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A steel maker in Northeast Ohio is closing its doors; Governor Mike DeWine works to improve reading skills of Ohio school kids; a little something about tomatoes you probably didn’t know; little leaguers from New Albany hit the big time.

A lawsuit stemming from Ohio’s worst mass murder in history takes the stage in Pike County; toxic algae is building in the Western Basin of Lake Erie; the Cleveland Animal Protective League removes about 100 animals from a home; Kings Island unveils new plans for next year that will appeal to young kids.

Issue One goes down to defeat in Ohio; police in Westlake warn residents about drugs that look like candy; Ohio State athletic Director Gene Smith will retire next year; the Ohio State Fair reports strong attendance numbers.

Ohioans are deciding the fate of Issue One in today’s special election; researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland are conducting long-term studies on the health of East Palestine residents in the wake of that toxic train derailment; a police officer east of Cleveland faces a sexual battery charge following allegations from a teen; U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm makes a s...

Ohio’s special election is tomorrow to determine the standards required for passing amendments to the state’s Constitution; Yellow Freight files for bankruptcy days after its trucking terminals across the state shut down; a state lawmaker loses his house to a fire; a Fulton County couple celebrates their 80th wedding anniversary.

Today marks four years since that mass shooting in Dayton; a former Columbus police officer is charged with murder for a shooting during the serving of a warrant; some counties need more poll workers for the statewide election on Tuesday; Bigfoot is being celebrated in Southeast Ohio.

FirstEnergy says it is under investigation by the state; today marks six months since the toxic train derailment in East Palestine; farmers in Northwest Ohio say the weather this year has been good overall; Canton’s Hall of Fame Village is ready for tonight’s NFL preseason game between the Browns and Jets.

A multi-county police chase ends in an hours-long stand-off and death; more Ohioans are arrested for their roles in the U.S. Capitol riot; BGSU hosts its annual anti-hazing summit; the Reds and Guardians have a bad night.

Two elections lie ahead for Ohio that deal with abortion rights in one way or another; Canton prepares for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game; the school in Akron founded by hometown hero Lebron James underperforms; Cedar Point announces its next ‘tallest and fastest’ coaster.

Deputy and police K9 injured in Hocking County shooting overnight; helicopter crash near Springfield over the weekend killed pilot and caused a seven car pile-up that closed I-70 for several hours; EF-1 tornado caused damage in Defiance County, no injuries reported; early voting continues for Ohio's August 8th special election, deadline to request an absentee ballot is tomorrow.

Some Toledo residents may be without power until Saturday after Wednesday's severe storms; bacteria that causes Legionnaire's disease found at Dayton-area elementary school; Norfolk Southern says cost of East Palestine derailment has more than doubled; Bengals QB Joe Burrow carted off the practice field, ESPN reporting it's a calf strain.

Circleville police officer fired after releasing K9 on unarmed, surrendering suspect; police in Cleveland arrested a dozen juveniles suspected to be members of the Kia Boys gang; Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown reacts to Mitch McConnell's freezing incident; the last movie theater operating in one northeast Ohio county has closed.

Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment will be on the November ballot; group working to legalize recreational marijuana in the state fell just short of the number of signatures needed to get on ballot, will have more time to collect the remaining signatures; Governor DeWine says Ohio police need better training in response to Circleville K9 incident; Paycor stadium in Cincinnati will be showing o...

Circleville PD officer on administrative leave after incident involving police dog mauling a suspect who was surrendering; two weeks until Ohio's special election decides Issue One; Ohio Secretary of State endorses Trump in GOP presidential race; this year's butter sculptures revealed at the Ohio State Fair.

Man speeding in stolen Kia struck and killed a 4-year-old child in Columbus on Saturday; SWAT teams sent to Put-in-Bay over the weekend due to concerns over rioting; 41-year-old Toledo man charged for allegedly raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl; Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin visited Cincinnati to host CPR training following his near-death cardiac arrest on the field during a game agai...

Severe weather knocks out power to thousands of Ohioans; a woman accused in the deaths of more than 150 dogs in northeast Ohio has been indicted on multiple counts of felony animal cruelty; ODJFS dealing with a rash of fraudulent unemployment claims; the Cincinnati Bengals reveal this season's Ring of Honor inductees.

Ohio Sen. JD Vance has introduced legislation to federally ban gender-affirming care for kids; theater groups worry Ohio's proposed anti-drag legislation would impede freedom of expression; Cleveland Browns release Perrion Winfrey after accusation he assaulted and threatened a woman; one winning ticket was sold for $1B Powerball jackpot.

State Rep. Bob Young indicted for domestic violence and assault after arrest for hitting his wife; Massillon Washington high school football coach on administrative leave amid hazing investigation; Ohio native Marilyn Manson expected to plead no contest in 4-year-old case involving him blowing his nose on a videographer; Browns unveil new alternate helmet.

Police in Ashtabula County are investigating the death of an 8-month-old boy; student athlete in Central Ohio saved by AED after collapsing on the practice field; allegations of misconduct and possible hazing are being investigated at Massillon Washington High School; state lawmakers introduce bill that seeks to ban drag performances in most places.

Mother of an OSU football player killed by gunfire in Chicago; body of a man missing in Lake Erie since Tuesday has been recovered; Columbus neighborhood wakes up to KKK flyers on their cars; Secretary of State Frank LaRose announces US Senate run.

Cleveland mass shooting suspect given $9M bond, one million for each shooting victim; Householder's co-defendant appeals his prison sentence; Ohio is getting 27 new EV charging stations; the most stressed city in the US is again in Ohio.

State med board says Columbus-area TikTok plastic surgeon "Dr. Roxy" can't practice any more; emotions ran high at Cleveland City Council meeting skipped by the mayor; woman injured by falling piece of Cedar Point rollercoaster sues the park; University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff honored at the ESPYs.

Suspect arrested in Sunday's mass shooting in Cleveland; nearly 500 residents in Columbiana County evacuated from their homes; Ohio's GOP chair wants Republicans to vote early for Issue 1; Toledo BMV reopens less than a month after severe fire.

Police say early info indicates Sunday's mass shooting in Cleveland's Warehouse District was not targeted; Lt. Governor Husted addresses the arrest of MS-13 gang leader near Sandusky; early voting is underway in Ohio's August 8 special election; Cleveland police called to round up a loose cow near downtown last night.

Nine people wounded in a mass shooting in Cleveland; Ohio's House speaker calls for Summit County Republican Rep. Bob Young to resign after domestic violence allegations; Northwest Ohio school district announces plan to give students clear backpacks; road tripping is very good in Ohio according to a new survey.