Thursday, November 29 2012 2:50 PM EST2012-11-29 19:50:52 GMT
Powerball lottery officials confirm there are two winning tickets for a $579.9 million jackpot -- the largest Powerball in history and second largest lottery ever. The tickets were purchased in ArizonaMore >>
The search is on for the country's newest multimillionaires, the holders of two tickets that matched all six numbers to claim a record $588 million Powerball jackpot. More >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A group of about 20 Columbus police officers are holding a $1 million ticket sold during the Powerball drawing.
Ohio Lottery Commission spokeswoman Sandra Neal told the Columbus Dispatch for its Thursday edition that the winners have not come forward yet.
Jim Gilbert, president of the local Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge No. 9, confirmed to the paper that a group of about 20 officers were among the winners.
More than 300,000 Ohioans won some cash, with a Cleveland gas station selling a $2 million ticket and 17 people winning a $10,000 prize.
Lottery officials say two tickets that matched all six numbers to split a record $588 million Powerball jackpot were sold in Arizona and Missouri.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:41:44 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - Police say they're looking for a 3-year-old girl who was reportedly taken in Detroit while her father was assaulting her mother. An Amber Alert is in effect Monday for Alonna Anderson,More >>
A Detroit girl is safe after an early morning Amber Alert. Alonna Anderson was abducted early this morning by a family member. An Amber Alert was issued and she was later found safe in Detroit.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:52:38 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Police in a northeast Ohio community report a number of black bear sightings. Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears inMore >>
Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears in the area in recent days.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:04:44 GMT
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities in southeastern Michigan ay a man stole a car with a 74-year-old disabled woman in the passenger seat, took her money and then fled on foot. The Oakland CountyMore >>
Authorities in southeastern Michigan say a man stole a car with a 74-year-old disabled woman in the passenger seat, took her money and then fled on foot.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:11:36 GMT
Police are on the lookout for a man accused of hitting and seriously injuring a Sheriff's deputy with his car.Police say Josh Baldridge hit a Knox County, Ohio deputy early this morning.Baldridge is drivingMore >>
Police are on the lookout for a man accused of hitting and seriously injuring a Sheriff's deputy with his car.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:50:15 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The state of Ohio has received a $2.1 million federal grant to improve criminal background checks for those home health care workers who directly serve the disabled and elderly. TheMore >>
The state of Ohio has received a $2.1 million federal grant to improve criminal background checks for those home health care workers who directly serve the disabled and elderly.More >>
Editor David C. Miller of The (Bowling Green) Sentinel-Tribune newspaper in Ohio died Saturday at a hospital in York, Pa., the paper said in a statement. He was 66.More >>
Editor David C. Miller of The (Bowling Green) Sentinel-Tribune newspaper in Ohio died Saturday at a hospital in York, Pa., the paper said in a statement. He was 66.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:41:44 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - Police say they're looking for a 3-year-old girl who was reportedly taken in Detroit while her father was assaulting her mother. An Amber Alert is in effect Monday for Alonna Anderson,More >>
A Detroit girl is safe after an early morning Amber Alert. Alonna Anderson was abducted early this morning by a family member. An Amber Alert was issued and she was later found safe in Detroit.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:13 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:13:05 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in TexasMore >>
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas and the plain states. They are holding a donation drive for those residents who's homes are destroyed and are uprooted from the chaos. More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:25:15 GMT
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She toldMore >>
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:36:19 GMT
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning. About 6 a.m. Saturday, detectives say the three suspects described asMore >>
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:31:31 GMT
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.Part of the road was shut down as the crash scene was cleared. Several cars were involved in the accident, and there wereMore >>
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:08:35 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert. ThereMore >>
A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:56:32 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally,More >>
Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:52:38 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Police in a northeast Ohio community report a number of black bear sightings. Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears inMore >>
Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears in the area in recent days.More >>
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