Westlake council approved a design contract to reimagine Clague Park, adding an amphitheater, upgraded ballfields and expanded trails. Construction could begin in 2027.

A jury found Ronald Loftis guilty of multiple felonies tied to a Jan. 2 West Side carjacking and shooting in Cleveland; sentencing is scheduled for July 2.

The Ohio Senate approved SB423 to let tech staffing platforms connect clinicians with hospitals and nursing homes; lawmakers say it’s a quick fix amid a workforce crisis.

A family-run café opened in Firestone Park, serving local-roasted coffee, Hartzler milk and European-style pastries.

A Cleveland man was arrested after an alleged attempt to snatch a 2‑year‑old at Madison Park in Lakewood; police say the child is safe and the investigation continues.

A 5-year-old was found with severe injuries in a Plain Township backyard and later died; authorities say a compact earth-moving machine was involved. Investigators are probing the scene.

An ATV and an SUV collided on State Route 113 near Milan Township; two children were hospitalized and one was flown to UH Rainbow Babies with life‑threatening injuries.

Heavy rain, dense fog and a Beach Hazards Statement are affecting Cleveland this morning. Expect gusty lake winds and wet commutes.

An early‑morning standoff in Shaker Heights led to evacuations and a barricaded man; a woman was treated at a local hospital.

State troopers responded to a crash in Middlefield Township, Geauga County; authorities say at least one person died and investigators remain on scene. More details are pending.

A small Cessna made an emergency landing in a Middlefield Township field early Saturday; the pilot was uninjured and state troopers and the FAA are investigating.

Officials say a fatal crash in Geauga County left one person dead and prompted authorities to ask motorists to avoid the scene while investigators work.

A Mentor man was killed and an OSHP trooper injured after a wrong-way, head-on crash on Route 2 in Painesville Township. Officials identified the driver as a 61-year-old Mentor resident.