'Cocaine cat' escaped from owner during traffic stop, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat broke its leg and later tested positive for cocaine.

Major railroads announce steps to improve safety in wake of Ohio train derailment

Many of the proposals from the Association of American Railroads trade group focus on strengthening the network of trackside detectors the railroads use to spot problems before they can cause derailments.

Norfolk Southern to pay millions for Ohio train derailment, governor says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.

Removal of toxic waste from Ohio train derailment resuming Monday

The toxic waste still at the site of the East Palestine train derailment will begin shipping this week to two approved sites in Ohio.

EPA pausing removal of train derailment's toxic waste from Ohio site

The temporary halt in the clean-up step came after officials had heard concerns from residents and others in a number of states.

After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks

Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.

EPA chief, Ohio governor drink tap water near train derailment site after heavy criticism

EPA officials say environmental testing has not found toxic chemicals at a level of concern in the air and water near East Palestine, Ohio, days after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.

Pizza joint's help wanted sign: ‘Now hiring: non-stupid people’

An Ohio pizzeria that has had trouble finding reliable workers bluntly advertised out front that they are hiring "non-stupid people."

Everything you need to know about the toxic chemicals aboard the derailed train in Ohio

The Biden administration is defending its response to a freight train derailment in Ohio that left toxic chemicals spilled or burned off, even as local residents demand that more be done.

Ohio couple suing their neighbors over backyard pizza oven

The couple filing the lawsuit claim that smoke and fumes from the pizza oven give them headaches, makes them cough, and causes dizziness.

Officer seen on video punching woman after McDonald's dispute

An Ohio police officer has been put on administrative leave after video showed him punching a Black woman several times as she was taken into custody following a dispute at a McDonald’s over extra cheese on a Big Mac.

Spike, a Chihuahua mix from Ohio, named world's oldest living dog

Spike’s owner found him abandoned at a grocery store back in 2009. Today, the world’s oldest living dog enjoys spending time with the grandchildren and indulging in his favorite chips.