The Cleveland Division of Fire held a fire safety presentation targeting student-athletes at Daniel E. Morgan School, emphasizing prevention and education in light of a recent fatal fire.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik proposes funding for new contracts with fire and civil service unions, mirroring police wage hikes and health insurance changes starting in 2026.

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin is a Heisman Trophy finalist, competing with players from Indiana, Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt. Teammate Smith is notably absent despite impressive stats.

Avon Lake has approved a plan to convert Erieview Elementary School into a community center. The property was purchased for $500,000 to be paid over five years, with funding from the Recreation Trust Fund.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education is meeting to decide on the "Building Brighter Futures Initiative," potentially reducing schools due to declining enrollment and budget challenges.

Natalie McDaniel pleaded guilty to misdemeanor trespass, received probation, and must complete a mental health evaluation.

Cars at a Cleveland church were broken into, shaking the community. Two teens were arrested in several related incidents, raising broader concerns about property crime in the area.

GPD Group commits to keeping its headquarters in Downtown Akron, with plans to add 120 jobs and expand its facilities, backed by city infrastructure improvements.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland warns of wintry weather with snow, cold, and wind in the forecast. There's a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Pennsylvania and rough marine conditions expected on Lake Erie.

The U.S. Marshals are searching for Andre Campbell, wanted on weapons charges, and offer a reward for information. Concurrently, Youngstown police arrested a man with a gun who had a prior hit-and-run conviction.

An Ohio man was arrested after accidentally sending meth through a bank's drive-thru tube. Law enforcement found more drugs in his car and highlighted a policy of amnesty for drug turn-ins.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the arrest of six men in an Ashland County human trafficking sting operation conducted by the H.E.A.L. Task Force.

Frederick Reer pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other charges in the death of Amanda Dean, with sentencing set for January 5 in Huron County.