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Train strikes family on Ohio railroad bridge, killing 3 who were out on fishing trip
Read full article: Train strikes family on Ohio railroad bridge, killing 3 who were out on fishing tripAuthorities in Ohio say two women and a 5-year-old girl were killed after a train struck the family members on a railroad bridge.
Alcohol suspected in Monroe County rollover crash that killed Temperance man
Read full article: Alcohol suspected in Monroe County rollover crash that killed Temperance manThe Honda reportedly drove off the road, struck a utility pole, causing it to snap and drop power lines to the ground, before hitting a tree and rolling over.
Cedar Pointโs Top Thrill 2 returns after extended closure. Hereโs what to know about the coaster
Read full article: Cedar Pointโs Top Thrill 2 returns after extended closure. Hereโs what to know about the coasterCedar Point's Top Thrill 2 is set to return on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Here's what a spokesperson said about the ride ahead of its reopening.
Morning 4: Joann Fabrics closing all stores after second bankruptcy; where shoppers can go next -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Joann Fabrics closing all stores after second bankruptcy; where shoppers can go next -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's primary and special election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's primary and special electionCincinnatiโs mayor faces a primary challenge Tuesday from two first-time candidates, including the half brother of Vice President JD Vance.
Detroit Lions select Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams with No. 28 pick in NFL draft
Read full article: Detroit Lions select Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams with No. 28 pick in NFL draftThe Detroit Lions have selected Ohio State Buckeyes CFP National Champion defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with the No. 28 pick in the first round of the NFL draft.
Norfolk Southern's derailment insurance payments provide boost but even without that profits were up
Read full article: Norfolk Southern's derailment insurance payments provide boost but even without that profits were upNorfolk Southernโs first quarter profits got another boost from insurance payments related to its disastrous 2023 derailment in eastern Ohio.
Cremaschi lifts Inter Miami to 1-0 win over Crew before record 60,614 fans in Cleveland
Read full article: Cremaschi lifts Inter Miami to 1-0 win over Crew before record 60,614 fans in ClevelandBenjamin Cremaschi scored on a diving header in the 30th minute and Inter Miami beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Saturday.
In East Palestine derailment trial, railroad and chemical maker agree on who pays residents
Read full article: In East Palestine derailment trial, railroad and chemical maker agree on who pays residentsNorfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of the two companies it has been trying to force to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs
Read full article: China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costsPresident Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China means hopeful solar buyers may have a much harder time getting systems installed in the U.S. in coming months.
Get hired, ride rides, eat free -- Cedar Pointโs Jobs Fun Fair returns April 23
Read full article: Get hired, ride rides, eat free -- Cedar Pointโs Jobs Fun Fair returns April 23Cedar Point is set to host its third annual Jobs Fun Fair hiring party at the parkโs Main Gate on Wednesday, April 23.
Michigan State forward Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker award as college hockey's top player
Read full article: Michigan State forward Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker award as college hockey's top playerMichigan State junior forward Isaac Howard won the Hobey Baker award Friday as college hockeyโs top player.
Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio
Read full article: Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for OhioMicrosoft says it's โslowing or pausingโ some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio.
This viral post will make you appreciate Michigan Stateโs Sweet 16 team even more
Read full article: This viral post will make you appreciate Michigan Stateโs Sweet 16 team even moreA viral social media post is highlighting how much college basketball has changed, and it will really make you appreciate how Michigan State built its Sweet 16 team.
4 standout storylines after Michigan State punches ticket to Sweet 16 with win over New Mexico
Read full article: 4 standout storylines after Michigan State punches ticket to Sweet 16 with win over New MexicoFrom the fast pace of play to a stressful come-back, the Spartans sweated out a win against New Mexico in the Round of 32.
Oakland County man went missing 31 years ago. His skeletonized remains have finally been IDโd
Read full article: Oakland County man went missing 31 years ago. His skeletonized remains have finally been IDโdThe skeletonized remains of a man discovered in an Ohio town in 2001 have been identified as a Pontiac man who went missing in 1994.
March Madness: Xavier rallies to beat Texas 86-80 in First Four
Read full article: March Madness: Xavier rallies to beat Texas 86-80 in First FourMarcus Foster scored 22 points and Zach Freemantle added 15 while overcoming foul trouble as Xavier rallied past Texas 86-80 in a First Four game at Dayton.
March Madness: Mount St. Mary's beats American 83-72 in First Four to earn date with No. 1 Duke
Read full article: March Madness: Mount St. Mary's beats American 83-72 in First Four to earn date with No. 1 DukeDola Adebayo and Jedy Cordilla each scored 22 points as Mount St. Maryโs defeated American University 83-72 in an NCAA Tournament matchup of No. 16 seeds at the First Four in Dayton.
March Madness: Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four
Read full article: March Madness: Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First FourRJ Davis scored 26 points and went 6 of 6 from 3-point range to help North Carolina silence some skeptics with a 95-68 victory over San Diego State in their First Four matchup.
Knox's last-second layup lifts Alabama State over Saint Francis 70-68 in First Four
Read full article: Knox's last-second layup lifts Alabama State over Saint Francis 70-68 in First FourAmarr Knoxโs layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds at the First Four.
โCompletely skeletonizedโ remains in Ohio identified as missing Oakland County man
Read full article: โCompletely skeletonizedโ remains in Ohio identified as missing Oakland County manThe skeletonized remains of a man discovered in an Ohio town in 2001 have been identified as a Pontiac man who went missing in 1994.
After bitter defeats last year, Ohio Democrats are biding time as GOP moves full swing into 2026
Read full article: After bitter defeats last year, Ohio Democrats are biding time as GOP moves full swing into 2026The first television ads dropped this week in an Ohio governorโs race thatโs still more than a year away.
Michigan mom seeks 'respect' for her 3 missing boys, asks a judge to declare them dead
Read full article: Michigan mom seeks 'respect' for her 3 missing boys, asks a judge to declare them deadA Michigan woman directly asked a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after they disappeared.
Trump's early backing of Ramaswamy for Ohio governor seen by some as meant to avoid a nasty primary
Read full article: Trump's early backing of Ramaswamy for Ohio governor seen by some as meant to avoid a nasty primaryThe timing of President Donald Trumpโs endorsement of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor has stunned and intrigued Ohio political observers.
Republican Heather Hill, Appalachian entrepreneur, is inspired by tragedies to run for Ohio governor
Read full article: Republican Heather Hill, Appalachian entrepreneur, is inspired by tragedies to run for Ohio governorRepublican Heather Hill is methodically building a campaign for Ohio governor outside the limelight being grabbed by more prominent candidates.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straight
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straightThe Supreme Court seems likely to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination in her employment because she is straight.
Michigan agrees to multiyear contract extension with coach Dusty May during successful debut season
Read full article: Michigan agrees to multiyear contract extension with coach Dusty May during successful debut seasonMichigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games.
โArea 50-1โฒ powers Michigan basketball to 6th consecutive victory as Wolverines remain atop Big Ten
Read full article: โArea 50-1โฒ powers Michigan basketball to 6th consecutive victory as Wolverines remain atop Big TenArea 51 is a large property known as the Nevada Test and Training Range, where nuclear bombs are tested. The Wolverines' โTwin Towersโ definitely dropped bombs in Columbus, as they combined for 37 points in the victory.
Full list of Joann stores closing in Michigan as company shuts down 500 branches nationwide
Read full article: Full list of Joann stores closing in Michigan as company shuts down 500 branches nationwideJoann announced Wednesday it will be closing 500 of its stores nationwide as it continues its bankruptcy process.
Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24
Read full article: Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24Republican Vivek Ramaswamy will launch his bid for Ohio governor on Feb. 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing events in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.
Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor
Read full article: Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governorOhio Gov. Mike DeWine is nominating former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel as the state's next lieutenant governor.
Arrests in luxury home burglaries targeting NFL, NBA players are the 'tip of the iceberg'
Read full article: Arrests in luxury home burglaries targeting NFL, NBA players are the 'tip of the iceberg'Investigators across the U.S. have made a handful of arrests in recent weeks connected to heists involving some of the biggest names in sports.
Winter storms bring flooding and 'thunder ice' in several US states
Read full article: Winter storms bring flooding and 'thunder ice' in several US statesThunderstorms caused flash flooding in portions of West Virginia and spawned a tornado in Kentucky, while a wintry mix coated trees and roads and even dropped โthunder iceโ in several states.
Ohio State's Ryan Day agrees to contract extension through 2031 paying him $12.5 million annually
Read full article: Ohio State's Ryan Day agrees to contract extension through 2031 paying him $12.5 million annuallyOhio State coach Ryan Day has agreed in principle to a seven-year contract valued at $12.5 million a year.
Bond set at $20M for man accused in shooting at Ohio warehouse that killed 2 and wounded 4
Read full article: Bond set at $20M for man accused in shooting at Ohio warehouse that killed 2 and wounded 4Bond is set at $20 million for a man charged with murder in a shooting that killed two and wounded four at a New Albany, Ohio, warehouse.
Detroit Pistons acquire KJ Martin, two draft picks in trade with 76ers, per reports
Read full article: Detroit Pistons acquire KJ Martin, two draft picks in trade with 76ers, per reportsThe Detroit Pistons have acquired K.J. Martin and two draft picks in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, per reports.
Watch: Cedar Point adds โterrifyingโ element to new roller coaster debuting this summer
Read full article: Watch: Cedar Point adds โterrifyingโ element to new roller coaster debuting this summerA new coaster at Cedar Point is one step closer to being finished with the addition of this โterrifyingโ element.
4th man arraigned on felony murder charges in execution of Oakland County business owner
Read full article: 4th man arraigned on felony murder charges in execution of Oakland County business ownerOakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald charged Christopher Matacia, a 33-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, with five felonies, including felony murder in the death of Commerce Township businessman Sam Simko.
Women accused of stealing over $250,000 worth of products from Ulta Beauty stores in Michigan, Ohio
Read full article: Women accused of stealing over $250,000 worth of products from Ulta Beauty stores in Michigan, OhioThree women were arrested for allegedly stealing over $250,000 worth of products from multiple Ulta Beauty stores in Michigan and Ohio.
Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says US needs 'to do better on rail safety'
Read full article: Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says US needs 'to do better on rail safety'A new lawsuit alleges for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
3 men arraigned on felony murder charges in execution of Oakland County business owner
Read full article: 3 men arraigned on felony murder charges in execution of Oakland County business ownerThree men from Cincinnati, Ohio, who are accused in the Jan. 13 shooting death of the co-owner of a marijuana grow business were arraigned on felony murder charges.
Ohio State quality control coach placed on leave amid university investigation
Read full article: Ohio State quality control coach placed on leave amid university investigationOhio State defensive quality control coach Joe Lyberger has been on paid administrative leave for the last month while the university investigates him.
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment
Read full article: Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailmentEast Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the villageโs claims arising from the disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border that prompted nationwide concerns about railroad safety.
Ohio State celebrates national championship run amid change and farewells
Read full article: Ohio State celebrates national championship run amid change and farewellsOhio State, the first team to run the gauntlet of four playoff games on its way to the national title, celebrated with 30,000 Buckeyes fans on Sunday at Ohio Stadium.
How Michigan maybe, kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a state
Read full article: How Michigan maybe, kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a stateHappy 187th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you donโt look a day over 125. Whatโs your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. Itโs working.
Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his mission
Read full article: Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his missionA pastor who turned his Ohio church into an around-the-clock shelter for homeless people has been in a legal fight for more than a year over his ministry.
Why residents in southern Michigan may see, hear fighter jets Wednesday morning
Read full article: Why residents in southern Michigan may see, hear fighter jets Wednesday morningThe 180th Fighter Wing in Toledo, Ohio, will be conducting an air defense exercise in the Southern Michigan area Wednesday morning.
4 indicted in break-ins at luxury homes, but link to athlete burglaries unclear
Read full article: 4 indicted in break-ins at luxury homes, but link to athlete burglaries unclearFour men from Chile have been indicted in a string of burglaries targeting multimillion-dollar homes after being arrested in Ohio earlier this month.
JD Vance's Ohio hometown struggles with how to recognize the incoming vice president
Read full article: JD Vance's Ohio hometown struggles with how to recognize the incoming vice presidentIn Middletown, Ohio, many residents of JD Vance's hometown are bursting with pride at their native sonโs accomplishments.
US defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio
Read full article: US defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in central OhioU.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio.
Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
Read full article: Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence CommitteeHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is removing the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump.
Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered at service for breaking barriers
Read full article: Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered at service for breaking barriersColumbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and city.
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in watchdog group's records dispute with state attorney general
Read full article: Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in watchdog group's records dispute with state attorney generalThe Ohio Supreme Court has heard arguments in a long-running public records dispute involving state Attorney General Dave Yost and a watchdog group.
After beating Tennessee, Ohio State will finally get its rematch with Oregon
Read full article: After beating Tennessee, Ohio State will finally get its rematch with OregonOhio State players had been thinking about a rematch with Oregon long before the Buckeyes crushed Tennessee in a first-round playoff game.
Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP
Read full article: Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFPWill Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Yearโs Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.
Ohio lawmakers approve charging up to $750 for police and jail videos
Read full article: Ohio lawmakers approve charging up to $750 for police and jail videosPeople seeking copies of police and jail videos in Ohio may have to pay up to $750 per department if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a measure approved by the state Legislature.
The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge
Read full article: The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality divergeOhio's Republican secretary of state and attorney general sought to reassure voters before the November election that the state's elections were being vigorously protected against the possibility of immigrants voting illegally.
Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasion
Read full article: Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasionBengals quarterback Joe Burrowโs home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S. Authorities said Tuesday no one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked.
Officials release bodycam video of police shooting that killed 15-year-old Ohio boy
Read full article: Officials release bodycam video of police shooting that killed 15-year-old Ohio boyThe mayor and police chief in an Ohio city where a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot by police on Thanksgiving night said the bodycam video raises questions that must be addressed.
Why these 2 Detroiters are rooting for Packers to beat Lions tonight
Read full article: Why these 2 Detroiters are rooting for Packers to beat Lions tonightAs the Detroit Lions prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers tonight at Ford Field, there are two Detroiters who wonโt be rooting for their hometown team.
Great Lakes region braces for more snow while cleaning up after lake-effect storms
Read full article: Great Lakes region braces for more snow while cleaning up after lake-effect stormsCleanup work is still taking place around parts of the Great Lakes region socked by lake-effect snowstorms that dropped several feet of snow over the weekend.