Mayor Malik of Akron proposes reviewing police use-of-force policies with the help of consultants. He addresses potential costs and aims to improve trust and outcomes in law enforcement.

Cuyahoga County Council President Dale Miller names the chairs of the standing committees for 2025-2026, focusing on utilizing members' strengths and providing leadership roles.

Tommy Rees, the Cleveland Browns' tight ends coach, interviewed for the offensive coordinator position, which was left vacant after Ken Dorsey's departure.

Emergency sirens were tested at 11:00 a.m. on January 8, 2025, in Lake, Ashtabula, and Geauga counties to ensure readiness in case of a crisis at the Perry Power Plant.

A woman in Ohio, Deborah Davis, died after her car hit a guardrail on Route 93. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the solo crash, where alcohol was not involved, and the victim was seatbelted.

Cleveland Fire Department successfully rescued a man and his dog from a ravine. The Technical Rescue Squads and other units operated with ropes, while Animal Care and Control also assisted.

Following a roof collapse, Lakeside High School students in Ashtabula moved to temporary locations for classes, which affected courses and extracurriculars. Restoration of the school building may cost $25 million.

Mike Bloomgren has been hired as the Cleveland Browns' new offensive line coach. He will bring his experience from coaching at Rice University and aim to revitalize the team's performance.

A torch-sparked fire at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's RainForest exhibit was contained, with no injuries or animal casualties. However, the incident may delay the ongoing renovation.

A woman was fatally struck while walking her dog in Ashtabula Township. The driver stopped and has not been charged. The incident is under investigation.

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department received a $1 million DOJ grant to combat carjackings. The funds will be used for additional staffing and data analysis.

A Cleveland man died after his car hit an ODOT snow plow on I-90. He was not wearing a seatbelt. This is part of a more significant trend of winter accidents in Ohio.

A Lorain City Schools bus was hit by a car fleeing police, no injuries were reported, and safety protocols were effective. The incident is under investigation.