New impaired driving law passed, harsher penalties for repeat offenders
Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 37, or Liv’s Law, into Ohio law Jan. 10, increasing the penalty for Aggravated Vehicular Homicides committed by drunk drivers. Liv’s Law was championed by the family of Olivia Wright, a young woman killed by a drunk driver in 2020. The law...
OSP says ‘Move Over’: 55 cruisers struck in past four years
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of the importance of obeying the state's "Move Over" law to protect roadside workers and emergency responders. Over the past four years, 55 patrol cruisers have been struck while stopped on the side of the road, highlighting...
Dangerous ice storm may create slick icy travel for Wednesday evening commute
A winter weather system arrives Wednesday, especially in the afternoon and evening, bringing the risk for a wintry mix of precipitation including ice accumulations.
Ohio woman hitting the road to find kidney donor
Leah Williams has been waiting for a kidney donor since 2022. Now she's taking matters into her own hands.
Ohio Eatery Named ‘Best Chinese Restaurant’ In The Entire State
This spot serves dishes described as "mouthwateringly good."
Shamrock Shake vs. Thin Mints Frosty: Where to get McDonald’s, Wendy’s desserts in Ohio
With Valentine's Day approaching, fast-food giant McDonald's is already is chasing the luck of the Irish with a fan-favorite dessert. And Wendy's is giving some competition with a minty treat of its own. Here's what to know about the return of McDonald's Shamrock Shake and...
Ohio governor Mike DeWine proposes increasing gaming tax to help fund stadium construction or...
Ohio governor Mike DeWine proposed increasing the state gaming tax to 40% help fund stadium construction or renovations as well as youth sports programs statewide.
Truck driver sentenced for shooting at another occupied tractor trailer on I-90
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A truck driver has been sentenced to time in prison for shooting at another occupied tractor trailer truck on I-90 in Newstead last summer, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Ohio resident Dylan Cottingham, 26, was sentenced to 3 1/2...
Troopers urge motorists to move over, slow down
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds all motorists to do their part in keeping roadway workers safe by moving over a lane and slowing down when they see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. Over the last four years, 55 Patrol cruisers were involved in crashes while...
Stay Safe, Ohio: State Fire Marshal Highlights Burn Safety During National Burn Awareness Week
February 3, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal: COLUMBUS, Ohio – In recognition of National Burn Awareness Week, which runs Feb. 2-8, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is raising awareness...
