Cody Balmer, 38, was arrested and charged with offenses tied to the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's home. He has a limited criminal history.

Among his 2022 posts are memes that read, "Hey Friend I know the world is scary right now, but it's gonna get way worse," ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio food banks say the two-year state operating budget is cutting the needs of hungry Ohioans short. The state budget currently has about 24.5 million dollars for food banks, ...

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The first season of The Pitt focused on the toll that work takes on doctors and nurses. It's also been a stellar season of TV. 15 hours later, a grueling ER shift ends in 'The Pitt' season finale ...

Two men from Mississippi have entered guilty pleas in response to a litany of wildlife violations stemming from an illegal white-tailed deer hunt in southeast Ohio, as enforced by the Ohio ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

When surgeons are as scarce as they are in some parts of rural Ohio, sometimes you have to grow them yourselves. Dr. Rebekah Wever, a 31-year-old surgeon, is practicing at OhioHealth Southeastern ...

A storm of change has swept through Ohio State’s football program, testing Ryan Day’s leadership just as the Buckeyes savored a long-awaited national title. This offseason, significant departures and ...

Ohio House of Representatives is considering cutting $45 million from libraries across the state and eliminating the Public Library Fund. The Marion Public Library, which relies heavily on state ...

Jayawardene said that since Bumrah is coming after so long, the team has to give him space and "not expect too much" from him. "Knowing Jasprit he will be up for it. We're very happy to have him ...

AURORA, Ind. (WKRC) — Emergency management officials reported that Aurora, Indiana, has experienced the worst flooding in Dearborn County since 2018. Residents have been forced to evacuate their ...