Clear and warm Friday in Cleveland with highs near 89°F. Showers and storms become likely late Friday night into Saturday with gusty winds.

Six kittens were rescued after being tossed from a moving truck near Wadsworth and Blake roads; the Medina County SPCA is investigating and seeking tips.

A black bear was seen in northeast Aurora near Crackle and Eggleston. Police and ODNR advise securing trash and reporting sightings.

Council committees approved increases to Cleveland’s towing and impound storage fees while exempting owners of recovered stolen vehicles. The measures now head to full council for a final vote.

Darnell Halton Jr. is wanted by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department on multiple sexual charges involving a child. Crime Stoppers says tips may be eligible for a reward.

Ohio’s House passed HB163 to move SNAP benefits onto chip‑enabled EBT cards to block skimming; supporters say it will protect recipients, but funding and timing head to the Senate.

Parma police say scammers are using ride-share couriers to collect cash at front doors. Officers intercepted drivers and made arrests while warning residents to verify bank calls.

Lorain County’s auditor asked the state for a preliminary fiscal review after projections showed a low year‑end carryover that could trigger state oversight.

A Brook Park pursuit reached roughly 110 mph and ended when an Infiniti slammed into a Cleveland plaza; police recovered a phone and paperwork and are searching for the driver.

U.S. marshals arrested 31-year-old Frankie Hairston on June 3 in Cleveland; he was wanted in the Oct. 18, 2025 Slavic Village shooting that killed two men.

A chlorine gas release at the Akron Water Plant near Kent hospitalized three and prompted a half-mile shelter-in-place; officials say drinking water is not affected.

A dog was shot and is in critical condition on East 78th Street in Cleveland; a Facebook reel shows police at the scene and authorities are seeking tips.

University Hospitals paid $9.1M for the former Synthomer U.S. headquarters at 25435 Harvard Road in Beachwood and plans a new UH location there.