John Stamos honored with Bob Saget Legacy Award
John Stamos was honored with the Bob Saget Legacy Award at a fundraiser for the Scleroderma Research Foundation, a charity that was close to Saget's heart.
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Matchbox Twenty bringing 30th anniversary tour to Blossom Music Center in August 2027: How to get tickets
Matchbox Twenty will embark on a 30th anniversary North American tour beginning next year, with a stop at Blossom Music Center scheduled for Aug. 11.
Central Ohio residents continue pushing back on massive power line project
MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- The clock is ticking for central Ohio residents to have a voice in a major future power transmission line project. Grid Growth would add 220 miles of new high-voltage transmission infrastructure, as electricity demand continues to grow across the state. Grid Growth said the region is…
'Like someone smashed my heart in two': Mom speaks out after son killed in west Columbus shooting
Initial police investigation reveals an argument between the suspects and Cole as a possible motive for the fatal shooting.
Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026; jackpot $562 million
Check your tickets to see if you matched Wednesday's Powerball numbers.
Did anyone win Powerball's $562M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 14
A $562 million jackpot was up for grabs in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.
Did anyone win Powerball's $562M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 14
A $562 million jackpot was up for grabs in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 3 at Progressive Field | Start time, how to watch, probable pitchers
The Cleveland Guardians return home for ALCS Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays, with both teams tied 1-1 and vying for a chance to reach the World Series.
White powder mailing to Frank LaRose intercepted by postal service
The U.S. Postal Service stopped the suspicious package before it reached Ohio's secretary of state office.
Colorado university student accused of keeping explosives in his dorm room
Colorado State University Police said the student was arrested on suspicion of a felony after a jar containing napalm was found in his room.
Colorado university student accused of keeping explosives in his dorm room
Colorado State University Police said the student was arrested on suspicion of a felony after a jar containing napalm was found in his room.
Three teens charged in fatal Columbus shooting
Three teenage boys -- two 14 years old and the third 15 years old -- have been charged in a fatal shooting earlier this month in the Hilltop section of Columbus.
Man, woman charged after 9 juveniles found living in 'unsafe living conditions' in Licking County
Jonathan Parr, 37, and Jacqueline Coleman, 32, were arrested and charged with child endangerment.
Ohio State students weigh in on campus sexual assault reporting amid Cornell case
The Cornell case has students at The Ohio State University talking about how they would report an assault on their own campus.
FBI investigating suspicious white powder mailed to Ohio Secretary of State's office
LaRose is assuring voters they can have "absolute confidence" that Ohio's election process will remain safe and secure.
Off-duty officer helps wake family after Halloween decoration catches house on fire
The actions of a Medina County man to alert a sleeping family that their home was on fire are being called "the difference between life and death."
FBI investigating suspicious white powder mailed to Ohio Secretary of State's office
LaRose is assuring voters they can have "absolute confidence" that Ohio's election process will remain safe and secure.
Elderly man found dead inside vehicle in wooded area off roadway: Canton officials
The Canton Police Department is investigating after an elderly man was found dead inside a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon.
Investigators intercept suspicious letter addressed to Frank LaRose's office
Authorities are investigating after the U.S. Postal Service intercepted a suspicious letter mailed to the office of Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
Video captures whale slamming into boat off Long Island
Two fishermen caught the moment when a humpback whale breached and crashed into their boat near Fire Island.
Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims she’s a lawyer
Katie Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer. But so far, she and the White House have offered no evidence that she passed the bar exam in any state.
Ten questions with Guardians Chris Antonetti, president of baseball operations on eve of ALCS Game 3
Chris Antonetti, president of baseball operations, talks all things Guardians with the ALCS tied at 1-1 with the Rays.
FORECAST: Rain, gusty winds could impact Guardians games this week
Overnight, partly to mostly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. We will be dry and quiet for the morning drive.
1 seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in north Columbus
Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called around 7:25 p.m. to the area of Morse and Heaton roads on a report of a pedestrian struck.
Experts release updated Ravens vs. Browns predictions following Lamar Jackson injury update
Experts release an updated Browns vs. Ravens prediction following an update on the status of Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The Buckeyes are heading to Indiana without some key pieces — here's the full injury report
Ohio State football has released its first injury report ahead of its trip to Indiana.
Lamar Jackson day-to-day ahead of Browns-Ravens showdown
Lamar Jackson rests Wednesday but has a shot to face the Browns; Quinshon Judkins and Carson Schwesinger among 11 idle Browns: Takeaways.
Employees react after beloved Akron pizza restaurant closes immediately
Leonardo's Pizza , an Akron restaurant that has been serving customers for decades has closed its doors.
New Polymarket promo code “CLEVE” upgrades $25 referral promo in time for Rays-Guardians Game 3
Polymarket promo code CLEVE has been extended for MLB Tuesday, unlocking a $25 bonus on a $10 deposit for new Polymarket US accounts.
NFL Kalshi promo code “CLEVELAND55” launches $55 deal for Ravens vs. Browns
Use Kalshi promo code MASSLIVE1 in FL, GA, & SC to claim a $25 bonus credit! Trade $25 on NFL & MLB baseball markets & unlock your signup reward today.
The teacher who died at Six Flags Over Georgia was 'the coolest dude'
Hassan Kariem, a beloved Atlanta, Georgia, teacher and robotics coach, is mourned by students and colleagues after his tragic death at Six Flags.
Hoosiers with ties to central Ohio set to face Buckeyes on Saturday
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — When No. 4 Ohio State takes on No. 5 Indiana in Saturday's much anticipated matchup, the Buckeyes won't be the only ones on the field with strong connections to central Ohio. At least four players on the Indiana Hoosiers played their high school football in central Ohio. Isaiah Jones, a linebacker
Concepts for new concourses at Cleveland's Hopkins Airport unveiled
There are two components to CLEvolution: landside and airside.
Children kidnapped by father in Michigan found safe in Norwalk
Two young Michigan children reported to have been kidnapped by their father on Wednesday, Oct. 14, were found safe near Norwalk later that day.
Three teens charged in fatal Hilltop shooting
Three teenage boys -- two 14 years old and the third 15 years old -- have been charged in a fatal shooting earlier this month in the Hilltop section of Columbus.
Columbus homeownership growing more expensive as mortgage rates climb
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A report from Columbus relators shows that buying a Columbus home keeps getting more expensive, even though the national median home price is higher than here. Carlie Boos, executive director of the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, noted that there are currently more homes on the…
Former Catholic Foundation executive indicted in sex abuse case gets $750k bond
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An executive of the Catholic Foundation of Ohio was arrested on October 1, for child sex crimes and now charged with multiple felonies. Scott Hartman, 49, was indicted Tuesday on of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor, pandering obscenity involving a minor, harmful to…
Plane crashes at Marysville airport
A plane ran off the runway Wednesday morning at the Union County Airport, according to authorities.
Nine Ohio children rescued from 'deplorable' conditions in Licking County home
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Licking County authorities rescued nine children from what arresting deputies described as “deplorable living conditions” and alleged abuse over the past three years. According to court documents, two adults have been arrested and charged with endangering children in which the defendants…
Ohio poll finds Republicans slightly ahead but within margin of error in Senator, governor races
Ohio remains competitive as new poll finds Republicans slightly ahead in the governor and Senate races, but within the margin of error.
Trump pressed states for info on millions of voters in the midterms. It’s mostly failed.
Three weeks before Election Day, the Trump administration’s sprawling project to send sensitive personal information on millions of voters to the Department of Homeland Security has been declared illegal by a federal judge. The blistering court decision comes after the Department of Justice pressured or sued states…
Trump administration appeals judge’s order blocking White House ban of 3 news outlets
WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Tuesday extended a block on a Trump administration ban of press passes for three news organizations, which will allow them to continue to enter the White House grounds while a legal challenge to the ban, including a Wednesday appeal filed by the administration, plays out. U.S…
Students to compete in civics bee championship in nation’s capital, carried on C-SPAN
WASHINGTON — As partisan tensions rise in advance of the fast-approaching midterm elections, students will test their knowledge Wednesday in a field that’s long enjoyed bipartisan support: civics. Fifty-two middle school students hailing from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa, will compete at the…
Liam Haehnle Keeps it Classy with Vintage Menswear
This artist has the eye for photography and fashion.
Bourbon Women Hosts Pairing Dinner
The Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati chapter of the national organization ramps up its programming with help from Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
Cincinnati Public Schools has served hundreds with first-in-the-nation sleep lot for families
Cincinnati Public Schools is the first school district in the nation to own and operate a parking lot where families experiencing homelessness can go to at night and sleep in their cars. Cincinnati’s Safe Sleep Lot opened April 30 at William Howard Taft Elementary School and more than 300 people have slept in the lot
Poll shows Ohio voters are mad at Trump as Dems maintain small leads
President Donald Trump is trying to salvage the Midterm elections by making them about himself with campaign swings in Ohio and elsewhere, but in Ohio at least, new polling shows 57% of Ohioans disapprove of Trump’s performance as president. Consumer prices have been persistently high with Trump’s Iran war choking…
Republicans hope Trump visiting Ohio will energize voters
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Republicans are hoping President Donald Trump’s repeated visits to Ohio will reinvigorate voters, particularly those they worry aren’t motivated to support their candidates. From traveling the country for rallies to using taxpayer dollars to fund his own political ads during the midterms, Trump is…
Ohio’s state supreme court races could decide limits on abortion rights amendment passed by voters
In the heated news coverage of what’s at stake in the 2026 midterms, state supreme court races are drawing relatively little attention. Yet these are highly significant elections. Thirty-one states are holding supreme court elections in 2026, with voters nationwide picking judges to fill more than 60 open seats. As a…
Trump immigration policies could turn away much-needed foreign doctors, critics say
As the nation’s physician shortage worsens, some fear the Trump administration’s immigration policies will dissuade or prevent doctors who earned their medical degrees in foreign countries from practicing in the United States. Among all U.S. doctors, an estimated one quarter were educated abroad. But they make up an…
The Sacred Ground of Serpent Mound
Southwest Ohio has been home to the world’s largest serpent effigy for a millennium at least. Its origins remain shrouded in mystery.
New bronze sculpture in Eden Park will honor Women Veterans who served our country
The artist will reveal the monument design this coming Veteran’s Day with an installation planned for June 2027.
New bronze sculpture in Eden Park will honor Women Veterans who served this country
The artist will reveal the monument design this coming Veteran’s Day with an installation planned for June 2027.
The Myaamia Center is Preserving Native Voices
How Miami University is helping revitalize the Indigenous languages of Turtle Island's Tribal Nations.
Cincinnati’s Seven Hills Were First Counted by an Utterly Incompetent Charlatan
When a fraudulent professor's bloviation about the city in a literary magazine somehow became an accepted fact.
A Koi Pond and Artist’s Studio in a Mt. Lookout Backyard
This 1969 home combines elegant architectural features inside and jaw-dropping landscaping outside.
Cincinnati’s Urban Native Experience
Despite the hostile historical relocation of local Tribal Nations, the city’s indigenous community still goes strong.
Celebrating the Harpers’ Legacies
Charley and Edie Harper receive their first museum retrospectives in concurrent shows at the Cincinnati Art Museum and Taft Museum of Art.
In search of the inaugural cultural journalism fellow
Wave Pool and Soapbox partner to support innovative journalistic coverage of culture in Cincinnati.
Architecture Matters panel discussion: Good design is good for people
Your invitation from AIA Cincinnati and Soapbox to join a thoughtful community conversation about good design.
The weekend I recommend in Wabash County
Historic charm, live entertainment, and time to reconnect make our Indiana community an inviting getaway from Cincinnati.
Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances and workplace equality
Allowing both parents sufficient time off to bond and adjust to their new roles can have longer-term benefits within the family unit and contribute toward more equity in child rearing.
Historic properties are prime candidates for residential and mixed-use developments
The revival of legacy commercial, educational and manufacturing properties embraces sustainability, technology and adds housing.
Good design is good for people
Buildings do indeed shape us. Learn key principles to help understand, evaluate, appreciate, and advocate for good architecture and design.