2 men busted by Northeast Ohio human trafficking task force

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -The Ohio Attorney General just issued a warning telling people to not try to buy or sell sex in this state, because if you do, you might end up in jail. Two local men were just busted by one of northeast Ohio’s human trafficking …

Ohio high school students push for flavored tobacco ban

According to the American Lung Association, one in five Ohio high school teenagers use some form of tobacco product. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio high school students met with lawmakers Tuesday afternoon to talk about vaping.  "The amount of people I …

Effects of COVID pandemic still being felt in Ohio classrooms 5 years later

Recent data by the nonprofit organization Groundwork Ohio found 65% of children in Ohio are not kindergarten-ready. COLUMBUS, Ohio — This week marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns began. Still, school districts are facing struggles …

Ohio pharmacy board suspends Columbus spa's drug license amid safety concerns

Injectable drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may be new to most of the world, but the science behind them are familiar to those in the health field. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus medical spa has been barred from offering prescription drugs to clients by the Ohio …

Ohio State under investigation for alleged anti-Semitic discrimination

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The U.S. Department of Education has put Ohio State University on notice following pro-Palestinian protests on campus last spring. The Trump administration announced it is sending a letter to Ohio State, notifying the school that it …

Ohio students call for action against tobacco

Ohio Lottery player stuns with top $300,000 scratch-off prize

16 TOLEDO, Ohio — A lottery player in Ohio won $300,000 after purchasing a Special Edition Cashword scratch-off ticket. The ticket was bought at Speedway #3615 on West Central Avenue in Toledo. After taxes, the winner will take home approximately $216,000. …

Ohio Lottery player cashes in big with $150,000 lottery win

12 ELYRIA, Ohio — A lucky Ohio Lottery player won $150,000 in the March 8 Rolling Cash 5 drawing. The winning numbers were 4-5-11-24-27. The ticket was purchased at Elyria Liquor & Beverage on East Broad Street, where the player chose their own numbers …

Ohio unemployment reaches 2-year high in January

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ohio’s unemployment rate rose in January, the highest it has been in more than two years, according to state labor officials. That state’s unemployment rate increased to 4.6% in January, up from a revised 4.5% in December. Unemployment …

Northeast Ohio Wednesday weather forecast: Cloudy and cooler

CLEVELAND, Ohio - After a pair of days with highs in the 60s, conditions will cool a bit for the middle of the week. The National Weather Service’s forecast for Wednesday calls for highs in the low 50s with mostly cloudy conditions and light winds …