A nine-year-old girl in Ohio was charged with inducing panic after making bomb threats to two schools. The threats, determined to be non-credible, led to temporary closures. She admitted to the act and her case is now with juvenile court.

Cleveland police shot a 14-year-old boy during an investigation into car break-ins. The injured teen, previously wanted for other break-ins, was hospitalized and released into custody. The shooting is under investigation.

Ohio and Pennsylvania faced wintry weather, with advisories lasting until noon. A ridge introduced warmer temperatures for Monday, followed by a cold front at night. Precipitation and icy conditions were reported, with fluctuating temperatures ahead.

The City of Akron is reviewing its police use-of-force policies, led by ex-Attorney General Loretta Lynch and 21 CP Solutions, amid past incidents involving law enforcement.

Ohio renamed a portion of I-90 in honor of fallen firefighter Johnny Tetrick, who died on duty in November 2022. Governor DeWine signed the bill for this tribute.

Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren announced a partnership with Leopardo Energy to save $8 million through energy-efficient renovations, as part of the city's Climate Action Plan aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.

Akron is reviewing its police use of force policies with the help of ex-U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. It expects to complete the process in 5-6 months, focusing on community engagement and systemic issues.

The National Weather Service Cleveland forecasts rain, potential freezing rain, and a mixture of rain and snow for the Cleveland area over the weekend and next week.

Swensons Drive-In in Akron reopens its original location on Saturday after a car accident in November, with celebrations and gifts for guests. The community-supported business continued operations through a food truck while the site was repaired.

Cleveland police are investigating a swastika found etched in a new Sherwin-Williams headquarters elevator, prompting a temporary worksite closure and a reminder of the no-tolerance policy.

A train derailment in Solon caused road closures but resulted in no injuries, reminiscent of a more severe incident in East Palestine in 2023. Traffic later resumed normally.

A museum employee lost his wedding ring while packing orders. The Cleveland museum has called on customers who made purchases during early December to check their parcels for the ring.

Two Northeast Ohio ski resorts, Boston Mills and Alpine Valley, open for the season with celebrations and activities as Alpine Valley marks its 60th anniversary and Boston Mills operates seven days a week.