Ohio

Jonathan Cooper, a former OSU football player and current LB for the Denver Broncos, was arrested Friday morning in Colorado and is now facing multiple charges tied to an alleged domestic incident. Records from Douglas County show Cooper was booked on three charges, including two domestic violence-related counts and one misdemeanor criminal mischief charge. MORE: […]

Multiple people were shot on Saturday near Toledo’s historic Old West End festival. The shots sent festival goal were scrambling for cover and forcing multiple victims to be hospitalized. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire during the LIVE music performance and 1 attended with medical training noted seeing at least five wounded individual spread across the area. […]

As Black Music Month continues, Cincinnati’s music legacy is taking center stage. Community leaders, music industry figures, and longtime supporters gathered Wednesday for the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Kick-Off Celebration. Organizers unveiled the 2026 inductees, influencer honorees, and new details surrounding this year’s induction festivities. Led by Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece & […]

Ohio drivers could soon have another reason to stop along Interstate 71. Mansfield City Council unanimously approved development plans Tuesday night for a new Buc-ee’s travel center near the I-71 and State Route 39 interchange. The project marks another major step toward bringing the popular Texas-based chain to North Central Ohio. The proposed Buc-ee’s would […]

Dozens of former Ohio State players join lawsuit over decades-old sexual abuse allegations against former team doctor Richard Strauss.

Former deputy convicted of reckless homicide in 2020 shooting of Black man, sparking protests over police accountability.

Mother’s Day is shaping up to be bigger than ever this year, as consumers are expected to open their wallets in a major way to celebrate the moms and mother figures in their lives. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Americans are still making the holiday a priority. Spending is projected to reach a record 38 million […]

A planned recall election in Whitehall is now on pause after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the petitions behind it don’t meet the legal threshold. In a decision filed May 4th, the court found there were not enough valid signatures to move forward with recalling Mayor Michael Bivens and City Council members Lori Elmore and […]

The Jacksons' Destiny Tour in Ohio in 1979 marked a pivotal transition for Michael Jackson's solo career, leading to his blockbuster Off the Wall album.

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, Magic 95.5’s Robyn Simone sat down with the CEO of Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community for an important conversation around domestic violence, sexual assault, and the resources available to those impacted. The discussion comes amid several heartbreaking recent tragedies […]

Even with legal recreational marijuana in Ohio, the price difference between states will always turn heads. Data shows some Ohioans save around $70 or more driving to Michigan to purchase weed. But, a new law now changes what happens once they cross back over state lines… MORE: Ohio Cannabis Law Update 2026: 10 Major Changes […]

Ohio bill aims to curb social media's addictive design & impact on mental health, with potential changes like warning labels & limits on features.