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.
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.
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.
Cincinnati Bengals player leaves camp to search for missing father in Florida
A player for the Cincinnati Bengals left training camp to help search for his father who went missing during a berry-picking trip in Okeechobee County, Florida, reports say.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests negative after positive COVID-19 test before Trump visit
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's office said he took the test as part of standard protocol before meeting Trump at an airport in Cleveland.
Freak hammock accident kills Ohio sisters, 14 and 12
Two Ohio sisters were killed in a tragic, freak hammock accident.
Minnesota drops from 'A' to 'D' on social distancing report card
A little more than a month after the state of Minnesota received an “A” grade in social distancing, the state has now been given a “D”.
Minnesota joins Midwestern pact on when to reopen the regional economy
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has joined a pact with six other Midwestern governors, pledging to work in "close coordination" on how to reopen the regional economy.
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.”
Woman tries to escape jail, ends up falling out of ceiling and landing in trash can
A woman tried to escape from jail by climbing through the ceiling and ended up landing head-first in a trash can.
Kids give standing ovation to 6-year-old classmate after his final chemo treatment
A little boy in Ohio received a standing ovation from his elementary school classmates after they learned he beat cancer.
Teens charged in death of Ohio woman struck by falling 74-pound log at state park
Victoria Schafer was killed Sept. 2 while visiting Hocking Hills State Park in southeastern Ohio.
Burger King employee caught taking pictures of customer's debit card: report
Some Burger King customers may have been getting an unwanted side of identity theft.
‘It’s hot where you’re going’: Church tells thief who stole AC unit to keep it with message on sign
An Ohio church used its message sign to condemn the actions of a thief who stole a brand new air conditioning unit from the grounds.
Ohio deputies pull over Amish buggy with stereo system, open 12-pack of beer
Deputies in Ohio pulled over two Amish men over the weekend who they said had decked out their horse-drawn buggy with a massive stereo system and were throwing back beers.