The Elyria community and police successfully located a missing 12-year-old autistic boy, Billy Utsinger, using social media to unite and coordinate search efforts.

Cleveland's eastbound Shoreway at West 45th Street will close for water main repairs after Friday morning rush hour, with detours suggested via I-90 or Detroit Avenue.

A man and a 3-year-old were rescued from Lake Erie after falling overboard, with a multi-agency effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard and no reported injuries.

A missing 4-year-old boy from Sandusky, Ohio, was safely recovered in Indiana, leading to the arrest of his mother, Sidney Simcox, and Thomas Richards.

The North Royalton Fire Department identified a non-hazardous gas leak at 13910 Stoney Creek, responsible for a strong odor, with repairs to be expedited within the next three weeks. Columbia Gas encourages reporting gas smells to ensure safety.

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's office uses social media to engage the community in solving crimes, offering rewards for anonymous tips leading to arrests.

Twinsburg High School increases security for a football game after finding a handgun in a restroom, investigation and enhanced safety protocols are in place.

Michael Mann was sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 132 years for sexually assaulting five women in Cleveland, as announced by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor.

An Ashland resident was shot in a bar parking lot, a suspect is in custody on felony assault charges, and police have no ongoing safety concerns for the community.

A car crash in Suffield Township caused a significant natural gas leak, leading to evacuations until the leak was contained late at night. The driver fled the scene.

Two men were arrested for a double homicide in Cleveland's Slavic Village after a manhunt and standoff with police. They face charges for killing Joseph Szymkowski III and Alissha Brown.

The Jackson Township Police are seeking assistance to identify a person for an investigation and encourage contacting Officer Hicks, avoiding public speculation, and offer an anonymous tip line.

The Jackson Township Police Department in Stark County, Ohio, is seeking public help to identify someone linked to an open case, asking for tips while urging privacy respect.