Facing a $218M payroll and limited cap space, the Cavs must pick between protecting their core, adding depth and navigating persistent LeBron rumors. The coming negotiation week will show whether Cleveland can upgrade without breaking the books.

After years of infighting, Lorain County is shifting emergency radios to Ohio's MARCS network and building new towers to close coverage gaps and cut long‑term costs.

Heat Advisory for Cleveland from June 30–July 2. Highs will climb into the 90s and heat indices could top 100°F. Cooling centers and safety tips inside.

A woman was grazed by gunfire on East 85th Street Saturday night; video shows the shooter fleeing in an Audi SUV. Investigators are seeking witnesses.

Rebol will take over the former Hot Chicken Takeover at 935 Polaris Parkway in Westerville. An official opening date has not been announced.

Both gubernatorial contenders oppose a gas‑tax hike but offer different plans to close a looming highway funding gap. The state’s budget math will force hard choices on tolls, fees or cuts.

Cleveland has designated the Tamir Rice Butterfly Memorial at Cudell Commons a city landmark, adding legal protections to the butterfly‑shaped garden created by the Tamir Rice Foundation. The move locks in review protections ahead of planned park work and nearby school construction.

P League's women's summer series at North Coast Yard is turning the lakefront courts into a showcase for Cleveland's players as the city preps for a WNBA team.

Westlake police arrested two adults after officers found a 13-year-old driving a Ford Focus with a loaded handgun under the seat. Both adults face improper-handling and child-endangerment charges.

A proposed bill would dedicate about $50 million to buy land or secure easements to expand public hunting across Ohio amid worries about shrinking access. Supporters say the money could reopen parcels that were once open to hunters.

Volunteer searchers pulled a white pickup from Deer Creek Reservoir and found a body inside; formal identification and an autopsy are pending.

Clear morning gives way to a hot, humid week. Midweek highs could hit the mid‑90s with heat indexes near or above 100°F.

A Warren man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 16 years to life after a fight outside a convenience store turned deadly last August.