Ohio

White digital thermometer with LCD screen reading 41.1°C against green outdoor background

September 4, 2026

News·USA

Columbus Heat Advisory: 90°F Air Feels Like 104°F as NWS Warns Through 8 PM Friday, September 4

Columbus, Ohio is under a Heat Advisory through 8 PM Friday September 4. Heat index could reach 104°F. Who's most at risk, and when does the heat actually break?

Utility pole leaning after a storm representing power-grid damage

Disaster·News

Massive tree crashes, transformer explodes in Cincinnati; resident calls storm ‘nightmare scenario’

A massive tree crashes and explodes a transformer in Cincinnati Hyde Park. One injured; residents describe the August 11 storm as a nightmare scenario.

August 12, 2026

Derecho hits Midwest with 90-100 mph winds, 1M+ power outages, rare mass-lightning event (16 struck at Ohio prison)

Disaster·Weather

A Level 4 derecho hits the Midwest with 90-100 mph winds, leaving 1M+ without power. Officials say recovery will take weeks.

82 mph winds flip car on Ohio I-71 during destructive storm; 100,000+ lose power, state of emergency declared

Disaster·Weather

Severe Ohio storms bring 82 mph winds that flip a car on I-71. State of emergency declared; 100,000+ lose power, National Guard deployed.

2011 Floodwater covering the Serpentine Wall riverfront promenade and trees at Yeatman’s Cove along the Ohio River in Cincinnati with a bridge and stadium visible in the background.

Disaster·Weather

“High Water Is Deceptive” — Cincinnati Flood Watch as Great Miami and Little Miami Rivers Rise

Greater Cincinnati Flood Watch – Great & Little Miami Rivers Rising | March 2026 Flood Watch in effect – Greater Cincinnati & Miami River Valleys Little Miami at Milford: Flood Warning issued

Karmactive Staff

March 5, 2026

Representative Image. Assorted cheese varieties including white cheddar, soft-ripened cheese, and aged cheese arranged on wooden surface showing different textures and types susceptible to Listeria contamination

News·USA

Ohio Cheese Recall: 5,000+ Pounds Pulled After Expert Warns Listeria Can Cause Brain Infection

An Ohio cheese maker has pulled thousands of pounds of cheese from store shelves due to potential Listeria contamination. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op in Middlefield, Ohio announced the voluntary recall on August

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

A packaged snack called Berry Buddies from Naturipe Snacks. Photo Source: FDA U.S. Food and Drug administration

News·USA

Naturipe Recalls 694 ‘Berry Buddies’ Snack Packs in 13 States for Undeclared Allergens

A missing food label has sparked safety concerns across 13 states. Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC is recalling its Berry Buddies snack boxes because they contain wheat and eggs not listed on

Tejal Somvanshi

February 20, 2025

Nature·News·USA

Rising Threat: Spotted Lanternfly Infestations Alarm Ohio’s Agricultural Landscapes

The Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect wreaking havoc on crops and native plants, has made an unwelcome appearance in Cleveland, Ohio, notably in St. Joseph Cemetery. Ohio State University (OSU) researchers Thomas

Karmactive Team

July 21, 2023

Pollution·USA·Water

EPA Survey Finds Over 9 Million Lead Pipes In The US, Allocates $3 Billion For Replacement

According to an EPA survey, there are 9.2 million lead pipes in the US that need to be replaced to prevent lead contamination in drinking water. Exposure to lead from corroding pipes

Rahul Somvanshi

April 5, 2023

Pollution·USA

Negligence Allegations: Lawsuits Filed Following Train Derailment and Toxic Chemical Spill in Ohio

A toxic train derailment occurred near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border on Feb. 3, 2023, causing evacuations of the nearly 5,000 residents of East Palestine, Ohio. The train was carrying hazardous materials, including vinyl

Govind Tekale

February 16, 2023