The Powerball jackpot has increased to $100 million. No jackpot winners were reported in the February 1st draw, but numerous smaller prizes were awarded. The next drawing on February 3rd offers a cash option of over $45 million.

A 21-year-old man was shot dead in Cleveland; his car crashed into a pole. Police are investigating the incident as a possible shooting followed by a crash.

The Akron Zips defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 85-71, maintaining their unbeaten record in the Mid-American Conference with a ninth straight win.

Downtown Cleveland experienced an electrical fire following a water main break, which prompted the Cuyahoga County Justice Center to close and disrupted city operations.

The City of Mentor is seeking participants for its 2025 events. It is inviting sponsors, food vendors, and artists to apply for inclusion in the city's well-attended community gatherings.

The US Postal Inspection Service is offering a $150,000 reward for information on the armed robbery of an Akron postal worker. The suspect is a 16-—to 20-year-old male. Authorities are seeking leads.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston's Cadillac Escalade was stolen from an affluent suburb. Police suspect a fraudulent receiver was involved.

An Ohio man, William Hartson, was sentenced to ten years for cocaine trafficking, with five years supervised release thereafter after a guilty plea.

The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved $9.1 million in tax credits for Bedrock's Cuyahoga Riverfront revamp in Cleveland. This is part of a broader $2 billion effort to rejuvenate Ohio cities.

Stow Police are investigating after two were found dead in a residence, with ongoing inquiries about the incident.

A fire at a Cleveland Heights apartment complex construction site prompted an emergency response and city advisories for residents to close windows due to smoke. No injuries were reported, and the cause is unknown. Traffic was affected in the area.

Cleveland State University introduces unique interdisciplinary majors, merging fields like design with psychology and journalism with sociology, in partnership with local employers, reflecting a trend to prepare students for a complex job market.

Cleveland Police are seeking help identifying a burglary suspect in a December 15 incident near West 140th and Puritas. $2,000 in cash and other items were stolen. The police are encouraging community partners to come forward with information.