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Amount of medical marijuana sold in Ohio in the first year may surprise you
It was the early January, 2019 that the first medical marijuana dispensaries had their final inspections and were allowed to open for business in Ohio.
Toolkit helps Ohio houses of worship prepare attack response
Ohio officials have developed a free, online toolkit to help houses of worship discuss and prepare for how they would respond if they were attacked.
School district brings back in-school driver’s ed class
An Ohio school district has brought back in-school driver’s ed classes to help more students earn licenses before they turn 18 as a way of finding employment.
Man was ‘popping off’ rounds to celebrate New Year’s Day when he fatally shot girlfriend, Cleveland police say
Illegal celebratory gunfire turned deadly just after midnight on New Year’s Day, according to Cleveland police.
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Ohio workers will see minimum wage increase 2020
Currently, Ohio’s minimum wage is $8.55 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.30 for tipped employees, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce.
14-year-old Port Clinton boy missing since Dec. 20
Harley Dilly was last seen leaving for school.
ODOT to promote road safety with cheerful holiday messages on over 130 highway signs
The Ohio Department of Transportation is trying to take away some of the stress from holiday travel with humorous messages on more than 130 highway signs throughout the state.
Five Cincinnati City Council members may face criminal prosecution over text messages
A special prosecutor was named Thursday
Warrensville Heights, Ohio student graduates college before receiving high school diploma
A Warrensville Heights student just became the youngest from the school district to graduate from Cuyahoga Community College.
Human remains discovered in Highland Co. identified
The Highland County sheriff says human remains discovered on Dec. 12 have been identified
Pregnant, young horses among 15 fatally shot in Eastern Kentucky
Fifteen horses were shot and killed near a strip-mining site in Floyd County, Kentucky, according to WYMT.
Winning $372 million Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Mentor, Ohio
Winning lotto ticket sold at a Giant Eagle in Mentor
Father of former OSU football star charged in connection with exotic animal attack, state officials say
The father of former Ohio State football star and NFL player Ezekial Elliott was arrested Tuesday in connection with a wild animal attack in a Columbus-area neighborhood, the Ohio Department of Agriculture reports.
KY lawmaker proposes bill to legalize marijuana
His bill would also decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
Ohio Supreme Court: Owner of dog with attack history can face criminal charges without ‘dangerous’ designation
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that an owner of a dog that has a history of being dangerous can be criminally charged.
City of Cleveland loses fight to withhold PTSD treatment from EMS workers
After more than a year of fighting for PTSD to be recognized for EMS crews like it already is for police and fire, a judge just ruled in the union’s favor.
Gov. DeWine reflects on his first year in office
Governor Mike DeWine is wrapping up his first year in office and he’s talking about his biggest challenges and what the future holds.
Cedar Point reveals new ride, other exciting changes for park’s 150th anniversary
“America’s Roller Coast” will celebrate its 150th anniversary in the 2020 season.
Child playing with matches sets fire that displaces 30 people in Cincinnati
Damage is set at $80,000, fire officials say
Beshear appoints new Kentucky Board of Education, current board files lawsuit
Just hours into his administration, Gov. Andy Beshear signed his first executive order, replacing the board of education appointed by former governor Matt Bevin.
Wooster baby stricken with meningitis is fighting for his life; parents have a warning for others
Little Prestley is just 7-months-old.Around Thanksgiving, his parents say they watched him seize for nearly an hour before doctors and nurses put him in a medically induced coma.
Streetsboro man claims he was put on unpaid leave by Walmart because he’s in a wheelchair
For five years Bob Caetta, who is in a wheelchair, worked as a host at the Streetsboro Walmart.
Gun season ends with 107,000 deer kills in Kentucky
Hunters killed about 107,000 deer during the 16-day season.
Kentucky license plates to be printed digitally starting next year
The new plates will be flat and printed digitally instead of embossed with raised numbers and letters.
Police arrest man charged in 29-year-old rape cold case
Annie Sisk's case has been sitting cold for so many years, until this weekend when police finally found the man they believe raped her.
Supreme Court leaves Kentucky’s ultrasound law in place
The justices did not comment in refusing to review an appeals court ruling that upheld the law.
State officials: 45K Ohioans to be affected by federal food stamp rule
The Trump administration rule would toughen the work requirements for adults without children who are currently eligible for SNAP benefits.
Kentucky mother arrested for stabbing infant
An update on the baby's condition hasn't been given.
Escaped 200-pound pig gives deputies a run for their money in Erie County (video)
This big pig wasn’t going quietly on Tuesday in Huron Township.
Foster mom caught intentionally pouring hot cocoa on baby, says she ‘doesn’t remember’
Surveillance footage from a McDonald's shows Ashley Neal pouring a 150-degree drink on the infant’s head.
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods sold recalled products following recall announcements
That deal you got while shopping may be very dangerous.
17-year-old charged after 17-year-old boy shot dead in the face in Elyria garage
One 17-year-old is behind bars after another 17-year-old was shot dead in the face on Sunday morning.
Dog missing after Cleveland man is carjacked at gunpoint
Michael Reed says he hasn’t been able to function since his best friend was taken away.
2nd man dies after fatal shooting at Ohio home
Authorities say a second man who was shot during an apparent robbery at an Ohio home has died.
10 animals die after barn at African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, Ohio goes up in flames on Thanksgiving
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed one of the buildings that house the animals at the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton is up in flames.
Ohio hospital continues tradition by dressings newborns in Buckeyes gear before Michigan rivalry game
Sticking with tradition, newborn babies at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are being adorned with Buckeyes-themed gear ahead of the rivalry game against the University of Michigan.
Homicide investigation underway after 11-year-old boy fatally shot at birthday party in Cleveland
What was supposed to be a celebration of turning another year older turned into a tragedy that ended an 11-year-old boy’s life in Cleveland.
Myles Garrett on the minds of Browns fans
The picture-perfect football Sunday started with tailgaters in the Muny Lot taking aim at a Mason Rudolph piñata with a Steelers helmet.
Columbus woman missing since Wednesday found dead in Delaware County
A man who was once considered a person of interest is now wanted in connection with her death, police say.
Louisville dog treat company provides jobs for adults with special needs
Wigglewow, an all-natural dog treat company, launched in August. The company provides jobs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ever heard of Brown Friday? You probably don’t want to get caught up in it
The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for plumbing and drain companies.
Foster mom says school resource officers used excessive force while restraining child, Akron police are reviewing the case (video)
Akron Police say they are reviewing a case after school resource officers used force to arrest a teen at Butchel Community Learning Center.
Minister scam leaves woman out hundreds of dollars
Tonight at 11: She was scammed out of hundreds of dollars. Now, a local woman is sharing her story in hopes that no one else falls for this tricky scheme.
GV Art & Design weighs in on Myles Garrett incident with new shirt: ‘Pittsburgh started it’
Northeast Ohio’s popular T-shirt maker GV Art & Design just released a product that will likely soon be flooding Cleveland’s streets.
Ohio lawmaker proposes bill that would allow person to use deadly force in self-defense
A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation that would alter Ohio’s self-defense laws.
Dayton gunman’s friend expected to plead to unrelated counts
A friend of the gunman in the deadly Dayton mass shooting is expected to plead guilty to unrelated federal firearms charges
Ohio bill would erase time limits, loophole in cases of rape
State senators in Ohio are debating a proposal to lift the statute of limitations on rape and close a loophole that allows rape inside marriage to go unpunished
Teens plead not guilty in death of woman at Ohio state park
Two 16-year-old boys have pleaded not guilty in the death of a woman killed by a falling log at an Ohio State park on Labor Day
Ohio House OKs bill expanding religious freedom in schools
The Republican-dominated Ohio House has approved a bill to expand religious freedom in public schools and allow students to engage in religious expression in their school assignments
Myles Garrett on fight: ‘I lost my cool’
Browns defensive end says he regrets attacking Steelers’ QB Mason Rudolph with a helmet
61-year-old woman killed, 3 hurt in SE Indiana crash
The cause of the crash remains under investigation
Rose Lavelle to speak at NKU Thursday night
The breakout star for the 2019 U.S. Women’s National Team helped lead the team to their fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup- setting a new record
Kentucky has the highest lung cancer rates in the nation
In Kentucky, the survival rate for lung cancer is just 17.6%.
Cincinnati police honor Dayton detective killed in line of duty: ‘We want to celebrate the life of a true American hero’
'We want to celebrate the life of a true American hero,' said Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac.
KSP: Escaped inmate found weeks later in Union Co.
Authorities in Western Kentucky have found an escaped inmate, who was on the run for almost a month.
Funeral held Tuesday for Dayton police detective killed in line of duty
A Go Fund Me account has raised nearly $75,000 for Detective Jorge Del Rio's family
KSR’s Matt Jones says he wasn’t going to run for senate
He took to social media Thursday night to update his fans.
Fundraising underway for family of Dayton detective killed in line of duty
'To put it poignantly, Jorge was a rock star and superhero'
Trump’s attorneys file claim to get Stormy Daniels money from Columbus police settlement
Trump's lawyers say she owes him $293,052
Kroger shooting: Suspect coming out of store fires at officers before they shoot him dead
Multiple witnesses told WAVE 3 News reporters that two people started arguing in the produce section of the Kroger store.
Lawsuit alleges Mayor Frank Jackson’s grandsons are running a gang out of his Cleveland home
The lawsuit essentially says the mayor’s grandson and other family members are running a dangerous gang right here in Cleveland and the mayor is letting them get away with it.
Middle school student can draw world map from memory
Brooks Tunstall, who is in eighth grade at Oak Knoll, can draw a fairly accurate map of the world from memory in just 15 minutes.