Melt Bar and Grilled has permanently closed its final Lakewood location, as announced by owner Matt Fish following earlier closures and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

Mentor Chill Out event on January 18, 2025, invites chefs for a chili cook-off at Mentor Civic Center Park with categories like People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice.

A juvenile skateboarder was hit by an SUV in Stark County, Ohio, suffering non-critical injuries; drugs or alcohol were not factors, and no charges have been filed yet.

The USAO's White Collar Crimes Unit in Northern Ohio reported 2024 achievements, highlighting prosecutions of fraud, corruption, and digital crimes in the region.

Fresh Mark, Inc., an Ohio meat processor, has entered a non-prosecution agreement over a hiring manager's identity theft scheme and will pay over $3.7 million in penalties.

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne commemorated former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy, highlighting his dedication to civil rights, humanitarian efforts, and impactful post-presidency work.

A 78-year-old Avon Lake man, Woodie Francis, has been charged with the attempted murder of his wife, Deborah Francis, after allegedly stabbing her multiple times.

Ohio rapper Carlos Banks, known as KashBankx, was fatally shot in a Cleveland apartment with no arrests made yet as the police seek public assistance.

A man died from a gunshot wound after a New Year's Eve shooting at a Maple Heights convenience store; police are investigating and seeking information.

A Lorain police cruiser hit a pedestrian on New Year's Eve; she survived with injuries and was hospitalized. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public. No charges have been filed.

Cleveland faces a winter blast with a transition from rain to snow, and varying accumulations are expected throughout Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania, with more snow forecasted into the weekend.

Akron Public Schools Superintendent Michael Robinson faces allegations of bullying and abusive behavior based on accounts from a former communications director and criticism from the local education association.

The Cleveland Division of Police remembered Officer Shane H. Bartek, who was fatally shot during a carjacking on December 31, 2021, and honored his dedication to the force.