Fire crews extricated a van driver after his vehicle collided with a semitrailer in Jackson Township. He was taken to the hospital, the truck driver was unhurt.

The National Weather Service Cleveland forecasts calm weather with potential drizzle in the Cleveland area. A high-pressure system will bring persistent cloud cover and the chance of light rain showers midweek.

Roy Lee Fennell faces charges including attempted murder for stabbing a man at Lorain Public Library, with security officer John Merritt subduing him until police arrived.

Euclid Police and Lakeland Animal Clinic seek information on a severely neglected dog found near a dumpster, now deceased, despite rescue efforts. An Angel Fund and reward have been established to find those responsible.

Firefighters in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn rescued a mother and two children from a house fire caused by a kitchen incident.

The City of Mentor reminds residents of altered trash collection schedules during Christmas week, advising bins to be placed out the night before and noting a one-day delay for collections after Christmas.

A juvenile was arrested for allegedly stealing and leading a chase with a vehicle from Haasz Automall. K9 assistance later tracked them to an apartment.

William Abney, a suspect in a Cleveland fatal shooting, died by suicide during a confrontation with U.S. Marshals.

An elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Northfield Center Township, and authorities are seeking a blue Ford Explorer and the driver responsible.

A 67-year-old Vermilion woman died in a two-vehicle collision in Erie County. the other driver failed to yield while turning left, causing the accident.

A man was fatally struck by a truck in Lorain. Police are investigating the accident in rainy conditions, with speed or impairment not suspected as factors.

A mother and child were injured in a hit-and-run at a Bainbridge Township Target. Police are seeking information from the public to identify the culprit.

Lake County General Health District collaborates with University Hospitals for a health needs survey, seeking Lake County residents' input on various health issues through a voluntary, anonymous survey.