Columbus Blue Jackets goalie dies in Novi after fireworks malfunction
Columbus general manager Jarmo Kekalainen tweeted: "Life is so precious and can be so fragile. Hug your loved ones today. RIP Matiss, you will be dearly missed" following reports of the 24-year-old's death.
Crowds gather to watch Former President Trump at rally Saturday night in Ohio
People gathered at fairgrounds not far from Cleveland to hear Former President Trump speak on Saturday night. Trump continues to push the idea that the election was "stolen" from him.
Mysterious illness in birds causes death, blindness in Ohio, Northeast
A mysterious illness in birds has caused severe diseases including crusted-over eyes, blindness, neurological issues and even death in Ohio and sections of the Northeast.
Wooden board impales windshield after flying off truck on Ohio interstate
Shocking dashcam video shows the moment a wooden board falls off of a truck and impales the windshield of another car on an Ohio interstate.
Video shows giraffe ‘zoomies’ on World Giraffe Day at Ohio zoo
They’re basically just tall dogs: Video captured giraffes at a Cincinnati, Ohio zoo getting the “zoomies.”
Ohio animal shelter throws purr-fect birthday party for 19-year-old cat
The staff at a Cincinnati animal shelter threw an adorable birthday party for a cat turning 19. Happy birthday, Sammy!
Simone Biles' brother attacked by mother of murder victim in Ohio courtroom after triple homicide acquittal
Chaos broke out in an Ohio courtroom after Tevin Biles-Thomas, brother to Olympian Simone Biles, was acquitted for a 2018 triple homicide.
Cicada blamed for Ohio car crash after flying into driver's face
A cicada flew into a driver’s car window and hit them in the face, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole in Ohio, police said.
Teen checks pool noodle on Southwest flight, video goes viral
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
Wilberforce University cancels student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Ohio Vax-a-Million lottery: Nearly 2.8 million vaccinated residents sign up for a chance to win $1M
The lottery provides five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride college scholarships to children.
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 man allegedly loads shopping cart with 14 cases of beer, attempts to return them
Police are looking for an Ohio man who allegedly stole 14 cases of Bud Light valued at approximately $280 after attempting to return the unpaid-for items, claiming his wife “purchased the wrong beer.”
Andre Hill shooting: Columbus reaches $10M settlement for family of Black man killed by police
Andre Hill was fatally shot by a Columbus police officer on Dec. 22 as he emerged from a garage holding up a cellphone. Ohio’s capital city will pay a $10 million settlement to his family.
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.
NFL Draft 2021: Jaguars kick off first round, take Clemson star Trevor Lawrence
The 86th annual NFL Draft opened Thursday night on the coast of Lake Erie, welcoming the first 32 of this weekend’s 259 draftees.
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.