LIVE BLOG: Justice for Julian trial: Day 2
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - 19 News is providing a live blog of the murder trial for toddler Julian Wood. Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge John Russo is not permitting witness testimony in the Bionca Ellis trial to be seen in its entirety until after closing arguments. Ellis, 34,...
“An abject failure:” Teen’s 18 felony cases expose cracks in juvenile justice system
A Cleveland teenager’s 18th felony case has ignited a firestorm of criticism from Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Mike O’Malley, who’s publicly condemned Juvenile Court for repeatedly choosing probation over incarceration despite an extraordinary pattern of reoffending. “Look, 18 is a staggering number,” said Chris Quinn...
Morning drivers delayed on I-90 eastbound
Drivers said there are major delays Monday morning in multiple crashes on Interstate 90 eastbound.
Westlake school crossing guard dies after being struck by vehicle
Joe Lazar was struck by a vehicle on Sept. 11 while working near Westlake High School. Police said they did not learn of his death until this past Friday.
The Spot on Lakeshore in Mentor Has Abruptly Closed
After four bustling years, the Spot on Lakeshore (7272 Lakeshore Blvd.), a popular breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch spot, has closed. The abrupt shutdown was a surprise to most in the community. Chef and owner Zachary Bond announced the closure yesterday. “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have made...
5-Year-Old Girl Brutally Beaten and Assaulted in Cleveland Field; Mother Says System Is Failing...
Kennibrew wrote that the boys beat her daughter until she was unconscious, sexually assaulted her, urinated on her and attempted to strangle her with her own shirt before leaving her naked and unresponsive. “I couldn’t believe what I saw in front of me,” she posted. “My daughter did not look like herself. She was...
Cleveland police investigating allegations that a 5-year-old was gang-raped by kids 10 and under
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland police are investigating allegations that a 5-year-old girl was gang-raped by three children ages 10 and under. On Monday, a Cleveland mother took to social media, saying that her daughter, who has autism, was attacked and tortured by the three children. The mother’s Facebook post...
New lawsuit to stop Ohio’s unclaimed funds for new Browns stadium heading to federal...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann is continuing his fight to try and keep Ohio’s Unclaimed Funds from being used on projects like the Browns Brook Park stadium project. When Ohio’s budget was signed earlier this year, it included a plan to take $1.7 billion...
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria cases climb in Northeast Ohio and nationally
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a sharp rise in dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria nationwide — a trend that’s also been documented in Northeast Ohio. The infections, resistant to a powerful class of drugs called carbapenems, can cause potentially deadly pneumonia and...
Bedford City School District employees on leave after ‘serious misconduct’
BEDFORD, Ohio (WOIO) - Several Bedford City School District (BCSD) employees are on leave after “allegations of serious misconduct.”. According to a release from the Bedford City School District, the employees have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. 19 News has reached out to the district...

















