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A crowd of voters at a polling station in Ohio during the midterm elections.

A tie and statewide offices highlight closest calls of 2026 Ohio midterms

As the sun set over Columbus on election night, a palpable tension hung in the air. Families gathered around their kitchen tables, eyes glued to their screens, waiting for the latest updates on the 2026 Ohio midterm elections. The excitement was electric, a mix of hope and anxiety as voters...

Columbus man fighting parole for man who killed sister, hoping for change to Ohio law

Man charged with murder in fatal northeast Columbus shooting

Man wanted on murder charge in Athens County infant's death arrested

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Former Columbus police officer sentenced in fatal shooting of Donovan Lewis — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

Former Columbus police officer sentenced in fatal shooting of Donovan Lewis

Columbus Inspector General investigates police duty gun left unattended in government building — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

Columbus Inspector General investigates police duty gun left unattended in government building

Westerville community gathering with power lines in the background

Some Westerville residents want answers on power outages despite good weather

Man dead after being hit by train in Delaware — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

Man dead after being hit by train in Delaware

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Heidi Ratliff stands relieved after her acquittal in a Marion courtroom.

Wife of ex-Marion councilman acquitted in child sex abuse case

Columbus City Council election changes

Issues 8 and 9 pass, bringing changes to Columbus City Council

Election data shows Ohio voter turnout surpassed last two midterm elections — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

Election data shows Ohio voter turnout surpassed last two midterm elections

Governor DeWine orders flags at half-staff for fallen firefighter Ryan Milligan

Ohio governor orders flags fly at half-staff for fallen firefighter

Business

Why your favorite salty snacks are harder to find at the store — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer

Why your favorite salty snacks are harder to find at the store

Ohio election results show voters overwhelmingly turn down data center developments — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

Ohio election results show voters overwhelmingly turn down data center developments

South-Western voters approve Issue 6, while Grove City school plan faces delay amid new amendment — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

South-Western voters approve Issue 6, while Grove City school plan faces delay amid new amendment

Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton face test as supporters look for action on affordability, corruption — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton face test as supporters look for action on affordability, corruption

What's next after Pickerington Schools' levy failure? — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

What's next after Pickerington Schools' levy failure?

A ribbon-cutting ceremony at Champion's Bridge Child Wellness Campus in Columbus, Ohio.

New Franklin County campus aims to help children entering protective custody

When will Amy Acton be sworn in as Ohio's governor? — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

When will Amy Acton be sworn in as Ohio's governor?

Voters narrowly reject Pickerington Schools income tax levy — WBNS 10TV (Columbus)

Voters narrowly reject Pickerington Schools income tax levy

Ohio State keeps stalling in the red zone — and it's putting the playoff on the line — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer

Ohio State keeps stalling in the red zone — and it's putting the playoff on the line

How Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith can channel Michael Jordan to solve his penalty problem — Jimmy Watkins — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer

How Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith can channel Michael Jordan to solve his penalty problem — Jimmy Watkins