Big October Cooldown Coming to Northern Ohio With Highs in the 40s, Multiple Frost...
Northern Ohio – Mother Nature may be getting ready to remind Northern Ohio that winter is not that far away. Long-range forecast models are becoming increasingly consistent in showing a significant pattern change between October 16 and October 20, bringing a serious fall chill to the region. Daytime highs could struggle to climb out of the 40s and low 50s, overnight lows could drop into the 30s, and there is even a chance a few snowflakes, graupel, or sleet could mix in with showers in some area
Ohio State Highway Patrol Sergeant killed in off-duty crash
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - According to a Ohio State Highway Patrol social media post, off-duty Sergeant Tyler Carr of the Mansfield Post died following a traffic accident Thursday. There are no details on the accident at this time. This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for the...
Ohio school districts cut teachers, programs amid budget shortfall
Ohio’s public schools are bracing for a financial catastrophe. Recent analysis shows that close to 10% of the state’s school districts will experience severe financial strain by the end of the current fiscal year. By 2030, that number is projected to jump to over 63%. Districts facing budget...
Three indicted for allegedly stealing $20M from now-defunct Ohio college
OHIO — Ohio Auditor Keith Faber announced Thursday that three people have been indicted for allegedly stealing around $20 million from the shuttered Eastern Gateway Community College. The indictments allege that Michael Perik, Nicole Rowe Colclasure and Michael Geoghegan committed a criminal scheme diverting Pell grants and other aid...
Ohio utility customers who are behind can keep or restore gas or electric service...
Ohioans who have fallen behind on a gas or electric bill can keep the service on, or get it turned back on, for no more than $175 starting October 12. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued the 2026-2027 Special Reconnect Order on September 30, and the state’s consumer advocate says there is no income […]
Cuyahoga Jail sergeant facing workers’ compensation fraud, grand theft charges
CLEVELAND — A Cuyahoga County Jail sergeant is on unpaid leave and faces felony workers' compensation fraud and grand theft charges after investigators say he fraudulently received thousands of dollars in benefits he was not entitled to. William Brewer, 54, pleaded not guilty to the charges, which were filed...
Local diner named one of the ’30 best diners in the Midwest’
A popular food reviewer known as Discovery Matt posted a list of the 30 best diners in the Midwest—a local favorite made the list. Tommy’s Diner was ranked number 14 on the list. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. Other honorable mentions of Ohio businesses on the list include Blue...
ODRC lists Caleb Flynn as incarcerated following life-without-parole sentence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKEF) — A new mugshot of Caleb Flynn, who is now listed as "incarcerated" at an Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) facility. The 40-year-old was sentenced to life in prison without parole on October 5 for the killing of his wife in February this year.
New Medicaid work requirements come to Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — There are over 760,000 working-age Ohioans with lower incomes enrolled in Medicaid through expansion. Many could be impacted as new Medicaid work requirements are coming to Ohio. Brian O’Rourke, policy analyst at the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, shared that the Ohio Department of Medicaid has started sending out notifications in […]
Ohio enacts new limits on recreational marijuana
Starting Oct. 5, Ohioans have new limitations in buying recreational cannabis products.
