The National Weather Service notes Ohio will have calm weather due to high pressure, but the weekend may bring changes as Hurricane Debby's remnants could affect the region, with a cool down expected next week.

Phillip Mendoza was sentenced to 15-20.5 years for the 2020 shooting death of a toddler in Akron after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and felonious assault.

Residents in Mentor, Ohio, are invited to provide input on the $930,000 Lakeshore Boulevard resurfacing project scheduled for spring 2025, with expected daily lane closures and a federal grant offsetting costs.

I-76 in Akron is closed due to 'suspicious items' found near the roadway, with no timeline given for reopening. Traffic is affected, and detours are in place.

A teenager in Akron was hospitalized after being shot while riding a scooter. The incident is being investigated, and the police are seeking information.

Ed Weaver of Sandusky was arrested for multiple vehicle break-ins in Perkins Township and is held on a $54,000 bond, with community-provided video evidence aiding his capture.

Stephanie Wernet is appointed as Cleveland's new CITO, with a focus on improving the city's tech and digital services. Mayor Bibb lauds her as a key player in advancing the digital evolution of the city.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued warnings for potential severe weather in Ohio, highlighting risks of storms, high winds, hail, and possible tornadoes between 2-8 PM.

Machine Gun Kelly, a Cleveland native, will celebrate "MGK Day" with a first pitch at a Guardians game and a city-wide event with music, food, and art from Aug 9-13.

A long-lost dog named Lucy Marie was reunited with her family after six years due to up-to-date microchip information. She was found at a dog kennel in Elyria, Ohio.

The Cleveland area's weather includes possible showers and thunderstorms, with the highest uncertainty around their severity and coverage. Highs in the 90s with dew points around 70 degrees indicate conditions ripe for storm development.

Ravenna Township has advised Bramley Trailer Park residents to stay indoors due to flooding. The fire department expects subsiding waters, and has activated the county rescue team for evacuations.

One person died and another was injured in a shooting on Cleveland's east side, triggered by a large fight. The incident is under active investigation.