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Ohio Woman Posts Video Of Her Torturing Son Before He Goes Missing
A woman in Ohio has been arrested after her son was the subject of an Amber Alert. At the time, it had been alleged that she uploaded a video on social media of her torturing the seven-year-old child. Local authorities have shared more of the...
Ohio State University President Ted Carter lays out vision for next 10 years
Ohio State University President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. set his vision for the next 10 years in a speech Wednesday, aiming to attract talented faculty, offer more affordable pathways to college for students and address the state's nurse and...

Ohio Invests $1.3M in STEM for Underserved Students
The Ohio Department of Development will invest $1.3 million in a new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program intended to deliver hands-on learning experiences to underserved students across the state. Funded by Mantel...

Ohio State president unveils 10-year vision focused on students, innovation and opportunity
Ohio State President Ted Carter Jr. delivered his second State of the University address outlining the Education for Citizenship 2035 plan. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University President Ted Carter addressed students, faculty and donors on...
Ohio pumpkin patch is best in US in USA TODAY 10BEST awards
Lehner's Pumpkin Farm in Radnor, Ohio, was voted the best pumpkin patch in the nation in the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The farm offers over 15 acres of pick-your-own pumpkins and numerous family activities like pumpkin bowling,...

Ohio Sen. Liston of Dublin cancels Israel trip, says she doesn't want to be propaganda tool
The largest-ever bipartisan delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Israel this week, but an Ohio state senator canceled at the last minute. State Sen. Beth Liston, a Democrat, canceled her participation in the free, Israeli-sponsored trip...
Ohio Mr. Football 2025 watch list: Who are the top candidates entering Week 5?
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The race for Ohio’s Mr. Football award, the most prestigious individual high school football honor, is in full swing with the midpoint of the regular season quickly approaching. With four weeks in the books, the first watch list...

Ohio State president announces strategic plan focusing on scholarships, AI research, career preparation
Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Official websiteWalter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Official website President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. outlined new strategic initiatives for The Ohio State...

Ohio Cannabis Sales Surpass $3 Billion in 2025, Driven by Medical and Recreational Growth
Total cannabis sales in Ohio broke $3 billion as of September 6, 2025, with medical sales reaching over $2 billion total and recreational reaching more than $785 million (1). The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) published the data, updated...

Ohio Valley Opry celebrates 25th anniversary with weekend celebration in new location
By: Julia Weber Posted on: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 < < Back to BELPRE, Ohio (WOUB) – On Saturday the Ohio Valley Opry will celebrate its 25th anniversary in a new location, the Belpre Celebration Center (1944 Washington Blvd). The Opry will...

Ohio Congressman calls for National Guard in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — In an opinion piece, an Ohio Congressman called on the state's governor to deploy the Ohio National Guard to fight crime in Cleveland. The essay, titled Bring the National Guard to Cleveland , appeared in The Washington Times, a...

OHIO Hockey to host free Green vs. White Game Sept. 20
The OHIO Hockey team will be hosting a free Green and White game at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. The game will be free for all fans and will not require any ticket to attend. Fans can come out and get a free look at the 2025-26 OHIO Hockey team....

Ohio State University launches initiative requiring that students study AI
Columbus, Ohio — College freshmen Ashlee Croll and Brooklyn Baldwin are part of something new this fall at Ohio State University that will infuse artificial intelligence lessons into every major. "As a bio major, you have to take a lot of hard...
Latest pictures of the new Cuyahoga County Corrections Center
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cuyahoga County officials just released the latest interior and exterior design renderings for the new state-of-the-art Corrections Center. The new jail, which will replace the current Cuyahoga County Justice Center...

First responders conduct water rescue on Great Miami River
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A vehicle found in the Great Miami River was reported stolen. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed a vehicle was found Wednesday morning in the Great Miami River. No one was inside the vehicle, but MCSO said it...
First Alert Forecast: A little warmer Thursday, still tracking rain chances late in the weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Today continued the stretch of warm late-summer temperatures across Northern Indiana and Northwest Ohio! After a bit more patchy fog Thursday morning, midday temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 80s once again....

Ohio weighs allowing politicians, judges to carry concealed handguns at work in response to safety concerns
COLUMBUS, Ohio—State elected officials and judges with a concealed-carry permit would be allowed to carry concealed handguns into the Ohio Statehouse and other government buildings, under newly introduced legislation in the Ohio House. House Bill...

Ohio Republicans move to allow death penalty for politically-motivated killings
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new Ohio bill would increase penalties for politically motivated crimes, including giving prosecutors the ability to seek the death penalty in homicide cases. The political assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa...

Ohio's state medical board investigating complaint of medical cannabis card record breach
The State Medical Board of Ohio is investigating an apparent data breach of Ohio Medical Card/Ohio Medical Alliance client records. A cyber security researcher found the medical records. The company helps connect patients to providers who issue...

Ohio State combats Asian longhorned tick with new tick testing service, other research efforts
SALEM, Ohio — A bloodthirsty arachnid is lurking in Ohio pastures, and Ohio State University is at the forefront of monitoring its movements. This arachnid is the Asian longhorned tick, and like many other ticks, it can transmit diseases that have...