A package suspected to contain an explosive prompted evacuations on Keynote Circle in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio; federal investigators and bomb technicians are on scene.

Former Bellevue councilman Joseph Burkhart pleaded guilty to seven charges and had his bond revoked; sentencing is set for July 21.

A Massillon couple died after their motorcycle was struck by a minivan at a rural Holmes County intersection. Troopers say the minivan failed to yield and the crash is under investigation.

Local reporting and county documents show the 1977 Lorain County Jail is failing — plumbing, HVAC and overcrowding have left inmates and staff exposed as leaders plan a $113M replacement.

A 16-year-old was reportedly shot Monday evening at a park on Mandalay Avenue, according to a video posted online. Police say they're investigating and have released no suspect details.

An off‑duty Cleveland officer was wounded early Saturday during a fight at a Euclid home; the shooter fled and Euclid detectives are asking for tips.

Canton police and U.S. Marshals have named Larry Grimes a Fugitive of the Week in the May 24 homicide; a reward is being offered for tips.

A man in his 20s was rushed to University Hospitals after a shooting near E. 71st and St. Clair; Cleveland police are investigating.

A Brooklyn convenience‑store operator was indicted in Cuyahoga County after investigators say the business processed 2,823 fraudulent EBT transactions that cost Ohioans over $643,000.

A late-night shooting in the parking lot of Caribbean Vybz Bar & Grille near St. Clair and E. 71st sent one person to the hospital; police have the scene taped off.

A 26-year-old man was rushed to a Cleveland hospital in critical condition after an East Side shooting, a Facebook reel shows; investigators are probing the scene.

A juvenile was arrested after a South Linden shooting that wounded a female teen. Police say the suspect faces felonious-assault and weapons charges plus an aggravated-robbery warrant.

An ATV rider was found injured on private property in Pike Township and later died at Mercy Hospital. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office and a county crash team are investigating.