The Stark County Sheriff's Office is investigating a work-related death at Hoopes-Edwards in Alliance, with OSHA involvement and few details released.

Beginning January 1, 2026, Ohio will see a minimum wage increase, stricter school cellphone use rules, standardized protocols for Narcan in schools, regulation of intoxicating hemp, and new Cincinnati city leaders.

Ohio drivers on I-90 in Lake County faced reduced visibility and poor road conditions, leading to a speed limit reduction to 40 mph by the State Highway Patrol for safety.

The South Euclid annual toy drive coordinated by the Fire Department was a success, collecting over 10 bins of toys in three weeks with community collaboration.

Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania face winter advisories and snow as a weather system brings lake-effect snow and cold temperatures.

Bay Village's Blue Envelope Program aids communication between first responders and individuals with disabilities by providing vital personal information in an envelope to be presented during emergencies.

Bay Village residents deal with closed roads and power outages due to fallen trees and wires. Police have opened a warming center and advise checking the FirstEnergy site for updates.

An elderly woman died in a Lorain house fire despite firefighters' efforts and lifesaving attempts. The cause is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.

The Summit County Sheriff's Office canceled a snow emergency after conditions improved, allowing for safer travel on roads previously hazardous due to snow and ice.

Cleveland Heights offers a family-friendly "Noon Year's Eve" celebration at the Community Center with activities for all ages, such as ice skating and games for a $10 entry fee.

Cleveland Heights seeks youth contributions for their 30th annual MLK ceremony, inviting essays, poems, and posters by January 7, 2026, on the theme of nonviolent community building.

A Strongsville BidFTA warehouse employee was arrested after stabbing a coworker, who was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. The warehouse closed due to the incident.

Zachary D. Williams, 20, died in a crash after his truck hit trees off U.S. Route 36 in Tuscarawas County. He was previously reported missing. Alcohol and not wearing a seat belt are suspected factors in the accident.