Ohio high school cheerleaders spark controversy with "Trail of Tears" banner
HILLSBORO, Ohio — An Ohio high school blames "ignorance" and is apologizing for a banner displayed at a prep football game recalling the country's brutal treatment of Native Americans.Several news outlets reported that some Greenfield-McClain High School cheerleaders held up the banner at a Friday night game against the Hillsboro High Indians.
Public health crisis: 35 heroin overdose calls within a 24-hour period in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It has happened again.
Teen sentenced to 172 years in prison in quadruple homicide
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An 18-year-old suspected gang member has been sentenced to nearly 175 years in prison for his role in a quadruple homicide during a robbery at an Ohio home last year.Jordyn Wade was accused of helping an accomplice rob five people in Columbus, then standing with his gun drawn while the accomplice shot them.
4 plaintiffs file class action lawsuit seeking damages after Pro Football HOF game abruptly canceled
CANTON, Ohio -- A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of four plaintiffs against the National Football League, the National Football Museum Inc.
"A fantastic thing:" Canton, Ohio celebrates big in friendly football town
CANTON, Ohio -- Just a block away from the stadium with grills going, and Packers banners flying, Canton, Ohio was doing its very best Green Bay impersonation Friday night, August 5th -- and it was by design.
Prosecutor: Ohio man shot dad, deputy after hummus fight
LEBANON, Ohio — Authorities say an Ohio man shot and injured his father and a sheriff's deputy last month after a dispute over hummus.Warren County's prosecutor says 19-year-old Mohammed Abdou Laghaoui was indicted Tuesday in the June 9 shooting.
Two killed, three wounded in Ohio shootout between biker gangs
WARREN, Ohio — Police say two people have been killed and at least three people wounded in a shootout between two local biker gangs in northeast Ohio.WFMJ-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1WUBFeo ) the Ohio State Highway Patrol is searching by air and police on the ground for a possible suspect after the shootout Saturday in the parking lot of a bar in Warren Township, about 55 miles southeast of Cleveland.
Father of victim leaps across table to grab serial killer's throat during sentencing hearing
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio -- There was a major eruption in a Cuyahoga County courtroom Thursday afternoon, June 2nd.
Girl suffers life-threatening injuries in beating caught on camera: Police say no one intervened
GALION, Ohio -- Police say an Ohio teenager was lured into a group beating -- and multiple witnesses hit 'record' on their cell phones, but no one intervened.The girl has been in the hospital for a week since the attack -- with serious injuries.Police say the cell phone video shows a 16-year-old girl attacked by what appears to be another teenage girl.
Teen on Snapchat captures moment plane crashes into Ohio apartment complex
AKRON, Ohio -- Two people were killed in a plane crash in Akron, Ohio on Tuesday, the Akron Fire Department has confirmed.The Hawker H25 small jet was on approach to Akron Fulton Airport when it crashed into a building around 3 p.m., an FAA spokesman said.
Model for Milwaukee? FOX6 visits arena in Columbus, Ohio, used as inspiration by Bucks officials
COLUMBUS, OHIO -- The Milwaukee Bucks have said for months they want their new arena to anchor a downtown development that transforms the city and even the state.
"There's at least 5,000:" Spiders have taken over the Main Street Bridge in Columbus, Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It is one of the most well-known bridges in Columbus, Ohio, and right now, it's quite the sight to see!
Armed & dangerous: Officials in Ohio say man wanted for burglaries with elderly victims may be in Milwaukee
DAYTON, Ohio -- Officials with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in Dayton, Ohio are looking for a man wanted in connection with several burglaries committed in Ohio, targeting elderly victims, and they have reason to believe he could be in Milwaukee.Sheriff's officials are looking for Chris Patton (also known as Chris Holland) for several burglaries committed in the Harrison Township, Montgomery County, Ohio area.
"We feel really good:" Gov. Walker started his day at the fair, and he'll end it at the debate in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Political experts say the key for Governor Scott Walker in the first GOP presidential debate Thursday, August 6th in Cleveland is to prove he can win the presidency.There are 17 declared Republican presidential candidates. 10 were selected to take part in the debate.
Governor Walker to stop at State Fair, and then fly to Cleveland for first GOP presidential debate
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Governor Scott Walker will likely prepare for the first GOP presidential debate on Thursday, August 6th at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Wisconsin with Cream Puffs.
Take a look inside Mike Tyson's abandoned mansion
SOUTHINGTON, Ohio (WITI) -- Ever wanted to see inside an abandoned multi-million dollar mansion?Photographer Johnny Joo was recently allowed in Mike Tyson’s abandoned mansion in Southington, Ohio.The retired professional boxer lived in the mansion in the 1980s and early 1990s.Tyson chose Southington to live close to his trainer.
Dash cam video: Intoxicated mom screams, kicks window after arrest at Red Lobster
NILES, Ohio (WITI) — Police are releasing dash camera video of a woman arrested at a Red Lobster for disorderly conduct.The video shows 25-year-old Carleigh Dawson of Columbus screaming and kicking a window in the back of the police cruiser after the incident that happened on Saturday, March 21st.Police said they received several calls about an intoxicated customer who was acting belligerent with an infant inside the restaurant.According to a post on the Niles Police Department Facebook page, at one point, Dawson reportedly swung the baby carrier with her nine-month-old daughter inside, dropping it on the ground.When Dawson tried to get into her car with the baby, both employees and other customers called 911 and also blocked her from getting into the car.Dawson is heard in the video screaming “Where’s my daughter, call my husband.”The baby was taken to an area hospital to be checked out.
Video shows Chuck E. Cheese employees being viciously attacked
PARMA, Ohio (WITI) -- Several employees were injured during a brutal attack at a Chuck E.
Obese Dachshund gets tummy tuck, drops 27 pounds
OHIO (WITI) -- Dennis the Dachshund is living out his New Year's resolution.It may be hard to imagine, but not long ago Dennis weighed a whopping 56 pounds when his owner got him from a relative.With a little bit of effort, his weight was brought down to 29 pounds.
UPDATE: Escaped school shooter captured; tightlipped about motive, escape
(CNN) -- T.J. Lane didn't belong to any particular clique in the schools he attended.