Cleveland, Ohio faces a persistent drought with forecasts showing no significant rain, despite initially expected relief. Conditions are trending drier with mostly sunny skies and above-normal temperatures projected through the weekend.

The National Weather Service forecasts a tropical system might hit Appalachia and possibly eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania by late Tuesday, potentially ending the region's dry spell.

Nicki Minaj visited DTLR in Tower City to promote her new shoe line after a concert in Cleveland, delighting fans and showcasing the sustainable LØCI footwear collection.

High pressure brings extended warm, dry conditions to the northeastern U.S., with unseasonably high temperatures expected to last into next week, according to the NWS in Cleveland.

Cleveland experiences unseasonable warmth due to high pressure; dry conditions and high temperatures are expected to continue, with occasional fog lifting to clear skies and calm conditions on Lake Erie.

The National Weather Service Cleveland predicts clear skies and mild weather for the area, with high pressure bringing fair conditions and rising temperatures, potentially nearing 90 degrees in parts of Ohio.

Akron's HAZMAT fire at SMB Products has been extinguished, with air quality deemed normal. Cleanup efforts for a contaminated creek are underway, while the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Cleveland police successfully located Lee Frame, a 32-year-old man who had been reported missing and endangered, shortly after appealing to the public for help.

An 18-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet during a shootout between two groups at Spring Hill Apartments in Akron; police found casings and weapons.

Cuyahoga County is planning to move some of its operations, including the Board of Elections, to 1801 Superior Avenue, for better space and facilities.

A hit-and-run in Ravenna Township resulted in the death of Janet Lynn Slaughter. She was struck by a pickup truck and a Mitsubishi Lander on SR 59. Authorities are seeking information on the fleeing driver.

A six-year-old boy, Sebastian Johnson, tragically drowned at Portage Lakes State Park despite rescue efforts and community support following the incident.

A car crashed into a University Heights home, injuring the driver and displacing six residents. The cause is unclear; the residents are safe but temporarily housed elsewhere.