Video: Officers rescue man from drowning in Ohio lagoon
Police officers from University Circle and University Hospitals Main Campus rescued a man who was struggling in the Wade Park Lagoon and performed CPR to revive him.
MetroHealth officially cuts free charity care for some Cuyahoga County residents
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In an effort to stem its ballooning charity care costs, MetroHealth on Thursday launched a new financial assistance policy that eliminates 100% free charity care for some uninsured and underinsured Cuyahoga County residents, the health system said Thursday. MetroHealth is also encouraging such...
Honoring a Local Legacy: East Cleveland’s James E. Smith Celebrates 45 Years of Safe...
This autumn, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is recognizing James “Jimmy” E. Smith for 45 years of safe driving and 47 years of service. Smith joined GCRTA in 1978. He is known for his patience, professionalism, and care for passengers. He started his career after a friend suggested he apply...
Democratic Mayors to Washington D.C.: Get your act together and fund SNAP
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mayor Justin Bibb joined Democratic mayors from across the country Thursday to deliver a message to Washington D.C.: Fund SNAP. Perhaps the strongest words came from Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, Alabama, who said “We hope, but we demand, that those in D.C. get their act together and do right...
Parma Student Hit by Car Outside Normandy High Just Before Start of School Day
A Hillside Middle School student was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning while crossing Pleasant Valley Road in front of Normandy High School, according to Normandy Principal Rachel Urban. The student was able to walk to the ambulance and communicate with staff following the incident, according to the statement...
Beloved Cleveland restaurant owner receives cutting edge treatment after stroke
CLEVELAND — If you've ever dined at Tommy's in Cleveland Heights, there's a good chance you've seen the restaurant's namesake working in the back. Amiable and dedicated, restaurant owner Tommy Fello is a fixture in the Cleveland community. Fello said he's worked 60 to 80 hours a week at...
Outside agency to investigate Tasha Grant’s death
The Trumbull County Sheriff's Office will handle the investigation into the death of Tasha Grant, who died in Cuyahoga County custody in May 2025 after video showed she was restrained by officers.
Cuyahoga Board of Developmental Disabilities likely to seek new levy amid soaring care costs
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County’s Board of Developmental Disabilities is running out of money. The board operates largely on one 3.9-mill continuous levy that voters approved in 2005 on the promise that they wouldn’t be asked for more money until at least 2015. Federal pandemic relief and careful budgeting have...
Cleveland Heights bakery named among top 10 pastry makers in the world
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — On the Rise Artisan Breads in Cleveland Heights has been named one of the top 10 pastry makers in the world at the prestigious Mondial du Pain competition held this month in France. Often called the “Olympics of bread baking,” the biennial competition brings together...
Ohio restaurateur shoved towel down girlfriend’s throat, said prayer was useless: police
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKRC) - A man who owns multiple Ohio restaurants allegedly forced a towel down his girlfriend's throat and bit her nose after telling her, "You think God is going to help you?" According to Cleveland.com, the alleged incident occurred on June 9, 2024 between 44-year-old Robert "Bobby" George...

















