‘Worst condition I have seen’: Dog found in Euclid weighing only 19 pounds
Euclid police and Euclid Animal Control officers were stunned to find a dog so badly neglected that her body was covered in sores.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo shares passing of 24-year-old monkey
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced Wednesday the passing of 24-year-old monkey Belle. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced Wednesday the passing of 24-year-old monkey Belle. A press release from the zoo said Belle was euthanized because of declining health and old age. The zoo’s statement said that during her...
Hiring freeze relaxed, DCFS to hire critical workers
The Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) 216-696-KIDS (5437) hotline answered 38,712 calls in 2025. New DCFS Advisory Board members attend their first meeting. Board members have concerns about the notification process for significant events — like the deaths of two girls in Collinwood — as well...
Cleveland police chase ends with crash into building
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A chase involving Cleveland police officers ended with a crash into a building early Thursday morning. Around 3 a.m., an SUV fleeing officers crashed into a building containing a sheet metal shop and the Ohio Technical College at E. 51st Street and Superior Avenue. After the...
19 First Alert Days: More storms today and Saturday that could turn severe
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A major cold front will be tracking through the area Saturday. A breezy day once again today. South to southwest winds at 10-20 mph. Mostly cloudy with afternoon thunderstorms in the area. Severe storms are possible. High temperatures 73 to 78 degrees. Partly cloudy tonight. Early...
Garfield Heights drone catches man on the run try to hide in unlocked car
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - A man who tried to flee a few agencies thought he escaped the eyes of officers by hiding in an unlocked car, but Garfield Heights police said their drone was already watching him the whole time. GHPD said the incident caught on camera happened early...
Shaker Heights Public Library reopens after shooting threat
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - The Shaker Main Library closed earlier Tuesday after Shaker heights police were notified of a shooting threat. According to a statement from the library, it closed at 4:30 p.m. after an individual notified an officer stationed at the building of a text containing a shooting threat.
RAW: OH: INTENSE HAILSTORM HITS CLEVELAND AREA
An intense hailstorm swept across the Cleveland, Ohio area on Wednesday; severe weather threats in the Midwest to continue the rest of the week. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Shady furniture business ripping off residents: Parma Police Blotter
Furniture scam, Ridge Road: On March 17, a resident came to the police station regarding an issue with furniture purchased at a Ridge Road store. They told the officer after buying $2,600 in furniture, the items were never delivered. The victim contacted the business multiple times over the last month...
LOOK: Golf ball sized hail damages numerous cars in Cuyahoga County
Golf ball sized hail swept through Cuyahoga County Wednesday night, shattering several windshields and damaging homes.
