A new white paper finds most Ohio legislative primaries from 2018–2026 were uncontested, with many races decided before voters had a real choice.

An 18-year-old Arkansas man was beaten and pistol‑whipped inside an apartment at The Acadian in Brook Park; police say investigators are interviewing witnesses.

Two women were hospitalized after an early-morning shooting on Cleveland’s West Side; First District detectives are investigating.

A Ravenna man faces aggravated menacing and child‑endangerment charges after allegedly grabbing a baby and threatening drivers during a crowded July 4 traffic jam on Hilliard Boulevard.

A 23‑year‑old Parma woman drove a Jeep through a closed gate at NASA Glenn in Brook Park, smashed a fence, was hospitalized and then arrested.

The Ohio Supreme Court refused to reduce the sentence of Anthony Polizzi Jr., leaving a nearly 30-year prison term in place after years of appeals.

The Guardians used the No. 19 pick on Florida right‑hander Liam Peterson — a 6‑5, high‑90s arm with clear upside and lingering command questions.

High rip-current risk for Lake Erie beaches Sunday afternoon. Sunny, breezy and warming into the 80s with hotter temperatures expected midweek.

Cleveland Clinic will begin drone deliveries of select prescriptions from its Beachwood campus this summer as part of a limited Zipline pilot.

A $10M Bezos Earth Fund award will fund cleanups, 2,400 trees and pocket parks on about 600 vacant East Side lots across Hough and St. Clair‑Superior. Work will be staged over the next three years.

A draft ordinance would require owner‑occupancy, create licensing and bar rentals in some multiunit buildings and near schools.

Redfin finds Greater Cleveland's luxury median rose 11% to about $833K — still under $1M, keeping top-tier homes cheaper than most metros.

Council President Nick Hanek will move into the city manager’s office, replacing long‑time administrator Carl DeForest. Hanek plans to resign his council seat in April and begin the new role in May.