'We are still useful': Retired Ohio grandma becomes pool lifeguard amid shortage

“I think the U.S. has not done a good job of utilizing our older adults. The old joke was to become a Walmart greeter after you retire, but I think the opportunities are much greater," Gail Rodgers, 66, said.

Ohio man swindles nearly $1 million from Minnesotans in Social Security scam: Charges

An Ohio man is accused of swindling nearly $1 million from Minnesota victims in a phone scam claiming their Social Security numbers were compromised and being used by drug traffickers and money launderers. 

Ohio prison escapes: 1 inmate captured, other still on the run

The two inmates traveled more than 300 miles, across state lines into Kentucky, before officers spotted the car they were traveling in.

Rainbow fentanyl: Ohio AG warns of ‘death disguised as candy’

Authorities in Ohio are issuing another warning about the so-called “rainbow fentanyl" after hundreds of these pills were seized near Columbus.

Norfolk Southern to pay homeowners near Ohio train derailment

The company set up a fund for residents impacted by the derailment to cover the cost of any decline in their home values.

Nick Gilbert, son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner, dies at 26

Nicolas “Nick" Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became the team's good luck charm at NBA draft lotteries, has died. He was 26.

Dog reunited with owner 2,000 miles away thanks to microchip

When veterinarians in Ohio located the dog's microchip, it showed that she belonged to a man named Jordan, a truck driver based in California.

11-year-old twins take over wheel after mom has seizure while driving

“While she was having the seizure, I thought to myself, ‘Let’s not injure all the people on the road, in the cars, and let’s try to keep everybody safe.’ So, I decided to grab the wheel and turn into a safer place,” 11-year-old Jermel Thompson shared.

'Cocaine cat' escaped from owner during traffic stop, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat broke its leg and later tested positive for cocaine.

Major railroads announce steps to improve safety in wake of Ohio train derailment

Many of the proposals from the Association of American Railroads trade group focus on strengthening the network of trackside detectors the railroads use to spot problems before they can cause derailments.

Norfolk Southern to pay millions for Ohio train derailment, governor says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.

Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment

The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.

After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks

Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.