Ohio drivers could face tougher penalties to protect pedestrians

A new Ohio bill aims to increase penalties for drivers who injure pedestrians and clarify right-of-way rules, making streets safer.

Ohio becomes 19th state to ban ranked-choice voting in elections

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio has become the 19th state to ban the use of ranked-choice voting in elections, under legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Mike DeWine. Under ranked-choice voting, each voter ranks candidates in order of preference.

Snow emergencies for central Ohio on March 17, 2026

This is an archived story no longer receiving updates. Find the latest news at NBC4i.com. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Snow has reared its head again in central Ohio Monday night and into Tuesday morning,

Did you see it? 7-ton asteroid causes massive fireball seen over Ohio

Did you hear a loud boom this morning? According to the National Weather Service, it apparently was the result of a meteor.
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Tuscarawas County Special Olympics Rockets shine at Ohio Winter Games

From championship cheer to gold‑medal basketball, Tuscarawas County Rockets delivered standout performances at the Ohio Special Olympics Winter Games.

Ex-NBA All-Star names Ohio State as biggest threat to top-seeded Duke

Wally Szczerbiak would not be shocked to see Devin Royal and Ohio State knock Duke out of the NCAA Tournament.

The trophy fish anglers are reeling in across Ohio's waters

More than 10,000 definitive anglers earned prestigious Fish Ohio pins, a recognition of trophy-sized catches, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The ODNR's Division of Wildlife awarded 10,