Cuyahoga County's Department of Consumer Affairs released a "Scam Squad Guide" in response to a sharp increase in local scamming. The guide aims to educate residents on protecting themselves.

Akron firefighters and a Hazardous Materials team responded to an oil spill in the Little Cuyahoga River. The EPA is investigating the source and environmental impact.

The National Weather Service predicts a cold start to March in Cleveland with high pressure and sub-freezing temperatures, some snow showers, and gusty winds easing by Sunday.

Detective Zola from Cleveland Police District 2 was named Officer of the Month for his dedication to resolving cases of missing persons, as announced on their Facebook page.

Cuyahoga County offers a rental assistance program for justice-impacted individuals to help them reenter society and reduce recidivism. Applications close on March 21.

Cleveland's NWS weather forecast includes snow, high pressure, and cold temperatures. There is potential sunshine over the weekend, and a warm-up is expected early next week. Lake Erie remains largely ice-covered, impacting local marine conditions.

A woman died, and others were injured in a crash in Stark County, Ohio. Tracy Broyles' car failed to yield and was hit by another vehicle. The OSHP is investigating.

Cleveland Police are seeking help to find Preston Mechling, an endangered missing teenager with urgent medical needs. He was last seen on West 54th Street and Denison Ave.

Cleveland Council Majority Leader Kerry McCormack will not seek reelection, departing ahead of redistricting changes and wishing to pursue other opportunities.

Valentine's Day increases vulnerability to scams, including imposters posing as celebrities like Michael Bolton, to swindle money from victims, warns Cuyahoga County's Scam Squad.

Cleveland has doubled its allocation to the Housing Trust Fund, increasing it to $6,999,701, intending to rehabilitate 170 rental units for affordable housing. Comments are open until March 14.

Electricity bills in Ohio and 12 other PJM-managed states will increase from June 2025 due to a rise in capacity prices affecting the generation charges on electric bills.

The NWS forecasts a temporary break from snow in Cleveland, with high pressure leading to sunnier skies, while warning of possible refreezing on roads. A midweek system may bring varied precipitation. Another storm could affect the weekend.