Parma and Parma Heights approved a one‑year MetroHealth co‑responder program to send a licensed social worker on select 911 mental‑health and substance‑use calls, with county grant support.

Photos show progress at Lakewood Common: the garage and first new building are rising. Developers say early phases could open in early 2027.

A judge sided with Olmsted Township, tossing a legal challenge to rural-residential zoning on a 72.55-acre Lewis Road parcel and blocking plans for a 165‑home subdivision.

A Kirtland man was indicted on 32 felony counts alleging he produced sexual images of minors. Prosecutors say digital devices were seized and an Aug. 12 arraignment is scheduled.

A West Side Cleveland house is now tied to a death investigation, the arrest of a wanted sex offender and 20 city code violations. Neighbors and officials want answers.

Council will review zoning rules to allow cannabis dispensaries in commercial zones with buffers, security plans and operating limits.

A high-speed police pursuit in Euclid ended in a fatal crash on Babbitt Road near E. 260th and Willow Drive. Responding officers found the driver unresponsive and investigators are probing the circumstances.

A 53-year-old West Salem man died after a two-vehicle crash at New State Road and Dublin Road in Bronson Township. Troopers with the Norwalk Post are investigating.

A historic storm flooded Kelleys Island’s EMS training room, damaging equipment estimated at $40,000 as Island Fest moves ahead next weekend.

A Stow man was sentenced to life in Summit County for the 2024 stabbing death of his niece. Prosecutors say the victim suffered 22 stab wounds.

Internal emails show Cuyahoga County plans to hire outside counsel to defend against an employee who says migraine accommodations were removed. The dispute raises legal and budget questions for county leaders.

A 37-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike ran off Ravenna Road in Hudson and struck a downed tree, the Summit County Medical Examiner said.

A viral surveillance video showed a Topline Heating & Air employee fling food inside Rockin' Robyn's. The company fired the worker and will cover 200 cheesesteaks on Friday.