Gubernatorial candidate Acton releases proposed property tax plan
OHIO - The Democratic nominee for Ohio Governor, Amy Acton, released her proposal for a statewide property tax plan earlier this week, as property tax remains a hot button issue for many in the state. The long-standing debate over property tax has hit the streets in most local communities, with...
Northeast Ohio brewers bring home the gold, silver and bronze from global competition
Ohio brewers took home 101 medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championships this past weekend. The competition, which took place in Oxford, Ohio, had more than 180 categories and subcategories and drew entries from breweries around the world. About a dozen brewers from Northeast Ohio won medals in the competition.
The Tiny Ohio Diner Locals Don’t Want You To Know About Has Breakfast Under...
There’s a small town in Ohio where the locals have been quietly keeping a very delicious secret, and it’s time the rest of the state found out. The Dashing Diner Uptown in Johnstown, Ohio is the kind of breakfast spot that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something the rest of the world hasn’t discovered yet.
Thousands without power in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky area after storms
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Severe storms across the Tri-State have left many in the area without power. As of 8 p.m., Tuesday, Appalachian Power said 3,080 of its West Virginia customers are without power. In West Virginia, Appalachian Power is reporting 1,001 outages in Boone County, 735 in Cabell County, 10 in Clay C
Ohio law sets new requirements for catalytic converter purchases
A law goes into effect Oct. 5 in Ohio that establishes new requirements for individual purchasers of catalytic converters and increases criminal penalties for stealing and trafficking stolen converters. The sponsors of the legislation claim it will help thwart catalytic converter theft by further regulating the points
Ohio’s Oldest General Store Has A Fascinating History You’ll Want To Discover
Tucked along State Route 534 in the tiny village of Mesopotamia, Ohio, the End of the Commons General Store is a place that feels like stepping straight into another century. With a 4.7-star rating from over 2,000 visitors, this beloved landmark has earned its reputation as one of the most charming stops in the Buckeye
WATCH: Tornado touches down in Ohio
A tornado touched down in the Valley Tuesday evening, continuing a trend of severe weather for the month of July.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources celebrates birth of 1st bison calf
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is celebrating the birth of its first bison calf. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. The bison was born in the early morning hours of July 20 at the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area, according to an ODNR spokesperson. Images shared...
Trust, shame fueled Ohio’s biggest securities fraud
The biggest securities fraud case in Ohio history was built on misplaced trust and furthered by victims’ shame, the state’s top investigator says. “People deny they’re involved in a fraud,” and that allows the fraud to continue unchecked, said Harvey McCleskey, who as a senior deputy attorney inspector with the Ohio De
58-Year-Old Man Dies After Reportedly Being Electrocuted Outside His Ohio Home During Flash Flood
Neighbors have been paying tribute to Russell McKinney after he died outside of his home in the village of Fairfax on Friday, July 17

















