CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Police confirmed officers responded to 22 shootings, three of which were homicides, one hit-skip, and one stabbing that happened in the city on the Fourth of July.An eight-year-old girl and several teenagers were among those shot.Mayor Frank G. Jackson, Director Of Public Safety Karrie Howard and Police Chief Calvin D. Williams shared the following message in reaction to the volume of crime:“Gun violence and violent crime is on the rise. This holiday weekend specifically, the city of Cleveland has seen a large number of incidents involving shootings and...…CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Police confirmed officers responded to 22 shootings, three of which were homicides, one hit-skip, and one stabbing that happened in the city on the Fourth of July.An eight-year-old girl and several teenagers were among those shot.Mayor Frank G. Jackson, Director Of Public Safety Karrie Howard and Police Chief Calvin D. Williams shared the following message in reaction to the volume of crime:“Gun violence and violent crime is on the rise. This holiday weekend specifically, the city of Cleveland has seen a large number of incidents involving shootings and...WW…

CLEVELAND (WOIO) - Several Northeast Ohio counties have declared snow emergencies because of the first major winter storm of the season.Here’s what the emergency levels mean:Level 1 Snow EmergencyLevel 2 Snow EmergencyLevel 3 Snow EmergencyAdditionally, several citywide parking bans have been implemented throughout Northeast Ohio. Residents are urged to remove their vehicles from the streets to allow service departments to clear the streets in the following communities:Copyright 2020 WOIO. All rights reserved.…CLEVELAND (WOIO) - Several Northeast Ohio counties have declared snow emergencies because of the first major winter storm of the season.Here’s what the emergency levels mean:Level 1 Snow EmergencyLevel 2 Snow EmergencyLevel 3 Snow EmergencyAdditionally, several citywide parking bans have been implemented throughout Northeast Ohio. Residents are urged to remove their vehicles from the streets to allow service departments to clear the streets in the following communities:Copyright 2020 WOIO. All rights reserved.WW…

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday that there was one COVID-19 related death in the city, bringing the total cumulative deaths to 212 citywide.There were 72 new confirmed coronavirus cases reported in the city, which brings the total cumulative to 23,156 confirmed cases citywide.Health officials said the new confirmed cases include people whose ages range from under 10-years-old to their 90s.CDPH is working to identify their close contacts who would require testing or monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms.Thirteen cases were transferred when...…CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday that there was one COVID-19 related death in the city, bringing the total cumulative deaths to 212 citywide.There were 72 new confirmed coronavirus cases reported in the city, which brings the total cumulative to 23,156 confirmed cases citywide.Health officials said the new confirmed cases include people whose ages range from under 10-years-old to their 90s.CDPH is working to identify their close contacts who would require testing or monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms.Thirteen cases were transferred when...WW…

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - With the significant rise of COVID-19 cases among state, county, and local corrections officers reducing staff levels in jails, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is calling on the National Guard for backup.The governor issued a proclamation on Friday that authorizes the Ohio National Guard to provide security support to the local jails that need it.Gov. DeWine had already ordered the Ohio National Guard to help the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction with security at state prisons, so Friday’s proclamation amends that order to also allow Guard members to provide...…CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - With the significant rise of COVID-19 cases among state, county, and local corrections officers reducing staff levels in jails, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is calling on the National Guard for backup.The governor issued a proclamation on Friday that authorizes the Ohio National Guard to provide security support to the local jails that need it.Gov. DeWine had already ordered the Ohio National Guard to help the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction with security at state prisons, so Friday’s proclamation amends that order to also allow Guard members to provide...WW…

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - As of Saturday, the Department of Health said 2,907 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 56,183 cases reported statewide.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is not holding a briefing on Saturday.An additional 3,695 cases and 250 deaths are presumed to be linked to COVID-19 under the CDC expanded definitions and included in the Ohio Department of Health’s reporting. Out of the 8,111 hospitalizations reported on Wednesday, at least 2,052 individuals were admitted to intensive care units.Copyright 2020 WOIO. All rights reserved.…CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - As of Saturday, the Department of Health said 2,907 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 56,183 cases reported statewide.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is not holding a briefing on Saturday.An additional 3,695 cases and 250 deaths are presumed to be linked to COVID-19 under the CDC expanded definitions and included in the Ohio Department of Health’s reporting. Out of the 8,111 hospitalizations reported on Wednesday, at least 2,052 individuals were admitted to intensive care units.Copyright 2020 WOIO. All rights reserved.WW…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - In preparation for the fall semester approaching amid the pandemic, The Ohio State University is rolling out their policies regarding PPE’s and social distancing.The following policies for all students and staff were listed on the website created by the university created to house their latest updates regarding the coronavirus crisis:The university said masks may be taken off in an individual office, dining, and select athletic and performance settings.Signs will be placed throughout the campus to mark face mask removal zones.Prior to the start of the semester, the...…COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - In preparation for the fall semester approaching amid the pandemic, The Ohio State University is rolling out their policies regarding PPE’s and social distancing.The following policies for all students and staff were listed on the website created by the university created to house their latest updates regarding the coronavirus crisis:The university said masks may be taken off in an individual office, dining, and select athletic and performance settings.Signs will be placed throughout the campus to mark face mask removal zones.Prior to the start of the semester, the...WW…

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Throughout the day Sunday, WOIO, along with other Cleveland media outlets - were told repeatedly by Police Department representatives that there was no media waiver to the curfew whatsoever. After WOIO posted this letter and began to receive inquiries from around the country about it, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson reversed the decision to apply the curfew to news media. The Mayor said during a teleconference at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Sunday night, “If you’re credentialed, and you’re a reporter, and you’re credentialed, and particularly if we know who you are,...…CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Throughout the day Sunday, WOIO, along with other Cleveland media outlets - were told repeatedly by Police Department representatives that there was no media waiver to the curfew whatsoever. After WOIO posted this letter and began to receive inquiries from around the country about it, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson reversed the decision to apply the curfew to news media. The Mayor said during a teleconference at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Sunday night, “If you’re credentialed, and you’re a reporter, and you’re credentialed, and particularly if we know who you are,...WW…