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Ohio hunters being forced 'off the landscape'
The amount of land available to Ohio hunters has shrunk over time. Political leaders have made efforts to reduce the trend. One such program is the Ohio Landowner-Hunter Access Partnership. As the 2025-26 hunting seasons approach, access remains a...

Who is Mathura Sridharan? Indian-origin lawyer who became Ohio’s 12th solicitor general and is trolled over ‘bindi’
Mathura Sridharan, a US lawyer of Indian origin with a strong legal track record, was appointed Ohio’s 12th solicitor general. Many on social media mocked her for wearing a 'bindi' on her forehead and said she did not deserve the post. One social...

Injury Concerns Loom for Ohio State’s Defensive Tackle Position
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Buckeyes face a concerning situation at defensive tackle after losing a key player on the first day of practice. Starting tackle Ty Hamilton suffered a minor knee injury, raising alarms about the team’s depth in...

Have you seen her? Police looking for missing Ohio woman
CINCINNATI — Have you seen her? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] An Endangered Missing Adult Alert has been issued statewide for a missing Cincinnati woman by the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center. TRENDING...

Ohio car crash kills 2, including 6-year-old
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — A deadly crash in Lawrence County, Ohio, killed two people, including a 6-year-old, on Friday, troopers said. Just after 2 p.m. on Friday, troopers responded to reports of a two-car crash on State Route 7 in Union...

Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department boosts National Immunization Awareness Month
(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) PARKERSBURG — While back-to-school season is in August, the month also is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department wants to remind parents that one of the ways to...

Class of 2025 inducted into Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame
The Class of 2025 was inducted into the Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame Saturday at the Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center in Vienna. In the front row, from left to right, are Rhonda Alltop (representing Roy Alltop), Jeff Burkhammer,...

Ohio BWC launches program to help employers with substance use prevention
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has introduced a new initiative called the Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Program (SUPR), aimed at supporting employers in the state. The program is designed to offer incentives and financial...

Northeast Ohio weather forecast: Increasing clouds
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Monday will begin with mostly clear skies but it’s expected to become more cloudy as the day progresses, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures will be in the mid-80s. It will be mostly cloudy overnight with...

Powerball jackpot reaches $426 million; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Powerball jackpot has increased to $426 million for Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, after no tickets matched the numbers from the weekend’s drawing. The Saturday, Aug. 2 numbers are 6-18-34-35-36 Powerball 2 Power Play 2x. The Tuesday,...

In Football-Mad Ohio, a Camp Focused on Social Justice Is Still Going Strong
Megan Jelinger/For The Washington Post “You’re going to get a lesson you don’t get in your classrooms,” Al Powell, one of the tournament’s founders, told a group of players. “You’re going to get a lesson that sometimes you dodge — because people...

Ohio Gov. Calls for Ban on Prop Bets Amid Rising Harassment Concerns
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is urging the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) to remove proposition bets from the state’s legal betting offerings after a sports betting investigation involving two pitchers from the Cleveland Guardians. Governor...
Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Aug. 2, 2025
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 2, 2025, results for each game: Powerball Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. 06-18-34-35-36, Powerball: 02, Power...

2025 Ohio State Fair Outstanding Market Exhibitors
Beef Outstanding Marketing Exhibitors 2025 Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitors: 1st place – Tatumn Poff, Geauga County; 2nd place – Hudson Miller, Portage County; 3rd place – Rylee Mullen, Crawford County; 4th place – Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County;...

Ohio County residents urged to seek aid after June floods
Ohio County, WV — Ohio County, W.Va. — Following the major disaster declaration for the June 14 floods, Ohio County residents are being encouraged to seek assistance from the nonprofit WV VOAD, which is partnering with FEMA to aid in recovery...

United Football League team coming to Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The United Football League (UFL) is coming to an Ohio city, according to our media partners, WBNS-10 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] A spokesperson with the premier spring football league told our...

Ohio Artist Brings Local Plants to Life In Clay Creations
ZANESVILLE, OH- The second day of the Y-Bridge Arts Festival brought out big crowds and bold creativity, including one local artist turning Ohio plants into lasting works of art. Ceramic artist and Zanesville native Stephanie Orr has spent the...

Ohio State's defensive line bolstered by transfer Beau Atkinson
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — As the highly anticipated "Showdown at the Shoe" between Ohio State University and Texas approaches, the Buckeyes are working to fill gaps on their defensive line. With four starters from last year's national championship...

Ohio firefighter facing gun charges placed on administrative duty
COLUMBUS — An Ohio firefighter has been placed on administrative duty after being indicted on gun charges, according to our media partners WBNS-10 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] William Ungar, a 22-year-old...
Vintage meets value: Local vintage shop taps into Ohio’s sales tax holiday
CINCINNATI — Ohio’s tax-free holiday is underway, and while most shoppers are heading to big-box stores for back-to-school deals, some local businesses are hoping to remind consumers they qualify, too. What You Need To Know Ohio’s tax-free holiday...