A 25-year-old Youngstown man pleaded guilty in a federal fentanyl pill trafficking case prosecutors say moved counterfeit pills from Arizona to Youngstown. Sentencing is set for Aug. 4, 2026.

An 11‑mill levy on May 5 would raise roughly $6M for Barberton schools, but officials say big cuts and state oversight still loom if it fails.

Westlake police say a 33-year-old Lorain man was stopped April 25 and charged after officers found an unsecured loaded handgun and marijuana in his car while two boys rode in back.

A University of Tennessee student is recovering at MetroHealth after a five-vehicle crash on Cleveland’s West Side that killed one man; her family says she faces multiple surgeries and a long recovery.

Council approved $125,000 to hire a consultant to broaden Cleveland’s Smart Code beyond three pilot neighborhoods, promising design‑focused rules for streets and storefronts.

A viral clip from Progressive Field shows an adult grab a home‑run ball from a young Guardians fan; the ball was later returned and a Rays reporter helped the family.

The State Medical Board of Ohio is reviewing whether Dr. Vivek Bhalla should lose his license after a guilty plea in a revenge‑porn case and entry into an intervention program.

City records show a Cleveland firefighter’s social post is now part of a criminal probe, a development that follows the fire chief’s retirement and questions about investigation costs.

Scottie Barnes’ late free throws and Brandon Ingram’s 23 pushed the Raptors past the Cavs in a 93-89 Game 4 thriller, tying the series at 2-2 and shifting the pressure to Cleveland. Turnovers and missed late shots haunted the Cavaliers in Toronto.

The Browns took Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson at No. 149. Scouts praise his coverage and instincts but question his size and tackling.

A body was discovered on the porch of a vacant Elton Street home in Cleveland, police say the death is under investigation and the identity is unknown.

A 21-year-old woman was stabbed in the face on Wade Park Friday and taken to a hospital, according to a Facebook Reel. Details remain limited.

The Browns used the No. 39 pick to take Washington receiver Denzel Boston — a 6'4" contested‑catch specialist who finished 2025 with 62 catches, 881 yards and 11 TDs.