Someone in Ohio may discover today that they are $40,000 richer—not millions, but still a significant amount. The Ohio Lottery announced that a Mega Millions ticket sold in the state matched four out of five numbers, and with the Megaplier, the $10,000 prize was quadrupled to $40,000 in the drawing on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The … Read more
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has agreed to settle the largest bribery and money laundering scandal in Ohio’s history with the utility company that funded it. The settlement, set at just $20 million, represents less than a third of the bribes paid by Akron-based FirstEnergy. It’s a small amount compared to the benefits Ohio utilities … Read more
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Monday that he has forwarded evidence of suspected election violations to prosecutors in 20 counties, including Tuscarawas County. “We take every allegation of wrongdoing in our elections seriously, whether it’s a fake signature on a petition, a fraudulent voter registration form, or a stolen vote,” LaRose stated in … Read more
Health officials in Illinois announced the first human case of West Nile Virus in Will County on Tuesday. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that the individual, who is in their 70s, began experiencing symptoms in July. This marks at least the fifth human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois this year. First … Read more
On August 8, 2024, around 10:48 p.m., a Des Moines County Deputy pulled over a vehicle at Highway 61 and Sunnyside Avenue for making an improper turn. The driver, identified as 47-year-old Kevin Coffel of Burlington, informed the Deputy that he had marijuana on him and did not possess a valid driver’s license. The passenger, … Read more
An investigation resulted in the discovery of suspected drugs at a residence in Brentwood. Brentwood police reported receiving multiple tips about potential drug activity in the 200 block of Greenlee Road. A video provided to Channel 11 by a viewer showed a strong police presence and SWAT team on the scene Tuesday morning. Officers executed … Read more
Sunday night offered a perfect opportunity to gaze at the sky over Northeast Ohio! Skywatchers were treated not only to the breathtaking aurora, or “northern lights,” a rare weather phenomenon for this region, but they also witnessed the peak of the highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower. Several local fairs are starting soon! | Full list … Read more
She wants to use their frozen embryos to get pregnant, while her ex-husband prefers to donate them to other couples who are seeking to have children. After a couple divorces, what should happen to embryos that haven’t yet been implanted? This issue is now before the Ohio Supreme Court, in a case that could provide … Read more
VAN WERT COUNTY, Ohio – The Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is gathering donations for a family whose home was destroyed in a fire on Thursday. The Van Wert County CERT reports that the house fire occurred Thursday night on Stripe Road in Van Wert. Both the Van Wert County CERT and … Read more
Governor Mike DeWine has just announced a significant change at the Ohio Department of Transportation. ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks will be stepping down at the end of September. Having served since the early days of DeWine’s administration, Marchbanks will pass the leadership to Pamela Vest Boratyn, who will take over on October 1. Marchbanks’ departure … Read more