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How do Ohio drinking water systems fare in testing for 'forever chemicals'?
More than 1,000 drinking water systems in the United States have detected what are commonly called forever chemicals above limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of more than 12,000 synthetic chemicals used in a variety of common applications, from the linings of fast-food boxes and non-stick cookware to fire-fighting foams and other purposes. They have been linked to certain cancers, fertility issues...
Ohio Recreational Marijuanal – What Shoppers Are Buying
COLUMBUS – All kinds of recreational marijuana products were made available to Ohioans in earlier this month, but which do Buckeye State shoppers prefer?. Bloom Medicinals, a cannabis company selling both medical and adult use marijuana, offered some insight, and a smaller local shop, Locals Cannabis at 914 Cleveland Ave in Columbus followed similar trends to its multistate counterpart..
After U.S. life expectancy declined, which Ohio cities have longest, shortest lifespan?
Where Ohioans live offers a clue as to how long they'll live. Life expectancy differs by zip code, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Throughout Ohio, life expectancy ranges from a low of 60 in a Columbus neighborhood to just over 89 in a northeast Ohio city. ...
Marion County jury convicts Indianapolis murder suspect
Update (Aug. 26, 2024) Officials with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office stated that Caden Smith was convicted of the following charges during the trial: According to a news release from the office released on Monday, Smith was convicted after a five-day trial in relation to the October 2021 shooting deaths of Michael James, Abdullah Mubark […]
Analyst Details How Impressive Colts Rookie QB Has Been In Preseason
The Indianapolis Colts saw their 2023 season derail rather quickly once rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson went down for the season with a shoulder injury, but he is back this year and ready to roll. Another rookie quarterback has been impressive during preseason in an effort to solidify his role as...
Ohio is spending $1 billion on vouchers. How well do private schools perform compared to public?
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Parents debating whether to send their child to the local public school or private school may be baffled by the state’s system to compare academic performance. As Ohio has expanded school vouchers to cover nearly every student in the state with at least a partial scholarship,...
Isolated summer storms, Impact Day Monday
PITTSBURGH — Temperatures and humidity levels are on the rise with highs this afternoon in the upper 80s. We'll watch isolated storms across Ohio this afternoon. The activity looks to have a hard time holding together as it moves into western PA. Coverage will bevery isolated between 3 PM and 8 PM. Another steamy day tomorrow with slightly better chances for storms. One or two during the afternoon could be strong to severe with brief downpours, gusty winds, and hail. Monday is an Impact Day.
Week 1 scores: Oak Harbor, Port Clinton explode in 1st; Woodmore posts a shutout
Tyler Thompson returned the opening kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown and Carson Ridener added two scores on the ground as Oak Harbor scored 37 points in the first quarter in a 44-6 victory Friday over Toledo Bowsher to start the season. Ridener scored from 42 and 7 yards, and Blake Nickel from 7 yards. Wyatt Augsburger caught a 56-yard touchdown pass from Mike LaLonde and the Rockets added a safety in the first quarter. ...
First Alert Forecast: 90s taking hold of 21Country. Humidity increasing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Sunday was the second day in a row of 90 degree or higher max temperature, and it looks like we’ll add at least 3 more before some changes slowly move in. Monday morning temperatures start in the upper 60s, then we climb into the...
Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio Brace for Dangerous Heatwave with Temperatures Nearing 100°F
Pittsburgh, PA — The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, and Eastern Ohio as a dangerous heatwave is expected to hit the region through Wednesday. Temperatures may approach or exceed 100°F, putting many at risk of heat-related illnesses. According to the US National...
Tour de Buckeye Lake sees biggest turnout in cycling event history
Cyclists from across Ohio and beyond took to the trails and country roads around Buckeye Lake this past weekend. With over 800 participants, this year’s Tour de Buckeye Lake was the event’s largest since it began eight years ago. Riders followed one of three routes (11-, 28- or 62-miles) which started and ended...
Troy athlete shares injury recovery story and how it changed his life
TROY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Football is back and for many high school athletes, these might be the last years they play sports at this kind of competitive level. Sports can be a big part of shaping the type of person someone becomes. For one former Troy High School athlete, an...
High school football: Osborne leads St. Marys past St. Henry
Aug. 24—ST. MARYS — St. Marys played St. Marys football to a "T" on Friday night in a 33-14 win over St. Henry. They were physical on both sides of the ball, run-dominant and did more than enough to demoralize their opponent. Twice, St. Henry made it a one-score game, but both times, the Roughriders answered with a long, back-breaking drive that ended with a touchdown. They also dominated time ...
Huge Vampire Coven in Ohio Gets Netflix Documentary
Netflix is about to drop a documentary that might show the world that Ohio is more creepy than we thought. And that is saying something. Joshua Rofé, who directed the 2021 Bob Ross doc has now set his sights on a murder mystery that took place in 1994 at a Goth club in Dayton, Ohio. This documentary titled "Vampires in Gem City" allegedly uncovers a vampire coven that's so large that it's only second to New Orleans. Ohio resident and TikToker with nearly 250,000 followers, Brittanstein says that it's not surprising that Ohio is fascinated with the dark side since this relatively small state has far more haunted attractions than any other state in the country.
Powerball jackpot worth $34.6 million: See the winning lottery numbers for Saturday, August 24, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $34.6 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Saturday, August 24, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $300 prize: 17 winners. $100...
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