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Ohio BMV encourages parents to utilize 'ID R Kids' program for child safety this summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKEF)-- The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle said summer is the perfect time for parents to take advantage of the "ID R Kids" program, which gives minors state issued IDs. Dayton 24/7 Now's, Kysha Hancock caught up with the Ohio BMV...

Ohio man convicted in deadly bus crash that killed 6 learns his sentence
THAT CRASH. AND A SENTENCING TODAY FOR THE MAN CONVICTED IN A DEADLY BUS CRASH THAT KILLED SIX PEOPLE BACK IN 2023. JACOB MACDONALD WAS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS IN JAIL. BUT MACDONALD IS RECEIVING CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED. THE REMAINING SENTENCE IS...

Ohio plane crash: Six killed in small aircraft accident; vacation-bound family among dead
A tragic plane crash in Ohio claimed six lives, including four members of the Weller family and two pilots, shortly after takeoff from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. The Cessna 441, bound for Bozeman, Montana, crashed in a wooded area,...

Gas prices low as record travel expected over July 4th
(The Center Square) — As Ohioans prep for the July Fourth holiday weekend, they will generally see a dip in gas prices. According to the Automobile Association of America, the average price per gallon is down a few cents from last week but...

AP News: 6 killed in a crash of a small plane in Ohio, officials say
Jets are pictured at the Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, Ohio, Monday, June 30, 2025, where a day earlier a plane crashed on take off killing all onboard. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) An investigator can be seen through the trees in...
Body of motorcyclist recovered from Ohio River after Taylor Southgate Bridge crash
The video above is from a previous story. NEWPORT, Ky (WXIX) - After days of searching in the Ohio River, crews have found the body of a motorcyclist who fell into the Ohio River following a crash on the Taylor Southgate Bridge on Saturday night,...

Ohio AG files charges against 13 medicaid providers over alleged fraudulent claims
In a series of indictments filed this month, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's office has accused 13 Medicaid providers of defrauding the government healthcare program. Twelve home-health aides and one behavioral-health specialist are alleged to...

Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels
COLUMBUS – If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Ohio, look to Columbus for one of the best hotels in the U.S., according to Men’s Health. The Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio, is one of 40 hotels named to the 2025 Men’s Health...

Medicaid provider from Perrysburg among 13 in Ohio indicted in fraud scheme
Thirteen Medicaid providers in Ohio are accused of billing the government program for a combined $189,332, but did not provide the services. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A home health aide from Perrysburg, along with 12 other providers from Ohio, have been...
Ohio State football announces trio of players to travel to Big Ten media days
Big Ten football media days are nearly upon us. In fact, it is less than a month away and taking place in Las Vegas this year (sounds like a good road trip). As is customary, Ohio State will travel in style to the annual spectacle with head coach...

IndyCar driver Jacob Abel performs special MLS tradition for Columbus Crew ahead of Mid-Ohio race weekend
Dale Coyne Racing's Jacob Abel was recently seen taking part in Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew's special tradition ahead of the upcoming Mid-Ohio IndyCar race. It is popularly known as the 'Match Ignitor'. The Columbus Crew is an American...

Ohio park's historic roller coaster stalls on opening day, leaving riders 'tilted'
Things didn't quite go as planned as Cedar Point's historic coaster opened over the weekend at the popular Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park. According to local reports and social media footage, the brand-new roller coaster, which marks the country's...

Body of motorcyclist recovered from Ohio River after bridge crash
CINCINNATI — Crews have recovered the body of the motorcyclist who crashed on the Taylor Southgate Bridge and fell into the Ohio River Saturday night. Family and friends joined local officials in the search for the 23-year-old, who loved ones...

Mentor woman among 13 Ohio Medicaid providers facing fraud charges
In indictments filed in June by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 13 Medicaid providers, including 30-year-old Miranda Williams of Mentor, are accused of defrauding the government health-care program for the needy. Twelve home-health...
4th of July travel forecast: Where storms, traffic and crowdsare expected to hit hardest
For some people, the Fourth of July is all about backyard barbecues and watching their hometown fireworks show. Millions of others, however, are getting out of town: AAA reports a record-breaking 72.2 million Americans will travel more than 50...

Travel disaster predicted for July 4th as hundreds of flights set to be cancelled due to extreme weather
Those heading out of town for the Fourth of July holiday could face massive delays as many parts of the US are likely to be affected by inclement weather. AAA reported that a record-breaking 72.2 million Americans will travel for the holiday,...

Ohio gas prices low as record travel expected over July 4th
(The Center Square) – As Ohioans prep for the July Fourth holiday weekend, they will generally see a dip in gas prices. According to the Automobile Association of America, the average price per gallon is down a few cents from last week but...
Looking for Small-Town Charm? Try a Trip to Peninsula, Ohio
Image Credit: Shutterstock.Nestled in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley, Peninsula, Ohio, is a charming small town that might be off your radar completely. This small town is more than just a place to pass through; it's a town that offers a variety...

13 Ohio Medicaid providers facing fraud charges
In indictments filed in June by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 13 Medicaid providers, including 30-year-old Miranda Williams of Mentor, are accused of defrauding the government health-care program for the needy. Twelve home-health...

Ohio’s Legislature breaks the law, again, with secret laws inserted into the budget: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio - At 1:30 a.m., with zero public discussion, state legislators added provisions to keep their communication secret and give political appointees more power over teachers’ pensions. We’re talking about sleazy lawmaking -- illegal...