Ohio man steals car with sleeping passenger in back who texted real-time updates to police
Police in Ohio say the suspect stole a car with a 19-year-old passenger asleep in the back seat. The passenger managed to text real-time location updates to police and led to the driver's arrest for theft -- and kidnapping.
Police in Ohio say the suspect stole a car with a 19-year-old passenger asleep in the back seat. The passenger managed to text real-time location updates to police and led to the driver's arrest for theft -- and kidnapping.
Ohio mom who vanished with kids nearly 20 years ago identified after bone found in submerged SUV
DNA testing has confirmed that human remains discovered last year inside an SUV submerged in an Indiana river have been identified as an Ohio mom who disappeared nearly 20 years ago with her two young children. Just before she vanished, she left a note saying she was going to drive into the river. However, no other remains were found in the vehicle, so her children are still considered missing.
DNA testing has confirmed that human remains discovered last year inside an SUV submerged in an Indiana river have been identified as an Ohio mom who disappeared nearly 20 years ago with her two young children. Just before she vanished, she left a note saying she was going to drive into the river. However, no other remains were found in the vehicle, so her children are still considered missing.
Off-duty Cleveland officer killed in carjacking, multiple arrests made
Someone approached Officer Shane Bartek, 25, at an apartment building on Cleveland’s west side around 6 p.m. Friday, police said. There was a struggle, and the officer was shot twice, police said.
Someone approached Officer Shane Bartek, 25, at an apartment building on Cleveland’s west side around 6 p.m. Friday, police said. There was a struggle, and the officer was shot twice, police said.
Ohio father fatally shoots 16-year-old daughter after mistaking her for intruder
A father in Ohio accidentally shot and killed his 16-year-old daughter after mistaking her for an intruder. Police said he shot at someone he thought was breaking into the house after the security system was activated.
A father in Ohio accidentally shot and killed his 16-year-old daughter after mistaking her for an intruder. Police said he shot at someone he thought was breaking into the house after the security system was activated.
Ohio Army National Guard Spc. Michaela Nelson has been missing for a month
Michaela Nelson, a specialist with the Ohio Army National Guard, has been missing for a month.
Michaela Nelson, a specialist with the Ohio Army National Guard, has been missing for a month.
Ohio Army National Guard specialist goes missing, didn't report back to unit last month
The Ohio Army National Guard is asking for the public's help in locating 26-year-old Spc. Michaela Nelson after she didn't report back to her unit last month.
The Ohio Army National Guard is asking for the public's help in locating 26-year-old Spc. Michaela Nelson after she didn't report back to her unit last month.
Ohio kidnap, assault suspect bounces off glass in failed attempt to flee from officers
An Ohio suspect was arrested after his attempt to escape out of a hotel window failed when he bounced off the reinforced glass as police officers were speaking with him.
An Ohio suspect was arrested after his attempt to escape out of a hotel window failed when he bounced off the reinforced glass as police officers were speaking with him.
Elder gorilla takes over caring for baby born at Ohio zoo after mom 'did not show appropriate maternal care'
An older gorilla took over caring for a newborn gorilla at an Ohio zoo after the mom could not properly care for her baby.
An older gorilla took over caring for a newborn gorilla at an Ohio zoo after the mom could not properly care for her baby.
Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
Child finds sewing needle inside Halloween trick-or-treat candy, Ohio police say
An observant child in Ohio made a "demented" discovery inside their Halloween candy while trick-or-treating over the weekend, alerting police to a sewing needle planted inside a chocolate treat.
An observant child in Ohio made a "demented" discovery inside their Halloween candy while trick-or-treating over the weekend, alerting police to a sewing needle planted inside a chocolate treat.
Massive Halloween skeleton as large as a house becomes viral sensation
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Wright Brothers, wrong design: Ohio printed 35,000 inaccurate license plates
Ohio’s debut of its new license plate failed to take off — because a banner depicted on the plate was attached to the wrong end of the Wright Brothers’ historic first plane, the Wright Flyer. The state printed out 35,000 new license plates before realizing the error.
Ohio’s debut of its new license plate failed to take off — because a banner depicted on the plate was attached to the wrong end of the Wright Brothers’ historic first plane, the Wright Flyer. The state printed out 35,000 new license plates before realizing the error.
Human remains found in car submerged for nearly 20 years
Crews have found human remains in the SUV that was pulled from the bottom of the Ohio River. The vehicle belonged to an Ohio mother who went missing in 2002 with her two young children.
Crews have found human remains in the SUV that was pulled from the bottom of the Ohio River. The vehicle belonged to an Ohio mother who went missing in 2002 with her two young children.
'I'm a paraplegic': Bodycam video shows Dayton officers drag man from car
Bodycam footage showing Dayton police officers dragging a paraplegic man out of his car has prompted an investigation into his arrest.
Bodycam footage showing Dayton police officers dragging a paraplegic man out of his car has prompted an investigation into his arrest.
Rare fish, last spotted in Ohio creek in 1957, declared extinct
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
Video shows driver reversing on Ohio highway after missing their exit
Transportation officials in Ohio released an alarming traffic camera video as an example of something drivers should definitely not do if they miss their exit.
Transportation officials in Ohio released an alarming traffic camera video as an example of something drivers should definitely not do if they miss their exit.
Haunted house actor accidentally stabs 11-year-old with real knife in Ohio
An actor at an Ohio haunted house who was carrying a real Bowie-style knife as a prop accidentally stabbed an 11-year-old boy, according to police.
An actor at an Ohio haunted house who was carrying a real Bowie-style knife as a prop accidentally stabbed an 11-year-old boy, according to police.
Lawsuits against Ohio State over sex abuse by team doctor dismissed
Several lawsuits filed against Ohio State University over alleged sexual abuse claims by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss have been dismissed.
Several lawsuits filed against Ohio State University over alleged sexual abuse claims by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss have been dismissed.
Couple adopts 2 sets of twins to keep family together: 'We have a lot of love'
Karen and Tobias Thompson have seven adult children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. When they found out their niece and nephew were having trouble at home, they took them in -- then found out their half-sisters were in the foster system and were constantly being moved around. The couple ended up adopting all four children to keep them together.
Karen and Tobias Thompson have seven adult children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. When they found out their niece and nephew were having trouble at home, they took them in -- then found out their half-sisters were in the foster system and were constantly being moved around. The couple ended up adopting all four children to keep them together.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.