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Missing: Novella Mitchell
FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.
Cleveland resident killed in Lorain County crash: OSHP
One driver is dead and another was hospitalized after a crash that happened in Lorain County Tuesday evening.
Browns players serve dinner to local cancer patients, families: 'Give a little bit of hope'
On Tuesday night, the Browns were serving up a slice of Little Italy at the American Cancer Society "Hope Lodge" in University Circle.
California couple arrested for allegedly abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children in 'house of horrors'
A California couple has been charged with the "horrific" abuse of at least 14 surrogate-born children, some as young as 2 months old, in their sprawling Arcadia mansion where they all lived, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Tuesday.
US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit
An American citizen shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent one year ago during a sweeping immigration crackdown in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and fired into her vehicle from behind.
FORECAST: Stretch of sunshine with cool nights
Overnight, we’re clear and quiet with a slight breeze at times. Temperatures aren’t as cold, most will be in the 40s.
Who will win the US Senate race in Ohio?
The U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Jon Husted and Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown could be one of the most important and consequential races in the country.
Investigation into Cleveland schools' missing money: I-Team
The FOX 8 I-Team has obtained an internal investigation on missing money in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), and the report exposes shoddy recordkeeping and controls.
Paramount closes deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery
Paramount officially closed its multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire fellow media giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) on Tuesday, creating the largest provider in news, sports and entertainment offerings in the world.
Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, “On the Waterfront,” and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller “North by Northwest,” has died. She was 102.
Cleveland business owner indicted in thefts of employees' retirement funds, Ponzi scheme, identity theft
A Cleveland business owner is accused of embezzling from his employees' retirement contributions, defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme and stealing others' identities to obtain a home loan.
Cleveland Heights completes $60M Marquee at Cedar Lee residential development after 2025 fire
Construction has completed on a residential development set back by a massive fire in January 2025.
On the hunt: Spotted lanternfly egg masses sniffed out with help from local dogs
Man’s best friend is stepping up once again, this time to help control the spread of an invasive species.
Brook Park officials consider seizing land for stadium project: I-Team
Brook Park city officials may soon be taking action to help limit traffic congestion by requiring less parking on site of the new stadium and instead counting on more local businesses to rent parking spaces for games and big events.
Christa Pike awake, speaking after failed Tennessee execution: Attorneys
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday.
Barberton man gets life sentence for raping and sexually abusing children
A Youngstown man was sentenced to life in prison for raping and sexually abusing two young children.
Teen pleads guilty in drunk-driving crash that killed Ohio police officer
A teenager charged in the death of an off-duty police officer in south-central Ohio has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies Tuesday morning.
DoorDash: Technical issue impacting some orders
Your lunch order or afternoon snack may have to be put on hold.
'Too young for cancer': Mother defies Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, welcomes second child
These are the moments Maralee Lellio fought to live for -- taking professional family photos with two little girls she once feared she would never get the chance to raise together.
All about new Ohio laws taking effect on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
About a dozen Ohio laws were set to take effect Tuesday, Oct. 6.
5 kids found alone in boarded-up Ohio house without food, electricity
The Dayton Police Department is working to learn how five children, all under the age of 13, ended up living in a boarded-up house.
Woman charged with murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old Chicago girl in seemingly random attack
A woman with an extensive criminal history remains hospitalized after being charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a 7-year-old girl in a seemingly random attack Saturday on Chicago’s South Side, according to police.
Body of man pulled from Cuyahoga River in the Flats
Cleveland authorities are in the Flats after a body was found in the Cuyahoga River, according to dispatchers.
R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies days after turning 69, family says
The Grammy-nominated singer celebrated his birthday last week.
Ohio enacts new limits on recreational marijuana
Starting Oct. 5, Ohioans have new limitations in buying recreational cannabis products.
Police work to identify man who reportedly distributed anti-Muslim fliers at Rocky River High School
Rocky River police are working to identify a man seen distributing anti-Muslim fliers on cars parked at Rocky River High School.
Arkansas campaign ad sparks backlash for portraying lazy welfare recipient as white
A new video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was standard issue Republican messaging for promoting her state's stricter rules for people on Medicaid. No more could able-bodied people lounge around while receiving taxpayer-funded healthcare, she said — they needed to work.
North Olmsted man indicted in murders of wife, son
A North Olmsted man accused of fatally shooting his wife and son last month is now under indictment in Cuyahoga County.
Permanent daylight saving time: Why this Republican senator disagrees with it, despite Trump’s support
Trump went so far as to share his personal cellphone number online. Still, Sen. Cotton isn't supporting permanent daylight saving time.
Local man finds $50,000 lottery ticket months later
Months after a Cleveland man purchased a lottery ticket he discovered it was worth thousands — and he had very little time to claim his prize!
President Trump posts new video about $5,000 payout promise: 'Easy for me'
In a video posted to Truth Social on Oct. 5, Trump repeated the payout promise and said his administration's tariff revenue and economic success would make the payments possible.
Cleveland police searching for missing man Phoenix Phillips
Cleveland police are searching for a man from out of town who was reported missing after the Cleveland Browns' game on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: 100+ of the best deals we could find
Amazon's fall sales event is here, and it's the last time before Black Friday to get big deals on bestselling favorites!
Children rescued in Ohio: Gary Siders Sr. case dismissed
MCARTHUR, Ohio (WCMH) -- The case against Gary Siders Sr. has been dismissed in criminal court after the grandfather of 16 children rescued in Vinton County was found incompetent to stand trial. Siders, 73, was found incompetent to stand trial last month and unlikely to have his mental state return. He was facing 16…
‘Sudden’ Sam McDowell, Cleveland Indians legend, dies at 84
Cleveland baseball is mourning the loss of one of its most dominant pitchers.
SEE IT: Massive salamander released in Ohio
A giant salamander rescued from an Ohio construction zone has been released back into the wild.
Trump calls for media outlets to be ‘arrested’ over rally coverage
New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers wrote Sunday that “several areas of an upper deck were empty” by the time the president finished speaking..
17 chains with National Taco Day freebies and deals: Chuy’s, Del Taco and more
Let’s taco ‘bout all the free tacos available for National Taco Day on Oct. 6.
Cleveland may honor Browns legend with own day
A Cleveland city councilman wants to officially honor a Browns legend.
Win or go home! Guardians need Game 3 of ALDS
The White Sox are returning to Chicago one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time in 21 years.
Trump approves death by firing squad for convicted Ft. Hood shooter
Hasan represented himself during his 2013 trial, and said in his opening statement “the evidence will clearly show that I am the shooter.”
President Trump in Northeast Ohio next week
A GOP event page says doors open for the event at 2:30 p.m., with the rally starting at 4:30 p.m. and remarks at 6 p.m. The site says the rally will take place at the Covelli Centre.
Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi
Kenya’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case from Congo.
Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died. He was 86.
Roller coaster forecast: Sunny days, frigid nights
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Missing: Alysia Fonner
FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.
Annual Carson Higgins Memorial Golf Outing held in Medina
Golfers hit the links in Medina on Monday for a great cause. Weymouth Country Club hosted the Carson Higgins Memorial Golf Outing.
Vogt after Game 2 loss: Guardians play best with 'back against the wall'
The Cleveland Guardians lost in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox, now with their backs against the wall.
911 calls: Witnesses describe deadly shooting outside Mayfield Heights restaurant
Newly-released 911 calls are shedding light on a deadly shooting that unfolded on Friday, in the parking lot of a restaurant in a heavily traveled area of Mayfield Heights.
Motorcyclist dies at hospital after Stark County crash: OSHP
State troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating after a deadly motorcycle crash that happened in Stark County over the weekend.
Crowd of students protests Cornell's response to gang rape complaint
Cornell students thronged a campus plaza to protest the university's response to allegations of sexual assault at a fraternity house, and the school's main administration building was splashed with graffiti and damaged overnight.
Dog named Snickerdoodle killed in Akron hit-and-run, investigation continues
Robert Kelly says he does not remember much other than seeing headlights coming at him as he was walking his dog Saturday evening.
Police investigate fatal shooting outside Cleveland nightclub
The Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal shooting outside Club Alma Yaucana Sunday morning in Tremont.
Protesters call on Cleveland Heights to end Flock contract
A group in Cleveland Heights is calling on the city to end its contract with Flock Safety.
Demand for action after more crime outside Cleveland schools: I-TEAM
The FOX 8 I-Team has uncovered new fallout over break-ins of more cars belonging to Cleveland teachers, and we found a shortage of school security officers.
I-Team: Newburgh Heights social media post on speed cameras sparks firestorm
The Newburgh Heights police department took to social media to complain about the I-Team writing several stories about speed camera enforcement in their village, questioning why more reporting wasn't done on other communities.
Driver charged after pedestrian killed in Highland Square crash
A driver faces charges after a pedestrian was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Highland Square late last month.
Cardinal Mooney cancels classes Monday for student's funeral
Durst's visitation hours and funeral are both set for Monday, with visitation hours from 2 to 6 p.m. and the funeral starting at 6:30 p.m., both taking place at Cortland United Methodist Church.
Former 'Days of Our Lives' actor dies at 62
Robert Kelker-Kelly, who played Bo Brady on the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has passed away. He was 62 years old.
Cornell building sprayed with graffiti, blasting school's response to gang rape complaint
Cornell’s main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight as the university faces anger over allegations of sexual assault at a fraternity house.
WATCH: Dogs rescued after car crashes in California surf
A vehicle with two dogs onboard crashed into a surf outside Malibu on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
Dog killed, man injured following hit-and-run at Akron crosswalk
Police are continuing to investigate following an Akron hit-and-run that killed a dog and sent a man to the hospital over the weekend.
Couple stole millions meant for elderly, disabled, homeless Americans: DOJ
A married couple was convicted in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that prosecutors say diverted money meant for vulnerable Americans into a lavish lifestyle.
Former 'American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison for wife's murder
A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “American Idol” was set to be sentenced Monday after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.
Man accused of raping 2 girls will be next police chief in small Louisiana town
A man running to become a police chief in a small town in Louisiana has been accused of raping two girls.
Man sentenced for punching Akron police officer, stealing Walmart employee's phone
A 38-year-old man was recently sentenced for multiple incidents -- including an assault on an Akron police officer back in January.
Pneumonic plague: What is it and how dangerous can it be?
The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.
Who will be Ohio's next governor?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) - For the first time since 2019, Ohio voters will elect a new governor in November, with Mike DeWine reaching the end of a two-term limit to hold office. On the ballot are two candidates who have not previously held elected office, but who are not new to politics. Amy Acton Democrat
23-year-old woman shot to death in Cleveland
Police are investigating the shooting death of a 23-year-old woman in Cleveland.
$90 payment from Social Security arriving in bank accounts now: Here's why
These payments, funded by the Medicare Improvement Fund, are arriving as one-time deposits or checks.
Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News
Karoline Leavitt, President Donald Trump's former White House press secretary, is set to join Fox News next month as a contributor.
Alice Cooper in Cleveland: An up-close and personal opportunity for fans
Fans of music legend Alice Cooper have a unique opportunity to hear stories and experiences from The Godfather of Shock Rock in an up-close setting.
Lead found in nearly all cat foods tested in new study
Lead was detected in 99% of products, cadmium in 96% and arsenic in 94%.
Suspected plague death in Russia prompts State Department monitoring
Reports also said that about 200 people who had contact with her were placed under medical observation as a precaution.
Student among 2 dead after Florida multi-vehicle crash involving school bus
Two people are dead and several injured after a major multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Winter Haven, Florida.
When do we 'fall back'?
It’s almost time to "fall back!”
Local haunted attraction named one of America's best
A Northeast Ohio haunted attraction is getting national recognition just in time for Halloween.
Feeling brave? A look inside 'haunted' places in Northeast Ohio
Here are some of the reportedly most haunted places in Northeast Ohio.
2026 general election voter guide: When to vote early, request an absentee ballot in Ohio
This guide has everything you need to know about registering to vote or casting your ballot either by mail or in person, during early voting or at the polls on Election Day.
Electric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree recalled after explosion report
Electric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree are being recalled after reports of overheating, flames and an explosion.
Local man wanted for burglary
U.S. Marshals are looking for a man wanted for burglary and parole violations.
Former GOP House Speaker Hastert dies at 84
Hastert was sentenced to prison in 2016 in a hush money case that revealed allegations of decades-old sexual abuse.
Massive recall on eyedrops that may not be sterile
Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Gatorade recall gets new risk level from FDA
PepsiCo, Inc. has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide over undeclared food colorings, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.
FCC releases new guides to block spam calls and texts
In the never-ending battle against spam calls, consumers have a new arsenal of weapons.
Incarcerated Ohio man conducted fentanyl trafficking operation from prison
Three Marion County residents have been sentenced in a prison drug trafficking scheme that one man ran from behind bars in Pickaway County.
Kash Patel, country singer girlfriend announce engagement
“Went and got the law involved,” Wilkins wrote on social platform X, adding ring and heart emojis, tagging Patel and sharing a photo of the two featuring her wearing an engagement ring.
Suspect faces judge after man shot to death outside local restaurant
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has identified the man shot to death outside of a Mayfield Heights restaurant on Friday.
At least 14 injured after tractor pulling hayride rolls: NY sheriff
Most of the roughly 19 people on the trailer were children, according to authorities.
500 troops deployed to Texas' Rio Grande Valley after Coast Guard shooting
Roughly 500 troops are deploying to Texas' Rio Grande Valley this week.
Frozen pizzas recalled in Ohio
An Ohio pizza company is voluntarily recalling some of its frozen pizzas over allergy concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for brain activity research
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on or off the activity of individual nerve cells.
Replica Oval Office near the White House gets a new Trump makeover. Gold is everywhere
The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices.
5 lucky numbers win jackpot in Ohio
An Ohio Lottery player picked the right five numbers this weekend to win a jackpot!
Ohio's break from gas tax: How much it saves, how long it'll last
Northeast Ohio drivers are getting a break at the pump.
Guards try to rally but fall to White Sox in Game 2
Will Venable said before the start of the American League Division Series that it was possible the Chicago White Sox could use bullpen games during the first three contests against the Cleveland Guardians.
Missing: Marissa Brown
FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.
Weather forecast: First threat of frost overnight
Overall, the extended forecast looks dry, with no significant chance of rain in the 8 Day Forecast
VOTE: FOX 8 Game of the Week #8
FOX 8’s award-winning ‘Friday Night Touchdown’ is back for its milestone 30th season and better than ever.