Fallen Ohio police officer had final message for his family
The 26-year-old cop was responding to a call about an intoxicated man in the store's parking lot and when he "approached the male to check his safety,” that individual turned around and fired a single bullet from a handgun, police say, citing witnesses.
City of Columbus, Ohio capital, removes Christopher Columbus from city hall
The Ohio capital named for Christopher Columbus removed a large statue of him outside its city hall on Wednesday, taking down what the mayor described as a symbol of divisiveness and oppression.
Protesters seize on death of Ohio woman, 22, despite questions
The City of Columbus said it was looking into circumstances of Sarah Grossman’s death after possibly being sprayed with tear gas or pepper spray during a protest.
‘Wine-O-Saur’ delivers wine to those sheltering in place amid COVID-19 pandemic
Cathy Tasse, the woman behind the dinosaur, says she has been roaming across Cleveland, Ohio every week.
Governor: Ohio schools to close for 3 weeks beginning Monday
He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Plastic surgeon charged with drugging, raping women on camera
A plastic surgeon primarily based in Ohio was arrested Friday by the FBI for allegedly drugging multiple women to the point of unconsciousness and raping them on camera.
1 killed, 17 wounded in Cleveland party shooting
At least one person was killed and 17 people were injured when gunfire erupted late Saturday following a fight at a party in Cleveland, Ohio, attended by multiple motorcycle clubs, police said.
Ohio man brings llama dressed in tuxedo to sister's wedding, keeping 5-year-old promise
A silly 2015 exchange between two siblings led to an event that has since gone viral: a wedding in which the unamused bride was forced to welcome a very dapper llama as a guest.
Ohio police remove alligator living in man's basement for 25 years
Ali is headed to a sanctuary in South Carolina after being kept in an Ohio basement for the last 25 years.
Photo of dog keeping boy company during time-out goes viral
“I couldn't be mad long because it was just so cute how Peyton wrapped his arm around Dash. When Peyton had to go to time-out, I think Dash knew he needed his buddy.”
These Florida manatees love their lettuce
Two orphaned – and growing – manatees at an Ohio zoo have hefty appetites.
Donor surprises graduates at Ohio high school with free college tuition — and free tuition for their parents
Students at a Toledo high school planning to attend a university, college or trade school will no longer have to worry about college debt thanks to a donor's generous pledge.
$10,000 reward offered after family dog found beheaded in their backyard
A Facebook page called Justice for Trouble has been started to bring awareness to animal cruelty and to provide updates on Trouble's case.
Ohio doctor gives patients adorable hand-drawn cartoons after surgery
An Ohio doctor surprises his young surgery patients with hand-drawn dressings that feature the children’s favorite characters.
Well-wishers cheer as Akron teen rings hospital's bell to mark end of chemo
A teen from Akron, Ohio, celebrated his final round of chemotherapy on January 2 after undergoing three-and-a-half years of treatment for leukemia.
'Let us know you are alive': Search for 14-year-old Ohio boy continues
Harley left for school over a week ago but never made it, police said.
Ohio zoo welcomes polar bear cub born on Thanksgiving Day
The 13-year-old Aurora has mothered three other cubs.
Ohio domestic violence victim’s daughter called 911 for ‘pizza,’ signaling they needed help: police
Keeping the alleged abuser in the dark, the Ohio woman's daughter called 911 and said she would like to order a pizza.
Bill introduced in Ohio would ban abortion outright
A group of conservative lawmakers in Ohio has introduced a bill to outlaw abortion outright except to save the pregnant woman’s life.
Ohio police arrest woman after teacher's tip leads investigators to malnourished child
Police in Ohio rescued a severely malnourished 11-year-old child after acting on a tip from a teacher who told authorities the girl told her she was hungry.