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Cleveland Asian Festival Returns to AsiaTown for 17th year of culture, community, and unity

Updated: 16 minutes ago

By Rachel Vadaj

One of the most anticipated events of the spring is back May 16-17: the 17th annual Cleveland Asian Festival! This massive celebration of culture, unity, and community transforms the heart of AsiaTown into a vibrant marketplace of sights, sounds, and flavors.

State

The yacht club still has time to prevent the auction, but would need to act quickly.

Toledo Yacht Club faces sheriff’s sale over defaulted loan

Updated: 35 minutes ago

By Matt Mergen

The Toledo Yacht Club is scheduled for a sheriff’s sale after defaulting on its loan, according to Lucas County court records.

News

Small child brought to hospital after being shot in Eastlake

Updated: 40 minutes ago

By Brian Koster

A small child was brought into UH Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby with a gunshot wound, according to Willoughby Police Public Information Officer Mike Sevel.

Crime

The Hiram Police Department issued a warning Friday about an increase in an Ohio District...

Hiram police warn residents of Ohio District Court text scams

Updated: 47 minutes ago

By Nikki Gasiewski

The Hiram Police Department issued a warning Friday about an increase in an Ohio District Court text-message scam.

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

Updated: 2 hours ago

By The Associated Press

The largest collection of Paul McCartney’s personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

State

14-year-old girl called 911 after alleged attack, no charges filed yet

North Baltimore school bus aide accused of choking student

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Alexis Means

The North Baltimore School District’s transportation director says a school bus aide is no longer riding on buses after a 14-year-old student accused the aide of choking her.

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: 3 hours ago

By Nikki Gasiewski

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

News

Bedford Heights Police investigating deadly hit-and-run crash

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Madeline Harden and Colton Molesky - WOIO

The Bedford Heights Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man dead on Wednesday morning.

Traffic

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

Updated: 3 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.

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Seeking Justice

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

Updated: 4 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.

News

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

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

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Nikki Gasiewski and Avery Williams

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

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

Updated: 4 hours ago

By FOX19 Digital Staff

A Hamilton County grand jury indicted a former Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority property manager who is accused by prosecutors of stealing tenants’ rent payments and forging records.

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: 5 hours ago

By Nikki Gasiewski

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

Crime

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

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

Updated: 5 hours ago

By WTVG Staff

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

News

Cleveland Marathon draws 13,000 runners this weekend

Updated: 5 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.

Crime

Joshua Mulvey and Samantha Hardiman have been convicted in the death of Hardiman's son,...

Toledo couple convicted in the death of 7-year-old boy

Updated: 5 hours ago

By WTVG Staff

Samantha Hardiman will be eligible for parole in 15 years.

Education

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

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Annie Elming

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

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: 6 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.

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: 7 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

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

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

Updated: 7 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.

News

Cleveland holds 41st annual Police Memorial Parade

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Julia Thyret

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

News

Eastlake North High School student suffers brain injury at track meet

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Julia Thyret

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

State

Neighbors in Lake Erie Shores say the retention pond in their development wreaks of sewage and...

New report shows progress in effort to reduce Lake Erie algal blooms

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Jade Chaparro

The state is making an effort to stop harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.

News

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

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Julia Thyret

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

Traffic

ODOT shuts down bridge needing structural repairs.

ODOT shuts down bridge in Cleveland needing structural repairs

Updated: 12 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.

News

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.

State

Bethel Police Chief Chad Essert talked to FOX19 NOW at the scene of a SWAT situation in February.

Sheriff announces outcome of investigation into Bethel police chief

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Jennifer Edwards Baker

Chad Essert has served as Bethel's police chief since 2021

News

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: 14 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

Cleveland referee recovering from a ‘traumatic brain injury’ after being intentionally struck by a car

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Madeline Harden, Vasi Prokos and Julia Thyret

A Cleveland flag football referee is recovering from a “traumatic brain injury,” after being intentionally struck by a car earlier this month.

News

Akron man sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Julia Thyret and Nikki Gasiewski

The Akron man convicted of killing his wife in 2025, was sentenced to life in prison in Summit County Court of Common Pleas Thursday.

News

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

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

Updated: 16 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.

Cleveland Guardians

Steven Kwan hosts second annual ‘Check on Your Mate Chess Tournament’ at Progressive Field

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Leah Doherty - WOIO

On a Guardians off-day, outfielder Steven Kwan hosted students K-12 from Cleveland city schools for an afternoon of chess.

Cleveland Monsters

Monsters fall to Toronto in series opener

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Mark Schwab

Marlies efficient in 5-2 rally

News

Department operating on 2012 levy as costs rise, board chairman says.

Westfield Township Fire Department faces budget deficit, potential service cuts

Updated: 24 hours ago

By Isabella Roberts

Westfield Township Fire Department is heading toward a budget crisis that could drastically reduce emergency response services.

State

Lynette Hooker was reported missing after her husband says she fell overboard at sea during a...

Boat belonging to Lenawee County couple seized by Coast Guard in Bahamas disappearance case

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 9:14 PM EDT

By WTVG Staff

The U.S. Coast Guard has seized the boat belonging to Lenawee County couple Brian and Lynette Hooker as part of ongoing investigation into Lynette’s disappearance.

Crime

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents Thursday of a series of car thefts...

Portage County Sheriff’s Office warns of increasing car thefts

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM EDT

By Nikki Gasiewski

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents Thursday of a series of car thefts and attempted thefts.

State

FILE - Rep.-elect Max Miller, R-Ohio, arrives for new member orientation check-in and program...

US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud

By Keith Grant

The U.S.S. Cleveland is docked on the Lake Erie shore this week. The ship was built in Wisconsin, but a significant portion of what keeps it battle-ready was made in its namesake city.

News

Man accused of stealing mini-bike at gunpoint takes plea deal

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT

By WTVG Staff

Efosa Oshodin, 18, is facing three charges of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.