Jeni’s Ice Cream announces new Dolly Parton flavor to benefit her child literacy program

The new Jeni’s ice cream flavor will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - a book program that mails free books to kids under the age of 5 to improve child literacy.

Mother accused of killing 6-year-old son, dumping his body in river

The Middletown Ohio Police say the couple admitted that the 6-year-old  was killed in Preble County and then the body was brought back to Middletown and put in the Ohio River.

American Airlines pilot reportedly sees flying object directly over plane

An American Airlines pilot was left perplexed after seeing a cylindrical object flying overhead during a flight from Ohio to Arizona on Feb. 21.

Mom arrested for leaving children alone to go to work

An Ohio woman was arrested and faces two child endangerment charges for leaving her children alone to go to work to try to support them.

Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns

The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Toddler, paralyzed from neurological disorder, given celebratory sendoff as he walks out of hospital

A two-year-old boy who was completely paralyzed at the beginning of December 2020 walked out of the Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio on January 29 to the applause of adoring staff and family.

Ohio police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Andre Hill

A white Ohio police officer was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge in the latest fallout following the December shooting death of 47-year-old Andre Hill, a Black man, the state's attorney general said.

Garbage truck driver hailed as a hero for rescuing puppy he found in discarded backpack

A garbage truck driver in Ohio noticed movement coming from inside a discarded backpack on the side of the road. Inside the bag, he found the abandoned 10-week-old puppy suffering from a broken leg and dehydration. Not only did he save the puppy's life -- he adopted her too.

Former school therapist in Ohio arrested for alleged involvement in US Capitol riot

Christine Priola, 49, a former occupational therapist for the Cleveland schools, was arrested for her alleged involvement in the deadly pro-Trump Capitol riot.

Trump to award Medal of Freedom to allies Rep. Devin Nunes and Rep. Jim Jordan

President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to one of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term.