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Columbus police still seeking suspect in a crime spree and shootout that wounded an officer; traffic deaths were down from last year over the 4th of July; Ottawa County residents impacted by last month's tornadoes have new help; the Reds are hoping to keep their winning streak alive this weekend in Milwaukee.

The man accused of raping a then 9-year-old girl, who became a national talking point because she had to travel to Indiana for an abortion, takes plea deal and is sentenced to life in prison; a Lake County city council president pleads guilty to solicitation after human trafficking sting; campground where an 18-year-old Ohio man drowned is closing its swimming lake; Ohio School for the Blind's mar...

7-year-old girl run over after jumping off a float in a suburban Columbus July 4th parade; a Lorain family says they are going to sue after a police officer shot and killed their dog; Governor Mike DeWine signed the state budget with 44 line-item vetoes; Ohio history is being celebrated with new barn murals.

State lawmakers pass a new 2-year budget for Ohio; someone is dumping cats in parks near Cleveland; the OSU Buckeyes snatch a top recruit away from Michigan; many dog owners are turning to CBD to help their furry friends deal with fireworks anxiety.

Larry Householder and Matt Borges sentenced for largest corruption scandal in state history; two former Buckeyes busted for violating the NFL's gambling policy; Cincinnati welcomes thousands of Swifties for the weekend; a high school in Painesville has a very unusual distinction.

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to cause poor air quality in Ohio; reward announced for info in case of a missing Cleveland teen who disappeared almost 2 weeks ago; Taylor Swift causes Cincinnati to be a top-trending destination on Airbnb; Gallipolis man proves there are still good people in the world.

Seven-month-old baby dead after abduction in Baltimore and crash in Tiffin; smoke from wildfires in Canada once again causing air quality issues in Ohio; Larry Householder to be sentenced tomorrow; Major League Soccer makes it official and announces 2024 All-Star game will be in Columbus.

Pedestrian hit by a train near Tiffin; Lordstown Motors has filed for bankruptcy; Amazon planning $8 billion data center project in Central Ohio; a woman from the Columbus area is a winner on Jeopardy.

Police say a shooting at a supermarket near Cleveland was a domestic murder-suicide; no injuries after a car and a fire truck collided on I-70 in Licking County; Ohio's Supreme Court says more than 230 men can sue OSU over decades-old sexual abuse by a university doctor; state elections officials say there are issues getting enough poll workers for August 8th special election.

Prosecutors say they'll seek the death penalty in the case of a Clermont County father who shot and killed his three young sons; feds recommend 16-20 years in prison for former Ohio House speaker Larry Householder; Kirk Herbstreit gives an update on his son Zak; Toledo pizza shop employees are being hailed as heroes for sheltering neighbors in the store's walk-in fridge during tornadoes last week.

Two controversial bills targeting gender identity and gender-affirming care approved by Ohio House, heading to Senate; viral Facebook post about Perrysburg playground "stranger danger" debunked, there is no threat; debate over moving the Cuyahoga County jail; why did a website name Northwest Ohio's Napoleon one of the state's most dangerous cities?

Cleveland woman charged with murder because her 16-month-old daughter died after being left home alone while Mom went on vacation for 8 days; Governor DeWine wants to know why there were no tornado sirens activated in Toledo's Point Place neighborhood as a twister approached last Thursday; Ohio State football player Zak Herbstreit, son of Kirk, hospitalized; two of the top-ranked children's hospit...

Thieves are targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles in northeastern part of the state; 146 dead dogs found in a house near Akron; Toledo's Point Place tornado sent some medical records blowing away with debris; the Cincinnati Reds are in first place in their division.

Shooting in Dayton leaves one dead, two in custody; elderly woman in Parma Heights fatally crushed by an ambulance; the search continues for a missing Ohio State student in Columbus; Ohio's GOP senator not on board with President Biden's plan to forgive student loan debt.

Severe weather, including tornadoes, hit northwestern part of the state; Clermont County man in jail on $20 million after allegedly killing his 3 young sons; Ohio unemployment at a record low; experimental vaccine being tested at Cleveland Clinic is giving hope to patients with fatal brain tumors.

Stolen Kia vehicles driven by teenagers cause crashes in Cleveland and Columbus; protesters from East Palestine demand Governor DeWine declare an emergency to get them federal assistance; third tentative agreement reached in Clarios strike; Pride celebrations kick off in Columbus this weekend.

Police in the Cleveland area are investigating two smash and grab-style robberies at high-end retailers; Ohio's JD Vance says Trump indictment will impact his actions in the Senate; Columbus City Council approves funding to offer residents free gun locks; Ohio's Ballot Board tweaks Issue 1 language ahead of August special election.

National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes touched down in western part of the state on Sunday; drive-by shooting in Newark leaves a 62-year-old woman injured; Governor DeWine announces East Palestine Emergency Support Program for businesses impacted by February train derailment; reality competition show 'Survivor' holding auditions in Ohio this week.

Man shot while driving on I-71 in Columbus; derailment in East Palestine prompts federal government to take a closer look at freight railroads; mental health experts join Governor DeWine in discussing the Social Media Parental Notification Act, aimed at protecting kids online; Ohio State alum receives the Tony award for best featured actress in a musical.

Ohio GOP lawmakers react to federal indictment of former president Donald Trump; BCI looking at fatal officer-involved shooting in Canton; unemployment numbers jump sharply; Big Ten conference announces 2024-25 football schedule.

New info about Rocky River school principal accused of inappropriate conduct with students; wildfires in Canada are causing dangerous air quality index levels in parts of Ohio; cities in northeast part of the state are offering big signing bonuses for new police officers; Browns RB Nick Chubb dedicates the coming season to the legendary Jim Brown.

Suspects in Dayton-area home invasion arrested near Columbus; 2 Cleveland Browns players robbed at gunpoint near a downtown bar, another had his truck stolen from parking garage; Mason trying to keep Western & Southern Open; upcoming Ohio Pride events.

Cincinnati 14-year-old charged after firing shots at a police officer; husband and wife killed in a motorcycle crash near Sandusky; farmers in Ohio need rain; FirstEnergy signs are being removed from Cleveland Browns' stadium.

Firefighters battle a 50-acre brush fire in northeast Ohio; escaped inmate in northwestern Ohio dies in jail cell just hours after he was captured; Del-Co Water asking customers to limit water use due to hot weather; longest-serving Ohio State Fair General Manager announces plans to retire.

Argument over cutting in the checkout line may have led to a shooting death in a Columbus supermarket parking lot; Cleveland shopping complexes are cracking down on unruly teens; Cedar Point confirms a piece of a tire fell from the Corkscrew roller coaster; annual conference for US mayors taking place in Columbus.