Attorney General Dave Yost has been officially running for the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in 2026 since January, but lost the party's endorsement to Vivek Ramaswamy last week.
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The next "Sound of Ideas Community Tour" is being held in conjunction with the Cleveland Orchestra's Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival and focuses on people reentering society post-incarceration.
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McDonald was charged with six counts of aggravated vehicular manslaughter, nine counts of vehicular assault and 11 counts of misdemeanor assault. Six people died in the bus crash, including three students traveling to Columbus from Tuscarawas County.
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A severe thunderstorm Friday morning knocked out power to residents on Middle Ridge Road. Crews spent the morning cleaning-up.
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The Cleveland Democrat says “all babies should count,” — regardless of whether their mother is behind bars — to ensure access to healthcare for pregnant women.
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A coalition of Euclid community leaders, gun violence victims and city officials are meeting May 17 to develop a series of steps to reduce violence, especially among youth.
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On social media, a number of wise people shared a few words of advice for the Class of 2025, which were stitched together to form a commencement speech fit for this generation.
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Along with paintings and sculptures by the renowned artist, "Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow" also includes pieces inspired by the museum's vast collection of Japanese art.
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The owners of the Cleveland Browns said the team is proceeding with the domed stadium development they want to build in Brook Park, with $600 million in bonds approved by Republicans in the state budget and without Cuyahoga County on board.
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A plan to expand gambling in Ohio to allow for betting on casino games, horse races and the lottery online seems to be on track to move quickly – maybe even to become part of the state budget.
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Energy bill eliminating subsidies for two coal power plants from Ohio's House Bill 6 signed into lawSubsidies for two coal-fired power plants that Ohio electric ratepayers have been paying since even before the scandal-tainted House Bill 6 will soon be gone.
Test your knowledge on the week's local news headlines.
What can be done to end cycles of gun violence when the shooters value their reputation over their own lives and see innocent bystanders as collateral damage?