Ohio officer rescues puppy trapped in hot vehicle

A police officer in Miami Township, Ohio, smashed a car window to rescue an unresponsive puppy lying on the floor of the vehicle on August 16.

3 children among family of 5 found dead in Ohio home

Three Ohio children were among five family members found dead in a home early Wednesday, an incident police are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.

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.

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.

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.

$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.