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Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith picked as 2025 Heisman front-runner
Jeremiah Smith isn’t waiting his turn. He is already one of the most dangerous players in college football. After a breakout freshman season at Ohio State, the star wide receiver is the early favorite to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy, according to...

Farmers’ Almanac releases fall forecast: What Ohioans can expect
The Farmers' Almanac predicts severe storms and tornado potential in the Ohio Valley this fall. COLUMBUS, Ohio — As summer winds down and Ohioans prepare for cooler days ahead, the Farmers’ Almanac has released its extended fall weather forecast,...

Ohio's Mr. Football among top returning quarterbacks in 2025
Ohio's Mr. Football from 2024 is back for one more go-round this fall. Matt Ponatoski won the state's top individual award last year after leading Cincinnati powerhouse Archbishop Moeller to the OHSAA Division I state championship game on Dec. 6....

Ohio hospital chaplain to remain jailed in controversial immigration case
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A former chaplain at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital will remain jailed on controversial civil immigration charges after an immigration judge ruled she couldn’t grant bond because of allegations that he supported a terrorist...

Ohio plans massive expansion of truck parking to combat highway crashes
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine and his administration unveiled plans Tuesday to build a total of 1,400 new truck parking spaces along highways at 33 sites across Ohio. The initiative, paid for out of $150 million approved in the state...

New Ohio plan could reduce truck crashes
Ever been driving out the interstate and watched a commercial truck swerve a little — maybe cross the center line and quickly right itself — and wonder how in the world they drive as much and as often as they do and keep themselves and the rest of...

Ohio school vouchers create competition that benefits public education
Effective school choice is the civil rights movement of our time, allowing students to achieve the education that best fits their needs, or sometimes, to escape the poor offerings or ideological pathologies of a government-run school. During...

Ohio Valley Mall welcomes back-to-school shoppers
T-L Photo/GAGE VOTA Leeah Pearson, 7, prepares for second grade by shopping at the Ohio Valley Mall. Families can shop without breaking the bank during Ohio’s Tax Free Holiday from Aug. 1-14. ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Ohio Valley Mall is gearing up to...

Should The ‘Indians’ And ‘Redskins’ Names Return To Sports? As Stadium Vote Looms, Trump Believes So
"Indians are being treated very unfairly. MAKE INDIANS GREAT AGAIN (MIGA)!" President Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. Is this statement by the President a contrarian view? Or is it a reflection of a changing public sentiment? CHICAGO - APRIL...

Texas Tech highlights new coordinators, transfers, high expectations at local media day
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - With high anticipation going into the 2025 football campaign, the Red Raiders unofficially kicked off the season at Tuesday’s media day. Coach Joey McGuire spoke about the expectations going into the season. “So, we’re...

Ohio State-TCU, Michigan-Vanderbilt Featured In 2026 Coretta Scott King Classic
Two of the Big Ten's top women's college basketball teams will go up against top programs from the Big 12 and SEC in the second edition of the Coretta Scott King Classic. TCU and Ohio State will tip off the doubleheader (Noon ET), while Michigan...

Ohio Sheriff: 100 Pounds of Explosives in Car of Gunman who Killed Officer
Wagner died from his injuries Thursday at MetroHealth Medical Center. Parker was killed at the scene after officers returned fire. After the attack, officers searched Parker’s car. Hall told cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer that while processing...
Ohio's two week sales tax holiday starts this weekend. What to know
Ohio's sales tax holiday begins Aug. 1 and lasts through Aug. 14. Amazon orders that meet the Ohio sales tax holiday criteria will be included in the two-week event. Many items under $500, including food, clothing and back-to-school supplies, are...

Free Registration Now Open for Plastics Industry Expos and Conferences in Cleveland, Ohio
Free online registration has opened for the AMI Plastics World Expos North America, taking place at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov. 12-13, 2025. Marking its sixth installment in North America, the event features four...

Coaches and Players Address the Media; Wisconsin, Ohio State & More | 2025 B1G Volleyball Media Days
00:00:00 - Michigan Press Conference | Erin Virtue, Allison Jacobs & Maddi Cuchran 00:18:53 - Oregon Press Conference | Trent Kersten, Orian Drore & Sophi Meyers 00:38:17 - Iowa Press Conference | Jim Barnes, Claire Ammeraal & Chard'e Vanzandt...

Big Ten Coaches and Players Preview the Season | Day 2 of 2025 B1G Volleyball Media Days
00:00 Iowa's Jim Barnes, Claire Ammeraal & Chad'e Vanzandt Preview 2025 18:06 Michigan State's Kristen Kelsay, Evie Doezema & Zuzanna Kulig Preview 2025 39:41 USC's Brad Keller, Adonia Faumuina & Leah Ford Preview 2025 1:01:06 Washington's Leslie...

Ohio sues Findlay service dog charity founder for misuse of $25,000 in donations
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a now-defunct Findlay nonprofit and its founder, alleging misuse of charitable funds, mismanagement, and abuse of public trust. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County...
Ohio sales tax holiday now 2 weeks. When it starts, what's included in 2025
Ohio's two-week sales tax holiday starts August 1 and ends August 14. Items under $500, including clothing, electronics, and home goods, are tax-free. Online purchases from retailers like Amazon are included if they meet the criteria. Ohio's sales...

Local city to receive $75K from Ohio EPA to improve snow operations
CLAYTON — The City of Clayton announced that it will receive $75,000 from the Ohio EPA to improve its snow operations and reduce environmental impact. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] This funding will be used to install...

Biggest sources of immigrants to Ohio
Over 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the...