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2025-03-07 13:50:45

Ohio Non-Profits Tackle $220 Billion Medical Debt Crisis Collaboration

In Ohio, a woman is struggling with medical debt after her husband passed away from Covid-19, discovering Medicaid requires repayment. Local efforts aim to settle the $220bn US medical debt burden, with one non-profit helping buy debt at discounted rates. read more

2025-02-22 00:10:42

Concerns Rise as Masked, Armed Civilians Patrol Cincinnati Neighborhood

Masked, armed civilians in Cincinnati’s Lincoln Heights neighborhood patrol streets post neo-Nazi demonstration, claiming to protect area. Residents and critics react, calling local police ineffective. Concerns raised as armed individuals stop cars, intimidate locals, prompting 911 calls. read more

2025-02-05 13:50:03

Manhunt underway for gunman in deadly Ohio warehouse shooting

Ohio police are seeking a gunman who killed one person and injured five others in a 'targeted attack' at a Columbus warehouse. The suspect, Bruce Reginald Foster, has not been located yet. Interviewing witnesses has been challenging due to language barriers. read more

2025-02-05 06:10:04

Multiple Injuries in Active Shooting at Cosmetics Building in Ohio

Multiple people were injured at an active shooting scene at a cosmetics building in New Albany, Ohio. Law enforcement agencies are on site with a threat still present. Another shooting incident in Hamilton resulted in one fatality following an altercation. read more

2025-02-03 17:10:03

Lawsuit blames deaths on 2023 Ohio train derailment mishandling

A new lawsuit filed alleges deaths occurred due to the 2023 train derailment in Ohio. JD Vance visits the site ahead of the second anniversary, while additional lawsuits target the rail company's negligence and insufficient compensation. read more

2025-01-19 13:40:04

Haitian Community in Springfield Braces for Trump's Return Impact

Haitians in Springfield, Ohio fear Trump's return and potential immigration changes. Trump's past actions and threats impact the community, causing fear of deportation and legal uncertainty. Immigrants face challenges and backlash, impacting businesses and healthcare accessibility. read more

2025-01-08 20:20:07

Ohio Woman Killed and Eaten by Neighbor's Pigs on Christmas

Rebecca Westergaard Rigney, 75, was attacked, killed, and partially eaten by her neighbor's pigs in Ohio on Christmas Day. The cause of death was determined as bleeding out due to extensive injuries by the livestock animals. read more

2025-01-03 21:40:03

Ohio Enacts Bill Allowing Law Enforcement to Charge for Footage

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill allowing law enforcement to charge the public for police video footage to cover the costs of processing and releasing it, with fees up to $75 per hour or $750 per request. read more

2025-01-03 18:40:04

Ohio man accidentally buys street, city wants to take it

Jason Fauntleroy accidentally purchased an entire street in Ohio for $5,000 but faced trouble giving it back when the city attempted to reclaim it through eminent domain. The city's assessment only considered his lot, leaving Fauntleroy feeling unfairly compensated. read more

2024-11-27 20:20:09

Ohio Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender Bathroom Use in Schools

Ohio's GOP governor signs a bill restricting transgender students from using bathrooms matching their gender identities in public and private schools from kindergarten to college. The measure caused controversy and was signed despite objections from Democrats and civil rights groups. -rights read more

2024-11-18 21:20:06

Joe Biden Condemns Neo-Nazi March in Ohio at G20 Summit

Joe Biden denounces a neo-Nazi march in Ohio, condemning the hateful ideologies of Nazism, antisemitism, and racism as threats to the United States. Governor Mike DeWine also condemns the event, asserting a zero-tolerance policy for hate in Ohio. read more

2024-11-11 15:50:09

Elderly resident opens fire at retirement facility, takes own life

Roger Murray, a 70-year-old nursing home resident in Ohio, shot two staff members at Windy Acres senior living retirement facility due to unmet repair requests. Murray then fatally shot himself. Police confirmed the motive and stated the incident was isolated with no threat to the community. read more

2024-10-10 16:10:03

Ohio Poll Shows Support for Trump's False Claims Amid Election Challenges

Ohioans are aware that President Trump's false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets are untrue, with 55% correctly identifying it as debunked. Despite this, 42% of Ohio Republicans still believe the claim, contributing to Trump's six-point lead over Vice President Harris. read more

2024-10-03 21:50:06

False Claims About Haitian Immigrants Spread Fear in Ohio Town

Someone in Springfield, Ohio was found shooting geese, contradicting Trump and Vance's false claims blaming Haitian immigrants for stealing pets and geese. Brian Comer admitted to the act, receiving a citation, while the fake allegations continue to spread fear among Haitian residents. read more

2024-09-19 22:40:04

Springfield Mayor Issues Emergency Proclamation Over False Migrant Rumors

Springfield, Ohio faces over 30 bomb threats amid false rumors about Haitian migrants, leading Mayor Rob Rue to issue an emergency order for enhanced security measures. Ohio officials address the escalation caused by rightwing politicians like Donald Trump and JD Vance. read more

2024-09-19 18:20:06

Ohio girl, 8, drives to Target alone for shopping spree

An 8-year-old girl in Ohio drove her mother's car to Target, going on a shopping adventure. The incident began with a missing child call and ended with law enforcement finding the girl at the store. No injuries were reported, but she mentioned hitting a mailbox. read more

2024-09-16 23:10:07

"8-Year-Old Girl Drives to Target, Enjoys Frappuccino Adventure"

An eight-year-old girl in Ohio drove her mother's SUV to a Target nearly 30 minutes away but was found safe at the store by police. The girl hit a mailbox while driving but will not face criminal charges due to her age. read more

2024-09-12 16:50:04

Ohio Governor DeWine Rejects False Claims About Haitian Immigrants

Ohio's GOP governor, Mike DeWine, refutes Trump and Vance's false claims of Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield. DeWine stands by local officials who deny the accusations, emphasizing the need for federal support in managing challenges related to the increasing Haitian immigrant population. read more

2024-09-08 16:10:11

Motorcyclist Arrested for OVI After Crossing Police Tape at Crash Scene

A motorcyclist in Ohio, who had been drinking, drove through a fatal crash investigation scene. Dashcam and bodycam footage captured the incident, leading to the individual's arrest for impaired driving. read more

2024-08-14 20:20:09

Casey Goodson Jr.'s Family Reaches $7 Million Settlement after Shooting

The family of Casey Goodson Jr., a 23-year-old man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy in December 2020, will receive a $7 million settlement in a civil rights lawsuit. Goodson's death sparked calls for police reform. read more

2024-08-13 21:40:10

Ohio Cop Indicted for Murder in Fatal Shooting of Pregnant Woman

Ta’Kiya Young, a pregnant Black woman, was fatally shot by an Ohio police officer indicted on murder charges. The officer confronted Young for suspected shoplifting, firing a shot that killed both her and her fetus. The incident sparked calls for police reform. read more

2024-08-06 16:40:03

Ohio Father Chad Doerman Receives Three Life Sentences for Sons' Murders

Ohio father reads Bible, praises sons, then murders them. Chad Doerman received consecutive life terms for killing Clayton, Hunter, and Chase, aged 3 to 7. Doerman's wife witnessed the tragedy, with Laura calling it necessary for him to spend life in prison. read more

2024-07-26 12:20:04

Ohio's Supreme Court ruled that boneless chicken wings can still have bones, clarifying that the term refers to the cooking style rather than a bone-free guarantee. The decision came after a patron suffered from complications after eating boneless wings, sparking a debate on misleading food labeling. read more

2024-07-17 13:50:03

JD Vance, favored by Ohio voters for his potential success if elected with Trump, grew up in a Middletown house. Locals trust in Trump's influence and Vance's background to make a positive impact, despite mixed perceptions. read more

2024-07-10 23:10:09

Sean Goe, 26, from Ohio, is charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Raychel Sheridan, whose body was found in a park trash can. Goe faces multiple charges and is held on a $1m bond. Investigators continue to look into the case. read more

2024-06-20 19:20:08

A man in critical condition after a rollercoaster accident at an Ohio amusement park. The incident occurred near Banshee rollercoaster, leading to the victim's hospitalization. The man wandered into a restricted area, causing the ride to shut down for investigation. read more

2024-06-04 15:50:10

A three-year-old boy, Julian Wood, was fatally stabbed in a random attack with his mother outside a grocery store near Cleveland. The assailant, a 32-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene; the motive remains unclear. read more

2024-06-03 16:50:07

Ohio prosecutors request to dismiss one of two murder charges against ex-deputy who killed a Black man, Casey Goodson Jr., during a retrial. Prosecutors seek to drop a charge without providing reasons. The shooting in 2020 sparked national outrage and calls for police reform. read more

2024-05-24 22:20:07

A mother in Ohio confronts a sex offender filming her teenage daughter in a Target store, but police claim it is not illegal. Despite the incident's disturbing nature, authorities cannot take legal action, leaving the community shaken. read more

2024-05-24 15:50:07

Ohio's governor, Mike DeWine, calls for special session of state assembly to ensure Biden is on Ohio's 2024 ballot due to scheduling issues. LaRose threatens exclusion, but DeWine overrides, avoiding possible legal battles. read more

2024-05-19 23:40:09

Ohio judge is expected to rule on the near-total ban on abortions in the state, following a challenge from abortion clinics. A 2019 ban could be overturned, but parts of it, like reporting requirements, remain. The issue reflects a nationwide debate on reproductive rights. read more

2024-05-14 00:10:04

Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio could start by mid-June, with new rules allowing existing medical dispensaries to sell adult-use products. The state's new law permits adults over 21 to purchase and grow cannabis, with revenue allocated for various programs. read more

2024-04-22 20:40:07

A fatal shooting of correctional officer Rodney Osborne, 43, during a training exercise in Ohio is being investigated as a homicide. Osborne, a father of three, was shot in the chest and later died, prompting an ongoing investigation into the incident. read more

2024-04-15 22:10:04

William Brock, 81, a white man from Ohio, was charged with murder for fatally shooting Lo-Letha Hall, a 61-year-old Black ride-share driver, outside his home. The attack stemmed from a scam call, with Brock wrongly accusing Hall. read more

2024-04-15 19:20:07

A retrial is set for former Ohio deputy Jason Meade, charged with murdering Black man Casey Goodson Jr. Meade's first trial ended in a mistrial. The incident sparked calls for police reform in Ohio. Meade claims self-defense in the shooting, while prosecutors argue Goodson posed no threat. read more

2024-04-09 00:00:00

Ohio's state of Ohio is purchasing mobile homes, known as shoot houses, for indoor firearms training to help school staff respond in active shooter situations. This move follows prior expansions of gun rights in the state, including arming school personnel after minimal training. read more

2024-04-08 00:00:00

Ohio's top election official warns President Biden may not appear on the state's ballot due to conflicting timing laws between the convention and nomination deadline. Biden's campaign is monitoring the situation with confidence. read more

2024-04-07 00:00:00

Ohio's secretary of state, Frank LaRose, warns the Ohio Democratic party that President Joe Biden could be excluded from the November election ballot if the Democratic National Convention does not meet earlier or if state requirements are amended. read more

2024-04-05 00:00:00

An Ohio RV company, Advanced RV, adopted a four-day work week in 2022 to enhance productivity and worker happiness. Despite initial skepticism, the company's profitability and efficiency have increased since the change, signaling a potential shift in the manufacturing sector. read more