More than 8,000 FirstEnergy customers in Cuyahoga County lost power Wednesday morning, crews and police responded as restorations were estimated between 8 and 10 a.m.

A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted 11 people and Bridgeport Digital in a 93-count case accusing them of scheming to siphon nearly $1 million from Ohio's TechCred program.

Cleveland State filed a 30-page motion seeking dismissal of a suit by WCSB programmers and a nonprofit that challenges the station’s transfer to Ideastream. The filing argues immunity and lack of standing.

The city and a lakefront nonprofit have opened a public survey and set a March forum as Cleveland weighs whether to keep or repurpose the 450‑acre Burke Lakefront Airport. Officials say resident feedback will shape what scenarios are studied next.

SR 303 reopened at 9:50 a.m. Monday after an hour-long closure caused by snow-related crashes between River and State roads.

Elyria police searched the Eastern Heights neighborhood after an 18-year-old suspect fled a traffic stop, a recovered firearm is believed tied to the case.

First Citizens has asked advisers to explore deals that could push its assets past $250 billion, and Bloomberg says Cleveland’s KeyCorp is one name being discussed.

After sudden revenue losses, Lorain City Schools must close about $16.6M. Officials warn preschool and special‑education services face the biggest risk.

Cleveland Heights is catching up on tree-lawn pickups after record snowfall delayed Christmas tree and leaf removal, with efforts resuming during a warm spell.

Joshua Telford was arrested in Elyria for allegedly grooming and assaulting a 12-year-old girl. The police are investigating and encourage public assistance.

A Warren woman filed a $1M federal suit saying city leaders ignored warnings about a former officer who preyed on vulnerable women. The complaint names the city and Police Chief Erik Merkel.

Orrville Police seek help in locating missing 17-year-old Aiden McElroy, details shared in national database, with a tip line established for information.

Springfield Township Police arrested two juveniles linked to vehicle break-ins in the Hallmark Estates area, following community assistance in the case.