Former Cleveland officer Matthew Piter was arrested after failing to verify his Tier I registry address; arraignment is set for May 4.

Holden Arboretum scientists are racing to breed hemlocks that can survive the woolly adelgid as the pest shows up in more Northeast Ohio parks.

Fire crews responded to a house fire on Kempton Avenue in Cleveland, live footage captured a heavy emergency response. Officials had not yet released cause or injury details.

FOX 8’s I‑Team found Clevelanders still waiting long for ambulances after the city hired medics, highlighting hospital offloads and system strain as part of the problem.

The 271‑room Embassy Suites in Independence sold for just over $15 million, less than half its prior sale price.

Twenty‑six Fairview Park residents sued to stop the city’s proposed purchase of 22100 Mastick Road, saying officials rushed the plan and failed to study alternatives.

Saturday’s Powerball produced no grand‑prize winner, Ohio players claimed thousands in smaller prizes, and the next jackpot estimate climbed toward $87 million.

A student at Heights High died after a medical emergency. The district has mobilized counselors and social workers to support students and staff.

A child was struck in a hit-and-run at the Garfield Heights Taco Bell on Turney Road. Police are searching for the driver and seeking video and tips.

A Warren shooting left one person seriously injured and a woman was arrested, police say. Detectives have opened an active investigation and asked for tips.

Painesville and Wickliffe have put earned-income levies on the May ballot after state funding cuts forced layoffs and program reductions.

Meghan Trainor canceled her summer tour and a July Cleveland date, saying she needs to be home while finishing a new album ahead of its April 24 release.

A Summit County man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say his infant daughter was found with severe injuries at a Springfield Township motel. Sentencing is scheduled for April 21.