The Supreme Court of Ohio ordered a lower court to reexamine a DNA test request by Michael Riley, convicted of conspiracy in a 2016 murder, after finding that the denial of his application mimicked the prosecution's wording.

A large fire at Byright Auto Sales in Cleveland, tackled by over 60 firefighters, caused an estimated $500,000 in damage, destroying classic cars and forcing evacuations, but with no injuries reported.

Akron Police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 21-year-old dead near Patterson Park. Over a dozen rifle casings were found; a vehicle linked to the incident is under DNA testing.

One person died, and three were injured, including two firefighters, in an Akron house fire on Vernon Odom Boulevard. The cause is under investigation.

A 36-year-old man was fatally shot in Akron after an apartment dispute led to a confrontation outside, resulting in the man's death. A 49-year-old man was questioned and released; police are investigating.

Special Agent Daniel LaJack resigned from the Lake County Narcotics Agency amid allegations of illegally detaining a man in a bar, with Cleveland Officer Donald Kopchak also implicated.

Juan Perez pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated murder for a 2021 double homicide and was sentenced to life in prison with parole possible after 66 years.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that Akron can redact names of officers in the Jayland Walker shooting, citing an exception for uncharged suspects in public records.

Three individuals are indicted in Ohio for managing suspected human trafficking operations within massage parlors, including charges of corruption and money laundering.

The City of Akron addresses the police shooting of Jazmir Tucker, with officials expressing condolences and emphasizing the need for transparency and a review of use of force policies.

A traveler with flu-like symptoms was isolated at UH St. John Medical Center in Cleveland after arriving from Tanzania amidst a health investigation in the nearby DRC. Safety protocols are in place, with no current public risk.

A 21-year-old man was found fatally shot in an Akron apartment; his identity is withheld as authorities investigate the incident on Colonial Hills Drive.

Lakeside High School in Ashtabula adapts to a temporary schooling setup due to a roof collapse from heavy snowfall, with remote learning in place until facilities are repaired.