Ohio State University settles with hundreds of Strauss victims
The $100 million deal covers 279 of 280 remaining victims, bringing Ohio State's total Strauss payouts to more than $161 million across seven settlements since 2018.
Crime
Inside OSHP's termination of the Tiffin trooper charged with strangulation
Records show OSHP fired Cain 16 days after his May arrest, despite his supervisor's October praise for professionalism and enforcement numbers.
Ohio officials and candidates respond after 12 people injured in a weekend mass shooting in Toledo
Gun violence advocates point to Ohio's weak gun laws after the shooting, while DeWine offered prayers despite signing a 2022 bill eliminating concealed carry requirements.
Ohio sheriff to deploy helicopters for illegal marijuana grows with fresh $70,000 grant
The Ohio Controlling Board released money for the Ohio Attorney General’s office to contract with the Butler County Sheriff Office’s aviation unit to look for illegal marijuana grows.
Ramaswamy kept paying security firm after bodyguard arrested with enough fentanyl to kill 132,000 Ohioans
The campaign paid $2,000 to ARK Protection Group four days after publicly firing the firm over the bodyguard's arrest.
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Northwest Ohio pastor accused of sexually abusing child
Walter, 52, was also employed as a bus driver for Patrick Henry Local Schools and has been suspended without pay following his arrest.
'I didn't put my hands on her': Fired Ohio state trooper denies alleged strangulation of girlfriend
Trooper Nathaniel Cain was arrested after his girlfriend reported he strangled her, breaking her tooth; he was taken into custody as he arrived for his shift.
Utility executives reindicted on state bribery charges
A hung jury forced a retry; prosecutors say new evidence from a civil lawsuit strengthens their case against the former executives.
Republican-led Ohio Supreme Court says felony domestic violence offenders can petition to get guns back
Justice Brunner warned the 6-1 ruling creates a dangerous loophole allowing felony domestic violence offenders to restore gun rights while misdemeanor offenders cannot.
Ohio Republican senator called cops seeking charges against blogger
Sen. Jerry Cirino, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, asked police to charge blogger D.J. Byrnes, known as The Rooster, over text messages and a Shrek image.
Ohio state trooper charged with felony strangulation of his girlfriend in Tiffin
The trooper was arrested after his girlfriend reported he grabbed her neck and broke her tooth during a May 19 argument at their shared Tiffin home.
2 adults, 2 juveniles charged in Tiffin armed robbery
Police arrested two adults and two juveniles within 50 minutes of the 1:30 p.m. report on Melmore Street; an airsoft gun was recovered.
Ohio men previously involved with LifeWise Academy charged with sex crimes involving minors
The cases surface safety questions about LifeWise's vetting, which operates in 331 Ohio school districts and enrolls nearly 100,000 students nationwide.
Progressive blogger arrested outside statehouse, charged with harassment
Byrnes was arrested on a warrant from Kirtland police, allegedly over text messages to state Sen. Jerry Cirino, a frequent target of his online criticism.
How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
A federal judge temporarily blocked the fund on May 29, and GOP senators are withholding votes on immigration bills unless guardrails are added.
Cedar Point attack on transgender woman leads to charges for Fremont man
The victim told police she believes she was targeted because she's transgender, but Ohio's hate-crime law doesn't cover gender identity.
Fostoria man charged after children left in abandoned car
Travis D. Martin, 25, faces two child endangerment charges after police say he took a vehicle and abandoned it with children inside.
Rep. Max Miller admitted spraying ex-wife with hot water, new filing says — as he sues her for defamation
Moreno invokes Ohio's new anti-SLAPP law seeking to force Miller to pay her legal fees if the judge dismisses his $25,000 defamation suit within 60 days.
Columbus public safety leaders say they were abused by OSU doctor
Gahanna's public safety director says he was assaulted by Strauss in the Student Health Center, not as a student athlete but during a medical visit for a cycling rash.
Tiffin man offered plea deal in Fremont child sex sting case
Prosecutors are offering Callahan a plea deal contingent on evidence review, with a final deadline set for June 9 in Fremont Municipal Court.
