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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 38-year-old was arrested after a short foot chase on East 53rd; officers recovered two guns and multiple suspected narcotics. The man faces drug- and weapons-related charges.
A sprint car left the track during Ohio Sprint Speedweek at Wayne County Speedway, striking spectators and injuring three people, two critically.
Local reporting and county documents show the 1977 Lorain County Jail is failing — plumbing, HVAC and overcrowding have left inmates and staff exposed as leaders plan a $113M replacement.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Independence is pairing a $13 million water-main replacement with a downtown streetscape push, with design work now underway. Construction is eyed in the next two years.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny Monday with highs near 72°F. Strong storms and gusty winds possible Wednesday night into Thursday (June 17–18).
Showers and thunderstorms will move through Cleveland this afternoon with gusty winds and brief heavy rain. Strongest risk is east of I‑77.
CMHA Police responded to shots fired on the 18100 block of Fairville Avenue on Friday; no injuries were reported and investigators remain on scene.
Mid-80s Saturday; Sunday looks wet and stormy with heavy rain and gusty winds. Some storms could be severe east of I-71.
Shots at Lane Field led to two juvenile arrests and the recovery of two firearms after detectives executed a Keifer Court search warrant.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Cleveland Museum of Art kicked off the public phase of a record $600M campaign to boost acquisitions, restoration and programs while protecting free admission.
Clear, breezy Friday in Cleveland with a high rip‑current risk on Lake Erie until mid‑afternoon; sunnier Saturday and a wetter Sunday expected.
Several fires were intentionally set inside a vacant building on Hough Avenue Wednesday; firefighters knocked them down and investigators are now probing the blaze.
Community & Society in ...
A Summit County report found 71% of people who experienced homelessness in 2025 were newly homeless, and local providers warn the county lacks enough permanent housing to stop the trend.
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