Ohio

Odd News 4 days ago

Ohio boy crawls into claw machine, gets stuck, rescued with pride bruised but unharmed

An Ohio boy got stuck inside a claw machine while trying to grab a toy and was safely rescued by firefighters with no injuries reported, surveillance video showed.

Donald Trump July 3

Scoop: Ramaswamy pledges to spend at least $30M of his money in Ohio's race for governor

Trump-backed former presidential candidate and multi-millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy pledged to spend at least $30 million of his own money in his Republican campaign for Ohio governor.

Ohio June 26

Illegal immigrant who enrolled in Ohio high school claiming to be a teenager hit with federal gun charges

Anthony Labrador Sierra faces up to 15 years in prison after allegedly using fraudulent documents to pose as a minor and illegally purchase a firearm.

Eastern Michigan Eagles June 26

Eastern Michigan football recruit, 17, killed in motorcycle crash after being struck by semitruck

The Eastern Michigan football community is mourning the loss of one of its recruits, Elijah Berman, after he was struck by a semitruck while riding a motorcycle Tuesday.

Crime June 26

Illegal immigrant accused of peeping on girl as 4 other criminal immigrants caught living with suspect

An illegal immigrant from Mexico is charged with voyeurism after allegedly watching a 13-year-old girl through a window in Butler County while attempting to send explicit videos.

Ohio State Buckeyes June 24

Ex-Ohio State football player Kirk Barton charged after fatal car wreck leaves 1 person dead

Kirk Barton, a former Ohio State offensive lineman, was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after a fatal crash in Ohio killed a 24-year-old man.

Antisemitism Exposed June 20

Police identify, arrest man who allegedly ran Republican Rep. Max Miller off the road

Ohio Rep. Max Miller, a Jewish Republican and former Trump aide, claims a man with a Palestinian flag threatened him and his family in what he describes as antisemitic violence.

Pollution June 19

Trump administration launches $10M health study for East Palestine residents after toxic spill

The Trump administration commits $10 million to research health effects from toxic chemicals in the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio in 2023.

Shedeur Sanders June 19

NFL rookie Shedeur Sanders failed to appear in court after speeding ticket, records show

Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders faces legal issues after allegedly driving 101 mph and missing a court appearance, adding to predraft concerns.

Cleveland Browns June 18

Police cite Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders for speeding in Ohio, records show

Police clocked the Dodge TRX truck Shedeur Sanders was driving at 101 mph. The NFL rookie faces a fine. He could fight the citation during a schedule court appearance.

MLB June 15

Ex-MLB star Sean Casey 'completely tore his hamstring' during Savannah Bananas game, broadcaster says

Former MLB All-Star first baseman Sean Casey injured his hamstring while he was playing for the Savannah Bananas on Friday night in Cincinnati.

US Education June 10

Married Ohio school administrator, 43, learns sentence for sex with teen student in office

Emily Nutley, a former high school administrator in Ohio, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to having sex with a male teen student in late 2023.

Supreme Court June 5

Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of straight Ohio woman who claimed discrimination

Supreme Court unanimously rules in favor of an Ohio woman who claimed workplace discrimination, finding that majority groups in protected classes don't need to meet higher evidentiary standards in Title VII cases.

Politics June 5

NAACP handing out 'justice' awards to school board members who defy Trump's anti-DEI rules: leaked video

A top NAACP official was captured on leaked video explaining how her group will give "justice" awards to Ohio school board members who defy President Donald Trump's anti-DEI regulations.

NFL June 4

NFL vet Jake McQuaide escorted out of Mass by police after confrontation over porn accusations against priest

Ex-Los Angeles Rams long snapper Jake McQuaide confronted church officials during Mass last weekend over salacious allegations leveled against one parish priest.

Elections June 3

Election investigation uncovers alleged noncitizen voter registration, double voters in multiple states

Ohio's election integrity investigation finds noncitizen and double voting, leading to potential prosecutions in eight states and Washington, D.C.

Illegal Immigrants May 29

Local charges dropped as feds target Venezuelan accused of posing as teen at Ohio high school

Federal authorities have taken over the case of a Venezuelan man accused of using false documents to enroll in an Ohio high school as a student.

Crime May 29

Victims outraged after Ohio judge releases man charged in multiple Cleveland assaults

Serus Walters' release after pleading guilty to assaults in Cleveland sparks outrage as victims demand justice and question the judge's decision.

Ohio May 28

Ohio teen dies after falling off float at Memorial Day parade

Matthew Schultz, a 13-year-old from Ohio, died in a tragic accident during a Memorial Day parade in Green, Ohio. The community rallies to support his grieving family.

Crime May 27

Social media support for accused killers Luigi Mangione, Elias Rodriguez an 'exceptionally bad sign': expert

Support for high-profile murder suspects on social media, including Elias Rodriguez and Rodney Hinton Jr., highlights troubling societal trends and political divides, experts say.

Ohio May 21

Venezuelan man who allegedly posed as teen participated in Ohio high school swimming events

A 24-year-old Venezuelan man who allegedly posed as a high school teen swam in Ohio sectional races back in February. He was arrested this week.

Ohio May 21

Venezuelan man arrested after posing as teen to enroll in Ohio high school

A 24-year-old Venezuelan was arrested in Perrysburg, Ohio, for using fraudulent documents to enroll in high school. He is now facing forgery charges.

Olympics May 20

American wrestler Kyle Snyder pleads to lesser charge after arrest in connection to prostitution sting

Former Olympic champion Kyle Snyder pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in a prostitution case, highlighting his journey from wrestling glory to personal reflection.

Olympics May 13

Olympic gold medalist wrestler Kyle Snyder arrested in prostitution sting, police say

Kyle Snyder, an Olympic gold medalist wrestler, was arrested as part of a prostitution sting in Ohio last week, police in Columbus said Monday.

Media May 12

Popular Ohio weatherman abruptly taken off air as local ABC affiliate cites 'personnel matter'

News 5 in Cleveland, Ohio, announced on Friday in a vague statement that meteorologist Mark Johnson was out at the network after nearly three decades, puzzling viewers.

Politics May 12

'Enough is enough': GOP senator unleashes bill with severe consequences for harming police

Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno has introduced legislation increasing the penalties for harming law enforcement after a police officer was killed in the line of duty in Cincinnati.

High School May 9

High school lacrosse player, 16, dies of injuries sustained during game

Dylan Veselic, a 16-year-old high school lacrosse player, died on Thursday after a shot hit him in the head below his helmet.

Cold Case May 8

California 1977 cold-case murder suspect identified as 69-year-old former Army private living in Ohio

Prosecutors in California used new fingerprint and DNA evidence to arrest Willie Sims in connection to the 1977 killing of Jeanette Ralston in the Bay Area.

Odd News May 7

Pet raccoon caught with meth pipe in its mouth when cops pulled over Ohio woman: 'Expect the unexpected'

A raccoon with a meth pipe in its mouth was found when police in Ohio conducted a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a woman's supply of drugs.

Transportation May 6

Driver suddenly stops in middle of highway, causes multi-car crash, then leaves: video

A red van was caught on footage leaving the scene of a multi-vehicle car crash after stopping in the middle of the highway to turn into a missed exit.