State auditors found nonresident recipients and hundreds of missing compliance forms in Cleveland’s grocery gift-card distributions; council leaders say they will tighten rules.

Patchy wildfire smoke will hang over Cleveland Monday; showers and thunderstorms — some severe — are likely Tuesday. Plan a backup for outdoor plans and watch conditions.

A North Randall firefighter was killed early Saturday while helping a stranded motorist in Pepper Pike. Local departments have issued condolences and will announce funeral details.

A man was shot in the chest on Cleveland’s Woodstock Avenue Friday night; a community video shows the scene while investigators probe what happened.

Two people arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds after an incident near West 25th and Clark; police say one victim was identified as 19 and detectives are investigating.

A 57‑year‑old woman died after a domestic‑violence incident in Westlake; police arrested her husband and investigators executed a search warrant.

Perry Village Police announced the sudden death of Patrol Officer Ryan Shannon, a 17-year veteran sworn in May 2009. Local departments offered condolences as details remain limited.

A vessel ran aground near Starve Island on Saturday; Coast Guard crews rescued three men and one later died at an Ohio hospital. Authorities say the grounding is under investigation.

Hazy skies and patchy smoke dim Cleveland Sunday. Air quality and beach warnings are in effect; thunderstorms likely Monday–Tuesday.

Four children and a grandmother died after carbon monoxide was confirmed inside a Ford Explorer that had pulled over in North Toledo.

Nearly one in four Ohio small businesses say worker quality is their biggest problem. Shortages could shape hiring, pay and Main Street growth.

A calendar quirk means many SSI recipients will get two deposits in July and no separate check dated August 1. Here’s who will be affected and why.

A Brook Park man died after his dump truck left Harvard Avenue and struck utility poles in Newburgh Heights. Troopers say the crash remains under investigation.