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OHIO — Strong to severe storms are possible across Ohio this evening, May 19, 2026, with the main threat window running from 3 PM through 11 PM. Damaging winds are the primary concern rated at medium threat, alongside medium lightning threat and locally heavy rainfall. Hail carries a low threat while tornado potential

OHIO — Authorities in Warren County are searching for an endangered missing woman who was last seen earlier this week. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office said Leslie Marie Long was reported missing Tuesday from her home in Union Township. According to investigators, Long was last seen May 17 at her residence on South U

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A local pizza chain is being sued for allegations it underpaid its employees. On Monday, the Ohio Department of Commerce filed a lawsuit in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas accusing Antonio’s Pizza and owner Joseph Loschiavo of violating the state’s minimum wage law. The...

BRUNSWICK, Ohio (WKRC) - Lightning really can strike twice — and for Richard of Brunswick, it struck at the scratch-off counter of his go-to gas station. Richard, who regularly buys Ohio Lottery scratch-offs at Brunswick Valero, is now calling it his lucky stop after landing two wins in about a month.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Home Energy Assistance Program is providing a way for Ohioans to receive assistance to pay their heating bills. According to the Ohio Department of Development, “Ohioans with a household size of eight or less, and income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, are eligible f

OHIO — Police are investigating after four ATVs were stolen during a break-in at a South Avenue business, according to a report. Officers were called around 10:30 a.m. Monday to a business in the 2200 block of South Avenue after employees discovered evidence of a break-in. According to reports, an employee arrived for

As part of America’s 250th celebration, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive will continue its coast-to-coast tour with an eastern leg, including several stops in Ohio. The 4014 is the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, according to Union Pacific’s website, and is one of eight remaining of...

OHIO — Police are investigating after an employee at a Youngstown cell phone store reported being tied up and robbed at gunpoint Monday evening. According to police reports, officers were called around 7:10 p.m. to Total Wireless on Mahoning Avenue on the city’s West Side. The employee told officers that a man entered

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 54-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car Monday evening in Pleasant Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 6 p.m. at the intersection of White Oaks Road and State Route 4. Investigators said a 16-year-old driving the car f

Believe it or not, the Buckeye State is home to its fair share of zebras, and one recently decided to make a break for it. According to a social media post from the Licking County Sheriff’s Office on May 12, however, that animal is back in captivity. “Not your...