Federal prosecutors asked a judge to sentence former East Cleveland chief of staff Michael Smedley to 97 months after his conviction on corruption charges.

A 25-year-old Amherst man was arrested after a pursuit in Elyria that ended in a crash, police say he had outstanding felony warrants.

A Commonwealth Fund study finds Black and Hispanic Ohioans face much higher avoidable‑death rates, uninsured rates and cost‑related care gaps than other groups.

Minneapolis import LeBurger 4304 opened in the INTRO complex and is winning fans with a foie‑topped La Royale, thrice‑cooked fries and $6 drafts. The menu leans French while staying proudly burger‑centric.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner says University Hospitals reported the death of Nicholas Quarterman, 45, as a suspected homicide. Police have not released further details.

Dashcam footage shows dirt bikes and ATVs overtaking Euclid streets and slipping past patrol cars while detectives investigate. Councilman Michael Polensek is demanding tougher enforcement.

SEIU Local 1199 members picketed Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital, citing dangerous staffing and a tiny wage counter while bargaining stalls. Union leaders point to a $2.3B 2025 surplus.

A University of Tennessee student is recovering at MetroHealth after a five-vehicle crash on Cleveland’s West Side that killed one man; her family says she faces multiple surgeries and a long recovery.

Cleveland lender CrossCountry raised its all-cash offer for Two Harbors to $11.30 per share, edging out a rival and setting a May 19 shareholder vote. The amended deal adds higher break fees and new closing conditions.

Cloudy and cool with highs near 56°F, nights dipping into the 30s and a Frost Advisory for parts of northwest Pennsylvania tonight. Protect tender plants.

Cleveland council introduced emergency DORA legislation for Playhouse Square that would let patrons carry drinks in marked cups across a base zone and a larger event-ready area.

FOX 8's I‑Team review found gaps in Cleveland's 2025 high‑rise inspection records, raising safety concerns for downtown towers. The reporting spotlights missing annual checks and open re‑inspection items.

Sherwin-Williams beat Q1 expectations with $2.35 adjusted EPS and $5.67B in revenue, reaffirming its 2026 outlook as pricing and acquisitions boost margins. The Cleveland-based company flagged soft end-market demand even as it returned sizable cash to shareholders.