Don’t poison your pet: Thanksgiving foods toxic to feed dogs
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - To avoid unintentionally harming your pet (and an expensive trip to the vet), make sure you - and anyone you’re spending the holiday with - know what Thanksgiving table staples are toxic for four-legged friends joining you under the table. Here are the lists of...
Last suspect convicted in Alishah Pointer’s torture, murder in East Cleveland
The last of six people indicted in the 2021 torture and murder of a 21-year-old woman in East Cleveland in 2021 was convicted by a jury.
Two girls sought for involvement in 50-person fight at Sky Zone
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Officers from multiple agencies responded to the Sky Zone Trampoline Park on Alpha Drive at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22 on a report of a fight involving an estimated 50 juveniles. Several of those involved fled on foot as officers tried unsuccessfully to track down two specific...
Mr. Jingeling Keeps Cleveland’s Christmas Spirit Alive
Editor's Note: This story originally published in our December 2025 issue, "A Very Cleveland Holiday." Read the rest of those stories of nostalgia and cheer. Don Beck has been portraying Mr. Jingeling for the past five years, but this summer was a first for him. Like many baby boomers, Beck...
Merge or die: Ohio’s $25 million plan to collapse its 2,200+ local governments
Ohio is drowning in local governments—a staggering 2,234 separate cities, villages, and townships, each with their own councils, services, and parochial interests, and Today in Ohio podcast hosts applauded a new bipartisan effort aims to tackle the fragmentation. How? With the power of the purse. Lawmakers propose...
LOOKING BACK: The winter storm that paralyzed Cleveland 75 years ago
The NWS has said the storm was one of the most unique and damaging winter storms on record, with blizzard conditions, crushingly cold temperatures, heavy snow, and fierce winds spanning 22 states.
Why are Black Squirrels and Chipmunks Found in Lakewood but not in Cleveland?
In the city of Lakewood, a peculiar phenomenon has been observed - the presence of black squirrels and chipmunks, which are notably absent in neighboring Cleveland. This has sparked a lively discussion among residents, with some expressing their amusement, while others are genuinely curious about the reasons behind...
Former Northeast Ohio police officer accused of voyeurism
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Christopher Pattie, a former police officer in several Northeast Ohio communities, has been charged with two counts of voyeurism in Willoughby Municipal Court. Eastlake police filed the charges last week. According to the criminal complaint, he used his cellphone to film upskirt videos. Four...
RTA considering service cuts, hiring freeze, overtime limitation
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is now on the chopping block for service cuts, a hiring freeze, elimination of vacant positions, and a limitation on overtime.
Unfavorable Reviews: The Worst Bars in Town
In a recent social media discussion, participants were asked to share their opinions on the worst bar in town. The criteria for this were broad, including aspects such as the quality of drinks, the demeanor of bartenders and servers, the overall atmosphere, business practices, the type of clientele, safety measures,...

















