January 23, 2024 Ohio church sues city after pastor charged with violating zoning laws for housing homeless An Ohio church has filed a federal lawsuit against the city after its pastor faced charges for violating ordinances when using the church to provide shelter for the homeless.
January 23, 2024 Coast Guard rescues 20 fishermen stranded on Lake Erie ice floe The U.S. Coast Guard in Ohio deployed two airboats and a helicopter to help rescue 20 people who were stranded on a Lake Erie ice floe on Monday morning.
January 18, 2024 Transgender candidates in Ohio could be disqualified from ballot for failing to disclose 'deadnames' Transgender candidates running as Democrats in Ohio could be disqualified from the ballot if they do not disclose their previous names from before they transitioned.
January 15, 2024 Ohio police fatally shoot suspect in girlfriend's murder after pursuit Toledo, Ohio police fatally shot 33-year-old Albert Alderman on Sunday afternoon. Alderman was suspected of strangling his live-in girlfriend, Kelsie Barnier, to death.
January 15, 2024 Say goodbye to humorous highway messages: New FHA rule calls for 'simple, direct' signs The Federal Highway Administration released a new manual last month which includes a ban on electronic signs with pop culture references or humor because they are distracting.
January 15, 2024 Ohio lawmakers prep to override GOP governor's veto of ban on trans medical procedures for kids The majority-Republican Ohio legislature is poised to override GOP Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a bill that would ban transgender procedures for minors.
January 11, 2024 Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff A 41-year-old mother in Ohio was charged with theft by deception after using her daughter's fake cancer diagnosis to receive donations from local organizations.
January 11, 2024 Ohio woman cleared of charges for her handling of home miscarriage An Ohio woman will not face criminal charges for her handling of a home miscarriage, as a grand jury declined to return an indictment for abuse of a corpse.
January 10, 2024 Ohio House overrides Gov DeWine's veto to ban transgender females from girls sports The GOP-heavy Ohio House voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto on banning transgender females from girls' and women's sports on Wednesday.
January 9, 2024 Judge halts enforcement of Ohio law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a temporary halt on enforcement of an Ohio law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media apps.