Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ohio lawmaker attends video meeting on distracted driving bill while driving
An Ohio state senator appeared to be driving while attending a video meeting to discuss a bill about distracted driving.
Ma'Khia Bryant: Family attorney calls for federal investigation into teen's police shooting death
There should be a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant by a Columbus police officer, along with a probe into the handling of Bryant’s foster care placement, a lawyer representing the teen's family said Wednesday.
Adorable video shows bonobo playing with her granddaughter at Cincinnati Zoo
A bonobo at an Ohio zoo enjoyed playtime with her granddaughter, and it was all captured in an adorable video.
Ma’Kiyah Bryant shooting: Columbus, Ohio police ID officer involved in death of teen girl
The Interim Chief of the Columbus Police Department has identified the police officer who fatally shooting Ma’Kiyah Bryant, a 16-year-old girl who appeared to be attacking two other people with a knife Tuesday.
Columbus, Ohio police shooting: Family says 15-year-old girl killed
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a “young woman” dead, according to the mayor of Columbus, Ohio.
Columbus, Ohio police department investigating after helicopter pilot is accused of 'joyriding'
A tracking website shows that the Columbus Ohio pilot spelled out "CPD" during a recent midnight flight over the city. Some city council members say the "joyride" was a waste of taxpayer dollars.
Retired Ohio sheriff and tiny K-9 partner die on same day, will be buried together
A retired Ohio county sheriff from outside Cleveland and his tiny K-9 partner who were inseparable while serving their community died on the same day.
Protesters storm Columbus PD headquarters after Black man shot dead by police at hospital
A crowd breached the locked doors of the Columbus Police Department’s headquarters Tuesday night, there to protest the deadly police shooting of a Black man named Miles Jackson at a hospital earlier this week.
Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games
The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.
‘Is this patriot enough?’: Ohio official of Asian descent shows war scars from US Army career
An elected official in Ohio, of Asian descent, removed his shirt to reveal his war scars during his speech about the discrimination plaguing Asian Americans.
After enduring 1 year of COVID-19 pandemic, resilient nursing home residents release colorful balloons
An Ohio nursing home gathered residents and staff together to release balloons to mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lives.
Man accused of raping teen, living under her bed for 3 weeks, prosecutors say
A 20-year-old man who authorities say lived under a teenage girl’s bed in her Ohio home for three weeks has been charged with sexually assaulting her and taking nude images of her.
Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
NFL picks Cleveland to host 2021 draft with COVID-19 protocols still in play
The NFL announced Monday that the 86th annual draft will take place at multiple venues in downtown Cleveland between April 29 and May 1.
Ohio lawmaker proposes renaming state park after former President Trump
A lawmaker in Ohio says he will introduce legislation to rename a state park after former President Donald Trump.
Jeni’s Ice Cream announces new Dolly Parton flavor to benefit her child literacy program
The new Jeni’s ice cream flavor will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - a book program that mails free books to kids under the age of 5 to improve child literacy.
Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
Ohio college student dies following alleged alcohol-related hazing incident
A Bowling Green State University sophomore has died following an alleged hazing incident that involved alcohol, a family attorney said.
Mother accused of killing 6-year-old son, dumping his body in river
The Middletown Ohio Police say the couple admitted that the 6-year-old was killed in Preble County and then the body was brought back to Middletown and put in the Ohio River.