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Driver hospitalized after semi breaks free from pulling sled at Portage County Randolph Fair

A driver was taken to a hospital Thursday night after a semi competing in a pulling event at the Portage County Randolph Fair broke free from its sled and crashed through a…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect arrested after threat involving Knox School; building closed Wednesday

One person has been arrested after authorities investigated a possible threat involving Knox School in the West Branch Local School District, according to Superintendent Matthew…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio man accused of shooting 24-year-old granddaughter during argument

A 71-year-old Coshocton man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he shot and injured his granddaughter during an altercation Wednesday. Coshocton County sheriff’s…

August 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Passenger killed, two others seriously injured in Columbiana County crash on U.S. Route 30

A 63-year-old East Liverpool woman was killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on U.S. Route 30 in Liverpool Township, according to…

August 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Missing Stark County teen without medication; police say condition could become life-threatening

Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating Cameron Kiser, a 17-year-old who has been missing since Thursday, July 31, after the vehicle he was driving was found…

August 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man dies after Stow house fire; cause under investigation

An adult man died after firefighters rescued him from a burning home Saturday night in Stow, authorities said. The Stow Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 10:50 p.m.…

August 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Here’s the route for the funeral procession honoring Sgt. Scott Ries

Residents and motorists in Wadsworth and Rittman should expect temporary road closures and traffic delays Friday afternoon as a law enforcement funeral procession escorts Rittman…

July 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Hundreds pay respects to fallen Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries during emotional visitation

Hundreds of mourners, including law enforcement officers from departments across Ohio, gathered Thursday to honor the life of Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries, the officer killed in…

July 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton-area man wounded after pointing handgun at officers during Michigan traffic stop, police say

A man who told police he is from the Canton, Ohio, area was shot by four Taylor police officers Monday after authorities said he pointed a handgun at officers during a traffic…

July 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Plane slides off runway at Kent State University Airport; pilot uninjured

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a plane crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Kent State University Airport in Summit County. According to the highway…

July 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton stabbing suspect arrested after speaking to police through Ring camera, leading pursuits in Summit Co.

Newly obtained Canton police records provide additional details about the violent stabbing that investigators say preceded a series of police pursuits and an officer-involved…

July 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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National News

Court records detail prior felony convictions of suspect in deadly Rittman shooting

Medina County court records obtained by Jordan Miller News provide additional insight into the criminal history of the man authorities identified as the suspect in Sunday's deadly…

July 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Attempted murder suspect from Canton arrested after Summit County pursuit, crashes

A Canton man wanted in connection with an attempted murder was taken into custody Tuesday night after authorities say he led law enforcement on multiple pursuits across Summit…

July 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect in custody after police pursuit ends with crash in Stow; investigation underway

A suspect is in custody after a police pursuit in Summit County ended Tuesday when the fleeing vehicle crashed at the intersection of Saybrook Drive and Bunker Lane in a suburban…

July 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Rittman Police Sgt. Scott D. Ries, the veteran officer who was killed in the line of duty while responding to Sunday’s deadly shooting…

July 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

‘She was sunshine’: Lifelong friend remembers the woman behind the headlines in Rittman tragedy

Before her name became known across Ohio, before flowers lined the sidewalk outside her home and before strangers mourned someone they had never met, Christie McWilliams was…

July 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

5-year-old boy found dead after flash flooding in Ohio, sheriff says

A 5-year-old boy who was reported missing following a flash flood in Monroe County was found dead Sunday evening after an extensive search involving deputies, firefighters and…

July 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Suspect, mother and teen daughter identified in deadly Rittman shooting that killed police sergeant

The suspected gunman and the mother and daughter killed before a Rittman police sergeant was fatally shot have been identified. Wayne County Coroner Dr. Amy Jolliff told News 5…

July 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Rittman Sgt. Scott Ries identified after deadly shooting leaves four dead

Authorities have identified the Rittman police officer who was killed in the line of duty during a deadly shooting Sunday night that also left four other law enforcement officers…

July 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Rittman police officer killed, three other officers injured in disturbance call; four dead, sheriff says

A Rittman police officer was shot and killed and three other law enforcement officers were wounded after they came under gunfire while responding to a disturbance Sunday night,…

July 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller