Weather
Melting Snow Fuels Fog Across Northeast Ohio
More fog possible Tuesday as warmer temperatures melt snow cover
Northeast Ohio Sees Springlike Warmup with Highs Near 60
Mild air and rain showers expected through the week before a return to winter weather this weekend.
Middleburg Heights Receives 600 Tons of Salt After Weeks of Shortages
Cargill catches up on deliveries as Northeast Ohio gets a break from snowstorms.
Lifestyle
Greater Cleveland Food Bank Launches 35th Harvest for Hunger Campaign
The food bank served more than 400,000 unique individuals in 2025, the highest number since the pandemic, as rising costs push families to seek assistance.
Bakeries across Northeast Ohio celebrating Paczki Day
Rudy's in Parma and Kiedrowski's Bakery in Amherst are among the local businesses marking the Fat Tuesday tradition.
Master Chef Mario Reyes hosts Winterlicious tasting event in Cleveland this week
The TRIO Community Meals chef presents a global menu spanning from pork carnitas to Thai coconut salmon. VIP seats for the Feb. 19 event have already sold out.
Travel
Discovery of Lake Michigan Shipwreck Recalls Cleveland's Shipbuilding History
The Lac La Belle, a dual-purpose steamship built in Cleveland, sank twice before its final resting place was discovered in 2022.
Wreck of Luxury Steamer Built in Cleveland Found at Bottom of Great Lake
The Lac La Belle, a 217-foot wooden steamship built in 1864, sank in 1872 during a storm on Lake Michigan.
Cleveland's Flats Neighborhood Offers Dining, Entertainment, and Cuyahoga River Views
The revitalized riverside area is a walkable destination for daytime relaxation and nighttime revelry.
Crime
Rocky River Boyfriend Assault Case Dismissed Without Prejudice
Charges against Maximus Heasley were dropped on the day his jury trial was set to begin.
Cleveland Man Shot While Trying to Stop Carjacking
Victim recounts traumatic experience, hopes for more police presence in neighborhood
Cleveland Teens Arrested in Murder of Ukrainian Lyft Driver
Two 17-year-olds charged in killing of 27-year-old refugee Vasyl Shvets
Politics
Cuyahoga County Seeks Voter Approval to Increase 'Sin Tax' for Sports Stadiums
The current tax on cigarettes and alcohol is set to expire in 2035, but officials want to raise more funds to cover stadium repairs.
Ohio Lawmaker Revises Bill to Punish School Districts for Suing Over Vouchers
Rep. Jamie Callender plans to amend legislation that would withhold state funding from districts challenging voucher programs in court.
Cleveland Seeks New Community Development Director After $3.3M Lead Grant Loss
City Hall aims to stabilize long-troubled department with new leadership after senior staff departures.
