Sentencing for Lorain County man convicted in connection with armed carjacking
ELYRIA, Ohio (WOIO) - The man who carjacked a woman at gunpoint and then led Elyria police officers on a chase, will be sentenced in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Monday. In May, Desmond Lewis, of Elyria, pleaded guilty to several charges, including, failure to comply with an order...
Ohio man formally charged with fraud related to cannabis candy company investments
An Ohio man was formally charged with fraud in connection with investments in a cannabis candy company.
Cleveland pumps the brakes on data centers
Cleveland may soon be the next Ohio city to pass a moratorium on new data centers. Why it matters: The city is grappling with the impacts of the facilities and ironing out its zoning code to regulate their size and location. State of play: City Council's utilities committee voted last...
Woman grazed by bullet during argument: Cleveland Police
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating after a bullet grazed a woman during an argument on Saturday night. According to a release from Cleveland Police, at around 10:11 p.m., officers responded to a home on East 85th Street for a reported shooting. When officers arrived,...
After Shock Closing of Heinen’s Downtown, City Leaders Say They’ll Work Quickly to Secure...
Tom and Jeff Heinen made a gigantic bet on Cleveland when they opened up their 22nd grocery store in a historic downtown building on the corner of East 9th and Euclid in 2015. They invested $10 million to convert the then-vacant Ameritrust Rotunda into a stunning two-floor full-service shop, accepting help from the cou
Solon native lands dream role in ‘The Lion King’ at Playhouse Square
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Growing up in Solon, Robb Sapp dreamed of a career in musical theater. As a teenager, he would see shows at Playhouse Square and wait at the stage door afterward, hoping to meet the actors and wondering if he’d ever perform there. Finally, after two decades...
E. 9th Street exit to close Monday, affecting downtown Cleveland commuters through late October
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is preparing to close a ramp into downtown Cleveland that will be a major disruption for the rest of the summer. 19 News spoke with Jacob McCullough, who lives downtown. He said he will now have to give himself much...
Food Distribution Around Lorain County
Heather Campbell Reich community meals, 6-7 p.m. Monday, July 6, 13 and 20; Aug. 3, 10 and 17; Wednesday; July 1 and 22; Aug. 5 and 26 at St. Andrew's Church, 300 Third St., Elyria. Second Harvest senior box program for income-eligible seniors, to qualify an individual must be 60...
19 First Alert Weather Days: High heat Tuesday through Thursday
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A strong heat ridge builds over the region this week bringing us our hottest days of the year so far. Monday sees a partly cloudy sky as high temperatures rise to the upper 80s. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible as the heat ridge establishes...
Unattended delivery truck crashes into home: Bay Village police blotter
On June 16, police responded to crash involving an Amazon delivery vehicle. The driver had failed to place the van in park and while they were in the rear cargo area, the vehicle rolled forward and struck a residence. No injuries were reported. Fallen trees: Multiple locations. On June 14,...

















