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Cleveland toddler seriously injured in a hit and run; First human case of West Nile virus in the state detected in northwest Ohio; Lt. Governor Tressel introduced an in-school initiative to make Ohio kids healthier; boy rescued after climbing into a claw machine near Cincinnati.
ICE crackdown impacts Cincinnati's Islamic community; northeast Ohio security system employee sentenced for stalking and harassing women via cameras he installed; company set to create thousands of jobs in central Ohio receives a grant from the state; new report shows more than 90% of Ohio's Lake Erie beaches had dangerous bacteria levels last year.
Teen involved in a Toledo murder may be tried as an adult; NWS confirms a tornado touched down in northeast Ohio on Monday; Ohio legislators will return to the statehouse in an effort to override some of the governor's line-item budget vetoes; state's ballot board voted to separate a proposal for a constitutional amendment.
Members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will help with flood relief efforts in Texas; Cincinnati's assistant fire chief has been suspended; Cleveland Heights voters will vote on their mayor's recall in September; Defiance College is adding new women's sports.
A person has died after an incident at a Clermont County beach; victim ID'ed in Columbus mass shooting; Ohio National Guard troops deployed to the middle east; new testimony raises questions about whether some Ohioans overpaid for utilities and were never refunded.
A man is dead after his boat capsized on Lake Erie; Central Ohio man charged with child sex abuse; the Browns release a letter to fans; Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spotted in northeast Ohio.
A Hocking Hills hiker is dead after an uprooted tree fell on them; Cleveland Heights city council confirms signatures on a petition to recall the mayor; the city of Columbus has sued the Trump administration; there is controversy over the state budget's provision that uses unclaimed funds to pay for Cleveland Browns' new stadium.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signs off on the new state budget; body of motorcyclist recovered from the Ohio River in Cincinnati; no changes yet to Ohio's marijuana law; Cleveland is getting a new pro sports team.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signs off on the new state budget; body of motorcyclist recovered from the Ohio River in Cincinnati; no changes yet to Ohio's marijuana law; Cleveland is getting a new pro sports team.
The truck driver responsible for 2023's deadly Tuscarawas Valley bus crash has been sentenced; an investigation is underway in Mansfield after a child was found dead in a hot car; the FBI has contacted some people in Toledo government regarding an illegal mining operation; Senate Bill One is now in effect banning diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at public colleges and universities in the state.
Dixie Hwy Chem Spill; Operation Unity Arrests; Boy dies in hot car in Mansfield; Guardians embarrassed by Blue Jays; Kroger plans; Cleve Hts Mayor refuses to resign; Dixon 8 indictments; Firefighter death court case; SB1; D+ drinking water; Pediatrician union at UH; Bengals Paycor deal; Akron home invasion; Supreme Court; NHL season
Dixie Hwy Chem Spill; Operation Unity Arrests; Boy dies in hot car in Mansfield; Guardians embarrassed by Blue Jays; Kroger plans; Cleve Hts Mayor refuses to resign; Dixon 8 indictments; Firefighter death court case; SB1; D+ drinking water; Pediatrician union at UH; Bengals Paycor deal; Akron home invasion; Supreme Court; NHL season
New charges for the Venezuelan man who posed as a high school student in Toledo; some Butler County sheriff's deputies are authorized to make ICE arrests; the new state budget is going to the governor's desk; Sen. Bernie Moreno wants President Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
E-CHOICE unconstitutional; Power Outages NEOH; Reds Win; Dayton Murderer Harbored; Cleve Apt Explosion; River recovery; Pick-Up Truck driver wanted; Ottawa child predator sting; Fmr OSU Football player arrested; Hopkins Airport arrest; VP Vance in Lima; Browns Stadium updates; Bizarre cable outage
Governor DeWine reacts to the Trump administration's decision to intervene in the Iran-Israel conflict; much of Ottawa County is under a boil advisory after a fatal incident at a water treatment facility; man accused of running a northeast Ohio congressman off the road while making anti-Semitic remarks now facing an ethnic intimidation charge; state's BMV says more than 170,000 Ohioans got their suspended driver's licenses restored or vehicle registration blocks removed after a new law went into effect.
Governor DeWine reacts to the Trump administration's decision to intervene in the Iran-Israel conflict; much of Ottawa County is under a boil advisory after a fatal incident at a water treatment facility; man accused of running a northeast Ohio congressman off the road while making anti-Semitic remarks now facing an ethnic intimidation charge; state's BMV says more than 170,000 Ohioans got their suspended driver's licenses restored or vehicle registration blocks removed after a new law went into effect.
Former Buckeye football player Kirk Barton arrested on charge of aggravated vehicular homicide after a crash early Saturday morning; crews search for a man who disappeared after an inner tube accident on the Cuyahoga River in northeast Ohio; state's lawmakers react to US strikes on Iran; two state representatives re-introduce legislation aimed at prohibiting slavery in Ohio's constitution.
Judge orders a mediator in the case of Ohio State athletes who claim they were sexually abused by a team doctor; Some Ohio wheat farmers say this could be one of their best seasons ever; bill to ban ticket quotas is headed to the governor's desk; Rookie QB for the Browns got another speeding ticket fewer than 2 weeks before he was stopped going over 100 mph this week.
Judge orders a mediator in the case of Ohio State athletes who claim they were sexually abused by a team doctor; Some Ohio wheat farmers say this could be one of their best seasons ever; bill to ban ticket quotas is headed to the governor's desk; Rookie QB for the Browns got another speeding ticket fewer than 2 weeks before he was stopped going over 100 mph this week.
Eight people were arrested in the Columbus area for allegedly helping a police shooting suspect evade arrest; Homeowner near Toledo believes her house was shot at because of the flags in her front yard; Ohio Senate passes a bill to prevent local police from impeding federal immigration enforcement; new signs at Cuyahoga Valley National Park are sparking debate.
State lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill that would make it a crime to get an abortion; southwest Ohio couple accused of forging documents to steal a house from a man with dementia; Toledo police officer fired after attempting to buy marijuana illegally while on duty; an emergence of cicadas at Kings Island has an expert warning park visitors to keep their mouths closed while on rides.
Ohio US Representative Joyce Beatty's name on Minnesota assassin's hit list; embattled Cleveland Heights mayor Kahlil Seren fails to qualify for re-election; flooding in Wheeling, WV over the weekend was eerily similar to a flood nearby in Ohio 35 years ago; Findlay is proposing a new park but not without controversy.
Heavy rains cause flooding in eastern Ohio; one dead, several injured after an early-morning mass shooting in Columbus on Saturday; thousands took to the streets in Ohio's "No Kings" protests; Lucas County water rates could go up soon.
No charges for Cincinnati neo-Nazi protesters; a Toledo lawmaker is addressing high number of missing women and girls of color; proposed state legislation would increases penalties for crimes against prison staff; Cleveland teens honored for saving a child from drowning.
Residents in Vinton County allowed to return home after evacuations for chemical leak; Cleveland Catholic school employee on leave following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a former student; woman suing University of Toledo Medical Center and a surgeon for operation on the wrong leg; there have been bear sightings in Licking and Guernsey counties.
Circleville residents are cleaning up after heavy weekend rain led to extensive flooding; chaos at a church festival near Cleveland; central Ohio man faces charges for producing AI child porn; newly proposed state legislation would require emergency exit lanes in fast food drive thrus.
Family of four rescued after flash flooding in northeast Ohio; recent high school graduate in Cincinnati detained by ICE and may face deportation; Henry County man facing charges after a large number of dogs were found living in squalid conditions; Ohio's public libraries may face funding cuts.
SWOH Kohls Layoffs; No More Kings Demonstrations; Nick Chubb to Texans; SWOH Priest Porn Scandal; Morrow County Death Penalty Sought; Franklin County Inmate Capture; East Cleveland Sentencing Delay; Marysville OIS More; Soccer Player ICE Detention; 1989 Murder Indictment; Lucas-Maumee Settlement; Delaware Ice Rink
Southwest Ohio Stabbing Death; Gahanna OIS Incident; P & G Layoffs; Knox Co Standoff Deaths; I-77 Road Rage Murder Sentence; West Jefferson Car Into Pond Deaths; Lakota Elementary Principal Child Assault; Lorain County ICE Blacklist
Another former employee has filed a lawsuit against the city of Cleveland Heights; former southwest Ohio government administrator found guilty after a human trafficking investigation; the state's House Minority Leader is stepping down; Akron-based Goodyear is celebrating a major anniversary for its iconic blimp.
Man accused in the fatal shooting of a Morrow County sheriff's deputy appears in court; new report finds a lack of knowledge may have led to delays in EPA response to the East Palestine train derailment; state Senate republicans want to use unclaimed funds to support the Cleveland Browns' new stadium and the Cincinnati Bengals' stadium renovations; Westerville's new police chief makes history in Central Ohio.
Law enforcement officials in Central Ohio share details about the capture of a man who allegedly shot two police officers last week; Cleveland Heights city council passed a resolution of no confidence against the city's mayor; bill regarding dangerous dogs is making its way through the statehouse; Put-in-Bay man goes to space.
Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Tuscarawas County; the man accused of shooting 2 police officers in Columbus has been captured; there's a new lawsuit regarding the East Palestine train derailment; there are new rankings for the mascots of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds.
Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Tuscarawas County; the man accused of shooting 2 police officers in Columbus has been captured; there's a new lawsuit regarding the East Palestine train derailment; there are new rankings for the mascots of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds.
Former Cincinnati city council member receives presidential pardon; father of a slain Toledo police officer sentenced for stealing from a charity he set up in honor of his son; East Cleveland mayor found guilty of corruption; bill banning police departments from setting ticket and arrest quotas unanimously passes Ohio house.
Two Columbus-area police officers wounded after a traffic stop ends in gunfire; bond set at $2M for Cleveland man accused in a 2013 murder; state charges dropped against 24-year-old Venezuelan national accused of posing as a high school student near Toledo; three people are facing charges for an extensive food stamp scam.
Venezuelan man who allegedly posed as a high school student in Toledo has faced a federal judge; Medina police are looking for a man who they say tried to abduct a 10-year-old; radio station in Bryan is off the air after a fire destroyed its facilities; the man who sang the unofficial anthem of Ohio State football has died.
Morrow County sheriff's deputy shot and killed in the line of duty; two separate small plane crashes in Ohio Sunday morning left one dead and another person injured; two bills in the Ohio House of Representatives are drawing controversy; Ohio's oldest living US Army veteran reflects on Memorial Day.
Morrow County sheriff's deputy shot and killed in the line of duty; two separate small plane crashes in Ohio Sunday morning left one dead and another person injured; two bills in the Ohio House of Representatives are drawing controversy; Ohio's oldest living US Army veteran reflects on Memorial Day.
Columbus firefighter arrested on federal child pornography charges; ICE getting involved in the case of a 24 year old man who posed as a high school student in northwest Ohio; congressman from southwest Ohio catching heat from President Trump for voting against the big, beautiful bill; where is Cleveland Heights' mayor?
Columbus firefighter arrested on federal child pornography charges; ICE getting involved in the case of a 24 year old man who posed as a high school student in northwest Ohio; congressman from southwest Ohio catching heat from President Trump for voting against the big, beautiful bill; where is Cleveland Heights' mayor?
Embattled Cleveland Heights mayor speaks about recent controversy at city hall; a lake north of Cincinnati is dangerously contaminated with bacteria; new proposed legislation seeks to end quotas used to evaluate Ohio police officer performance; some Central Ohio patients will start paying for some MyChart messages with their doctor.
24-year-old man from Venezuela allegedly posed as a 17-year-old high school student in Toledo for more than a year; federal lawsuit filed in Columbus over possible deportation of a pregnant mother; two new bills at the statehouse would expand legal gambling in Ohio; state lawmaker wants to declare an official state superhero.
24-year-old man from Venezuela allegedly posed as a 17-year-old high school student in Toledo for more than a year; federal lawsuit filed in Columbus over possible deportation of a pregnant mother; two new bills at the statehouse would expand legal gambling in Ohio; state lawmaker wants to declare an official state superhero.
Former teacher in Columbus charged for alleged inappropriate relationship with a student; Hamilton County coroner releases info on officer-involved death of man whose father later allegedly ran over a sheriff's deputy; protesters in Cleveland Heights call for mayor's resignation over his wife's alleged behavior; ODNR offers tips to stay safe while fishing.
Former teacher in Columbus charged for alleged inappropriate relationship with a student; Hamilton County coroner releases info on officer-involved death of man whose father later allegedly ran over a sheriff's deputy; protesters in Cleveland Heights call for mayor's resignation over his wife's alleged behavior; ODNR offers tips to stay safe while fishing.
Family of four struck by a train in Fremont; Cleveland fire cadet died after a medical emergency; former OSU wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after his arrest during a prostitution sting; Ohio's unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
Family of four struck by a train in Fremont; Cleveland fire cadet died after a medical emergency; former OSU wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after his arrest during a prostitution sting; Ohio's unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
Columbus mother indicted on murder charges for the death of her 6-year-old daughter; federal lawsuit filed against Case Western Reserve University; new Ohio bill takes aim at drag performances; Kroger accused of overcharging customers.
Two men are dead after an apparent murder-suicide near Cleveland; Franklin County is seeing an uptick in child deaths; Ohio Ballot Board votes to move forward with a proposed constitutional amendment banning property taxes; NFL commissioner back Cleveland Browns' stadium move.
Canton parents arrested for the death of their 3-year-old adoptive son; state releases audit report on Columbus Zoo embezzlement; Starbucks workers in Bowling Green are taking steps toward unionization; Cincinnati Reds honor Pet Rose as his MLB ban is lifted.