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Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders ticketed after police say he drove 101 mph in Cleveland suburb
Read full article: Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders ticketed after police say he drove 101 mph in Cleveland suburbBrowns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is accused of driving a pickup truck 101 mph (163 kilometers per hour) on a suburban Cleveland interstate earlier this week.
Confusion on sensor plane's abilities delayed response in Ohio train derailment, report says
Read full article: Confusion on sensor plane's abilities delayed response in Ohio train derailment, report saysA new report says a plane equipped with advanced sensors for deployment to chemical disasters could have helped authorities avoid needlessly blowing open five rail tank cars and burning their chemicals after the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum
Read full article: Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculumUniversity boards appointed by the Texas governor soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs.
At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, NATO leader urges military spending to counter Russia
Read full article: At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, NATO leader urges military spending to counter RussiaRepresentatives from NATO-aligned countries are wrapping up a gathering in Ohio to mark the Dayton Peace Accords that ended the Bosnian war 30 years ago.
At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, Balkan and US officials say NATO helps maintain peace
Read full article: At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, Balkan and US officials say NATO helps maintain peaceRepresentatives of Balkan nations and Americans of both political parties agree on NATO's value in maintaining peace around the world.
Three decades later, NATO parliamentarians head to the site of the Dayton Peace Accords
Read full article: Three decades later, NATO parliamentarians head to the site of the Dayton Peace AccordsRepresentatives of NATO-aligned nations will gather starting in the Ohio city where an end to the three-year Bosnian war was brokered 30 years ago.
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.
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 electionCincinnati’s mayor faces a primary challenge Tuesday from two first-time candidates, including the half brother of Vice President JD Vance.
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 Southern’s 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.
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 hockey’s 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 “slowing or pausing” some of data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio.
Barkov scores early in OT, Bobrovsky earns 49th career shutout and Panthers edge Blue Jackets 1-0
Read full article: Barkov scores early in OT, Bobrovsky earns 49th career shutout and Panthers edge Blue Jackets 1-0Aleksander Barkov scored a power-play goal 29 seconds into overtime and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 25 shots for his 49th career shutout to lead the Florida Panthers to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
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. Mary’s 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 Knox’s 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.
Registered sex offender sentenced for sexually exploiting South Florida teen
Read full article: Registered sex offender sentenced for sexually exploiting South Florida teenA registered sex offender from Ohio was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a 14-year-old girl from South Florida, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced Friday.
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 governor’s race that’s 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 has 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 Trump’s 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.
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.
Feds accuse South Florida men of smuggling aircraft parts to Russia
Read full article: Feds accuse South Florida men of smuggling aircraft parts to RussiaTwo South Florida men working for a company with offices in Hallandale Beach and Ohio are facing several charges in Cincinnati federal court after authorities accused them of illegally exporting aircraft parts to Russia.
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 “thunder ice” 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.
Police seek motive after a suspect was arrested for a fatal shooting at an Ohio cosmetics warehouse
Read full article: Police seek motive after a suspect was arrested for a fatal shooting at an Ohio cosmetics warehouseOfficials say they are investigating why a gunman shot six people, killing one of them, at a business in New Albany, Ohio, late Tuesday.
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.
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 derailmentThe Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s claims arising from a disastrous train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in 2023.
Ohio hospice celebrates special volunteer celebrating 100th birthday
Read full article: Ohio hospice celebrates special volunteer celebrating 100th birthdayA hospice in Ohio celebrated a very special volunteer last week as it was Bob Zonneville’s 100th birthday. The World War II veteran has been supporting hospice with service, donations and advocacy for decades.
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.
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.
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 son’s 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 Year’s 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 Burrow’s 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.
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.
Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week
Read full article: Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this weekSome storm-weary residents of the Great Lakes region have seen continued snowfall and are facing the prospect of even more accumulations this week.
Big Ten fines Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for postgame melee
Read full article: Big Ten fines Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for postgame meleeThe Big Ten Conference has announced it fined Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for violating the conference’s sportsmanship policy for the on-field melee at the end of the Wolverines’ win in Columbus.
Michigan, Ohio State players brawl after Wolverines beat No. 2 Buckeyes. Police use pepper spray
Read full article: Michigan, Ohio State players brawl after Wolverines beat No. 2 Buckeyes. Police use pepper sprayA fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday when Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag on the OSU logo and were confronted by the Buckeyes.
Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines' 4th straight win over bitter rival
Read full article: Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines' 4th straight win over bitter rivalDominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10, ending the Buckeyes’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game.
Head of Ohio's teacher pension fund retires Sunday, saying fund is strong despite staff vacancies
Read full article: Head of Ohio's teacher pension fund retires Sunday, saying fund is strong despite staff vacanciesThe outgoing head of Ohio’s troubled teacher retirement system said she's leaving the fund in strong fiscal condition despite turmoil at the top that her successor will inherit.
SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankingsThe Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. 10 despite a lopsided loss of its own.
No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15
Read full article: No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15.
Trump-backed Derek Merrin concedes to Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in Ohio
Read full article: Trump-backed Derek Merrin concedes to Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in OhioDemocratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s Trump-endorsed rival said he called the veteran Ohio congresswoman to concede defeat in the 2024 election.
JD Vance is leaving the Senate for the vice presidency. That's set off a scramble for his Ohio seat
Read full article: JD Vance is leaving the Senate for the vice presidency. That's set off a scramble for his Ohio seatJD Vance’s election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio’s U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years.
As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically
Read full article: As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domesticallyA supplier of fuel for nuclear power plants has announced a $60 million expansion in Tennessee, promising more manufacturing of high-tech centrifuges there to enrich uranium.
Bill on school bathroom use by transgender students clears Ohio Legislature, heads to governor
Read full article: Bill on school bathroom use by transgender students clears Ohio Legislature, heads to governorThe Republican-led Ohio Senate has approved a bill banning transgender students from using bathrooms that fit their gender identities.
The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters records
Read full article: The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters recordsBillions of dollars in ads are raining down on voters across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains and American southwest as the two major political parties struggle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Will Howard throws for 3 touchdowns, but No. 4 Ohio State is sloppy in 21-17 win over Nebraska
Read full article: Will Howard throws for 3 touchdowns, but No. 4 Ohio State is sloppy in 21-17 win over NebraskaWill Howard tossed three touchdown passes, but No. 4 Ohio State needed an interception by cornerback Jordan Hancock’s with 1:16 left to seal its 21-17 win over Nebraska.
Ohio mom left 3 kids home alone while she went to South Florida for liposuction
Read full article: Ohio mom left 3 kids home alone while she went to South Florida for liposuctionA mom from suburban Cleveland left her kids home alone for three days while she took a trip to South Florida for cosmetic surgery.
Ohio man charged with bringing massive 'Trump' sign to Capitol for rioters to use as a weapon
Read full article: Ohio man charged with bringing massive 'Trump' sign to Capitol for rioters to use as a weaponAn Ohio man has been arrested on charges that he brought a massive “Trump” sign to the U.S. Capitol and joined other rioters in using it as a weapon against police officers during a mob attack.
Akron to pay $4.8 million to relatives of a Black man killed by police
Read full article: Akron to pay $4.8 million to relatives of a Black man killed by policeThe family of a Black man killed when eight Ohio officers fired 94 bullets at him after he shot a round out his window during a police chase will receive a $4.8 million settlement from the city of Akron.
Vance says 'no' when asked whether Trump lost 2020 election
Read full article: Vance says 'no' when asked whether Trump lost 2020 electionIn the months since he became Donald Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance has repeatedly deflected questions about whether the Republican presidential nominee lost the 2020 election, saying he was focused on the future.
Panthers beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 on an opening night dedicated to Johnny Gaudreau
Read full article: Panthers beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 on an opening night dedicated to Johnny GaudreauSam Reinhart had a goal and two assists, Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist, Spencer Knight made 35 stops and the Florida Panthers beat Columbus 4-3, spoiling a Blue Jackets’ home opener steeped in tributes to Johnny Gaudreau.