SEIU Local 1199 members picketed Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital, citing dangerous staffing and a tiny wage counter while bargaining stalls. Union leaders point to a $2.3B 2025 surplus.

Crain's roundup of Q1 2026 VC rounds shows Ohio startups pulled in several big checks, led by a $30M Series B for Solon-based Eagle Wireless.

Avon Lake's Laughing Bomb Brewery plans a new taproom in Kamm's Corners, moving into the former Working Class Brewery. The owners say they'll brew beer, cider and seltzers and host live events.

Rain moves in mid-morning Wednesday as Cleveland cools into the upper 50s. Expect slick roads, gusty north winds and a late-week frost risk for tender plants.

Showers and gusty winds Tuesday with a Wind Advisory for parts of Erie County; steadier rain Wednesday and a late‑week frost risk. Secure outdoor gear and watch forecasts.

Federal marshals say Michael Sims, 36, is wanted on parole and sex‑offender registry violations in Cleveland, a reward is being offered for tips.

A man was shot early Friday in Cleveland’s Woodland/Mt. Carmel area and was reported conscious with a gunshot wound to the head. Details remain limited.

A student at Riverside Campus in Painesville was taken into custody after deputies found a gun; the school was briefly locked down and the district says deputy presence will increase.

Beginning in early May, West Clifton at Riverside will be closed for a lengthy sewer-shaft repair. North-side parking will be closed while south-side access stays open.

A multi-vehicle crash at West 150th and Lorain on Friday evening injured multiple people and closed the intersection for hours.

A juvenile was shot on Thornhill in Cleveland and taken to a nearby hospital. Officials have not released the victim’s condition.

The Browns traded the No. 6 pick to Kansas City, slid to No. 9 and added third- and fifth-round picks as they reshaped their draft strategy. The club then used No. 9 on OT Spencer Fano.

A former Cleveland IT project manager says she faced racist, sexist slurs on the job and was fired after complaining; she’s suing the city and seeking her job back.