Heavy rain, dense fog and a Beach Hazards Statement are affecting Cleveland this morning. Expect gusty lake winds and wet commutes.

An early‑morning standoff in Shaker Heights led to evacuations and a barricaded man; a woman was treated at a local hospital.

State troopers responded to a crash in Middlefield Township, Geauga County; authorities say at least one person died and investigators remain on scene. More details are pending.

A small Cessna made an emergency landing in a Middlefield Township field early Saturday; the pilot was uninjured and state troopers and the FAA are investigating.

Officials say a fatal crash in Geauga County left one person dead and prompted authorities to ask motorists to avoid the scene while investigators work.

A Mentor man was killed and an OSHP trooper injured after a wrong-way, head-on crash on Route 2 in Painesville Township. Officials identified the driver as a 61-year-old Mentor resident.

Walleye and charter trips look good this spring, but algae and a suite of invasive species are complicating Lake Erie’s recovery. Forecasts and advisories will shape the season.

A fire at 633 Brown St in Akron on Saturday displaced six residents and left multiple apartments uninhabitable. Neighbors and city crews responded; one person was treated for minor injuries.

A soaking rain moves in late Sunday night into Monday with gusty lakeshore winds and high rip-current risk for some Lake Erie beaches.

A Trumbull County grand jury returned 36 felony indictments on June 17, from drug trafficking and burglary to domestic violence and kidnapping; arraignments are expected soon.

Gyro House, a West River Road staple in Elyria, announced it will close after 35 years, surprising regulars and neighbors. The announcement was posted to the restaurant's Facebook page.

A 30-year-old man was shot near East 93rd and Marah and later died; Cleveland police homicide detectives are investigating. Officials ask anyone with information to call the homicide unit.

A new Irish‑American pub from the team behind Nora’s and Crowley’s opens next Wednesday in Mentor with brunch, Sunday roast and live Irish music.