Police: 5-Year-Old Boy Playing With Adult's Firearm Shot In Chest
A 5-year-old boy had been playing with a loaded firearm in a Columbus apartment over the weekend when it went off.
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A 5-year-old boy had been playing with a loaded firearm in a Columbus apartment over the weekend when it went off.
The body of a second worker killed in a power plant collapse in southern Ohio has been recovered, according to his employer.
Gov. Mike DeWine says an Ohio Arts Council appointee has resigned after making a vulgar comment on social media about Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
A Cleveland school occupational therapist resigned from the district after her alleged involvement in the riots and breach at the U.S. Capitol this week.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says President Trump's refusal to accept election results has created a situation that threatens democracy.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called the occupation of the US Capitol Building an "embarrassment" that runs counter to actions in a nation of laws.
Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins and rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills were cited for drag racing by police in Westlake, Ohio.
County post-election audits show Ohio's 2020 votes were tallied to near perfection, the state's elections chief said.
Gov. Mike DeWine has defended his decision to sign into law a gun rights bill eliminating Ohioans' duty to retreat before using force.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed into law a gun rights bill eliminating an individual's duty to retreat before using force.
Police say they haven't found any indication of aggressive action on the part of a dog that a 911 caller said was found lying on top of a 4-month-old Ohio girl who was later pronounced dead on New Year's Eve.
An Ohio police chief says a young boy found in a cemetery two days before Christmas has been placed in the care of his father and reunited with his dog.
Police in Ohio say two young girls were shot and killed in a Columbus apartment and their father then shot and killed himself.
A federal appeals court provided the go-ahead for Christian schools in an Ohio county to resume holding in-person classes during the pandemic, saying their First Amendment rights had been violated.
A 4-month-old Ohio girl has died after she was reportedly found with a dog lying on top of her on New Year's Eve, police said.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law requiring that fetal remains from surgical abortions be cremated or buried.
The Yellow Springs Development Corp. has made a final agreement for the sale of a former Ohio fire station to a company owned by Dave Chappelle.
Ohio says a death row inmate who survived an execution attempt has died with the coronavirus as the suspected cause.
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it would not bring federal criminal charges against two Cleveland police officers in the 2014 killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, saying video of the shooting was of too poor a quality for prosecutors to conclusively establish what had happened.
A man and a 17-year-old youth in Ohio were killed in an exchange of gunfire in the parking lot of a gas station.
Authorities in Ohio are calling the deaths of a husband and wife found in the garage of their Marion home over the weekend an apparent murder-suicide.
A white Ohio police officer was fired Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill, a Black man holding a cellphone, and refusing to administer first aid for several minutes.
A 14-year-old boy riding in a vehicle was grazed by a bullet reportedly fired from another vehicle on Christmas night, police said.
A hit-and-run driver struck a woman pushing her 1-year-old grandchild in a stroller, putting the grandmother in critical condition and causing the baby to die Christmas morning.
An Ohio police chief is hailing what he called an "overwhelming" response to the story of a young boy found in a cemetery two days before Christmas.
Two people were found dead in an overnight shooting on Locust Street.
More snow showers are expected on Sunday night, and the temperatures will continue to steadily drop.
A fire at a closed steel mill in Weirton, West Virginia, has been brought under control, but only after firefighters faced significant challenges.
Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
Propel Schools said the matter was investigated as soon as it was brought to the organization's attention.
Two people were found dead in an overnight shooting on Locust Street.
More snow showers are expected on Sunday night, and the temperatures will continue to steadily drop.
A fire at a closed steel mill in Weirton, West Virginia, has been brought under control, but only after firefighters faced significant challenges.
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Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
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Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
McConnell, a Chartiers Valley High School graduate, reached the milestone with two assists in the first quarter of Friday's game.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Two people were found dead in a shooting in Ambridge early on Sunday morning.
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Two Propel Schools employees have been relieved of their positions following an investigation into 'inappropriate' social media posts related to a news report about Iran and President Trump, the district said in a statement on Saturday.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
