A 46-year-old man was pronounced dead at the Maple Heights city jail Monday. Authorities have not released details about the cause or identity.

A 16-year-old was shot in the parking lot of an Akron vape shop Friday evening. Police and CrimeStoppers are asking the public for tips as the investigation continues.

Highs near 88–90°F Monday and gusty winds. Thunderstorms likely tonight into Tuesday; a cooler Wednesday follows.

Elyria police say a man with multiple prior OVI convictions was arrested after a Chestnut Commons crash and is now facing a ninth OVI along with other charges. He’s being held on $40,000 bond.

Four productions won the full $9 million allocation, promising a short-term boon for hotels, crews and vendors across Northeast Ohio. The awards are pegged to a $57M regional impact and about 100 temporary jobs.

Willoughby‑Eastlake will standardize bell times next year, extending elementary days to 8:15–3:00 and streamlining bus routes to cut costs.

The estate of cadet Symeon Williams sued the City of Cleveland on May 14, alleging racial hazing at the fire academy led to his death during training last year. The complaint names a training lieutenant and details punitive drills and denied hydration.

Industrial Realty Group agreed to buy Elyria’s Midway Mall for $15.8M and plans mixed retail and commercial reuse. Officials say closing could take a few months.

A federal judge refused to end Cleveland's 2015 police consent decree, saying many reform sections remain unassessed and scheduling a June 4 status conference.

Kate’s Fish has delayed its Tremont restaurant to late 2026, but owner Tom McIntyre is keeping demand hot with sold‑out lobster‑roll pop‑ups at the West Side Market. The next pop‑up is scheduled for May 16.

Lakewood is preparing a National Register nomination for Madison Avenue to unlock state and federal tax credits and spur rehabilitation of older storefronts. The move pairs grant funding with historic tax incentives to lower costs for property owners.

A federal judge has signed off on the dismissal with prejudice of Michael Buehner’s civil suit, ending claims that Cleveland detectives and prosecutors sent him to prison for two decades. The decision comes after his conviction was overturned and he was later acquitted.

A Spectrum outage hit Greater Akron on Tuesday, disrupting internet and phone service and forcing businesses and attractions — including the Akron Zoo — to switch to manual workarounds.