Portage County deputies say K9 Hector tracked and apprehended a man Wednesday after he ditched a Tallmadge‑stolen car and tried to steal another on Sandy Lake Road.

The city has paid nearly $400,000 to outside lawyers while defending inspectors in the long-running lawsuit over Megan Keefe’s 2017 fall at a West 6th Street bar.

Rockin' on the River returns to Black River Landing as the riverfront is rebuilt into a permanent amphitheater with a planned spring 2026 unveiling.

A 20-year-old suspect goes on trial Wednesday in the downtown Justice Center over a March 2024 Public Square shooting that killed a 36‑year‑old man. Prosecutors allege the shooting was followed by a related carjacking nearby.

Callers say a DoorDash driver fired shots after a diaper delivery on East 143rd Street. Police recovered shell casings and no injuries were reported.

A Cleveland professional boxer was indicted on stalking and telecommunications-harassment charges after his ex says repeated calls, messages and social posts left her fearing for her safety.

A Cleveland‑led trial validated the PAM50 genomic test, identifying men with luminal B recurrent prostate tumors who benefit from adding apalutamide to salvage radiation.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would make jails and prisons report pregnancy outcomes to the state, a move advocates say could expose gaps in prenatal care behind bars.

An activist investor urged the owner of Cedar Point to explore a sale, prompting fresh questions about the park’s future and local economic impact. Investors and area residents are watching closely.

A Sheffield Village woman accidentally bought a Mega Millions ticket on Friday the 13th and won $100,000, after taxes, she'll take home about $73,000.

Clear, cold morning; quick warm‑up to the low 40s with a slight chance of light afternoon flurries.

Akron officials say a partnership with Undue Medical Debt will erase nearly $20 million in bills for about 17,000 residents. Notices will be mailed to qualifying households.

Two girls were found in suitcases on Cleveland’s East Side; police arrested a 28‑year‑old and investigators continue to probe their deaths.