Former Detroit police deputy chief faces DOJ probe, community distrust as Columbus's new police chief
Elaine Bryant will be the city's first Black woman to hold the post. Her job won't be easy as she faces a city with a record number of homicides and anti-police sentiment after an investigation began into practices that violated minority group's rights.
Suspect killed after police chase that started in Michigan ended in Toledo
The suspect struck a utility pole near Toledo before fleeing on foot. They were eventually shot and killed by police.
Boy with autism rescued from Ohio woods after 11 hours missing
Ohio State Highway Patrol said its flight crew spotted a 12-year-old boy with autism in the woods with its helicopter 11 hours after he was reported missing.
Wrong patient gets kidney at Ohio hospital
An Ohio hospital has acknowledged that a patient received a new kidney meant for someone else.
Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
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.
Cedar point won't require masks or limit capacity on rides this year - here's what else to know
The amusement park will open to the public on May 14. While some protocols will be the same as last year, the park has also updated its mask and capacity limits.
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.
Officer dies after searching for teens who fell through ice at Ohio lake; 1 girl also dies
One teen is dead after being pulled from a frozen lake. And one of the officers searching for her suffered a medical emergency that cost him his life.
Mom arrested for leaving children alone to go to work
An Ohio woman was arrested and faces two child endangerment charges for leaving her children alone to go to work to try to support them.
Woman runs for sheriff, makes history after beating former boss who fired her
A newly elected Ohio sheriff will be the first openly gay person to head her department after a primary win over her former boss, who she claims fired her over her sexual orientation.
45 missing children among dozens rescued in anti-human trafficking operation, officials say
The operation, called “Autumn Hope,” was believed to be the largest statewide anti-human trafficking sting in Ohio history, Attorney General Dave Yost said.
Argument over mask leads to woman’s arrest, use of stun gun at Ohio football game
Police used a stun gun and arrested an Ohio woman after she resisted arrest, officials said. The woman had refused to put on a mask at a middle school football game.
Ohio high school reinstates football players suspended for carrying 'thin blue line' flags on 9/11
An Ohio high school reversed the suspension of two football players who defied administrators by carrying flags that signal support for law enforcement at the start of a game.
Ohio high school football players suspended after carrying Blue Lives Matter, Thin Red Line flags before game
A high school has suspended two football players from the team after they defied administrators by carrying flags at the start of a game that signal support of law enforcement
Ohio school district bans ‘thin blue line’ flags after football player carried one to honor coach
An Ohio school district is banning “thin blue line” flags after a high school football player carried one onto the field to honor local first responders, including a coach who is also a police officer.
Meth looking like candy found in northern Ohio, DEA warns it is coming to Michigan
Though not discovered in Michigan yet, Martin is concerned. He says Mexican drug cartels are now the primary manufacturers and distributors of meth in the U.S.
Cedar Point kicks off reopening July 9 to season passholders
After a multi-month hiatus, Cedar Point's roller coasters will make their 2020 debut July 9 to season passholders.
Mother charged in fatal crash killing her two small children
Zantea Jackson-Pool, 23, of Toledo, Ohio, was charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy today in connection with a fatal car crash that killed her two-year-old daughter and three-year-old son.