Wendy’s to shutter hundreds of restaurants nationwide

Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants by the end of this year as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and improve profitability.

5th suspect in brutal viral Cincinnati attack arrested in Atlanta

The fifth suspect wanted in a violent brawl in Cincinnati is in custody after FBI agents say they caught him in Atlanta.

‘I buy crack houses’ billboards spark backlash in Cleveland neighborhoods

Billboards with slogans like “We buy crack houses" have popped up across Cleveland, sparking backlash from neighbors and city leaders who say the ads are offensive and disrespectful.

Cicadas blamed for crash that left car on its side

An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.

Body of missing 5-year-old found after deadly Ohio train accident

Several family members, including a 5-year-old girl, are dead after a tragedy involving a train in northern Ohio this weekend.

Video: Pet raccoon caught on camera sitting in driver’s seat with glass meth pipe during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop. 

Ohio deputy killed one day after suspect’s teen son was shot dead by police

The deputy was managing traffic at a graduation, when witnesses said a man in a vehicle started driving directly towards him. The suspect’s son was shot dead by police a day prior, authorities said.

Kansas measles cases reach 23; new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.

Teacher put on leave for going to student's home, demanding homework

An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.

Watch: Garbage truck explosion is 'close call' for Ohio trash crew

Two Ohio sanitation workers escaped serious injury from an explosion in the back of a garbage truck this week. The dramatic blast and its aftermath was caught on camera.

Vivek Ramaswamy leaves DOGE; expected to run for Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

Sen. Ted Cruz, VP-elect JD Vance place bet on Cotton Bowl

Sen. Ted Cruz and Vice President-elect JD Vance and betting local food and beer ahead of Friday night's showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ohio woman mauled, killed by neighbor's pigs on Christmas day, chief says

The 75-year-old woman was reportedly attacked by two pigs roaming near her home in central Ohio. Her body was found partially eaten, police say.

Video: Michigan Ohio State fight erupts on field; both fined $100k

A fight between Michigan and Ohio State players over a celebratory flag display was one of several in college football on Saturday. See video of the big brawl here.

Republican Bernie Moreno wins U.S. Senate race for Ohio

Republican businessman Bernie Moreno won the Ohio Senate seat in a tight race against incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown.