Crisis Management

Two Dead, One Injured in Ohio House Explosion as Investigation Continues

A devastating house explosion in Bethel, a village in southwestern Ohio near Cincinnati, left two people dead and another hospitalized Tuesd

Neo-Nazi March in Columbus Sparks Outrage and Calls for Unity

4 days ago3 min read

Crime and Justice

Neo-Nazi March in Columbus Sparks Outrage and Calls for Unity

The demonstration, reportedly organized by a St. Louis-area white supremacist group called the Hate Club, underscores a larger problem with

Oh My Gourd! Bay Village Police ‘Attacked’ by Rogue Halloween Decoration

Peter Lewis

Oct 162 min read

Oh My Gourd! Bay Village Police ‘Attacked’ by Rogue Halloween Decoration

Dash camera footage shared by the Bay Village Police Department on Facebook showed the massive pumpkin rolling into the street, causing a br

Cleveland Rallies for Hurricane Helene Victims: Here’s How You Can Help

Weather and Natural Disasters

Oct 53 min read

Cleveland Rallies for Hurricane Helene Victims: Here’s How You Can Help

Cleveland 13 is working with community-wide relief drives to help the victims of Hurricane Helene by providing urgently needed hygiene kits.

No Body Found in Rug as Columbus Police Closes Case on Viral TikTok Frenzy; Full Timeline of Events

Sandra Anderson

Oct 47 min read

No Body Found in Rug as Columbus Police Closes Case on Viral TikTok Frenzy; Full Timeline of Events

What started as a seemingly lighthearted TikTok post about a buried rug in a Columbus woman’s backyard rapidly escalated into a viral sensat

Downtown Cleveland Launches Smart Security System Amid Concerns Over Street Takeovers

Oct 32 min read

Artificial Intelligence

Downtown Cleveland Launches Smart Security System Amid Concerns Over Street Takeovers

The new security system, powered by RAD’s AI technology, includes the RIO™ 360, a solar-powered security tower that monitors the area 24/7.

Street Takeovers Shut Down I-90 and Disrupt Cleveland Neighborhoods

Sep 303 min read

Crime and Justice

Street Takeovers Shut Down I-90 and Disrupt Cleveland Neighborhoods

Police Chief Annie Todd addressed the incidents during a news conference Sunday morning, confirming that the freeway was closed near West 14

Stranded Cleveland Astronaut Welcomes SpaceX Rescuers and Space Force Guardian at ISS

Jenni Adamms

Sep 303 min read

Space & Exploration

Stranded Cleveland Astronaut Welcomes SpaceX Rescuers and Space Force Guardian at ISS

Williams, a seasoned astronaut and a beloved figure in her hometown of Cleveland, watched the SpaceX launch from the ISS and expressed her e

Residents Return After Styrene Leak in Cincinnati Prompts Evacuations, School Closures

Brooke Tamblin

Sep 263 min read

Residents Return After Styrene Leak in Cincinnati Prompts Evacuations, School Closures

Evacuations have been lifted in Cleves, a suburb of Cincinnati, following a chemical leak that led to widespread emergency response measure

Emergency Vehicles at Cleveland Hopkins as Airport Holds Full-Scale Disaster Drill

Peter Lewis

Sep 252 min read

Emergency Vehicles at Cleveland Hopkins as Airport Holds Full-Scale Disaster Drill

During the drill, observers could see fire trucks, ambulances, EMS units, and various teams conducting rehearsals for emergency scenarios. W

Secret Service Cites Communication Failures, Complacency in Attempted Trump Assassination Review

Analese Hartford

Sep 232 min read

Politics

Secret Service Cites Communication Failures, Complacency in Attempted Trump Assassination Review

It points to the lack of clear coordination between the Secret Service and local authorities, as well as vulnerabilities in the rally’s layo

Don’t Eat the Lanternflies; Join the 'Swat Team' Like the Rest of Us

Sandra Anderson

Sep 215 min read

Crisis Management

Don’t Eat the Lanternflies; Join the 'Swat Team' Like the Rest of Us

Over the past few weeks, Clevelanders have found themselves confronting an unexpected, unwelcome guest: the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF). As col

COVID XEC Variant Makes Its Way to Ohio; What You Need to Know This Fall

Lauren Portier

Sep 185 min read

Science and Health

COVID XEC Variant Makes Its Way to Ohio; What You Need to Know This Fall

Emergency symptoms that warrant immediate medical care include difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, new confusion, inabi

Springfield Clinics Hit with Bomb Threat as City Endures String of Incidents

Sep 183 min read

Springfield Clinics Hit with Bomb Threat as City Endures String of Incidents

This bomb threat comes amid a recent surge of threats in Springfield, which has been under increased scrutiny following controversial remark

8-Year-Old Drives Family Car to Target, Bedford Police Report

Sep 172 min read

8-Year-Old Drives Family Car to Target, Bedford Police Report

According to Bedford Police, the department received a call about a missing child early that morning. Shortly after, another call came in re

Teens Arrested as Social Media Threats Cause Panic in Ohio Schools

Sep 64 min read

Teens Arrested as Social Media Threats Cause Panic in Ohio Schools

In Springfield, Clark County school districts have been actively monitoring an online threat directed specifically at "middle schools in Spr

Chaos at Cedar Point: Escaped Animals and Mayfly Swarm Go Viral on TikTok

Jun 182 min read

Animals

Chaos at Cedar Point: Escaped Animals and Mayfly Swarm Go Viral on TikTok

The animal escapades didn't stop there. On June 15, dozens of goats were also seen wandering the park. Alyssa Werner, another park visitor,

Man Found Hanging From Tree in Cleveland Heights, Identified