Akron Zips to Face Texas Tech Raiders in NCAA Tournament First Round
The No. 12 seed Zips will take on the No. 5 seed Raiders in the Midwest Region on Friday in Tampa.
Cleveland Braces for Wild Weather Swing: 60s to Snow
Dairy Queen and Ben & Jerry's Offer Free Ice Cream Cones
Lifestyle
Broken Transportation Leaves Cleveland Students Missing School
Columnist Nikita Stange says unreliable bus service forces families to make impossible choices, contributing to high absenteeism rates.

Giannoula Sarris, Beloved Cleveland Matriarch, Passes Away at 88
Sarris leaves behind a large family and legacy of Greek Orthodox faith and community service.
Anticipated Greek restaurant EVOO to open in late March at Legacy Village
Restaurateurs Brad Friedlander and Michael DuBois are set to unveil their new restaurant, EVOO, featuring Greek cuisine in upscale surroundings.
Crime
Shaker Heights Police Apprehend Suspects in Stolen Vehicle, Drug, and Weapons Cases
Incidents include a traffic stop leading to a concealed weapon arrest, a nursing home assault, and a shoplifting case at Walgreens.

Rocky River Man Arrested for OVI After Driving Into Snowbank
Police find 73-year-old man stuck in car, unpleasant and argumentative with officers
Cleveland Creole Restaurant Sues Landlord for Alleged Racial Discrimination
House of Creole claims K&D Group refused to renew lease due to Black ownership and clientele
Weather
Severe Storms Batter Midwest, Causing Outages and Wildfires
Powerful winds, wildfires, and extreme temperatures impact large swaths of the United States

Flying Fur Forecast for Friday Dog Walks
Gusts over 50 mph will make it tough for pups to find sticks in the wind.
Car Nearly Plunges Into Massive Cleveland Sinkhole
Surveillance video captures the dramatic moment a driver narrowly avoids falling into the expanding hole.
Travel
Spring Break Travel Complicated by TSA Lines, Gas Prices
Cleveland airport avoids major delays, but travelers face challenges nationwide

Cleveland Named One of Most Romantic U.S. Cities
City's cultural attractions and date-friendly spots earn high ranking in new travel study
Shaker Square: Cleveland's Historic Walkable Town Center
This quaint octagonal district is home to a thriving farmers market, boutique shops, and vintage vibes.
Sports
Charge Clinch Playoff Berth
Cleveland Charge secure first postseason appearance since 2022-23 season

Cooper Flagg scores 27 points as Mavericks gain revenge on Cavaliers
Dallas forward leads team to victory over Cleveland in rematch of earlier loss.
NFL Analyst Predicts Browns With Shedeur Sanders Are a Playoff-Caliber Team in 2026
CBS Sports analyst Emory Hunt believes the Cleveland Browns could emerge as a playoff contender in 2026 if Shedeur Sanders continues to develop as their QB1.