrounding November election, saying absentee ballots are secure and safe; politicians from Ohio react to announcement that Sen. Kamala Harris will join Joe Biden's ticket as VP.
Big Ten Conference announces cancellation of fall sports season, entertains notion of holding season in the spring; Ohio House Democrats enter formal protest of passage of House Bill 6, the controversial law at the center of the state's largest-ever bribery scheme; COVID-19 infection rate among children increases nationwide, with Ohio slightly higher than national average; Ohioans seeking legal help for help with evictions, utility cutoffs during pandemic.
Big Ten Conference expected to announce cancellation of fall sports on Tuesday after anonymous sources say Board of Presidents voted 12-2 to cancel over COVID-19 fears; rollercoaster day of positive and then negative COVID-19 tests for Gov. Mike Dewine leads to new skepticism over health orders; daycares able to return to normal class sizes, but parents are still nervous; Columbus Police chief calls gun violence a "free-for-all" in the Capital City.
Gov. Mike Dewine tests negative for COVID-19 in a follow-up test after receiving a false positive yesterday morning; critics of Dewine's public health orders use opportunity to bash mask mandates, testing technology; new public health alert maps shows fewer counties at Level 3, but more rural counties seeing rapid spikes; Pres. Donald Trump's visit to north-central Ohio's Clyde felt much like a campaign rally.
Gov. Mike Dewine tests positive for COVID-19 but is asymptomatic; President Donald Trump pays Ohio a visit for the 16th time, cementing importance of battleground state in November; first court appearance delayed as ousted House Speaker Larry Householder looks for new attorneys; first-time jobless claims down in Ohio, but ongoing claims steady.
Judge upholds Gov. Mike Dewine's coronavirus-related health order restricting the sale of alcohol at bars and restaurants after 10 p.m.; gun safety bill introduced in the wake of a mass shooting in Dayton in August 2019 has languished in the Ohio Statehouse for nearly a year; OHSAA, governor's office still working on a plan for how high school sports can proceed in the fall; eviction crisis threatens a half-million Ohioans in the wake of the pandemic.
Today marks one year since a gunman killed nine people in Dayton's entertainment district before being fatally shot by police officers; Gov. Mike Dewine calls on the Ohio General Assembly to finally act on gun safety measures that were introduced shortly after the shooting and have languished for nearly a year; Gov. Dewine also issues health order that would require all school children participating in in-person instruction to wear a face covering; Ohio's election chief says results for November's presidential election will likely not be final for two weeks after Election Day, because of absentee voting.
Ohio lawmakers wade through murky issue of how - or if - they should repeal and replace a nuclear plant bailout law at the center of the state's $60 million bribery scandal; outbreak of the coronavirus reported on Ohio's death row; new COVID-19 cases down slightly over the weekend, when compared to the last several weeks; more schools preparing to utilize distance learning in the fall.
Former Ohio Supreme Court justice, four-term State Rep. Bob Cupp selected to be the next Speaker of the Ohio House, following Larry Householder's ouster on Thursday; Ohio Liquor Control Commission acts on Gov. Mike Dewine's request to cut off liquor sales at bars, restaurants at 10 p.m., drawing an immediate lawsuit to counter it; voting rights groups file challenges against restrictions they say make voting unconstitutionally difficult in Ohio; Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve's arrangement to host first presidential debate surprised local leaders.
Ohio House votes unanimously to remove Larry Householder from speaker role, vote hours later to install former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bob Cupp as the new speaker; Gov. Mike Dewine pushes to limit liquor sales after 10 p.m. at bars and restaurants in an effort to stem spread of COVID-19 in intoxicated people; new jobless claims down in Ohio, but ongoing claims surpass 420,000.
House Republicans informally vote to remove Speaker Larry Householder from leadership role, set official vote for Thursday; opinion issued by Ohio's attorney general could derail efforts to remove Householder from position; Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that Ohio is among states that should be wary of increasing number of COVID-19 cases; parents, Ohio's teachers unions largely respond positively to growing number of schools that say they will implement remote learning in the fall.
Gov. Mike Dewine issues health order that would limits this year's county fairs to junior fair events only; legislation to put an end to dark money political contributions gains steam as Ohio House Republicans debate ousting Speaker Larry Householder, who has been charged in a bribery scheme; AEP distances itself from bribery probe, even as documents suggest the company contributed to illegal activities; Cleveland now slated to host first presidential debate of 2020 campaign season.
Possible replacements for Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder are being named, but Householder still says he will not resign; steps being taken today to repeal House Bill 6, the legislation at the center of the state's largest-ever bribery scheme; Columbus officials consider putting in place new restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19; family of Tyler Jarrell remembers the impact of his death, three years after he was killed on a ride at the Ohio State Fair.
CEO of First Energy Corp. responds to news that it played a central role in the largest-ever bribery scandal in Ohio's history; Gov. Mike Dewine reverses course on controversial House Bill 6, calls on Ohio General Assembly to repeal and replace it to restore public trust; rash of COVID-19 cases strikes nursing home in Newark, sicking nearly 60 and leaving 11 dead; teachers and health officials around the state voice concerns about wisdom of returning to classrooms in the fall.
Twenty-three Ohio counties now at a Level 3 public health alert related to COVID-19, up from 19 last week; statewide mask mandate goes into effect at 6 p.m.; lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for a repeal of House Bill 6, the legislation at the heart of a bribery scandal involving House Speaker Larry Householder; new jobless claims remain steady in Ohio.
Gov. Mike Dewine issues statewide mask mandate that will go into effect at 6 p.m. on Thursday, says it's the best way to stem the spread of COVID-19; Ohio House Democrats to introduce House Bill 6, the controversial power plant bailout bill at the center of a federal bribery scandal involding Speaker Larry Householder; Gov. Dewine, Ohio's attorney general and GOP Chair call on Householder to resign; Householder scandal could loom large over pivotal November election.
Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and a number of his associates have been charged in connection with a $61 million bribery scheme that sought to ensure the passage of a bailout of Ohio's nuclear power plants; his regular press conference was postponed, but Gov. Mike Dewine is still expected to announce new health orders regarding the wearing of masks, this week; police reform effort in Columbus will be placed before voters to decide; outdoor nursing home visits resumed yesterday to the delight of many who have not seen family members in four months or more.
Gov. Mike Dewine appears on NBC's "Meet the Press" to discuss the possibility of a mask mandate being put into place, statewide; some friction between protestors at the Ohio Statehouse over the weekend; nursing homes allow outdoor visits for the first time after more than four months; federal unemployment assistance likely to end after this week.
Nineteen Ohio counties now under a Level 3 public health advisory, meaning more than 60 percent of Ohioans are now required to wear a mask in public; Gov. Mike Dewine vetoes legislation passed by lawmakers in his own party that would blunt the governor's public health orders; a middle school teacher in Mt. Vernon is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl; University of Toledo drops plans to sell its medical center, thanks to federal funding connected to COVID-19 response.
Nineteen Ohio counties now at a Level 3 - or red - public health alert, but no counties have been elevated to a COVID-19 health emergency; Gov. Mike Dewine's rare evening address on Wednesday night amounted to a warning not to give up the fight against the virus, drawing harsh criticism; Cincinnati-based Kroger among nationwide retailers who will require face coverings in all stores; new unemployment claims increased slightly last week, ending a 10-week downward trend in jobless claims.
In atypical evening address, Gov. Mike Dewine does not issue new health orders, but warns Ohioans not to relax measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic; extremely hot days dominating the forecast in Ohio, with more 90-degree-plus stays expected to continue; Cuyahoga County officials express concerns about how to enforce mask mandate; Toledo officials delay vote on policy that would give civilian oversight committee powers to police the police.
Rumors of abuse by a former Chillicothe Boy Scout troop leader confirmed by the suspect in question, but Ohio's attorney general says the statute of limitations may have passed; Ohio's teacher unions blast Education Secretary Betsy DeVos as "callous and clueless" for plan to fully re-open schools in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; rash of gun violence involving teens has Columbus officials making changes; evictions expected to rise as COVID-19 keeps many from going back to work.
Columbus recorded another violent weekend, with teenagers and other young people among the victims; northern Ohio army veteran dies at age 37 from COVID-19 and his friends say young people should see his death as a warning; education officials in one southwest Ohio district have laid out four plans for getting back-to-school, amid conflicting guidance from federal and state governments.
Expanded public mask mandates may be difficult to enforce; in southwest Ohio, the sheriff of Butler County says he won't enforce mask mandate; athletics officials speculate about what the fall Big Ten schedule will look like, now that they're only play conference games; effort to recall Columbus' mayor fails; state medical board could discipline former OSU official in abuse scandal involving Richard Strauss.
Twelve Ohio counties now under a Level 3 health alert as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase in the state, three nearing a Level 4 emergency; Ohio State and Ohio University say student athletes have tested positive for the virus; Big Ten Conference announces plans to draft a conference-only schedule for this fall to help contain the spread of the virus; U of Toledo mourns shooting death of breakout player; board that oversees Ohio Statehouse grounds says repairs will cost $158,000.
Gov. Mike Dewine says mask mandate goes into effect this evening for the seven most at-risk Ohio counties; University of Toledo football player fatally shot in the Glass City on Tuesday night; state high school athletics officials announce one-week test of contact sports to test COVID-19 safety measures; Trump administration threatens to pull funding from schools, including some in Ohio, that don't return all students to classrooms in the fall.
Gov. Mike Dewine issues mandatory mask order for seven counties reporting the highest cases, risk in the state; funeral held for Toledo Police Officer Anthony Dia, who was shot in the line of duty, over the weekend; long-time advocate of changing Cleveland Indians name, logo says he will continue to push for the move; Memorial Tournament says it will not host 10,000 fans that purchased tickets for the event.
Toledo mourns shooting death of 26-year-old Office Anthony Dia; case of COVID-19-related illness that impacts children in a different way confirmed in western Ohio; gun violence - particularly among young people - reported around Ohio, over the weekend; jobless Ohioans could be eligible for up-to-a-year of unemployment benefits.
Dewine Adminstration introduces Public Health Alert System, which tracks severity of COVID-19 spread county-by-county; health recommendations laid out for Ohio's school districts; inmates allegedly forced to fight one another for guards' amusement at Ross Correctional in Chillicothe; federal authorities foiled in attempts to keep Toledo attorney implicated in bribery probe behind bars; small business owners in Ohio paint pessimistic picture of recovery from pandemic.
Gov. Mike Dewine announces much-anticipated guidelines for school districts planning to return to classrooms in some form, this fall; Dewine also announces Ohio Public Alert System that indicates how counties are being impacted by COVID-19, with seven counties at a Level 3 emergency; mayors in Columbus, Bexley and Dayton issue health orders requiring the wearing of face coverings in public places, including businesses, restaurants and offices; authorities in southwest Ohio's Middletown say a man was arrested after they discovered a woman's body in a barrel.
Four Toledo City Council members under investigation by FBI for charges related to fraud; statue of Christopher Columbus removed from place in front of Columbus City Hall; brutal state fiscal year comes to a close, but Ohio will have to deal with a budget shortfall of more-than $2 billion in 2020-2021 year; state's largest school district releases tentative plans for next school year that include distance learning, partial in-building days.
Gov. Mike Dewine urges Ohioans to take seriously the spikes in COVID-19 occurring around the state, particularly in Hamilton and Montgomery counties; current health orders extended in Ohio by one week to allow Dewine administration time to solidify plans for next phase of pandemic response; outdoor visits at nursing homes to resume in mid-July; Columbus City Council among municipalities discussing how to demilitarize police departments; former Cincinnati City Council member pleads guilty to fraud charges.
Sudden spike in COVID-19 cases has Gov. Mike Dewine reconsidering county-by-county health orders, if necessary; Warren County GOP criticizes Dewine for his handling of primary election, pandemic health orders; back-to-school recommendations expected this week, less than two months before traditional start of school; Columbus protestors launch effort to recall Mayor Andrew Ginther; Cleveland couple shocked when they receive pizza with Swastika made of pepperoni on top.
Ohio data shows COVID-19 is impacting a younger population as the CDC warns the illness is presenting different symptoms than previously reported; new unemployment claims are dropping in Ohio, but the state's human services agency is still dealing with a backlog; Toledo schools to offer online option for students in the fall; Triple A of Ohio offers advice for road trip vacations that many see as safer than flying; Pro Football Hall of Fame postpones all ceremonies until next year.
Ohio's COVID-19 cases are trending upward after plateauing for a number of weeks; 17 teenagers from Belmont County test positive after a Myrtle Beach trip; Vice President Mike Pence visits Lordstown to help debut new electric truck at former GM factory; first-time unemployment claims declining in Ohio, nationwide; testimony continues on resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in Ohio.
Gov. Mike Dewine, Pres. Trump strike different tones on COVID-19 testing; state gives guidance to unemployment beneficiaries who have to repay overpayment of benefits; some daycares suing state to ease safety requirements intended to limit interaction between children; Gov. Dewine will not attend event in Lordstown with VP Mike Pence on Thursday.
Gov. Mike Dewine tested for COVID-19 during regular press conference, encourages others to do the same; students, officials await Dewine's announcement expected this week on safety guidelines for schools in the fall; doctors concerned about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the state; VP Mike Pence expected to appear in Lordstown later this week; Pro Football Hall of Fame officials say they are planning to go forward with festivities.
Tone of protests changes in Columbus after police show up in riot gear, use pepper spray against protesters after Columbus mayor said city would crack down on use of chemical agents; Ohio congresswoman and FOP president react; youth practices for contact sports to resume in Ohio today, but health officials are worried by spikes in COVID-19 cases observed late last week.
Areas in Ohio seeing spike in COVID-19 cases, including increased infection rates in children; unemployment rate begins to decline as businesses re-open; Columbus mayor calls for statue of Christopher Columbus to be removed as soon as possible; tensions flair in Cincinnati during discussion over police funding.
Gov. Mike Dewine outlines extensive recommendations to reform policing in Ohio; new unemployment claims down slightly in the Buckeye State, but still significant; case involving signature-gathering for Ohio ballot issues to head to Supreme Court; casinos and racinos to re-open in Ohio on Friday.
Gov. Mike Dewine asks Ohio Legislature for sweeping changes to laws regarding peace officers around the state which he says will increase accountability, training and transparency; Ohio borrows more than $3 billion to refill insolvent unemployment fund; state working on guidelines to help keep school children safe in the fall; all registered voters will receive absentee ballot applications for November election.
Ohio's unemployment fund runs out of money, state must borrow from the federal government; Ohio organizations react to U.S. Supreme Court ruling that outlaws discrimination in the workplace against LGBTQ community; Ohioans struggling to pay bills amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Supreme Court extends discrimination protections to LGBT workers but declines to hear case about police officers' qualified immunity; Ohio colleges and universities continue to draft plans to have classes resume in the fall; peaceful protests against police brutality continue and Cleveland Brown quarterback announces he'll kneel in solidarity.
Dr. Amy Acton announces she is resigning as director of Ohio's health department, will take role as Chief Health Advisor to the governor; testing for COVID-19 expanded to all Ohioans; three tornadoes confirmed in Ohio during Wednesday's severe weather; state senator faces criticism for racist comment during House health committee meeting; election experts express concern over safety of November election.
Dr. Amy Acton steps down as director of Ohio's health department; COVID-19 indicator begins to rise again as public places become more crowded; jobless claims up to more-than 1.3 million in the state; storms do damage to communities across Ohio and leave many without power; and "Jungle" Jack Hanna to retire after years dedicated to animal conservation, building up Columbus Zoo.
Ohio sees milestone-low number of cases on Tuesday, but doctors and lawmakers are worried we could see a spike coming; Gov. Mike Dewine says defunding police departments "absurd"; Democratic lawmakers make pitch for resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.
Racial equality groups meet with city leaders in Ohio's capital to discuss police reform; Ohio churches pay tribute to George Floyd; as more business re-openings take place, doctors worry about a swell in COVID-19 cases.
Conversation changes in Ohio cities as protests grow more and more peaceful; Ohio National Guardsman suspended after online activity supporting white supremacy is discovered; state has issued more than $1.6 billion in PUA payments to Ohioans; assisted living facilities will soon allow visitors, but with restrictions.
Businesses frustrated by lingering affects of pandemic, curfews put in place this week; lawmakers from the federal to local level announce efforts to institute police reform; housing advocates worry eviction crisis is on the horizon for tens of thousands of Ohioans; legislators debate compensation for college athletes, sports betting in the Buckeye State.
Peaceful protests continue around the state; local and state officials begin taking steps to combat racial inequality; unemployment claims continue to mount; Ohio's largest university makes a pair of major announcements.
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