Suspect leads Ohio police to remains believed to be missing Indiana teen, sheriff says
LOGAN, Ohio — Authorities in Ohio say they believe they have found the remains of a missing 17-year-old from Indiana. The Hocking Hills Sheriff's Office said the suspect tied to the case, 39-year-old Tyler Thomas, led police to the location where he said he had buried Hailey Buzbee. Agents were able to recover the...
Cannabis could return to Ohio’s ballot – if a group can get enough signatures,...
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. If you want to legally drink a THC beverage in Ohio, you have until March 20. That’s when Senate Bill 56 takes effect, banning all intoxicating hemp products and narrowing the state’s voter-approved...
Cutting through a funeral procession may soon cost Ohio drivers more than a dirty...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers are looking to crack down on drivers who put others at risk by darting through funeral processions. The Senate is considering legislation that would double fines for motorists who interfere with these solemn events, which witnesses believe is long overdue. The issue came into...
Ohio Income Taxes Just Changed: The New 2.75% Flat Rate Explained
Ohio has officially entered a new era of fiscal policy. Starting in 2026, the state fully transitioned to a flat tax system. This move simplifies the filing process and increases the state’s economic competitiveness. The change concludes a multi-year effort to condense Ohio’s complex, multi-bracket tax structure into...
Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife announce the birth of their daughter
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife, Apoorva, announced the birth of their daughter, Savithri, on Wednesday, Feb. 4. In a statement released by the family, they said both mother and baby are doing well and expressed gratitude for the prayers and messages of support they have...
When does owning dogs, cats become hoarding in Ohio? Here’s what the law says
If you are a fellow pet lover and have a furry friend (or two or three), you know how nice it is to come home to their wagging tail or fluffy fur. So much so that you want to spoil them with treats, snuggles and bring even more playful pups or cute kittens home.
Lottery ticket wins $3.5 million in NE Ohio
Someone in northeast Ohio could be holding a ticket worth nearly $3.5 million and not even know it yet.
Sidewalks Impassable at Site of Crash that Killed a Pedestrian
Late Monday night, a person was struck and killed by the driver of a black SUV on North Wilson Road, near Enterprise Avenue. A press release issued by the Columbus Department of Police said that the driver remained on the scene and the pedestrian was transported to Grant Medical Center and pronounced dead just before...
New Ohio law adjusts cutoff date for starting kindergarten
A recently passed Ohio law, HB 114, will officially take effect in March and have an impact on the 2026-2027 school year.
One person injured, one arrested following stabbing incident in Ohio
OHIO — A man is in stable condition after being stabbed Wednesday at a Love’s Truck Stop in Sidney, according to police. The Sidney Police Department said officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Love’s Truck Stop at 2241 Fair Road. When officers arrived, they found a 41-year-old man who had been stabbed in...
