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A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
WASHINGTON — A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, grounding flights, knocking down some financial companies and news outlets, and disrupting hospitals, small businesses and government offices. The breadth of the outages highlighted the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a few providers for...
CrowdStrike tech outage: Impacts at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
CLEVELAND — We're tracking a major global tech outage that's affecting everything from flights to banks to broadcasting and more -- and the impacts are being felt at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. If you have a flight out of CLE, you can check your flight status HERE. As of...
Delta extending travel waivers as cancelations and delays continue at Atlanta's airport | CrowdStrike tech outage
ATLANTA — Flight delays and cancelations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport continued on Sunday morning following a widespread cyber outage; other systems were also impacted. There were still crowds at the Atlanta Airport on Saturday after several airlines released statements saying that Friday's CrowdStrike outage was impacting their systems....
Ohio Division of Cannabis Control issues consumer alert over Delta-8 products they say are marketed to children
CLEVELAND — The government agency that oversees legal cannabis sales in Ohio is sounding an alarm over intoxicating hemp products that they say are being packaged to appeal to children. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a consumer alert about products containing Delta-8 THC...
Mike Polk Jr. learns about the sport of Orienteering at the Pan-American Masters Games
CLEVELAND — Elite challengers from across the Americas have gathered in Cleveland to vie for supremacy in a variety of athletic competitions! The Pan-American Masters Games feature all the classic sports, like tennis, baseball, basketball and ... reading maps and doing math while running through the woods!. Yes, this...
No, the average Ohio family is not $10,000 poorer today than they were 4 years ago, as GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance claimed at RNC: VERIFY
CLEVELAND — While speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, U.S. Senator from Ohio and now GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance presented a few claims as facts. So let’s take a look at those, to VERIFY. CLAIM 1. First up, he said this: "The average Ohio...
Blood drive held at Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital in honor of fallen officer Jacob Derbin
EUCLID, Ohio — The people who showed up at Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital on Thursday were on a mission to save lives, and they did it to honor a fallen hero: Euclid police officer Jacob Derbin, killed in the line of duty on May 11. His fellow officers, community...
Police searching for suspects following Citizens Bank robbery in North Canton
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Police say they are actively searching for suspects following a bank robbery in North Canton Thursday afternoon. According to a press release, the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. at the Citizens Bank on North Main Street. Witnesses said a man pulled out a gun and stole an unknown amount of cash before fleeing with another individual in a black Honda Civic that was reported stolen out of Canton.
Elyria under boil advisory, Amherst residents still asked to reduce water usage due to power issue at water plant
CLEVELAND — Residents in Elyria and Amherst were asked Thursday to conserve water because of a "power issue" at the Elyria Water Pumping Plant, according to emergency alerts sent by the Lorain County government. County officials asked customers to "reduce their non-essential water usages" until the problem is fixed....
Cleveland teen sentenced to jail time for stealing $6,500 puppy from Parma pet store
CLEVELAND — A Cleveland teen who admitted to stealing a puppy worth $6,500 from a Parma pet store will spend six months behind bars and is barred from owning any pets. Markeze Williams, 18, was sentenced Thursday to six months in jail and one year of probation, one day after he took a deal and pleaded guilty to aggravated theft and obstructing justice.
Cleveland Guardians announce 2025 regular season schedule; home opener set for April 8 against Chicago White Sox
CLEVELAND — Although the MLB is currently wrapping up its All-Star break for the 2024 season, Guardians fans now know when they will be able to watch baseball in 2025. On Thursday, the MLB announced the entirety of its 2025 regular-season schedule, including the Cleveland Guardians' full 162-game slate.
Medina police identify suspect fatally shot by county sheriff while carrying 'replica gun'
MEDINA, Ohio — Medina police officials provided more insight into Wednesday evening's fatal shooting of an armed suspect outside of the Medina County Sheriff's Office. During a briefing on Thursday, it was announced that Medina County Sheriff Terry Grice was the one who shot the suspect, now identified as 37-year-old Victoria Carter of Lafayette Township. In addition, police officials stated that the gun Carter was carrying at the time of her death was a "replica."
'Operation Heat Wave': Cleveland police give update on summer safety initiative
CLEVELAND — This summer, Cleveland debuted "Operation Heat Wave" as an attempt to curb crime in the city. Now, as we approach the midpoint of summer, the Cleveland Division of Police has released summer safety data and the results so far of "Operation Heat Wave." Uniform Traffic Tickets (UTT):...
Painesville man accused of murdering teen in downtown Willoughby ordered to be held without bond
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — Fernando Alejo, the 23-year-old Painesville man accused of murdering 17-year-old Rogelio Cabrera in downtown Willoughby, was ordered held without bond during a hearing on Thursday morning. Alejo's case will now be bound over to a Lake County grand jury. "I find the weight of the evidence...
Brunswick police: Verizon employee zip-tied, held at gunpoint by robbery suspects
BRUNSWICK, Ohio — Brunswick police are searching for two remaining suspects after a Verizon employee was allegedly zip-tied and robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday night. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. Brunswick police say they...
Will Cedar Point give Top Thrill 2 update at upcoming IAAPA event? Park spokesperson Tony Clark responds to the speculation as ride remains closed
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Just days after Cedar Point opened for the 2024 season, the park announced on May 12 that their new Top Thrill 2 roller coaster was closed so the ride's manufacturer -- Zamperla -- could make "a mechanical modification to the ride's vehicles." More than two months...
Teen arrested after stolen Kia leads Bratenahl police on chase, crashes
BRATENAHL, Ohio — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a stolen Kia led Bratenahl police on a chase. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. Police say the incident happened on Thursday evening when a...
2024 Greek Fest at the St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church in North Royalton: What you can expect
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio — Are you looking for weekend plans?. St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its annual Greek Festival this weekend, July 18-21, at 4548 Wallings Road in North Royalton. Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy authentic Greek food and entertainment, including dancing and band performances. Hours...
Ariel Walters sentenced to community control after pleading guilty to charges connected to Lakewood Amber Alert case
CLEVELAND — 30-year-old Ariel Walters, the woman at the center of a days-long Amber Alert in Lakewood late last year, has been sentenced to two years of community control under the supervision of the adult probation department. The judge handed down that decision during the sentencing hearing in Cuyahoga...
What are the winning Powerball numbers for the $75 million jackpot on July 17, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $64 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Monday, July 15, 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... $50,000 prize: 1 winner. $200...
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