Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports

Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."

Ohio miscarriage case: State prosecutor says criminal charge against woman can't be dropped

An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.

Animal shelter seeks adoption for brave dog kicked by horse

An Ohio animal shelter is seeking a loving home for Zoey, a resilient 6-week-old Toy Fox Terrier/Jack Russell mix, who suffered two broken front legs after being kicked by a horse.

Jeffrey Dahmer's father dead at age 87

The embattled father of America's most infamous cannibal passed away at an Ohio hospice care facility in Medina County on Tuesday.

'A Christmas Story' house gets new owner amid the holiday season

A Christmas Story House & Museum now has a new owner: Cleveland, Ohio, native Josh Dickerson. The house from the movie now operates as a bed and breakfast.

Shooting in Beavercreek, Ohio that hurt 4 is second to occur at a Walmart in 24 hours

Police in Ohio say a gunman opened fire inside a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself -- the second shooting in 24 hours at a store operated by the retail giant.

Ohio bus crash leaves 3 dead, 18 hospitalized, officials say

A charter bus filled with high school students was rear-ended by a semitruck on an Ohio highway, leaving six people dead and 18 others injured.

Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights

The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.

Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access

The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts

In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.

Trump endorses Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"