Norfolk Southern agrees to $600 million settlement for East Palestine train derailment
Norfolk Southern announced a $600 million agreement with residents and businesses of East Palestine, Ohio to settle a class action lawsuit over the February 2023 train derailment.
Ohio Chick-fil-A owner allegedly drove 400 miles for sex with minor he met online
An Ohio Chick-fil-A owner was arrested 400 miles away in North Carolina for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old he communicated with on social media.
Ohio lawmakers propose paying students to attend school and graduate
Ohio lawmakers are proposing a bill to run a pilot program that rewards students for attending school and graduating, with cash payments up to $750.
Senator JD Vance calls for hearing on Boeing 737 MAX
Ohio Senator JD Vance is calling for a Senate Commerce Committee hearing to investigate the safety of Boeing 737 MAX planes after plug door blew of an Alaska Airlines jet.
Payments to displaced East Palestine residents to stop after one-year anniversary
Norfolk Southern has announced it will will soon stop paying relocation aid to people who were forced to move out in East Palestine, Ohio, in February following a fiery derailment.
'A Christmas Story' house gets new owner amid the holiday season
A Christmas Story House & Museum now has a new owner: Cleveland, Ohio, native Josh Dickerson. The house from the movie, "A Christmas Story," operates as a bed and breakfast.
Woman who threw food at Chipotle employee can work off jail time at fast-food restaurant, judge says
An Ohio woman convicted of assault after throwing her Chipotle order at an employee was given the chance to work off her jail time by getting a fast-food job.
Electric air taxi company Joby Aviation announces factory in Dayton, Ohio, to kickstart 'new era' in flying
Joby Aviation, which is developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, is building its first scaled manufacturing facility in Ohio.
Taco Bell employee in hot water after customer makes disturbing find on bank statement: police
Police in Oregon, Ohio, arrested Taco Bell employee Trevell Mosby on allegations that he made fraudulent transactions on fast-food customers' credit cards.
Senator JD Vance calls on US Steel to refuse buyout bids from foreign entities
Ohio GOP Senator JD Vance sent a letter to U.S. Steel calling on the storied American company to reject any buyout offers from foreign entities.
Cost associated with Norfolk Southern's Ohio derailment more than doubles to $803 million
Norfolk Southern recorded another $416 million in charges related to the fiery derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The total cost of the derailment is currently $803 million.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Researchers at Central State University in Ohio are working to develop traits in honeybees that would combat parasitic mites, one of the biggest causes of colony loss.
Amazon to invest $7.8B more in Ohio to boost data center operations
Amazon will increase its data center operations in Ohio as part of a massive new investment in the Midwestern state by the company's cloud-computing segment.
Ohio State University preparing students to fill shortage in semiconductor workforce
Ohio State University is spearheading efforts to establish partnerships between large research universities and smaller colleges to train workers for the semiconductor industry.
Cleveland expands network of “smart buoys" to monitor Lake Erie water quality
Across the Great Lakes, researchers are expanding their use of digital monitors to serve as an early warning system for weather and water quality.
America's downtown areas slowly springing back to life research on cell phone activity reveals
Across the country, cell phone data is being used to track the rate of downtown recovery post-pandemic in a new study. The study showed the southern part of the U.S. is bouncing back.
Dave Chappelle's real estate empire helped 'restore' Ohio, comedian says
Comedian Dave Chappelle is clapping back at critics who are not fond of him buying big swaths of real estate in places like Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Norfolk Southern train derails in Pennsylvania, no hazardous materials spilled
A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Pennsylvania late Wednesday night. Officials said no hazardous materials were involved in the incident and no one was injured.
Sen. Sherrod Brown urges students to take trade jobs after pushing loan forgiveness: 'You don't need a degree'
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown urged young residents in the Buckeye State to take up trade jobs and insisted they “don't need a college degree."
East Palestine residents blast train derailment 'lies' after testing positive for cancer-linked toxin
Residents in and around East Palestine, Ohio, are suffering from various ailments following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in February. Independent engineers are conducting further water tests.