The 1982 cold case of "Western Reserve John Doe," killed in a hit-skip crash, has been solved, identifying victim as Charles Joseph Nunnenman III using DNA and genealogy research.

North Ridgeville's new home construction has significantly declined from its early 2000s boom, with only 102 new dwelling permits in 2025, indicating a shift in urban planning focus.

Shaker Heights initiates a deer sterilization program to manage the population humanely, involving nightly operations to anesthetize, sterilize, and tag female deer.

Cleveland Police Department is holding a recruitment event from January 9 to 11, as announced on social media, aiming to attract candidates to law enforcement careers.

The DoubleTree Hotel in Downtown Cleveland is set to close by January 30, laying off 66 employees, due to uncontrollable business reasons and declining performance.

Frederick Reer sentenced to 14 years for the death of Amanda Dean, despite her body not being found. He is also a person of interest in a Florida disappearance case.

A suspect linked to multiple carjackings in Cleveland was arrested after a chase and an exchange of gunfire with police, leaving the suspect critically injured.

Cleveland Police officer Rafael Rodriguez was arrested on federal child pornography charges after explicit images were found on his phone during a customs inspection.

Three suspects were arrested for burglarizing the home of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders, with a fourth still at large. The burglary coincided with Sanders' NFL debut. Items worth $200,000 were stolen, but Sanders remains unfazed by the incident.

Browns' Devin Bush is named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance, including a 97-yard interception return.

Roxbury Elementary in Solon reopens after asbestos abatement and renovations, including new lighting and carpets, ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.

Cleveland police engaged in a shootout with a carjacking suspect, who was eventually arrested and hospitalized in critical condition. Officers are on leave during the investigation.

Cavaliers' forward Max Strus will be out for an additional month due to a slow recovery from left foot surgery, missing all of this season's games so far.