East Cleveland considers fighting back against state control of finances
East Cleveland officials are reviewing options to fight against state control of their finances, but a lawsuit might be the only measure to at least delay the process. At a special council meeting Tuesday night, East Cleveland’s law director, Kenneth Myers, proposed the lawsuit to block receivership. He also gave a...
Former friends say Cleveland city planner Kim Scott falsified records to steal money
CLEVELAND — A longtime Cleveland city planner was arraigned after being charged with felony theft on Oct.1. Kim Scott is accused of stealing 117 hours of Family and Medical Leave Act time from the City of Cleveland. Former friends say she exploited a family she was close to for years, misusing money and attempting to...
Listeria concerns force Giant Eagle recall
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Giant Eagle has recalled Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad because of potential Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. The announcement is in conjunction with a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat pasta originating from Nate’s Fine Foods. The product was sold in the prepared-foods departments of Giant...
Cuyahoga prosecutor slams Juvenile Court for probation in teen’s 18th felony case
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court judge on Thursday, over prosecutors’ objections, upheld a teenager’s sentence of probation for the youth’s 18th felony case. Prosecutor Michael O’Malley attacked the decision, as his office wanted the teen placed in a facility run by the Ohio...
Ohio farmers dealing with the impact after China turns its back on U.S. soybeans...
MANTUA, Ohio — Talk to Northeast Ohio farmers, like Portage County's Chuck Sayre, and you'll learn that there are two W's over which they have no control: weather and Washington. "We got a little dry in August, but weather wise we're still pretty good," Sayre said of the farming.
18-year-old charged with murder in connection with death of woman found in Lakewood Days...
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - An 18-year-old man was charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman found at a Lakewood Days Inn on Sept. 18. According to the Lakewood Police, 18-year-old Xavier Sanders was arrested on Sept. 22 and charged with murder. On Sept. 18, Lakewood Police...
Cleveland Heights law director reinstated, returning to work this week: I-Team
The Cleveland Heights law director has been reinstated, the FOX 8 I-Team learned.
Video of mayor’s wife released to I-Team after court order
The video involves an incident with Natalie McDaniel, the wife of former Mayor Kahlil Seren inside City Hall.
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple serious criminal charges. Darryl Benson, 46, is a Black male standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 195 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Benson faces numerous charges, including two...
Lawsuit: Apartment complex shut out Section 8 renters
The Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research and five tenants have filed a lawsuit accusing Huntington Green Apartments in University Heights of illegally rejecting renters who use housing vouchers. State of play: The complaint, filed in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, argues the apartment complex violated a...











