Ohio dispensaries are preparing for recreational marijuana sales, starting next Tuesday, with increased stock and measures to accommodate the expected demand.

The U.S. Justice Department targets "Brain," the alleged creator of Radar ransomware, seizing websites used by the group in an international effort involving the FBI and European authorities.

Two teens were arrested after a shooting in Akron, which injured one woman. Police are searching for additional suspects and have released a video for public assistance.

Recent research highlights the issue of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes. An estimated 22 million pounds of plastic enter annually, affecting wildlife and ecosystems.

Dr. Jennifer Mapes at Kent State uses geography to map human experiences, particularly the May 4, 1970 shootings, supported by over 200 narratives. Her upcoming lecture will discuss this project.

Cleveland State University introduces a Physics and Computer Science integrated Bachelor's program, responding to the demand for multidisciplinary skills in the workforce.

Cleveland's FutureLAND event, the AI Forward Summit, is returning on November 20 at moCa Cleveland, focusing on AI's role in innovation and economic opportunities.

Cuyahoga County's Residential Solar Co-op program celebrates its 500th solar panel installation, highlighting community adoption of clean energy and expected energy cost savings.

Josh Hoeflich, a Cleveland State University physics major, won first place for his artwork "Spectral Inheritance" at the 2025 Physics and Astronomy Congress.

An Ohio State study finds bottled water contains roughly three times as many nanoplastic particles as treated tap water. Researchers say switching to tap or filtered water reduces exposure.

The Cleveland Fire Department warned of fire risks from mishandled lithium-ion batteries and is now using F-500 to combat such fires, emphasizing safe use and disposal practices.

Cleveland Clinic and startup Piramidal are piloting AI that scans 24 hours of EEG in seconds to speed seizure detection in ICUs. Clinicians will validate alerts alongside the system.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office launched a new "Scams" feature in the SheriffsApp to educate residents about fraudulent schemes and reporting channels.

A Cleveland man whose heart stopped for 82 minutes recovered neurologically intact after UH Elyria used ECPR, spotlighting fast EMS-to-hospital coordination.

Ohio University researchers report a radiation-free wrist test that measured bone stiffness and identified fracture risk better than standard DXA in a multicenter study. The test could fill a major screening gap if larger trials confirm the findings.

A UH/CWRU team reports that an experimental compound, P7C3‑A20, prevented long‑term memory loss and depression‑like behavior in mice after whole‑brain radiotherapy. The findings point to a possible way to protect patients from treatment‑related cognitive decline.

Stanford and other U.S. hospitals are testing CAR‑T as a one‑time treatment for progressive MS. Early data show immune effects but safety and repair of old damage remain uncertain.

An Ohio State randomized trial found adding a stellate ganglion block to therapy produced fast, durable drops in veterans' PTSD symptoms. The nerve block sped recovery in many participants.

Ohio University researchers report pegvisomant (Somavert) restored chemo sensitivity in lab models of non‑small cell lung cancer, animal and clinical tests are next.

Cleveland Clinic reassigned senior leaders to centralize oversight of international affiliates and partnerships as it moves to scale care and services abroad.

Researchers at Case Western and MetroHealth developed CD133‑targeted RNA nanoparticles that silence the FTO gene and slowed drug‑resistant leukemia in lab models.

A NEJM‑published LATITUDE trial shows monthly cabotegravir‑rilpivirine injections reduced regimen failures among people who struggle with daily oral HIV therapy. University of Cincinnati clinicians were among the lead sites.

An Ohio State study using objective lab tests of 60 adults finds long COVID often causes measurable smell, hearing, balance and cognitive problems, with age and severe illness linked to worse outcomes.

An Oakwood Village woman says a Cleveland Clinic gene‑editing trial has cut years of sickle‑cell pain and hospital visits. Early results from the RUBY study show promising improvements for participants.

Cleveland Fire demoed F-500, a water additive for lithium‑ion and metal fires, and said crews will carry it in 5‑gallon tanks on every rig.

Case Western Reserve tapped Susan Hagness, a UW–Madison electrical engineer, as the Case School of Engineering's first woman dean; she starts July 1, 2026.

Case Western Reserve landed a $3.1M NICHD grant to test three ways to restore touch in people with quadriplegia. The trial will use volunteers already implanted with electrodes.

An Ohio University analysis of Cirque du Soleil medical records found 354 concussions across 2.7 million exposures — about 1.3 per 10,000 — lower than many expect.

Cleveland‑Cliffs signed a three‑year deal with Palantir to bring AI into production planning and order workflows across its mills, a move that promises efficiency and raises local questions.

A tenfold speed boost at Cleveland Clinic’s on‑site quantum system and a $2M Wellcome Leap prize are accelerating quantum drug‑discovery work and local training programs.

Crain's roundup of Q1 2026 VC rounds shows Ohio startups pulled in several big checks, led by a $30M Series B for Solon-based Eagle Wireless.

The Coast Guard will run autonomous "sail drones" across the five Great Lakes from May–October to bolster patrols and gather weather and traffic data.

Dee and Jimmy Haslam pledged $12.5 million to accelerate CLL and rare blood‑cancer research, sending $10M to the Oxford‑Harrington centre and $2.5M to UH Seidman.

A millisecond 'nanochip' used with nerve grafts helped grow blood vessels and speed functional recovery in mice, Ohio State researchers report. The approach is promising but still preclinical.

Cleveland Clinic launched a Space Health Center to study microgravity's effects on the heart, train clinicians and translate findings into patient care.

Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC will transition to the Federal EHR in October 2026. VA says fixes and extra staffing are in place, while watchdog reports urge caution.

Medtronic is acquiring Cleveland‑based SPR Therapeutics for roughly $650 million, adding the startup’s 60‑day SPRINT peripheral nerve stimulation system to its pain portfolio.

Interim data show a single infusion of a PCSK9 base editor sharply lowered LDL in an early trial, while Cleveland researchers link low nitric oxide to altered gene splicing in Alzheimer’s. Clinicians warned that supplements aren’t regulated like drugs and can carry risks.