A Lorain County corrections officer faces misdemeanor charges after prosecutors say an unauthorized body-cavity search at the county jail recovered a bar of soap. The case spotlights jail search policies.

A new wave of taproom closures shows Cleveland’s craft‑beer boom cooling. Owners blame THC drinks, delivery apps and rising operating costs.

Saks is closing its Beachwood Place store, leaving a major mall vacancy and sparking a local suggestion to turn the space into a LEGOLAND Discovery Center. The idea would aim to turn a retail loss into a family-focused traffic engine.

KFF and CDC figures show opioid deaths fell roughly 32% in 2024, and Ohio’s decline outpaced many states as officials credit naloxone, treatment and new early‑warning tools.

A former Lorain County 911 dispatcher was indicted after allegedly using the Ohio LEADS database for personal searches. He faces a fifth‑degree felony and is due in court on March 26.

Portage County deputies say K9 Hector tracked and apprehended a man Wednesday after he ditched a Tallmadge‑stolen car and tried to steal another on Sandy Lake Road.

Callers say a DoorDash driver fired shots after a diaper delivery on East 143rd Street. Police recovered shell casings and no injuries were reported.

A Cleveland professional boxer was indicted on stalking and telecommunications-harassment charges after his ex says repeated calls, messages and social posts left her fearing for her safety.

Cuyahoga's internal audit office says the five-year rotation leaves too many units unchecked and will ask the audit committee to consider a seven-year schedule.

A loud boom rattled homes across Northeast Ohio on Tuesday morning; the National Weather Service says satellite data points to a meteor.

A utility pole at Ridge Road and Snow Road in Parma snapped and ignited early Monday, closing a busy intersection and leaving some customers without power.

Spice Spring has opened at 2136 Rockwell Ave, offering nearly 35 dim sum items alongside a broad Szechuan menu in Cleveland's Old Chinatown.

Portage County Sheriff's Office says a 42-year-old inmate, identified as Pauline Ferrell, was found unresponsive during a security check at the Ravenna jail. An investigation is underway.