Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has opened a naming contest for a baby sloth bear born on December 22, 2024, encouraging public donations to vote and support sloth bear conservation.

Cleveland anticipates fluctuating temperatures and changing weather conditions this week. A potential cold front is moving in, and conditions will vary between mild and cold through the weekend, when warmer weather may return.

Over 40 vehicles were set on fire in Lorain, prompting a response from firefighters. The blaze, now extinguished, is under investigation. No injuries were reported, but significant property damage occurred.

Akron firefighters conducted defensive operations on a vacant house fire, with First Energy addressing nearby downed power lines. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire was undetermined. The community was reminded of the dangers posed by vacant properties.

Ohio police are searching for a 17-year-old runaway named Sahara King. She is described as having blue eyes and strawberry-colored hair. She was last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt and yellow pants in Jackson Township.

The Cleveland Flag Project unveiled the "People's Flag of Cleveland," a non-official city emblem, designed by Aurora-based artist Shan Rodich after public voting and community engagement.

A Texas man was convicted for damaging his Ohio employer's network by deploying malicious code and deleting files, potentially facing 10 years in prison.

The National Weather Service forecasts mixed weather for Cleveland. Troughs and ridges influence conditions, with isolated snow showers and a gradual warming trend into the 60s by Tuesday, potentially reaching the 70s by Friday.

Deputy Hurlburt and the Lorain County Sheriff's Office are hosting the 1st Annual Tack Swap to support the Mounted Unit program. The event will feature vendors, raffles, and food during Women's History Month.

Police found living and dead animals and possible human remains at a home in Canton. Resident Billy Jack Park faces animal cruelty charges. Authorities and organizations care for the rescued animals while the coroner investigates the bones.

Cleveland State's men's basketball team advanced to the Horizon League Tournament Semifinals, beating Northern Kentucky 68-63. Key players contributed to the win and will face Youngstown State next.

A missing 3-year-old girl from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was found in good health in Shaker Heights and will be reunited with her mother. Details of the disappearance are unclear.

The Cleveland Browns restructured Deshaun Watson’s contract, converting $44 million of his 2025 salary into a bonus to free up cap space, but this came at the cost of a future financial burden.