Ohio
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado in Columbiana County following a round of severe storms that swept across eastern Ohio over the weekend. Damage survey teams continue to assess affected areas as residents clean up fallen trees, damaged structures, and scattered debris. While Ohio is not traditionally considered part of “Tornado Alley,” tornadoes […]
Guests at Cedar Point experienced more delays on Siren’s Curse, the park’s newest roller coaster, after the attraction temporarily stopped operating on two separate occasions over the weekend. Park officials said the coaster’s safety system activated during both incidents. Cedar Point compared the shutdowns to a vehicle’s check-engine light. Officials said the ride’s safety features […]
Ohio drivers could soon have another reason to stop along Interstate 71. Mansfield City Council unanimously approved development plans Tuesday night for a new Buc-ee’s travel center near the I-71 and State Route 39 interchange. The project marks another major step toward bringing the popular Texas-based chain to North Central Ohio. The proposed Buc-ee’s would […]
Dozens of former Ohio State players join lawsuit over decades-old sexual abuse allegations against former team doctor Richard Strauss.
A planned recall election in Whitehall is now on pause after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the petitions behind it don’t meet the legal threshold. In a decision filed May 4th, the court found there were not enough valid signatures to move forward with recalling Mayor Michael Bivens and City Council members Lori Elmore and […]
Gas prices across Columbus and Ohio have climbed fast this week. Some stations are starting to push close to $5 a gallon for regular unleaded. At the beginning of February, the average price for regular gas in Columbus was around $2.90 a gallon. At $4.29, filling up a 13-gallon tank costs about $18 more. For […]
The Jacksons' Destiny Tour in Ohio in 1979 marked a pivotal transition for Michael Jackson's solo career, leading to his blockbuster Off the Wall album.
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, Magic 95.5’s Robyn Simone sat down with the CEO of Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community for an important conversation around domestic violence, sexual assault, and the resources available to those impacted. The discussion comes amid several heartbreaking recent tragedies […]
An Ohio lawmaker is pushing back against streaming giants over access to professional sports games. Watching your favorite team now requires more planning and more money than ever before. Bill DeMora says fans are getting squeezed as leagues spread games across multiple platforms. He argues that companies are locking key matchups behind paywalls that many […]
Ohio's diverse wildlife includes rare species like the Lake Erie water snake and endangered animals like the Indiana bat.
An Ohio man accused in more than 20 bank robberies is facing new federal charges. Authorities say the suspect, identified as 62-year-old John Donald Butler, was recently indicted again. The new charge stems from a bank robbery in the Dayton area. Investigators say Butler entered a KeyBank branch on March 30 wearing construction-style clothing. He […]
Ohio bill aims to curb social media's addictive design & impact on mental health, with potential changes like warning labels & limits on features.