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.
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.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Ohio homecoming queen hopeful dies after collapsing on football field
Bre McKean collapsed on the football field during homecoming festivities and tragically passed away.
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.
Police: Kroger cashier threw groceries, yelled at shopper over price discrepancy
The dispute began when the customer noticed a price discrepancy with her tortilla chips during checkout and informed the cashier. An argument ensued, during which the cashier slammed his hands on the conveyor belt, shook the bag of chips, and cursed at the customer.
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.
Taco Bell employee in hot water after customer makes disturbing find on bank statement: police
An Ohio Taco Bell employee was arrested this month after allegedly scamming customers with fraudulent credit card transactions, reports said.
Half-naked squatter with face tattoos tries to drown deputy during bizarre chase: cops
A suspected squatter in Ohio was arrested on attempted murder charges after he allegedly fled authorities while wearing only his underwear and tried to drown a deputy in a pond, according to a sheriff’s office.
Driver of minivan faces charge in Ohio school bus crash that killed 1 student, injured 23
The 35-year-old man is charged with fourth-degree vehicular homicide, a felony, according to court records.
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.
Shopper shocked by nearly $2,800 grocery bill: ‘Panic mode’
An Ohio woman was shocked when what was meant to be a routine order for a few hundred dollars of groceries from Kroger turned into a nearly $2,800 bill.
Ohio's Issue 1 would have made protecting abortion rights harder. Data shows why it failed
Ohio Republicans introduced the measure in hopes of undercutting a citizen initiative voters will decide in November that seeks to elevate abortion rights in the constitution.
Ohio voters reject proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
Ohio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to pass abortion protections.
Ohio amusement park guests evacuate 205-foot-tall roller coaster, forced to walk down
Magnum XL-200, a Cedar Point ride in Sandusky, Ohio, was once the world’s “fastest and steepest complete-circuit coaster.”
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.
'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.
LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
Ohio puts abortion access on the ballot in November
A majority of Ohio voters say abortion should generally be legal, an AP poll found.
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.