Critically endangered baby black rhino makes its debut at Cleveland zoo
CLEVELAND (AP) — A critically endangered rhino made its public debut Friday at a Cleveland zoo, dashing about its enclosure and giving a boost to the endangered species. The 120-pound (55-kilogram) eastern black rhino was born earlier this month to 22-year-old mother Kibibbi and 25-year-old father Forrest at the...
Alicia Keys launches national tour for Hell’s Kitchen at Playhouse Square
After taking Broadway by storm, Hell’s Kitchen begins its North American tour Friday night in Cleveland at Playhouse Square.
Cleveland workers rally as shutdown reaches day 10
As the federal government shutdown entered its tenth day Friday, federal workers, union leaders, and local lawmakers gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Cleveland, calling on Congress to end the stalemate.
Reader’s Digest names Medina one of The Nicest Places in America
MEDINA, Ohio – Back in January, the community came together to provide holiday cheer to 200 hurricane victims from North Carolina. Those efforts have been recognized on a national level as Reader’s Digest has named Medina one of five of The Nicest Places in America for 2025. The...
Should Cuyahoga County sell millions in delinquent property tax liens? Editorial Board Roundtable
Cuyahoga County faces an unprecedented $60 million-plus in unpaid property taxes this year — threatening local revenue and health and human services’ needs. That’s prompted a proposed sale of up to $40 million in delinquent lien certificates to NAR Solutions, with proceeds split 61% to school districts, 22% to the...
Remains of World War 2 veteran return home to Northeast Ohio after 80 years
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — After 80 years, the remains of a true American hero have returned home to Northeast Ohio. On Saturday, Platoon Sgt. Harold Weaver of Cuyahoga Falls was laid to rest. “Platoon sergeant Harold Weaver gave the ultimate sacrifice," said Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters. On May...
Help name the zoo’s new baby rhino
A baby eastern black rhino was born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and you can help name him! Vote for Makena, Kenza, or Kamari.
Euclid man sentenced for dragging woman with car at Willowick shopping center
WILLOWICK, Ohio — A Euclid man has been sentenced to two years in prison for dragging a woman with a car during an assault at Shoregate Town Center earlier this year, Willowick police said. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls on May 23 reporting an assault in the parking...
17-year-old suspect in Flats shooting from September arrested
A 17-year-old male is behind bars for his alleged role in the Sept. 7 shooting in The Flats, after he was arrested Thursday night following a chase with Cleveland Police and state troopers.
Teen linked to mass shooting among eight arrested during multi-agency crime crackdown in Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio – A violent crime reduction initiative in Cleveland on October 9, 2025, resulted in eight felony arrests, including the apprehension of a 17-year-old suspect wanted in connection to a mass shooting in the Cleveland Flats that occurred just one month earlier on September 7. The operation, led...

















