East Cleveland man accused of biting victim’s eye wanted for attempted murder
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features an East Cleveland man on the run, facing attempted murder charges. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, in July of 2025 Xavier Smith got into an argument with his victim and pinned them to the ground for more than an hour.
East Cleveland rehires officer fired for harassment allegations
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - East Cleveland has rehired a police sergeant who was fired less than 30 days ago by the previous administration for multiple allegations including sexual harassment. Police Sergeant Todd Carroscia was terminated from the department on Dec. 12, 2025. At the time, Mayor Lateek Shabazz...
Hotel near Rock and Roll Hall of Fame closing, 66 jobs being lost
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A 379-room downtown Cleveland hotel, practically in the shadow of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will close permanently at the end of January, following a year of plummeting revenue and a stalled sales agreement that led to foreclosure. Crescent Hotels and Resorts, the court-appointed receiver...
Ohio announces state’s first measles cases, ‘outbreak’ of 2026
CINCINNATI, (WXIX) - Ohio health officials announced the state’s first measles cases Thursday, calling it an “outbreak.”. Three children in one household in Cuyahoga County are infected, according to Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff. One of the three cases that is part of this...
Caregiver caught using patient’s credit card: Parma Police Blotter
Fraud, Morningside Drive: On Dec. 12, a Morningside Drive resident called police after suspecting a caregiver for making several unauthorized purchases using the victim’s credit card. Police are investigating. Robbery, Snow Road: On Dec. 12, police were dispatched to Marc’s regarding the report of a robbery at the...
East Cleveland City Schools celebrate ‘We are EC Day’ marking end of state oversight
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — Classes across East Cleveland City Schools were briefly interrupted on Wednesday for a celebration. After nearly seven years of oversight from the state’s Academic Distress Commission, the district has officially been released and is once again fully in control of its operations. "This isn’t...
Cleveland mother of two celebrates heat after months-long battle with landlord
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -For the first time all winter, Keisha Woods’ home finally has heat. Contractors are renovating the mother of two’s home. Despite the tools and protective plastic, Woods couldn’t be happier. “Just amazing, physically amazing, mentally amazing,” Woods said. “I’m glad it’s over, the stress...
Local $2 million Queen of Hearts drawing is tonight
Looking to start off the new year with a lot more money in your bank account?
Cinnaholic coming to South Euclid
Cinnaholic, a vegan bakery mainly serving customizeable cinnamon rolls, is under construction and will open at Cedar Center North at 13953 Cedar Road in South Euclid between late January and early February, according to its owner. Saiydah Weems-Sholanke told the Cleveland Jewish News owning a business is a new...
Convicted felon gets more prison time after trafficking drugs while on parole
An Ohio man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy while he was on parole.

















