Willoughby‑Eastlake will standardize bell times next year, extending elementary days to 8:15–3:00 and streamlining bus routes to cut costs.

A federal judge sentenced Ronald Whittaker to 10 years after prosecutors say his crew sold more than 42,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills across Lorain County and Elyria.

A motorcyclist was struck and found unresponsive near East 142nd and Kinsman on Cleveland’s East Side; investigators are on scene and traffic may be impacted.

A small plane crashed into a home in Akron on Thursday, killing two people and igniting a large fire in the Coventry Crossing neighborhood. Investigators and local crews remain on scene.

Clear skies and highs near 70 Friday; showers and storms likely Saturday, then near-90 temps early next week.

Rep. Max Miller sued his ex-wife and her lawyer in Cuyahoga County, saying abuse claims harmed his reputation and seeking damages and legal fees.

Steris will spend roughly $60 million to build a new sterility assurance plant in Mentor, Ohio, consolidating U.S. production with the facility expected by late 2027.

Cleveland police say west-side search warrants turned up heroin, cocaine and more than $100,000 in cash, one person is in custody and the case goes to a grand jury.

The estate of cadet Symeon Williams sued the City of Cleveland on May 14, alleging racial hazing at the fire academy led to his death during training last year. The complaint names a training lieutenant and details punitive drills and denied hydration.

A Cessna made an emergency landing at Geauga County Airport after the pilot reported landing‑gear trouble; three people were aboard and nobody was hurt.

Industrial Realty Group agreed to buy Elyria’s Midway Mall for $15.8M and plans mixed retail and commercial reuse. Officials say closing could take a few months.

Akron and Waste Management struck a deal to move operations off Fountain Street, fund neighborhood projects and build a new transfer center on East Archwood.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opens a major new show on May 15 that collects rare McCartney and Wings artifacts and stages a ticketed opening party the night of May 16.