Stark County Sheriff's Office reports a significant rise in fatal vehicle crashes to 31 in 2025, with drugs, alcohol, and failure to use seat belts being major factors.

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office has created an Animal Crimes Unit to tackle an increase in animal violence, overseen by Assistant Prosecutor Almaro and Investigator Staimpel.

A Cuyahoga County corrections officer faces federal drug trafficking charges for allegedly smuggling drugs into jail and conducting illegal monetary exchanges.

A woman and her pets died in a Painesville house fire, with a man critically injured, the fire's cause is under investigation.

A 24-year-old Venezuelan who posed as a high school student in Ohio was sentenced to two years for immigration and firearms violations. He used false documents to enroll in school and purchase a gun. He faces deportation after his sentence.

Cleveland Police offer winter safety tips, including observing parking bans for snow clearing, driving carefully, avoiding leaving cars running unattended, and checking on vulnerable community members.

No Powerball jackpot winner on Jan. 24; 14,338 Ohio winners claimed smaller prizes. The jackpot has reached $30 million for the drawing on Jan. 26. A North Carolina player won a $209.3 million jackpot earlier that week.

Northeast Ohio cities face a critical road salt shortage as a winter storm approaches, complicating street treatment plans.

Elyria Police responded to an aggravated robbery, leading to a car chase and an officer-involved shooting where the suspect died; no other injuries were reported. The investigation continues.

Mentor, Ohio commuters experienced delays due to malfunctioning railroad gates closing Hopkins Road. Repair crews were dispatched with an arrival time of 25 minutes. The City advised residents to take alternative routes.

Bay Village Police reported incidents of disorderly conduct, fraud, threats, and a potential break-in, reflecting their diverse community policing efforts.

South Euclid, Ohio, has opened warming centers for residents during the cold season, with the Community Center open 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. and City Hall 24 hours from Tuesdays 8 A.M. to Wednesdays 8 A.M.

A Level 1 Snow Advisory is in effect in Portage County due to hazardous roads with urged caution and potential detours, announced by Sheriff Zuchowski.