About 60 MetroHealth behavioral health nurses ratified their first union contract, winning safety protections, pay increases and limits on insurance-cost spikes. The vote follows months of public safety complaints.

Two Summit County men were charged after investigators and surveillance footage tied dumped trash and burned debris to vacant lots in Copley Township. The case grew out of a state probe using grant-funded equipment.

Council committees approved increases to Cleveland’s towing and impound storage fees while exempting owners of recovered stolen vehicles. The measures now head to full council for a final vote.

Parma police say scammers are using ride-share couriers to collect cash at front doors. Officers intercepted drivers and made arrests while warning residents to verify bank calls.

Prosecutors declined charges after inspector‑general probes flagged cash shortfalls and weak oversight at county Auto Title and IT units. The watchdog is urging tighter controls.

A Newburgh Heights police pursuit ended in a crash and shooting in Cleveland’s Slavic Village on June 3, injuring multiple people and leaving the suspect dead.

Gov. DeWine has ordered state troopers to protect both gubernatorial nominees as campaigns ramp up, a move tied to recent security worries and a proposed $10M fund.

Sommelier Sarah Halko is opening Aria Wine Bar in Little Italy with a curated Italian‑focused list, small shareables and a patio. The neighborhood spot aims for a mid‑July opening.

A Cleveland man says he was detained and sexually assaulted by a Cleveland Clinic police officer after rushing a shooting victim to the ER; he’s suing for $10 million.

Clear and cool Wednesday in Cleveland, warming into the 80s by Friday. Showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday, June 6.

A 39-year-old man was found shot and killed inside a minivan Monday night in North Collinwood; police are investigating.

Falafel Café will close next Sunday for a redesign as owner Mae Elassal hands the Uptown spot to her son Sirjoon, who plans a leaner Lebanese menu and a small pantry shop.

A new OneRF trigeminal‑nerve ablation at University Hospitals gave an Elyria mother immediate relief from years of crippling facial pain.