New Cleveland tire-shop owners changed tires roadside after a large I‑90 pothole left motorists stranded, sparing some from tows and hefty repair bills.

Olmsted Falls is pausing new residential permits for another six months as officials rewrite zoning rules and reconsider tax incentives after large subdivision proposals.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening with gusty southwest winds and pockets of heavy rain. Another severe round is possible Saturday evening.

A Maple Heights woman allegedly reached triple‑digit speeds during a Berea police pursuit that ended with a foot chase and arrest on SR‑237 near Brookpark.

Gordon Square turns into a street‑long polka party Monday with a mass, a staged Polish wedding, pierogi contests and squirt‑gun antics.

Dozens of nurses picketed Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital on Wednesday, pressing management to add enforceable safe‑staffing language to contracts. Organizers said short staffing is hurting patient care and worker safety.

Paradise Indian Cuisine opens April 2 at 1116 Chester Ave, bringing Hyderabadi biryanis, street-food chaats, mocktails and late-night takeout to downtown Cleveland.

NWS crews are heading to Apple Creek to inspect storm damage after Tuesday night's severe storms. Officials will determine whether a tornado touched down amid downed trees and outages.

After reviewing video and radio recordings, a city committee found no evidence that Cleveland Heights officers cooperated with federal immigration agents. Activists who turned over recordings say they will keep pushing for policy changes.

Rocket Arena hosts a two-hour Open House & Garage Sale this Thursday, with limited concourse access and discounted Cavaliers and Monsters merchandise.

A downtown Cleveland bakery will donate a tres leches cake to a Northeast Ohio shelter for every cake sold this Easter.

HUD has lifted long‑standing special grant conditions on Lorain’s HOME program, restoring the city’s ability to commit and spend HOME funds from 2017–2025.

Portage County detectives recovered a missing 14-year-old after an online-exploitation probe. A 21-year-old suspect was identified and investigators seized devices for forensic review.