Commissioners flagged roughly $214,000 in consulting fees to a former deputy turned private consultant. Finance officials paused payments and asked the state to take a look.

South Euclid posted temporary signs at Bexley Park and Quarry Park North banning face coverings and bags larger than 12x12x6 after a reported April 6 robbery.

Dispatch posts say a man was found dead near East 49th Street after a reported self-inflicted gunshot; CMHA requested assistance and police are investigating.

A 30-year-old man was arrested after a stabbing at a Lorain business on Monday; the suspect faces felonious-assault charges and is being held pending a mental exam.

A late collapse at Little Caesars Arena cost Detroit in overtime — the Cavs prevailed 117-113 and now lead the series 3-2. Cade Cunningham poured in 39 points.

A federal judge refused to end Cleveland's 2015 police consent decree, saying many reform sections remain unassessed and scheduling a June 4 status conference.

Cloudy and blustery Thursday in Cleveland with showers likely through early afternoon. Gusts up to 28 mph and a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Erie until noon.

Lawmakers inserted a narrow carveout into SB19 that could let some Hillsdale‑style charters skip Ohio's approved ELA textbook rules after a $164M literacy push.

LISC's $7M commitment, paired with city incentives and Port bonds, strengthens financing for the Park Synagogue restoration and mixed‑use redevelopment.

A woman wounded at a Bath Township Airbnb party says she will pursue civil claims against Airbnb, the property owner and party organizers as criminal cases continue.

Kate’s Fish has delayed its Tremont restaurant to late 2026, but owner Tom McIntyre is keeping demand hot with sold‑out lobster‑roll pop‑ups at the West Side Market. The next pop‑up is scheduled for May 16.

A 33-year-old man was found dead on Aurora Road in Bedford Heights in what police describe as a hit-and-run. Detectives are asking the public for tips and video.

FrankieLynn Hotdogs is moving from a cart to a shop at 2023 Broadview Rd. in Old Brooklyn, with a mostly carryout model and an expanded menu. Local suppliers will remain central to the menu and retail shelf.