A "swatting" prank in Newburgh Heights led to a large police response when a false report claimed a woman was shot. Two juveniles were detained, and the Police Chief called for parental accountability.

Mentor announces city meetings, a community event, an MLK Jr. Day observance, Christmas tree recycling, and a call for volunteers at the Senior Center in January 2025.

Three children, aided by a neighbor, escaped a fire in Akron by jumping from a second-story window. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the Red Cross assisted the family.

Carla Jackson was elected as the new president of Akron Public Schools Board of Education, with Bruce Alexander as vice president, among discussions of the superintendent's investigation.

Darius Garland was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for his outstanding contributions to the Cavaliers. This is his third time receiving the honor.

A fire in Canton destroyed a home and displaced three people and two dogs. No injuries were reported, but a cat is missing. The damage is estimated at over $57,000.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland reports wintry chills, snow showers, and single-digit temperatures for northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.

A 16-year-old was fatally shot in Cleveland, with investigations underway. Shell casings and snow-tracked footprints led to an individual's detention. Separately, DaTwaun Diamond awaits sentencing for a different fatal shooting.

A fire in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn critically injured a woman and damaged two homes, with one home estimated at $165,000 in losses. The cause is under investigation. At least one cat died.

Cleveland expects severe winter weather, and the National Weather Service is issuing alerts for snow and low temperatures, which will particularly affect the Snowbelt. Lake Erie faces hazardous marine conditions.

Callie Brownson will join USA Football to focus on flag football ahead of its Olympic debut. She will leave her Cleveland Browns coaching role for a leadership position impacting the sport's global future.

Federal funding has been allocated for the Cleveland Lakefront Project, aimed at enhancing accessibility to Lake Erie and sparking economic growth through the addition of parks, paths, and business opportunities.

A Cleveland man died during an air quality assessment in a tanker car in Summit County. Oxygen deficiency in the tanker is believed to be the cause of death. OSHA and local authorities are investigating.