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Several days of rain ahead — what about Easter?
(WJW) – Temperatures climbing into the upper 40s, slightly below normal. Some places may sneak into the low 50s with mostly sunny skies today. Clouds move back in Thursday night ahead of a few showers. These showers will clip the southern parts of the area overnight but move out quickly.
Man found dead in Walton Hills yard was shot multiple times: medical examiner
WALTON HILLS, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner said the man found dead in the front yard of a home earlier this week had been shot multiple times in the head. The victim was identified by the medical examiner as Shemsi Baraka, 26, of South Euclid. His manner...
Wrongful death trial continues in horrific case of 5-year-old Cleveland boy beaten, buried in backyard
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Jury selection continues Wednesday in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in the wrongful death trial involving the horrific abuse and death of a five-year-old developmentally disabled Cleveland boy. Investigators said Jordan Rodriguez was buried in the backyard of his Cleveland home by his mother, Larissa Rodriguez...
Who is Brendan Paul, local man named as 'mule' in Diddy sex-trafficking lawsuit?
Accusations that have rocked the entertainment industry include a Northeast Ohio connection. Brendan Paul, from Chagrin Falls, was arrested on drug charges in South Florida Monday.
Advocates ask Ohio Public Defender Commission to investigate Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
Local and statewide advocates are asking the Ohio Public Defender Commission to investigate the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court’s assigned-counsel system and withhold funding from the court if it’s not complying with state law. Community groups and nonprofit organizations shared two related concerns in letters and at last week’s...
Cleveland family displaced after house fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A family of six has been displaced after a fire early Wednesday morning. Fire officials say three adults and three kids were displaced by the fire in the 7400 block of Dudley Avenue. Firefighters responded around 12:30 a.m. to calls about smoke in the house, fire...
Thief tries to under-scan groceries: Brooklyn Police Blotter
Under-scanning, Brookpark Road: On March 8, a Walmart loss prevention officer called police after observing a customer under-scanning items while in the self-checkout lane of the Brookpark Road store. An arriving officer arrested the Parma shopper, who was attempting to steal more than $213 worth of merchandise. If you purchase...
Why Michael Zone Rec Center organizers say it's the 'best' place to watch the solar eclipse
CLEVELAND — On a cloudy day, Terminal Tower can be seen from the west side of Cleveland. That's why organizers at the Michael Zone Recreation Center on Lorain Avenue say it could be the best place to see the solar eclipse on April 8. Monica Lelutiu, site manager at...
1 transported from Euclid apartment after fire
EUCLID, Ohio (WOIO) - Euclid firefighter s put out a flame in an apartment complex early Thursday that they believe was started by a drier. Fire officials say one person was transported for smoke inhalation from the Vista apartments. Firefighters say preliminary evidence shows the fire started from a drier.
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