A federal judge refused to end Cleveland's 2015 police consent decree, saying many reform sections remain unassessed and scheduling a June 4 status conference.

Cloudy and blustery Thursday in Cleveland with showers likely through early afternoon. Gusts up to 28 mph and a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Erie until noon.

Lawmakers inserted a narrow carveout into SB19 that could let some Hillsdale‑style charters skip Ohio's approved ELA textbook rules after a $164M literacy push.

LISC's $7M commitment, paired with city incentives and Port bonds, strengthens financing for the Park Synagogue restoration and mixed‑use redevelopment.

A woman wounded at a Bath Township Airbnb party says she will pursue civil claims against Airbnb, the property owner and party organizers as criminal cases continue.

Kate’s Fish has delayed its Tremont restaurant to late 2026, but owner Tom McIntyre is keeping demand hot with sold‑out lobster‑roll pop‑ups at the West Side Market. The next pop‑up is scheduled for May 16.

A 33-year-old man was found dead on Aurora Road in Bedford Heights in what police describe as a hit-and-run. Detectives are asking the public for tips and video.

FrankieLynn Hotdogs is moving from a cart to a shop at 2023 Broadview Rd. in Old Brooklyn, with a mostly carryout model and an expanded menu. Local suppliers will remain central to the menu and retail shelf.

Lakewood is preparing a National Register nomination for Madison Avenue to unlock state and federal tax credits and spur rehabilitation of older storefronts. The move pairs grant funding with historic tax incentives to lower costs for property owners.

A federal judge has signed off on the dismissal with prejudice of Michael Buehner’s civil suit, ending claims that Cleveland detectives and prosecutors sent him to prison for two decades. The decision comes after his conviction was overturned and he was later acquitted.

A North Canton man entered a not‑guilty‑by‑reason‑of‑insanity plea on May 11 in the case tied to an Oct. 9 apartment shooting that wounded a woman.

Alliance police found a woman in her late 30s dead Wednesday morning; investigators have a person of interest but say the public is not at risk.

A Canton woman matched all five Pick 5 numbers on three $1 tickets bought at a Cleveland mini‑mart, winning $150,000 and pocketing about $109,875 after taxes. She plans to use much of the money for a house down payment and to invest the rest.