How a community came together in Summit County to bring missing dog Tootsie home after weeks of searching: Ready Pet GO!
When a Summit County pup ran away while her owner was hospitalized, strangers started a six-week search to find the missing dog.
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Christa Pike is awake after failed execution as her attorneys seek more information
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, is awake and speaking after surviving a failed execution attempt. Pike lived after executioners tried to administer...
Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $345 million jackpot on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
The jackpot now jumps to $364 million for the next drawing.
Israelis mourn deadly Oct. 7 attacks, 3 years later
In southern Israel, families mourned at intersections, bomb shelters, and the site of a music festival that Hamas-led militants overran three years ago.
Frozen blueberry recall expands to 30 states over E. coli fears, Walmart and Trader Joe's affected
Chilean producer Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded its recall of frozen fruit sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's due to potential E. coli contamination.
'It's not right': Akron hit-and-run survivor urges driver to come forward after crash killed his dog
Robert Kelly, recovering from a hit-and-run that left him injured and killed his dog, is urging drivers to stay at crash scenes as police investigate leads.
Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era
Lionel Messi retires as a national hero whose triumphs offered Argentines relief from years of political and economic turmoil.
'Dancing with the Stars' live tour coming to 60 US cities
The "Dancing with the Stars" live tour will hit 60 cities across North America starting in 2027.
Nearly 100 years of farming at stake as Szalay's battles Summit Metro Parks over Everett Field
A fifth-generation farm faces uncertainty after the Summit Metro Parks acknowledged Native American artifacts located in a field along Everett Road.
20-year-old driver dead after Lorain County crash
Cleveland resident Alondra N. Pacheco Pagan, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash in Lorain County Tuesday evening, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.
Expedition crew from Indiana prepares to search for Amelia Earhart's plane wreckage
The Purdue expedition crew plans to travel six days to Nikumaroro, Kiribati to search for Amelia Earhart's plan wreckage.
Ohio Democratic candidates Amy Acton and Marcy Kaptur make 'anti-transgender remarks,' face backlash
Ohio Democratic candidates Amy Acton and Marcy Kaptur face backlash over comments about transgender people amid rising political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
School districts across the US banned a record number of books during the 2025-26 school year, report says
PEN America said 11,982 books were banned in a single school year, with the overwhelming majority of the bans happening in two states.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox ALDS Game 3 | How to watch, probable pitchers, betting odds
The Guardians enter Game 3 down 0-2 in the best-of-five ALDS after the White Sox won the first two games at Progressive Field.
2 meteor showers peak in October. Here's when and where you can watch them
October offers a celestial spectacle with two meteor showers peaking. Here's what to know about when and how to watch them.
Lorain man sentenced to 27 years on federal drug trafficking, firearms charges
Dustin Young, 36, was sentenced to 27 1/4 years in prison on drug trafficking and firearms charges after federal agents raided his Lorain home in January.
Man claims Cleveland dealership sold him car with bad title; dealership claims vehicle was caught up in theft ring before being sold
Mark Moore bought his dream car, only to find it repossessed due to a previous owner's debt. Central Cadillac claims they're also a victim of an alleged theft ring.
Akron police locate Cadillac believed to be connected to hit-and-run that killed 38-year-old man
Police say they are closing in on charges after locating vehicle believed to have struck and killed Jesse McCool. His family is remembering him as a loving brother.
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint died in her Los Angeles, California, home on Tuesday, a representative said.
Attorneys say Christa Pike is 'conscious and speaking' after failed execution
Christa Pike's attorneys say she is "conscious and speaking" nearly a week after a failed execution attempt in Tennessee.
When will Social Security COLA for 2027 come out? Here's what to know
The annual COLA announcement will reveal how much money retirees will receive on their checks every month starting in January 2027.
Record Store Day Black Friday 2026. See the full list of releases
Record Store Day unveils 180 exclusive albums for Black Friday.
Washington state man arrested in connection to February school shooting in British Columbia
A 30-year-old Washington state man is accused of communicating with the shooter in the February mass shooting that left nine dead and 25 injured in Canada.
Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce their interest rate. Here's what to know.
Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%. Here's what to know.
World Space Week is here. Here’s what to know about the annual celebration
World Space Week runs Oct. 4 to Oct. 10 and commemorates the launch of Sputnik 1 and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty.
'The Lion King' tour, AEW wrestling among latest batch of Ohio entertainment tax credit recipients: See the list of projects
The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program awarded $2.8 million to six productions, which officials say will generate an estimated $85.2 million economic impact.
Body recovered from Cuyahoga River near Jacobs Pavilion in Cleveland
The U.S. Coast Guard assisted emergency crews with the recovery, and a body was retrieved from the river.
After Christa Pike's failed execution, here is where all 50 states stand on the death penalty
It is nearly a 50-50 split on states that allow the death penalty.
R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died, his family says
R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for hits such as "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" has died, his family announced on social media.
National Taco Day: Deals and discounts from Moe's Southwest Grill, Chuy's and more
Some fan-favorite restaurants are going big this National Taco Tuesday, offering deals and freebies on Tuesday, Oct. 6
Texas mom charged with capital murder in the deaths of her two sons; father seeks answers
Scott Pitre of Texas just recently spent a weekend at the lake with his sons. Now, he's planning their funerals. Their mother has been charged with capital murder.
Heart failure deaths climb as younger adults face rising risk, plus blood pressure treatment gaps and fall allergy clues
Heart failure deaths reach a new high, with younger adults seeing the sharpest rise. Plus, millions miss blood pressure care, and clues to allergies vs. colds.
Swensons announces changes in response to customer feedback: See what the Akron-based burger chain is doing
After facing a cheese controversy several years back, Swensons is making some changes that brings the company back to its nostalgic flavors.
Does your neighborhood go all out for Halloween? Reese’s is searching for America’s trick-or-treatiest street
Reese’s is searching for America’s best Halloween street, with 150 finalists competing for a neighborhoodwide celebration and bragging rights.
'A story of redemption': Cleveland Indians legend Sam McDowell dies at 84
'Sudden Sam' McDowell, a dominant left-handed pitcher who spent 11 seasons with Cleveland, has died.
Emmy Awards moving to Prime Video in 2027 in 6-year deal — and you won't need a subscription to watch
The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video beginning in 2027 in a six-year deal that ends a seven-decade run of broadcast networks airing the ceremony.
Signs and symptoms of dengue to watch for if you're traveling to Florida
Florida has reported more than 250 cases of locally acquired dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that a flu-like illness with muscle aches and fevers.
Dolly Parton's newest hotel and museum is now open in Nashville
Promoters described Dolly Parton's new Nashville museum as "a love letter to the city of Nashville."
Paramount and Warner Bros. have merged. Will streaming get more expensive?
Could Paramount+ and HBO Max become one streaming platform now that their parent companies have merged? Details about the plan are still unclear.
Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here
Paramount's $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery creates a media giant, bringing two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together.
Taylor Swift dethrones Ella Langley's record-breaking 'Choosin' Texas' on Billboard Hot 100
After a record-breaking 24 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero," has dethroned Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas."
Case dismissed against Gary Siders Sr. in Vinton County child endangerment investigation
The dismissal comes after 73-year-old Gary Sr. was found not competent to stand trial last month.
President Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
With just four weeks until Election Day, President Trump signed an executive order to ease limits on the tax-free use of red-dyed diesel amid high fuel prices.
Lawsuit claims Starbucks ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks contain up to 21 grams of sugar
Starbucks is facing a class-action lawsuit over claims that eight protein drinks labeled "sugar-free" contain up to 21 grams of sugar.
Kraft Mac & Cheese is bringing its cheesy flavor to ramen. Here’s what to know.
Kraft Mac & Cheese is launching Cheesy Ramen in three flavors, marking the brand’s first move into a new food category in nearly 20 years.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Famer Sam McDowell dies at 84
Sam McDowell, a left-handed pitcher, spent 11 seasons with Cleveland.
'Horrific act of violence' | Man accused of killing wife and son in North Olmsted shooting indicted by Cuyahoga County grand jury
"There are no words for this horrific act of violence," said Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley.
Cleveland mom who designed swimwear for people with ostomy bags headed to New York Fashion Week
Shanen Truitt couldn't find a swimsuit that worked with her permanent ostomy, so she designed one. In February, the founder of Empowear will head to NY Fashion Week.
Winning Powerball numbers for the $467 million jackpot on Monday, Oct. 5: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
The jackpot now jumps to $485 million for the next drawing.
Their combined birthweight made headlines. Now, 'Heavyweight Twins' turn 90
When Les and Les Koehnen were born in 1936, they were thought at the time to be among the nation’s heaviest newborn twins ever.
Hearing on Kilmar Ábrego Garcia’s deportation case abruptly canceled
Kilmar Ábrego Garcia on Tuesday will be back in federal court, where the federal government will continue its attempt to deport him in an 18-month saga.
President Donald Trump to visit Youngstown for midterm rally
Sen. Jon Husted is expected to join President Trump during the event.
UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base
British police said a 22-year-old man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terror offense over incident at U.S.-run air base.
This Dallas artist turned his yard into a creepy hospital filled with 40 mannequins
Steven Novak says the mannequins wear hospital bracelets bearing the names of his ex-girlfriends as part of the joke.
Amazon, Target and Walmart all have fall sales this week. Here's what discounts they're offering.
Amazon isn't the only retailer holding an October sale though, as other major stores try to jump in on the early holiday shopping trend.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Amur leopard cub officially named Nikolai
Zoo officials announced Monday that the male cub, born July 1, has been named Nikolai.
'Carrie' cast, creator preview modern adaptation of Stephen King's first book
All eight episodes of "Carrie" are released Wednesday, Oct. 7, on Prime Video.
President Trump approves firing squad for 2009 Fort Hood shooter
The approval comes days after Tennessee failed to execute convicted killer Christa Pike with a lethal injection, igniting public debate over the death penalty.
61 Fremont workers face an uncertain future as longtime paper plant winds down
As Pixelle prepares to close its Fremont facility, Sandusky County officials are working to connect displaced workers with new jobs close to home.
When can I vote early in Ohio for the Nov. 3 general election? See the dates and hours
For those voting in-person on Election Day — which is Tuesday, Nov. 3 — the polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash
Authorities say a school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning. Two people were killed, including a 10th...
Winning Powerball numbers for the $467 million jackpot on Tuesday, Oct. 5: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
The jackpot now jumps to $485 million for the next drawing.
Man living in Congo who returned to Kenya is country's first confirmed Ebola case and first death
A Kenyan citizen who was living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend became Kenya’s first confirmed case of Ebola and the country’s first death.
Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire and went to prison for fraud, has died at 86
Jim Bakker, who built a huge TV following and evangelical empire with his first wife, Tammy Faye, which later collapsed in scandals and financial crimes, has died.
Getting a US passport may soon get much easier
First-time U.S. passport applicants will be able to apply online in 2027, including submitting a phone photo, paying securely and tracking delivery.
Cleveland Monsters notebook: Monsters rescue blown lead on a night of many firsts, split opening series with Grand Rapids
The Cleveland Monsters picked up their first two points of the season on Sunday, overcoming a blown three-goal lead to best the Grand Rapids Griffins in overtime.
Did anyone win Powerball's $467M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 5
Powerball's $467 million jackpot awaits a winner; check your tickets to see if you won a prize.
'We’re here to save lives': How a rural Georgia hospital mobilized to help 26 patients from a mass shooting
Two people were killed and dozens of others were hurt in a Georgia shooting on Sunday. Here's how one hospital responded to treat victims.
Michigan police investigate whether deaths of 5 men along river trail are connected
A man was charged on suspicion of murder in one of the cases. It's unclear if he was involved in the other deaths.
Akron police search for driver in hit-and-run crash that injured man, killed dog
A man was seriously injured and a little dog named Snickerdoodle was killed in what Akron police are describing as a hit-and-run crash last Saturday.
McDonald’s giving away free bottles of pickle brine for marathon season
McDonald's is giving free bottles of "pickle boost" brine to runners during Chicago's marathon weekend.
Cleveland Guardians facing 0-2 deficit in ALDS after dropping Game 2 to Chicago White Sox 4-3
The Guardians are headed to Chicago on the brink of elimination after dropping Game 2 of the ALDS 4-3 to the White Sox.
NFL suspends 2 referees after altercations with players during Sunday games
This isn’t the first time an official has been punished for interactions with a player on the field.
64-year-old man dead after Stark County motorcycle crash
James Savage, 64, of Navarre, died at a hospital Monday morning after being seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Stark County the night before.
$4.2B investment aims to boost nuclear power production at Ohio, Pennsylvania plants
A Trump administration-backed project involving Vistra, Meta and the Department of Energy will aim to increase power output at Perry Nuclear Power Plant.
US enduring worst year for measles in 35 years, CDC says
Large outbreaks have been reported in several states since the beginning of last year.
'It's a help': Cleveland drivers see relief as Ohio's 90-day gas tax holiday takes effect
Ohio's 90-day gas tax holiday took effect Sunday, suspending the state's 38.5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and 47-cent-per-gallon diesel tax.
Cuyahoga County faces federal cuts for SNAP and Medicaid: What to know
Changes to SNAP and Medicaid, effective Oct. 1, prompt shifts in funding and eligibility in Cuyahoga County and throughout Ohio.
Father killed, son critically injured in shooting outside Cleveland social club
Cleveland police say an altercation preceded a fatal shooting outside Club Alma Yaucana early Sunday. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.
Cuyahoga County corrections officer indicted after allegedly sharing nude photos of former partner
Cuyahoga County Corrections Officer Shawn W. Warner has been criminally charged after allegedly sharing nude pictures of his former partner without her consent.
Starbucks unveils its 2026 holiday menu
The coffee chain unveiled a new lineup of drinks and treats with some fan favorites set to return.
Woman charged in suspected OVI crash that killed Akron man in Highland Square
45-year-old Monique Martin-Lateef has been charged with hitting and Jaymeeson Franklin last month in Highland Square while allegedly being impaired at the wheel.
Cleveland-made craft soda company Cult Craft is serving up nostalgia, one root beer at a time
Eric and Viv Kaiser launched Cult Craft Liquids with a mission to create nostalgic zero-proof sodas while giving back to the Northeast Ohio community.
Robert Kelker-Kelly, 'Days of Our Lives' and 'General Hospital' star, dies at 62
The soap opera star appeared on three major TV shows, and worked alongside Lisa Rinna.
Getting too many political texts and calls? Here's how to opt out
The midterm election is just weeks away, which is why you could be experiencing an influx political texts and calls.
Watch: Robots get fiery 'Terminator' farewell in Finland with Schwarzenegger cameo
A California-based AI company staged a fiery farewell for its retired robots, inspired directly by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
63-year-old beaten after Missouri traffic crash welcomed home with limo, police escort
Lance Jeffries, 63, received a hero’s welcome home from the hospital following a viral attack in Missouri. Four suspects face charges as he recovers.
Akron man sentenced for theft, assaulting a police officer
An Akron man was sentenced to 14 to 19 1/2 years for two incidents, including assaulting a police officer, according to Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich.
Nestlé Toll House to release its first-ever advent calendar with new holiday cookie flavors
Nestlé Toll House introduces its first-ever advent calendar, a 12-day festive countdown filled with new and classic baking treats.
Ashland University dedicates new plaza after $20M donation, largest in school history
The Schars donated $20 million to Ashland University to fund renovations to three residence halls.
New cancer research, PMOS and the impacts of chewing gum: Top health headlines
One in eight cancers is tied to infections we can prevent or treat. Plus, PCOS has a new name, and is gum good for teeth?
Nearly 750K eye drops recalled over sterility concerns
The recall involving eye drop bottles includes nine products, including lubricant eye drops, hypertonicity eye solution and a nighttime eye ointment.
Gas prices fall 47 cents in Akron, 35 cents in Cleveland as Ohio's gas tax holiday takes effect: Here’s what GasBuddy is saying
Ohio's gas tax holiday began at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, which saves drivers 38.5 cents per gallon for 90 days until Jan. 2.
Euclid man identified as suspect in deadly shooting outside Piada Italian Street Food in Mayfield Heights
Dae'Juan M. Morton is charged with one count of aggravated murder and two counts of attempted murder.
Some Equifax customers could be owed money from a class action settlement. See if you're eligible for a payout
The settlement brings a close to almost four years of litigation, according to the settlement website.
23-year-old woman killed in Cleveland shooting
The medical examiner's office identified the victim as Shianne Massey.
Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last, begins farewell tour with Washington Capitals
Alex Ovechkin will retire after his 22nd NHL season, ending a record-breaking career with the Washington Capitals.
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn sentenced for wife's murder
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” has been sentenced after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.
Where to see the best Halloween decorations in Northeast Ohio for 2026: Spooky displays your family can enjoy from Akron to Cleveland and beyond
Grab your family, hop in the car and take a frighteningly fun road trip to explore some of these awesomely eerie displays!
FORECAST | More nice fall weather ahead
Dry weather continues with cool nights and sun-filled days this week.