Tag: Ohio

Ohio lawmakers urging residents to safely store guns amid rising child deaths

Smith and Wesson handguns are displayed. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a…

Ohio state senator proposes dedicated well-plugging fund, other regulatory changes

File photo of a fracking rig in a cornfield. (Getty Images.)Ohio state senators are trying to overhaul the…

Ohio’s drought may continue for a while with ‘minimal chances of rain’ in forecast

Ohio's drought keeps getting worse.Rain has been limited throughout North Central Ohio since the middle of summer, and…

The Great Pumpkin is real and on the run in Ohio

In what may be the most seasonal police chase in recent memory, this week, Ohio officers found themselves…

Missouri Democrats have an opportunity to block a new congressional map. They say they’re largely on their own.

Democrats are pushing ahead with last-ditch efforts to stymie Republican mid-decade redistricting in Missouri and Ohio, although they…

Frost, freezing temps to hit Ohio tonight. Protect your home, yard. See weather forecast

Get ready for the cold, Ohio.The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a frost advisory across most…

Ohio educators to remain on STRS as court upholds temporary block on board changes

The entrance to the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System headquarters in Columbus. (Photo by Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital…

Enrollment at most Ohio public universities is up, but international enrollment is down

On the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for the Ohio…

Motorcyclist killed in central Ohio crash

A motorcyclist was killed in a central Ohio crash Sunday evening.[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as…

Ohio’s fall burn ban chills peak bonfire season. All your burning questions answered

Ohio’s fall open burning regulations took effect Oct. 1, restricting outdoor fires in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m.…

Visitors from Germany caught speeding on Ohio interstate

Two visitors from Germany were caught speeding on an Ohio interstate.[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as…

Ohio stocking 9 lakes with 20,000 muskies. Here’s where to go fishing 🎣

The Ohio Division of Wildlife is stocking inland lakes 20,000 muskellunge.Muskellunge are sought-after, predatory sport fish. They don't…