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Macedonia Fire Department battles garage fire that spread into attached house
MACEDONIA, Ohio — Firefighters from the Macedonia Fire Department battled a garage fire that spread into an attached home on Tuesday morning. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. At approximately 5:19 a.m., fire crews responded...
Chris Webb remembers veteran actor and Cleveland native Bill Cobbs
CLEVELAND — Bill Cobbs was a Hollywood actor, a Cleveland native, a verifiable legend, and someone who I'm still honored to have called a personal friend throughout the years. By the time we met, his status had been cemented from over 200 credits in films like "The Bodyguard," "New...
'It's gut-wrenching': Painesville Township residents call for action after sewage floods out of basement drains
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — On Saturday, residents along Outrigger Cove in Painesville Township discovered sewage covering their basement floors after rain seemingly overwhelmed the area's sewage system. Although the sight disgusted and frustrated homeowners, residents tell 3News it's not entirely shocking. "I feel like I'm a veteran of it, because...
3News Senior Health Correspondent Monica Robins reflects on 5 years since brain tumor diagnosis
CLEVELAND — July 2, 2019. 4:30 p.m. While putting my story together for the 6 p.m. news, I received a call that would transform my life: I learned I had a brain tumor — a sphenoid-orbital meningioma, to be exact — that would require surgery, and the outcome was unknown.
Ohio seeing slight uptick in COVID-19 cases
CLEVELAND — A total of 39 states are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, including those that surround Ohio. So far, Ohio remains stable, although we are seeing a slight uptick in cases in the Buckeye State. If those allergies are still bothering you, and you’re feeling exhausted and...
Interactive musical benches designed by LeMonde Studio and paid for by Destination Cleveland will be downtown for the next 3 years: VERIFY Fast Facts
CLEVELAND — We’re always keeping an eye out for new and interesting things popping up in downtown Cleveland. This week, we came across a post in the Ohio Road Trips Facebook group showing interactive musical benches that’s been shared almost 900 times. One person in the comments saw the benches and was afraid to use them because they thought they were part of the set for the new "Superman" movie filming downtown.
Air Canada to suspend Cleveland-to-Toronto daily service starting this fall
CLEVELAND — Air Canada says it is "temporarily suspending" its nonstop service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Toronto's Pearson International Airport starting in October. While the last flight from CLE to Toronto will be on Oct. 13, the good news is that Air Canada says it "looks forward...
Garfield Heights police: Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Garfield Heights. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. Garfield Heights Police Chief Mark Kaye told 3News...
41-year-old man arrested following standoff in Akron
AKRON, Ohio — A man has been arrested following a standoff that happened Monday in Akron. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, 41-year-old James Swisher was arrested after...
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announces permanent appointment of Wayne Drummond as chief director of public safety
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has announced that Dornat "Wayne" Drummond has been permanently appointed as chief director of public safety. According to a press release from Mayor Bibb's office, Drummond, who had been serving in an interim role since February, was sworn into the position on Monday afternoon.
Woman taken to hospital after Cleveland house fire
CLEVELAND — A 55-year-old woman was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a house fire on West 105th Street near Western Avenue in Cleveland. In a post on X, Cleveland fire officials say the woman was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center in stable condition. Damages are listed at...
Fourth of July holiday travel and traffic: Here are the busiest times in which you should avoid the roads
CLEVELAND — Do you have any travel plans for the July 4 holiday? You’re not alone…. AAA projects that 70.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Fourth of July holiday travel period, marking a 5% increase when compared to 2023. “With summer...
Winning Powerball numbers for the $125 million jackpot on July 1, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $125 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Monday, July 1 , 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $200 prize: 12 winners.
Ohio 7-year-old survives fall from high dive onto concrete
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — A 7-year-old fell from a high dive on June 17 at the Perrysburg Municipal Pool. He didn't fall into the water, though, he hit the concrete below. "Tried to grab onto the bar but I couldn't because my hands were super slippery," said Ethan Beer, describing the moment he fell off the diving board.
Akron prepares for Fourth of July following recent safety concerns in city
AKRON, Ohio — Tuesday marks one month since the June 2 mass shooting in Akron that left one dead and 27 injured. Concerns over the shooting led to the cancellation of Juneteenth festivals, leaving many wondering if July 4 events would meet the same fate, but city officials decided not to cancel celebrations.
Cleveland police: Officer taken to hospital after being struck by dirt bike in Ohio City
CLEVELAND — Cleveland police tell 3News an officer was hospitalized after being struck by a dirt bike Monday night in Ohio City. According to police officials, the incident happened at approximately 9:20 p.m. at the intersection of West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue near the Detroit-Superior Bridge. "While the...
Ohio sets new record with 63rd tornado in 2024
CLEVELAND — The state of Ohio has established a new record for the most tornadoes in a single year. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday's EF-0 tornado that touched down in Huron County was the 63rd that has been reported in Ohio this year, surpassing the previous high of 62 set back in 1992.
Report: Ex-Cleveland officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice resigns from West Virginia police job just days after being hired
CLEVELAND — Timothy Loehmann, the former Cleveland police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice while on the job in November of 2014, has resigned from his position with a West Virginia police force just days after his hiring was confirmed. White Sulphur Springs City Councilman Thomas Taylor...
VERIFY: Can dishwasher pods with powder detergent really clog your pipes?
CLEVELAND — If you've been on Facebook lately, you may have come across a post warning you about dishwasher detergent. The post, which appears to be from a page about gardening, says that if you use dishwasher pods packed with powder it will cause a cement-like buildup in your pipes that can back up your sink. It's been shared and commented on thousands of times.
City of Akron announces final 3 options for site of future police headquarters
AKRON, Ohio — The city of Akron has announced that it is down to three finalists for the site of a permanent location for its police headquarters. In a release sent out on Monday, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said the three sites are:. 80 West Bowery Street. 178 South...
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