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NTSB seeks video footage to determine cause in Akron home plane crash

A small plane crashed Thursday afternoon into an Akron home, killing two people and sparking a fire.

Music

The entrance of the Paul McCartney and WINGS exhibit at the Rock Roll Hall of Fame in...

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

Crime

Midtown buildings are reflected in the window of a Western Union store, Wednesday, April 5,...

Ex-property manager indicted after allegedly cashing tenants’ rent payments

Crime

Alejandro Acevedo was arrested on outstanding warrants from Defiance County, police say

Task force arrests alleged violent fugitive in Ohio after years on the run

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Crime

The Madison Township Fire Department was dispatched Friday to a house fire that originated in...

Madison Township fire crews respond to basement fire, two evacuated

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Nikki Gasiewski

The Madison Township Fire Department was dispatched Friday to a house fire that originated in the basement.

Traffic

Crash blocks I-77 N just before Cleveland Cavaliers, Guardians game

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Rachel Vadaj

Drivers heading into Cleveland on I-77 N are being halted by a crash blocking two lanes.

Events

The city of Lorain and the Lorain mayor's office announced the reopening of a public boat ramp...

Public boat ramp set to reopen ahead of Memorial Day

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Nikki Gasiewski

The city of Lorain and the Lorain mayor’s office announced the reopening of a public boat ramp Friday.

Seeking Justice

Brother seeks answers 44 years after dental student killed on graduation day

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Sara Goldenberg

Cleveland Police are looking for new leads in the cold case homicide of Jeffrey Mills from back in 1982. And they need your help to spark new leads.

Stadium Spotlight

Exterior rendering of the new Browns dome

NOACA looks at traffic impact of 4,000 less parking spaces at new Browns dome

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Jeff Slawson

NOACA looks at traffic impact of 4,000 less parking spaces at new Browns dome

Crime

A traffic stop in Harrison County Friday turned into a cocaine and fentanyl pill seizure.

Harrison County traffic stop turns into drug seizure

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Nikki Gasiewski

A traffic stop in Harrison County Friday turned into a cocaine and fentanyl pill seizure.

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Bedford Heights Police investigating deadly hit-and-run crash

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New details on plane involved in deadly crash

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PRESS CONFERENCE: NTSB in Akron to investigate deadly plane crash into home

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Community

West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development appoints new executive director

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Nikki Gasiewski

The West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development named Edward Peppers as its new executive director Friday.

Crime

1 dead, 1 arrested in Cleveland motorcycle crash

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Avery Williams

One man is dead and another is behind bars after a motorcycle crash Thursday night in Cleveland’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood.

News

Eastlake North High School student suffers brain injury at track meet

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Julia Thyret

An Eastlake North High School student athlete suffered a brain injury during the WRC Conference track meet Thursday evening.

National

Smoke coming from Robbins Lumber in Searsmont

At least 11 injured in sawmill fire in Maine

Updated: 44 minutes ago

By WABI News Desk

At least 11 people have been injured in a fire at a sawmill in Searsmont, Maine, according to officials.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) shoots the ball over Indiana Pacers center Myles...

‘LET EM KNOW’: Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 playoffs fan guide

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Rachel Vadaj, Julia Thyret and Madeline Harden

The Cleveland Cavaliers tied the series against the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 on Monday night.

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Cleveland holds 41st annual Police Memorial Parade

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Julia Thyret

The 41st annual Police Memorial Parade was held in downtown Friday morning.

Pawcast

African Safari Wildlife Park offering free admission to military, veterans Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM EDT

By Veronica Florek

African Safari Wildlife Park is offering free general admission to active-duty military members and veterans during Memorial Day weekend.

Traffic

ODOT shuts down bridge needing structural repairs.

ODOT shuts down bridge in Cleveland needing structural repairs

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Nikki Gasiewski and Vasi Prokos

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) shut down northbound State Route 176 Thursday after finding the road needs structural repairs.

State

Ohio lawmakers are creating a new committee to address what they call a growing issue across...

Ohio lawmakers create new data center committee

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM EDT

By Veronica Florek

Ohio lawmakers are creating a new committee to address what they call a growing issue across the state: data centers.

News

Akron Police are hosting a hiring event on Saturday to address future potential staffing issues.

Akron man, 40, found shot dead inside a car, woman injured

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Madeline Harden

The Summit County Medical Examiner and the Akron Police are investigating a shooting that left a 40-year-old man dead on Thursday night.

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Cleveland woman pleads guilty after ‘intentionally’ killing man by crashing car into him

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Julia Thyret

A Cleveland woman pleaded guilty Thursday to killing a man by crashing her car into him.

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Lawn mower sparks barn fire in Summit County

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Julia Thyret

Authorities believe a lawn mower sparked a barn fire Thursday afternoon in New Franklin.

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Education

Second bust near Miami U in a week reveals drugs bought off ‘dark web’: court docs

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Annie Elming

Oxford police say the arrests are all part of an ongoing, monthslong investigation

News

Cleveland Marathon draws 13,000 runners this weekend

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Julia Thyret and Isabella Roberts

Thousands of runners will be coming to the city this weekend for the University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon.

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An attorney representing North Royalton officers is demanding answers alleging that a North...

Former North Royalton Police officer suing city, citing retaliation after OVI arrest of former deputy chief

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Madeline Harden and Katharine Huntley

The former North Royalton Police officer who was fired back in April has filed a lawsuit against the city and its officials for alleged retaliation.

News

Could new EMT employment policy be scaring away some Cleveland EMS recruits?

Two critically injured after shooting on Cleveland’s East Side: EMS

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Madeline Harden and Nikki Gasiewski

Two men were taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting on Cleveland’s East Side.

Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an...

Cleveland Browns News and Rumors 05/15/26: Florida, First Impressions, and Clown-Punching

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Barry McBride via TheOBR.com

The Browns' 2026 schedule opens in a land full of golf carts and bugs the size of Buicks. Let’s discuss. It’s the OBR Daily Newswire for May 15, 2026.

Children

Whether a child is learning the basics or wants to train to become a future competitive...

May is Water Safety Month: Tips to help prevent childhood drowning

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 1:47 PM EDT

By Veronica Florek

May is Water Safety Month, Sylvania swim experts share safety tips for beach and pool season.

Forecast

Scattered thunderstorms tomorrow. Afternoon temperatures in the 70s.

Northeast Ohio weather: Warmer this weekend, storm risk Saturday

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Andy Chilian

A transition to summerlike air is in progress through the start of next week.

News

Cleveland officer Jamieson Ritter’s badge was given a permanent home on a memorial wall during...

Murdered Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter’s badge retired in ceremony

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM EDT

By Katharine Huntley

Cleveland officer Jamieson Ritter’s badge was given a permanent home on a memorial wall during a ceremony attended by his family and fellow officers.

Cleveland Monsters

Marlies rally past Monsters 5-2 in Game 1 of North Division finals

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Leah Doherty - WOIO

After a big third period, the Toronto Marlies pulled away and beat the Cleveland Monsters 5-2 in Game 1 of the North Division finals.

Sports

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) jogs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL...

Browns schedule released

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM EDT

By Christopher Dellecese

Home opener week 3