Drake Bell pleads guilty to crimes against child charges

Jared Drake Bell, known for starring in the Nickelodeon TV show "Drake and Josh" pleaded guilty to one count of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and one count of attempted endangering children.

Cicada blamed for Ohio car crash after flying into driver's face

A cicada flew into a driver’s car window and hit them in the face, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole in Ohio, police said.

Ma’Kiyah Bryant shooting: Columbus, Ohio police ID officer involved in death of teen girl

The Interim Chief of the Columbus Police Department has identified the police officer who fatally shooting Ma’Kiyah Bryant, a 16-year-old girl who appeared to be attacking two other people with a knife Tuesday.

Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games

The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.

Man accused of raping teen, living under her bed for 3 weeks, prosecutors say

A 20-year-old man who authorities say lived under a teenage girl’s bed in her Ohio home for three weeks has been charged with sexually assaulting her and taking nude images of her.

Mother accused of killing 6-year-old son, dumping his body in river

The Middletown Ohio Police say the couple admitted that the 6-year-old  was killed in Preble County and then the body was brought back to Middletown and put in the Ohio River.

Mom arrested for leaving children alone to go to work

An Ohio woman was arrested and faces two child endangerment charges for leaving her children alone to go to work to try to support them.

Toddler, paralyzed from neurological disorder, given celebratory sendoff as he walks out of hospital

A two-year-old boy who was completely paralyzed at the beginning of December 2020 walked out of the Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio on January 29 to the applause of adoring staff and family.

Garbage truck driver hailed as a hero for rescuing puppy he found in discarded backpack

A garbage truck driver in Ohio noticed movement coming from inside a discarded backpack on the side of the road. Inside the bag, he found the abandoned 10-week-old puppy suffering from a broken leg and dehydration. Not only did he save the puppy's life -- he adopted her too.

Ohio State study: 30% of student athletes have heart damage linked to COVID-19

Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.

After 8 years, Ohio woman reunited with dog stolen during home invasion

“I can’t believe this is real.” Julia Nameth was finally reunited with her dog, Junior, who was taken from her during a home invasion in 2012. Junior even remembered the same hand signals Nameth taught him more than eight years ago.

Ohio wedding linked to at least 32 coronavirus cases: 'Nobody's wearing a mask'

At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.