Fights among juveniles at Summit Mall led to its early closure and 20 arrests, but rumors of gunfire were unfounded. Charges included assault on an officer.

A sinkhole in Cleveland has closed East 9th Street, with repairs underway and traffic detoured. Pedestrians can use the west side, while vehicle detours are signposted.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio reports successes in legal cases and community outreach, highlighting large settlements and varied civil rights and environmental protections.

An Akron woman's conviction for killing her mother was overturned on grounds her due process rights were violated, potentially leading to a new trial.

Anton McCall II was fatally shot early on Christmas Eve in Downtown Cleveland, with the police seeking public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

An Ohio man received a five-year sentence for engaging in COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud and check theft, resulting in substantial monetary losses.

A house fire displaced three people and their six cats in Canton. The people survived, but the cats perished. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Two people were shot on Christmas Eve in Akron during a dispute involving a homeowner and contractors. Both victims are expected to recover, and police are investigating the incident.

The fire at a vacant home in Lorain was ruled arson, with a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The public's help is sought.

A 42-year-old man was shot and killed early Christmas Eve in Downtown Cleveland. Police are investigating, and the victim's name has not yet been released.

A Christmas Eve fire in Elyria resulted in one death, a destroyed house, and damage to nearby homes. Fire crews could not rescue the victim. The cause is under investigation.

A 40-year-old man died in Akron after his car crashed into a parked semi-truck on I-77. Emergency crews used a crane in the rescue operation. The accident is under investigation.

Fire crews extricated a van driver after his vehicle collided with a semitrailer in Jackson Township. He was taken to the hospital, the truck driver was unhurt.