A dump truck crash on I-77 in Copley Township, Ohio caused an overhead sign to fall and southbound lanes to close, with the driver injured and traffic disrupted.

A semi-truck carrying calcium hypochlorite caught fire on the Ohio Turnpike due to a brake fire, leading to traffic disruptions and a hazmat response.

The trial for ex-FirstEnergy execs involved in a $60 million bribery case related to Ohio's House Bill 6 is starting, with charges including racketeering and conspiracy.

A grand jury dismissed a road rage shooting case in Richland County involving Wesley Patrick, who claimed self-defense in the death of Andrew Westlund.

A 24-year-old Venezuelan who posed as a high school student in Ohio was sentenced to two years for immigration and firearms violations. He used false documents to enroll in school and purchase a gun. He faces deportation after his sentence.

Joel Dwight Dutton, a 74-year-old missing man, was safely located after the Stark County Sheriff's Office's appeal for public assistance on social media.

The Ashland Walmart was evacuated after threats by a customer, but no weapon was found and police deemed the threat non-credible, not pressing charges.

A 21-year-old man was found shot to death in an Akron apartment building. Police and medical examiners are investigating.

Jacob Dively has been arrested and indicted for involuntary manslaughter and trafficking in drugs related to Jessica Dickman's death, following a joint law enforcement effort.

A vehicle fire on Old State Rd. in Claridon Township was handled by Burton Fire Department with help from Middlefield Fire Department, despite limited crew availability. No injuries were reported.

The Chardon Fire Department reported a fire caused by an electrical issue on Berkshire Drive, which was extinguished with help from neighboring fire teams. The displaced residents received aid from the Red Cross.

Michael Vangelas, 42, is missing after entering Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Jan 14. His white Toyota Corolla was found at Brandywine Falls Trailhead following a snowstorm. Authorities are seeking information and have established a tip line.

Northeast Ohio cities face a critical road salt shortage as a winter storm approaches, complicating street treatment plans.