Michael Sokolowski, co-owner of Cleveland landmark Sokolowski’s University Inn, dies at 65
CLEVELAND — Michael Paul Sokolowski, a longtime Cleveland restaurant owner whose vision helped sustain a family business that served generations of diners, has passed away at the age of 65. According to his obituary, Sokolowski died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 24, surrounded by family and friends. Sokolowski was the...
Thieves turn dream project into nightmare, causing more than $100k in damage
What was supposed to be a couple’s dream project in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood has turned into a nightmare after thieves broke in, stole copper and caused more than $100,000 damage.
Shooting at Cleveland Airbnb leaves 28-year-old man injured
A 28-year-old man was wounded after a shooting took place at an Airbnb in Cleveland early Wednesday, according to the Cleveland Division of Police.
Woman sentenced for role in death of Cleveland Heights grandma
Two people are being sentenced Thursday morning for their role in the death of a Cleveland Heights grandma.
Hair discrimination continues in Cuyahoga County after CROWN Act passes
Many Cuyahoga County employers are complying with a new law to prevent hair-based discrimination in the workplace, but some Black women are still hearing discriminatory comments about their hair, according to one of the law's chief advocates. The law, called the CROWN Act, passed in October. It requires employers to...
17-year-old accused of killing teen at Cleveland deli appears in court
CLEVELAND — Royal King, the 17-year-old accused of killing Jahari Stegall at the 185th Deli in Cleveland, appeared in court on Thursday morning. During an arraignment hearing, King entered a not guilty plea. A Cuyahoga Common Pleas Court judge continued King's bond at $1 million. In addition, King was...
Man seriously injured after being hit by crane on Cleveland’s East Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A 34-year-old man was hit by a crane at a plating company in Cleveland on Thursday afternoon, according to Cleveland EMS. The incident happened just after 3:00 P.M. at National Plating Corporation, located in the 6700 block of Hubbard Avenue. The man was in critical condition when...
Spirit Airlines is departing from Cleveland airport
After more than a decade at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Spirit Airlines has reportedly made the decision to stop all of their flights going in and out of the city.
Cleveland Mayor’s Vineyard Junket Blows $50K, Triggers City Hall Meltdown
City Hall’s travel tab is under the microscope after records showed Cleveland spent about $50,000 sending Mayor Justin Bibb to an economic forum on Martha’s Vineyard last August, covering luxury hotel rooms, rental SUVs, chauffeur services and a police security detail. The receipts, released only after a complaint...
Cleveland Police need help locating missing, endangered woman
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Police are asking for help locating a missing and endangered 30-year-old woman. According to police, 30-year-old Megan Castillo was last seen on Wednesday, leaving the 4400 block of West 42nd Street in her brown 2011 Subaru, with Ohio license plate number JZJ-8760. Police said...

















