A 40-year-old man died in Akron after his car crashed into a parked semi-truck on I-77. Emergency crews used a crane in the rescue operation. The accident is under investigation.

Charlie's Dog House Diner in Cleveland was forced to close indefinitely due to considerable damage from a hit-and-run involving a maroon pickup truck.

A former Hudson doctor, Mahmud Kara, has been convicted of rape and sexual battery and awaits sentencing, with his medical license previously forfeited due to felony charges.

Akron Board of Education hires an external firm to investigate Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson and other administrators over misconduct allegations.

Cleveland gets ready to once again portray Metropolis in the new "Superman" film, starring David Corenswet and with a cast including Rachel Brosnahan and Milly Alcock. The teaser trailer has been released.

Akron City Hall will close on December 25 and January 1, with delayed trash/recycling services. Extra holiday trash can be placed curbside without charge, and the city offers a Christmas tree mulching program.

A former church set to be a community center in Lorain, Ohio, was destroyed by fire, suspected to be arson. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arsonist.

An 84-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Northfield Center Township. Joseph Zolnowski has been charged with leaving the scene, and the case is still under investigation.

The final implosion of the historic Avon Lake power plant occurred early Thursday, with optimal weather ensuring safety and minimal environmental impact.

Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns is on injured reserve due to a foot injury, which ended his season. In response, the team has acquired Brenden Bates and Jacob Kibodi.

An Akron man exchanged gunfire with an attempted thief of his Kia Sportage, with bullets hitting houses. A similar incident in Cleveland involved a 14-year-old and a stolen Kia.

Barry Manilow's "Last Show in Cleveland" will be held on June 5, 2025, at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tickets will be available from December 20th. The show will mark the end of an era for fans.

Akron police report that bullet casings from a fatal police shooting match the gun found on the teen victim, Jazmir Tucker. An investigation is ongoing while the officer involved is on leave.