An Ohio man received a five-year sentence for engaging in COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud and check theft, resulting in substantial monetary losses.

A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in an Akron apartment after an alleged altercation, with the shooter claiming self-defense; police are investigating.

Cleveland's forecast suggests fluctuating weather. High pressure will cause calm conditions before a low-pressure system brings mixed rain and snow by Monday. This could be followed by dry conditions and warmer temperatures later in the week.

Mentor's official website encourages residents to shop locally for the holidays, emphasizing economic benefits, and promotes the city's Visitor Guide, holiday events, and Senior Center programs.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol uses high-tech tools, such as drones and mapping software, in its Crash Reconstruction Unit to investigate severe vehicle accidents and provide objective evidence for legal uses.

Travey Goodwin's charges were upgraded to murder after his mother died from injuries in a domestic incident in Akron. He is uncooperative in court and remains in custody.

Matt Walker was arrested by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in connection with an Akron drive-by shooting. He faces multiple charges, including assault and weapons violations.

The NWS Cleveland forecasts high pressure and a clipper system to bring lake-effect snow to the region from Friday night into Saturday, with significant accumulations possible.

A woman in Ashtabula County died falling through ice while trying to rescue her dog, her family found her, and officials confirmed the incident through surveillance.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik reports threats against police following the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker; an extensive policy review is planned.

Dense fog advisories were issued in northern Ohio, affecting travel due to reduced visibility. The region expects a temperature drop and rain, with potential wet snow later in the week.

Swensons Drive-In in Akron reopens its original location on Saturday after a car accident in November, with celebrations and gifts for guests. The community-supported business continued operations through a food truck while the site was repaired.

A man was fatally shot in a domestic incident in Canton Township, Stark County. The Stark County Sheriff's Office is investigating and urges those with information to come forward.