Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman apologizes, leaves broadcast after using anti-gay slur on air
Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman has been suspended from working Cincinnati's games after using an anti-gay slur on air Wednesday night, prompting the team to apologize for the "horrific, homophobic remark."
Ohio newlyweds whose wedding was canceled due to COVID-19 donate their reception food to local shelter
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
8-year-old amputee tests out Iron Man bionic arm
A young amputee from Dayton, Ohio, was over the moon as he tested out his Iron Man bionic arm for the first time.
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.
3 children among family of 5 found dead in Ohio home
Three Ohio children were among five family members found dead in a home early Wednesday, an incident police are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.
Ohio man in custody after kneeling on crying white child's neck, praising Black Lives Matter
An Ohio man who was out on parole has been thrown in jail and awaits new felony charges after a photo circulated on social media showing him posing with his knee to the neck of a crying, white 2-year-old boy alongside a message referencing Black Lives Matter.
Columbus Zoo searching for missing red panda, a recent mother of two cubs
Staff at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium were searching dense vegetation within the complex for a red panda that disappeared from its habitat.
Police arrest man accused of robbing Ohio credit union while holding toddler
A man holding his 2-year-old son threatened to blow up an Ohio credit union unless the teller gave him cash, police said.
Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona, Bibi 'kiss crash' under water in adorable display of affection
Cincinnati Zoo hippo Fiona and her mom, Bibi, shared an underwater “kiss crash” on July 9, the zoo said on Facebook.
Three sisters give birth on same day at same hospital in Ohio
Three Ohio sisters have defied odds by giving birth on the same day in the same hospital with the same obstetrician overseeing their deliveries.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
City of Columbus, Ohio capital, removes Christopher Columbus from city hall
The Ohio capital named for Christopher Columbus removed a large statue of him outside its city hall on Wednesday, taking down what the mayor described as a symbol of divisiveness and oppression.
Police solve case of 8-year-old girl abducted, raped, killed in 1982
A nearly four-decade-old cold case involving the abduction, rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl was pronounced closed Friday when Columbus police said a new genealogical testing technique identified the girl's killer.
Petition to rename Columbus, Ohio ‘Flavortown’ in honor of Guy Fieri has nearly 55,000 signatures
A petition to rename Columbus, Ohio to “Flavortown” in honor of celebrity chef and TV host Guy Fieri has cropped up on Change.org, and it already has tens of thousands of signatures.
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio says city will remove Christopher Columbus statue
The mayor of Columbus, Ohio, announced Thursday the city plans to remove the Christopher Columbus statue that stands in front of City Hall in favor of “diversity and inclusion.”
Ohio lawmaker asks if less hand washing contributes to COVID-19 rates for ‘colored population’
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.
Fiona the Hippo 'wondering where fans went' at Cincinnati Zoo
It appears the world’s most famous hippopotamus, Fiona, is missing her hoards of adoring fans, according to a post shared on May 20.
Ohio state trooper escorts family of geese across interstate
An Ohio state trooper helped escort a family of Canada geese to safety after they became stuck alongside a highway divider in Hancock County on May 25.
Blind high school senior graduates as valedictorian, receives scholarship to university
Jalen Ballard is an extraordinary high school graduate who accomplished becoming valedictorian and is headed to university with a scholarship under his belt.
Governor: Ohio schools to close for 3 weeks beginning Monday
He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.