Military father surprises daughter at high school graduation

A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.

Colorado joins Ohio in offering $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.

Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery

After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.

Ohio man allegedly loads shopping cart with 14 cases of beer, attempts to return them

Police are looking for an Ohio man who allegedly stole 14 cases of Bud Light valued at approximately $280 after attempting to return the unpaid-for items, claiming his wife “purchased the wrong beer.”

Andre Hill shooting: Columbus reaches $10M settlement for family of Black man killed by police

Andre Hill was fatally shot by a Columbus police officer on Dec. 22 as he emerged from a garage holding up a cellphone. Ohio’s capital city will pay a $10 million settlement to his family.

Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose

Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Ma'Khia Bryant: Family attorney calls for federal investigation into teen's police shooting death

There should be a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant by a Columbus police officer, along with a probe into the handling of Bryant’s foster care placement, a lawyer representing the teen's family said Wednesday.

Ma’Kiyah Bryant shooting: Columbus, Ohio police ID officer involved in death of teen girl

The Interim Chief of the Columbus Police Department has identified the police officer who fatally shooting Ma’Kiyah Bryant, a 16-year-old girl who appeared to be attacking two other people with a knife Tuesday.

Columbus, Ohio police shooting: Family says 15-year-old girl killed

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a “young woman” dead, according to the mayor of Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio police department investigating after helicopter pilot is accused of 'joyriding'

A tracking website shows that the Columbus Ohio pilot spelled out "CPD" during a recent midnight flight over the city. Some city council members say the "joyride" was a waste of taxpayer dollars.

Protesters storm Columbus PD headquarters after Black man shot dead by police at hospital

A crowd breached the locked doors of the Columbus Police Department’s headquarters Tuesday night, there to protest the deadly police shooting of a Black man named Miles Jackson at a hospital earlier this week.

Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games

The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.