Basheer Jones pleads guilty to wire fraud charges related to financial misdeeds during his tenure as Cleveland City Councilman.

Mexican national Ronald Rendon-Luna was sentenced to over 12 years for his part in a drug conspiracy involving over 240 pounds of fentanyl and nearly 100 pounds of cocaine in Ohio.

Firefighters tackled a large fire at Cardinals Sports Bar and Grill in Mentor-on-the-Lake, with significant flames emerging from the roof early Tuesday morning.

The Mentor Ice Arena offers ice skating, parties, and tournaments. It also has facilities for open skate sessions, especially during holidays. The arena features a "Learn to Skate" program, skate rentals, and private event spaces.

Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett suffered and then returned from an eye injury in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, proving his resilience and commitment to the game.

Two incidents at St. Jerome Catholic School, involving a student distributing fentanyl-laced edibles and another bringing a taser, have resulted in expulsions and increased security measures.

Ohio and Pennsylvania faced wintry weather, with advisories lasting until noon. A ridge introduced warmer temperatures for Monday, followed by a cold front at night. Precipitation and icy conditions were reported, with fluctuating temperatures ahead.

Ohio renamed a portion of I-90 in honor of fallen firefighter Johnny Tetrick, who died on duty in November 2022. Governor DeWine signed the bill for this tribute.

Akron is reviewing its police use of force policies with the help of ex-U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. It expects to complete the process in 5-6 months, focusing on community engagement and systemic issues.

The NWS reports that the Lake Effect Snow Warning for Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania has ended, but it advises caution due to lingering slippery roads.

Akron police raided a suspected illegal gambling operation, resulting in arrests and seizure of cash, gambling machines, and a stolen gun. Community complaints spurred the bust.

A couple was robbed at gunpoint in Akron during a Facebook Marketplace sale, forced to give up cash before the assailant fled on foot. No injuries were reported, but the suspect remains at large.

A section of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park will be closed temporarily for riverbank stabilization work from December 18, 2023, to May 3, 2024, weekdays only.