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.
Lakers star LeBron James tweets, deletes call for police 'accountability' in Columbus teen's shooting death
The Lakers superstar deleted the controversial tweet but it didn't stop lawmakers and former pro athletes from accusing him of inciting violence.
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.
Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia that has progressed into Alzheimer’s, daughters say
Jack Hanna, known for breathing new life into the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as well as his charismatic personality, has been diagnosed with dementia.
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.
NFL picks Cleveland to host 2021 draft with COVID-19 protocols still in play
The NFL announced Monday that the 86th annual draft will take place at multiple venues in downtown Cleveland between April 29 and May 1.
Ohio college student dies following alleged alcohol-related hazing incident
A Bowling Green State University sophomore has died following an alleged hazing incident that involved alcohol, a family attorney said.
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.
Bomb squad responds to suspicious package that turns out to be a bag of kittens
Deputies opened the bag to find a mother cat and her six kittens wrapped up inside.
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.
Cleveland zoo welcomes first birth of endangered tigers in 20 years
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has officially welcomed two new adorable residents.
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 governor signs bill requiring fetal abortion remains to be buried or cremated
Fetal remains from surgical abortions in Ohio must be cremated or buried under a new bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.
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.
Family of Black man fatally shot by deputy says he was holding sandwich, not gun
The Justice Department and FBI will help review the fatal shooting by an Ohio sheriff’s deputy of a Black man.
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.