The Willoughby Police Department warned against a scam where callers impersonate officers and demand money be deposited into a Bitcoin machine to settle fake warrants.

A Cleveland man, Deion Thompson, received a 17-year prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine and parole violation after a guilty plea and a law enforcement investigation.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified Joshua M. Smothers as the victim of a fatal December crash in Stark County.

The National Weather Service predicts a wintry mix, snow accumulation, and warming conditions for Cleveland, with potential flooding concerns due to rising rivers.

Murray Ridge Road in Elyria will be closed for underground work from January 5-9, with detours via Lowell Street/Telegraph Road and State Route 113.

Elyria Police investigated a New Year's Day "shots fired" incident with no injuries reported. They're seeking tips to find those involved in the gunfire in a residential area, emphasizing the serious danger of such acts.

The Highland Heights mayor is addressing safety concerns after unruly behavior by juveniles at Sky Zone, advocating for stricter policies and parental accountability.

Ohio had no Powerball jackpot winner, but produced a $50,000 winner, with others winning between $4 and $100. The next jackpot is estimated at $64 million.

A robbery in Ravenna led to a SWAT standoff and the arrest of two men, charged with aggravated robbery. The victim reported being assaulted and robbed of $400 and a phone.

A father reported his son was recorded in Great Lakes Mall's restroom. Joshua Yanowitz was arrested and charged with felony voyeurism by Mentor Police.

Beginning January 1, 2026, Ohio will see a minimum wage increase, stricter school cellphone use rules, standardized protocols for Narcan in schools, regulation of intoxicating hemp, and new Cincinnati city leaders.

Ohio drivers on I-90 in Lake County faced reduced visibility and poor road conditions, leading to a speed limit reduction to 40 mph by the State Highway Patrol for safety.

The Summit County Sheriff's Office canceled a snow emergency after conditions improved, allowing for safer travel on roads previously hazardous due to snow and ice.