New variant of COVID-19 similar to U.K. strain discovered in patient in Ohio
Researchers have discovered a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a patient in Ohio.
Former Ohio officer threatened violence in DC with homemade guns, police say
Investigators in Polk County say a former police officer from Ohio, upset by allegations of voter fraud, wrote about building homemade guns and heading to Washington to carry out violence.
No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St
DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and explosive, No. 1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 3 Ohio State on Monday night.
Thousands of fake IDs from China seized in Cincinnati
Federal customs officers in Cincinnati say they seized 14,504 fraudulent driver's licenses and other identification items last year.
Ohio governor signs bill requiring fetal abortion remains to be buried or cremated
Fetal remains from surgical abortions in Ohio must be cremated or buried under a new bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.
Ohio boy abandoned at cemetery before Christmas reunited with dad, dog
The boy, identified only as Tony, received an outpouring of support from police and the local community after officers found him at the Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Dec. 23.
Tamir Rice: DOJ won't charge officers involved in 2014 fatal shooting of 12-year-old
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it would not bring federal criminal charges against two Cleveland police officers in the 2014 killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, saying video of the shooting was of too poor a quality for prosecutors to conclusively establish what had happened.
Inmate who survived execution attempt dies; Coronavirus suspected
An Ohio death row inmate who survived an attempt to execute him by lethal injection in 2009 died Monday of possible complications of COVID-19, the state prisons system said.
After 8 years, Ohio woman reunited with dog stolen during home invasion
“I can’t believe this is real.” Julia Nameth was finally reunited with her dog, Junior, who was taken from her during a home invasion in 2012. Junior even remembered the same hand signals Nameth taught him more than eight years ago.
Report: Cleveland Indians changing team's name after 105 years
The New York Times is reporting that Cleveland's baseball team is moving away from a name that has been considered racist for decades.
Family of Black man fatally shot by deputy says he was holding sandwich, not gun
The Justice Department and FBI will help review the fatal shooting by an Ohio sheriff’s deputy of a Black man.
Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Man leaves $3K tip for a single beer as restaurant closes due to pandemic
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio wedding linked to at least 32 coronavirus cases: 'Nobody's wearing a mask'
At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.
Odell Beckham Jr. done for season after tearing ACL
Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the rest of the season because of a torn knee ligament.
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.
Ohio sheriff offers to help celebrities who want to leave US if Trump wins
Sheriff Richard "Rick" Jones of Butler County, Ohio says he's ready to offer a helping hand, and even some of his own money, to "celebrities... movie stars... and sports figures" who have said they will leave the United States if President Donald Trump wins re-election.
Woman attempts to light stranger’s porch on fire
An Ohio woman says a stranger tried to set fire to her home, and a surveillance camera captured the attempt.
Ohio county says nearly 50,000 voters received wrong ballots
The elections board serving the county that is home to Ohio's capital says nearly 50,000 voters received incorrect absentee ballots.
Chris Wallace defends job done as debate moderator
Chris Wallace says he's disappointed with the way the presidential debate turned out.