Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Police appear to threaten girl, 11, with child porn charges after father's call for help
A distraught Ohio father called police after learning that his 11-year-old daughter sent explicit images to a man who apparently coerced her on social media, according to a video that went viral last week.
A distraught Ohio father called police after learning that his 11-year-old daughter sent explicit images to a man who apparently coerced her on social media, according to a video that went viral last week.
Miracle premature twins, size of soda cans, thrive at home against all odds
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.
Ohio school bus crash leaves student dead, at least 23 hurt on first day of school
A school bus in Ohio "loaded" with dozens of elementary students on their way to the first day of classes crashed along a roadway Tuesday morning when a minivan sideswiped the bus.
A school bus in Ohio "loaded" with dozens of elementary students on their way to the first day of classes crashed along a roadway Tuesday morning when a minivan sideswiped the bus.
Watch: Bank burglar lands in recycling bin as police wait with guns drawn
A suspected bank burglar's grand escape plan was quickly foiled by police. Watch the moment he lands himself in hot water.
A suspected bank burglar's grand escape plan was quickly foiled by police. Watch the moment he lands himself in hot water.
'Good people left in the world': Strangers rally around 2 boys after no one showed to their birthday party
It was one of the most crushing moments Lacey Meyer experienced for her two young sons: No one showed up to their birthday party.
It was one of the most crushing moments Lacey Meyer experienced for her two young sons: No one showed up to their birthday party.
Man scams drivers out of nearly $2K posing as parking lot attendant at soccer game
Authorities said the lot was supposed to be operated by a third-party company, but the suspect acted quickly before the employees arrived.
Authorities said the lot was supposed to be operated by a third-party company, but the suspect acted quickly before the employees arrived.
Ohio highway chase started with Porsche stolen at gunpoint; ended with officer shot
The spree began when a man stole the keys to an SUV at gunpoint from a worker at a Porsche dealership. That suspect and two other men then robbed a bank in Columbus and fled to Interstate 70.
The spree began when a man stole the keys to an SUV at gunpoint from a worker at a Porsche dealership. That suspect and two other men then robbed a bank in Columbus and fled to Interstate 70.
'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.
“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.
Pregnant Ohio woman accidentally shot, killed by 2-year-old son
The 31-year-old victim told 911 operators she had been shot in the back, went into shock and couldn’t breathe.
The 31-year-old victim told 911 operators she had been shot in the back, went into shock and couldn’t breathe.
Nearly 150 dogs found dead in animal rescue founder's backyard
It’s unclear why so many dogs were being kept at the private home of the charity’s president.
It’s unclear why so many dogs were being kept at the private home of the charity’s president.
Watch: Ohio officer rescue fawn trapped in soccer net
A fawn got trapped in a soccer net, but the mother deer would not let neighbors try to rescue it.
A fawn got trapped in a soccer net, but the mother deer would not let neighbors try to rescue it.
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.
Authorities in Ohio are issuing another warning about the so-called “rainbow fentanyl" after hundreds of these pills were seized near Columbus.
Wendy's adding Google Cloud AI tech to drive-thru ordering as part of test
Some customers hitting the Wendy’s drive-thru will soon see a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology as they do so.
Some customers hitting the Wendy’s drive-thru will soon see a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology as they do so.
Bird strike forces American flight to return to airport after takeoff
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.