Politics
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Threatens Lawsuit Over Sheriff Payroll Takeover
O'Malley warns County Executive Ronayne to halt efforts or face legal action
Cleveland Cracks Down on Nuisance Properties with New Laws
Officials say the city has been able to aggressively target more problem properties since overhauling its nuisance laws last year.
Ohio Lawmaker Fights Parking Ticket 'Gotcha' Games
Proposed bill would limit late fees and standardize grace periods for parking violations statewide.
Sports
Former Browns QB Flacco Added to Pro Bowl Roster
Shedeur Sanders also named to 2026 Pro Bowl Games in new flag football format
Cavs' 'Tall Ball' Lineup Thrives Without Star Darius Garland
Terry Pluto explores why Garland may be more valuable coming off the bench to boost the team's defense and scoring punch
U.S. Hockey's Laila Edwards' Parents Grateful for Kelce Brothers' Donation
The Kelce brothers' donation helped Laila Edwards' family travel to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan to watch her compete.
Lifestyle
Veteran Cleveland Reporter Harry Boomer Shares Career Insights
WOIO Channel 19 journalist with over 50 years of experience offers advice to aspiring high school journalists
Veteran WOIO Reporter Harry Boomer Shares Career Advice with High School Journalists
Boomer's talk at the Cleveland Media Academy covered building relationships and other tips for aspiring reporters.
Doinks Burger Joint Offers Budget-Friendly Happy Hour in Collinwood
The casual restaurant serves up smashburgers, house cocktails, and ube cheesecake during its $8 burger and $6 seltzer happy hour.
Weather
Snow squall hits Cleveland area on January 17
Cleveland Media Academy reporter covers the unexpected winter weather event.
U.S. Coast Guard Frees Freighter, Tugboat Stuck in Thick Lake Erie Ice
The Sam Laud and a commercial tugboat were freed after becoming trapped overnight near Fairport Harbor.
Neighbors Band Together to Melt Icy Patch Near Front Door
Cleveland community takes creative approach to combat winter conditions
Crime
Cleveland Uses Nuisance Law to Force Property Owners to Solve Problems
The city's approach raises concerns about fairness and shifting the burden to victims of bad behavior.
Cleveland Police Expand Drone Use for Events and Crime Scenes
Drones now deployed about a dozen times since program approved in August 2025
Ohio Woman Accused of $50K TechCred Scam Using Dead People's SSNs
State watchdog says Brittney Digravio defrauded training program, spent funds on personal expenses
