A Tornado Watch is in effect across Northeast Ohio through 5 p.m., forecasters warn storms could bring damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes.

Ohio will hold a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 18, at 9:50 a.m. Many communities may sound sirens and run alert-system tests during Severe Weather Awareness Week.

An elderly dog was abandoned outside the Ashtabula County shelter and later euthanized after vets found severe injuries. The shelter is seeking tips to identify who left her.

A Toledo manufacturing plant will shut in May, putting 63 jobs at risk. The company cites a pending sale and says some workers may be rehired.

A 36-year-old East Canton man died after his SUV struck a utility pole and overturned on Berger Street NE. Troopers say alcohol may have been a factor.

ICE agents re-arrested a Sheboygan Falls mother at a Milwaukee DHS check-in days after an immigration judge cleared a green-card path; her attorney calls the detention unnecessary.

Ohio picked nine public‑safety agencies for a statewide drone pilot that will deploy vetted drone‑in‑a‑box systems to speed emergency response and stream live video to commanders.

A Summit County judge sentenced Cornelius Rogers to 20–25 years after he pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping a housekeeper at the Red Roof Inn. Surveillance footage and medical exams helped prosecutors build the case.

A 21‑year‑old Cleveland man was admitted for stealing an arrow key from a postal carrier and taking part in a check‑fraud scheme. Sentencing is set for July 9, 2026.

Gov. Mike DeWine backed HB 304, a proposal to guarantee two 30-minute recess periods daily for Ohio K‑8 students and to expand PE-waiver options for club sports.

A toddler believed to be about 5 was critically injured in a crash at East 30th and Woodland in Cleveland. Authorities are investigating.

A proposed field rebuild at University School has neighbors and city leaders sparring over permanent stadium lights, zoning and neighborhood impacts.

Officials say Strongsville faces multimillion-dollar deficits through 2030 and are weighing cuts and a possible November levy as reserves shrink.