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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Ohio police remove alligator living in man's basement for 25 years
Police were recently called to an Ohio home to remove a large alligator that had been living in the basement for 25 years.
Police were recently called to an Ohio home to remove a large alligator that had been living in the basement for 25 years.
Purse found at Ohio school gives insight into life of 1950s student
A purse discovered behind a locker at North Canton Middle School in Ohio is giving modern-day students a glimpse into the life of a high schooler in the late 1950s.
A purse discovered behind a locker at North Canton Middle School in Ohio is giving modern-day students a glimpse into the life of a high schooler in the late 1950s.
Two Ohio State football players arrested on rape, kidnapping charges
Two Ohio State University football players have been accused of rape and kidnapping, according to Columbus police.
Two Ohio State University football players have been accused of rape and kidnapping, according to Columbus police.
Ohio police release video shot aboard school bus that flipped in crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OHSP) released dramatic footage on February 10 showing the moment a school bus overturned after a crash in Perry County in December in which eight students were injured.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OHSP) released dramatic footage on February 10 showing the moment a school bus overturned after a crash in Perry County in December in which eight students were injured.
$10,000 reward offered after family dog found beheaded in their backyard
A Facebook page called Justice for Trouble has been started to bring awareness to animal cruelty and to provide updates on Trouble's case.
A Facebook page called Justice for Trouble has been started to bring awareness to animal cruelty and to provide updates on Trouble's case.
Ohio pizza shop's 'fat people are harder to kidnap' billboard being taken down after customer complaint
A pizza shop in Ohio is known to use funny slogans in their ads. But one customer complained that their most recent billboard was in poor taste.
A pizza shop in Ohio is known to use funny slogans in their ads. But one customer complained that their most recent billboard was in poor taste.
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.
A little boy in Ohio received a standing ovation from his elementary school classmates after they learned he beat cancer.
Nationwide search underway for 14-year-old Ohio boy missing for 10 days
A 14-year-old boy from Ohio who went missing 10 days ago is now the subject of a nationwide search.
A 14-year-old boy from Ohio who went missing 10 days ago is now the subject of a nationwide search.
10 animals at Ohio wildlife park killed in ‘devastating’ Thanksgiving fire, officials say
A fire at an Ohio wildlife park on Thanksgiving Day killed 10 animals and left staff devastated by their loss.
A fire at an Ohio wildlife park on Thanksgiving Day killed 10 animals and left staff devastated by their loss.
Ohio domestic violence victim’s daughter called 911 for ‘pizza,’ signaling they needed help: police
Keeping the alleged abuser in the dark, the Ohio woman's daughter called 911 and said she would like to order a pizza.
Keeping the alleged abuser in the dark, the Ohio woman's daughter called 911 and said she would like to order a pizza.