Timothy Hyatt of Akron receives an 18-year sentence for a series of robberies involving firearm misuse following his guilty plea on multiple charges.

The Mt. Hope Auction in Ohio is barred from animal dealing due to alleged AWA violations, pending license renewal and compliance with a federal consent decree.

A man was fatally shot in a domestic incident in Canton Township, Stark County. The Stark County Sheriff's Office is investigating and urges those with information to come forward.

The NWS reports that the Lake Effect Snow Warning for Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania has ended, but it advises caution due to lingering slippery roads.

Akron police raided a suspected illegal gambling operation, resulting in arrests and seizure of cash, gambling machines, and a stolen gun. Community complaints spurred the bust.

Cleveland's RISE initiative led to a significant crime reduction, with Mayor Bibb citing a decrease in homicides and other crimes, attributing success to law enforcement efforts and technological partnerships.

Akron opens extended warming center hours and an emergency overnight shelter due to cold, offering food, shelter, and clothing, with information on the city's website.

A 58-year-old man died after being hit by a car while crossing a street in Lakewood; the driver cooperated with the police, and the investigation is ongoing.

A couple was robbed at gunpoint in Akron during a Facebook Marketplace sale, forced to give up cash before the assailant fled on foot. No injuries were reported, but the suspect remains at large.

Ohio BCI is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Ashtabula County, where a deputy shot a man armed with a gun in the arm. No deputies were injured.

Lenier Worthy was sentenced to 15-19.5 years for his role in a shootout that killed pregnant Teyaurra Harris in Akron. He pleaded guilty to charges, including involuntary manslaughter.

The EasyPay program in Cuyahoga County refunded over $240,000 in interest to taxpayers who prepaid their taxes, simplifying payments and providing financial benefits.

The NWS forecast details heavy lake-effect snow in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with Cleveland expecting harsh conditions and potential flooding due to snowmelt. A Gale Warning is in effect on Lake Erie.