A two-story house exploded and partially collapsed on the 5900 block of Cable Avenue in Cleveland on Feb. 27, sending smoke across nearby blocks and drawing a heavy fire response.

Rep. Shontel Brown asked the GAO to probe the proposed sale of the Celebrezze Federal Building, pushing for appraisals and a full 30‑year cost analysis.

Chardon police warned residents to avoid the Giant Eagle on Center Street after a gas leak forced the store to close. Crews remain on scene and the parking lot is blocked.

Cleveland paused plans to expand its Flock Safety contract after residents and activists raised privacy and oversight concerns at public hearings. The delay also intersects with the impending end of the city’s ShotSpotter deal in April.

A single-vehicle crash near U.S. Route 6 and Artillery Avenue in Erie County killed two people Friday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.

Federal agents removed six illegal card skimmers during a January Cleveland sweep that inspected more than 1,500 payment terminals. The action is part of a nationwide effort.

A South Euclid homeowner drew a gun to end a family fight on Feb. 18, leaving several people with minor injuries and prompting arrests.

A shot was struck at a kitchen on the 900 block of Dresden Road on Thursday, and a nearby vehicle was also hit. Police say no one was injured and are asking for tips.

Boardman trustees say a missed certification left a 2.5‑mill levy off the May ballot, costing the township about $2M and prompting immediate budget cuts. Officials plan procedural fixes and tighter spending until revenue options are sorted.

A Cleveland Fed analysis finds young college grads are taking longer to land first jobs as employers shift toward skills‑based hiring and postings dip.

A 34-year-old worker was critically injured after a crane struck him at a Hubbard Avenue plating shop Thursday afternoon.

Prosecutors say Christopher Robbins, tied to burglaries at more than two dozen businesses, was released on bond, removed a court-ordered ankle monitor and is now wanted. Victims and officials say the release exposed gaps in supervision.

A Portage County corrections officer was arrested on felony extortion and image‑dissemination charges. The sheriff's office placed the officer on unpaid administrative leave and plans an internal probe.