A Kent State University researcher is leading a project that could change how the U.S. searches for critical minerals used in everything from electric vehicle batteries to solar panels. Dr. David Costello has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for a new research initiative that will use artificial Read more
The number of firefighters who died in the line of duty or from duty-related medical emergencies increased significantly last year, according to a new report from the National Fire Protection Association. The NFPA’s annual “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.” report found 83 firefighters died in 2025, up from 69 Read more
The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood donors as supplies fall to critically low levels across the country. The organization says blood donations have dropped to a four-year summer low, leading it to declare only the second national blood crisis in its history. All blood types Read more
Could what you eat affect your heart rhythm? New research led by Cleveland Clinic suggests it might. Researchers have found that higher blood levels of TMAO, a compound produced when gut bacteria digest nutrients found in red meat and other animal products, are associated with a greater risk of developing atrial Read more
The first glimpse of the roller coasters rising above Lake Erie apparently still hits Ohioans right in the childhood memories. A new poll has named Cedar Point the summer destination that inspires the most nostalgia in Ohio, beating out two longtime ice cream shops for the top spot. Advance Funds Read more
After five decades of marriage, Robert and Edna Nicholson are preparing for one of the hardest seasons of their lives by doing what they have always done: facing it together. Robert is living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as his memory changes, the Richmond Heights couple is working to make sure Read more
For Amanda Shannon, driving again meant much more than simply getting from one place to another. It meant freedom. It meant independence. And most importantly, it meant being able to take her children wherever they needed to go. “I love driving now because I am free,” Amanda said. Amanda suffered Read more
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson has launched a new statewide initiative aimed at helping residents recognize romance scams, prevent financial losses and report suspected fraud. Romance scammers often create fake online identities and relationships to gain a victim’s trust before asking for money. Older adults are frequently targeted, and many Read more
A Seville native is helping protect sailors and support one of the U.S. Navy’s most important aviation installations. Petty Officer First Class Ronald Seiler serves as a master-at-arms with the security detachment at Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. The base is home to more than half of the Navy’s Read more
A fast-growing aerospace manufacturer is expanding in Southwest Ohio, bringing hundreds of new jobs and a major investment to the region. Governor Mike DeWine, JobsOhio, REDI Cincinnati and Beehive Industries announced Tuesday the company plans to invest $70 million and create more than 200 new jobs as it ramps up Read more
