Fraud losses in Ohio are rising as scammers use AI, crypto and imposter tactics to extract millions. Local and federal officials lay out rules and hotlines for victims.

Euclid police posted photos of a search-warrant sweep that officers say recovered multiple firearms — including an AR-style pistol modified to fire automatically — and suspected narcotics. The department tied the operation to a family it called a "long-running" trafficking group.

A deadly single-vehicle crash closed westbound I-90 near MLK Drive on Tuesday, forcing traffic off the Eddy Road exit and snarling the Shoreway.

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.