A Children’s Defense Fund‑Ohio report finds firearms are now the leading cause of death for Ohio children and teens, exposing racial gaps and urging prevention policies.

The Fruit Stand, a Northeast Ohio fruit-bowl chain, will open at 1130 N High St in Short North with a tentative soft opening in mid‑April. Expect build‑your‑own bowls and sweet drizzles on High Street.

City Council is reconsidering automatic traffic cameras as ticketing has plunged. Officials say narrow pilots in school zones and on buses are the likeliest next steps.

Sushi 86 quietly closed its Harbor Verandas storefront at North Coast Harbor, owners say they'll focus on catering and event work while reassessing a downtown presence.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was activated for National Guard duty as the Iran conflict intensifies. His office says the assistant secretary will cover duties while he serves.

A revamped 26.2-mile Cleveland Marathon course will start and finish at Mall B and steer runners past Lake Erie, Public Square and Playhouse Square ahead of the May 16 17 weekend.

Federal marshals arrested three men wanted on violent charges across northeast Ohio, officials say.

Ohio senators approved SB214 31-1, reclassifying suppressors under state law and sending the bill to the House amid debate over hearing protection and policing.

Researchers at Case Western and MetroHealth developed CD133‑targeted RNA nanoparticles that silence the FTO gene and slowed drug‑resistant leukemia in lab models.

Dean Wade rolled his ankle in pregame warmups and Jarrett Allen remains out, exposing a Cleveland roster short on frontcourt size and switchable defense with the playoffs approaching.

Next Friday's Guardians home opener brings special‑event parking, tow zones and street restrictions around Progressive Field.

Garfield Heights officers used a grappler bumper to halt a four-minute pursuit, police say the driver faces multiple felony and weapons charges.

A 4-year-old autistic North Olmsted boy was found safe in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, his mother has been arrested and charged with interference with custody.