Breaking NewsThe Ohio Republican received an injection Nov. 5 at a CTI Cincinnati lab testing for Johnson & Johnson's vaccine candidate. He's donating his $1,200 stipend.9:43 AM EST November 17, 2020CINCINNATI — A U.S. senator is participating in a COVID-19 vaccine study, hoping to encourage others to volunteer to take part in testing.Ohio Republican Rob Portman told The Associated Press that he wanted to do what he could to help “explain the great potential for these vaccines” and the need for volunteers.Portman decided to sign up after hearing about the need from executives with...…Breaking NewsThe Ohio Republican received an injection Nov. 5 at a CTI Cincinnati lab testing for Johnson & Johnson's vaccine candidate. He's donating his $1,200 stipend.9:43 AM EST November 17, 2020CINCINNATI — A U.S. senator is participating in a COVID-19 vaccine study, hoping to encourage others to volunteer to take part in testing.Ohio Republican Rob Portman told The Associated Press that he wanted to do what he could to help “explain the great potential for these vaccines” and the need for volunteers.Portman decided to sign up after hearing about the need from executives with...WW…

Breaking NewsBusinesses and attorneys say they are currently preparing for the situation.12:31 AM EST November 16, 2020CLEVELAND — It is a threat that Governor Mike DeWine has yet to enforce.Last week, Governor DeWine said he may shut down bars, restaurants, and gyms again in Ohio to slow down the record-high spread of COVID-19. “It’s winter, late fall, getting colder…people are obviously moving inside,” the Governor said.The announcement from the Governor has been met with mixed reactions, especially among those who work in those industries. If forced to close, some businesses say they...…Breaking NewsBusinesses and attorneys say they are currently preparing for the situation.12:31 AM EST November 16, 2020CLEVELAND — It is a threat that Governor Mike DeWine has yet to enforce.Last week, Governor DeWine said he may shut down bars, restaurants, and gyms again in Ohio to slow down the record-high spread of COVID-19. “It’s winter, late fall, getting colder…people are obviously moving inside,” the Governor said.The announcement from the Governor has been met with mixed reactions, especially among those who work in those industries. If forced to close, some businesses say they...WW…

Breaking NewsThe move comes as COVID-19 cases across the state continue to skyrocket.2:37 PM EST November 18, 2020CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — Cuyahoga County officials have ordered a stay-at-home advisory to take effect immediately that will last through Dec. 17. This announcement was made during a joint meeting between the City of Cleveland and the Cuyahoga County Department of Health, lead by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, and Cuyahoga County Executive, Armond Budish. "We are in the fight of our lives," said Budish during the briefing, "more Ohioans have died of COVID-19 than in the...…Breaking NewsThe move comes as COVID-19 cases across the state continue to skyrocket.2:37 PM EST November 18, 2020CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — Cuyahoga County officials have ordered a stay-at-home advisory to take effect immediately that will last through Dec. 17. This announcement was made during a joint meeting between the City of Cleveland and the Cuyahoga County Department of Health, lead by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, and Cuyahoga County Executive, Armond Budish. "We are in the fight of our lives," said Budish during the briefing, "more Ohioans have died of COVID-19 than in the...WW…

Breaking NewsHowever, Jones Day is representing the Pennsylvania GOP in an effort to obtain a U.S. Supreme Court review of the legality of certain ballots in that commonwealth.7:37 PM EST November 10, 2020CLEVELAND — A Northeast Ohio law firm is pushing back on accusations of aiding President Donald Trump in contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election.In , Cleveland-based Jones Day said it "is not representing President Trump, his campaign, or any affiliated party in any litigation alleging voter fraud." Furthermore, the firm stated it "is not representing any entity in any...…Breaking NewsHowever, Jones Day is representing the Pennsylvania GOP in an effort to obtain a U.S. Supreme Court review of the legality of certain ballots in that commonwealth.7:37 PM EST November 10, 2020CLEVELAND — A Northeast Ohio law firm is pushing back on accusations of aiding President Donald Trump in contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election.In , Cleveland-based Jones Day said it "is not representing President Trump, his campaign, or any affiliated party in any litigation alleging voter fraud." Furthermore, the firm stated it "is not representing any entity in any...WW…

Breaking News“After speaking with local health officials about the situation, I am confident that the risk for voters who visited the Fairhill location was very low."11:52 AM EST November 10, 2020CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (CCBOE) reports that a Precinct Election Official has tested positive for the days after the election. The official worked at the Fairhill Partners polling location in Cleveland on Election Day.According to a press release, Cuyahoga Board of Elections Director Anthony Perlatti contacted the Cleveland Department of Public Health and the...…Breaking News“After speaking with local health officials about the situation, I am confident that the risk for voters who visited the Fairhill location was very low."11:52 AM EST November 10, 2020CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (CCBOE) reports that a Precinct Election Official has tested positive for the days after the election. The official worked at the Fairhill Partners polling location in Cleveland on Election Day.According to a press release, Cuyahoga Board of Elections Director Anthony Perlatti contacted the Cleveland Department of Public Health and the...WW…

Breaking News"The kid from Akron" has certainly done a lot to help his community and the country since rising to fame.1:03 PM EST November 10, 2020LONDON, UK — Editor's note: the video in the player above is from a story published on November 6, 2020.  NBA superstar and Akron native LeBron James is once again being recognized for the work he does in his home state and around the country.African Leadership Magazine (ALM) recently released its list of the 100 most influential African American leaders which includes James and other big names like former President and First Lady Barack and...…Breaking News"The kid from Akron" has certainly done a lot to help his community and the country since rising to fame.1:03 PM EST November 10, 2020LONDON, UK — Editor's note: the video in the player above is from a story published on November 6, 2020.  NBA superstar and Akron native LeBron James is once again being recognized for the work he does in his home state and around the country.African Leadership Magazine (ALM) recently released its list of the 100 most influential African American leaders which includes James and other big names like former President and First Lady Barack and...WW…

Breaking NewsIn Ohio, early childhood educators and those who teach in higher education were deliberately left out of the 1B category as state officials prioritize certain goals.6:22 PM EST January 25, 2021CLEVELAND — The people responsible for educating students across the state have been considered essential workers since the pandemic began. They, like many others, are awaiting their chance to get the coronavirus vaccine. Starting February 1st, some educators will become eligible while others will not.“It stated that it was K-12. That’s really when I was extremely disappointed,” said...…Breaking NewsIn Ohio, early childhood educators and those who teach in higher education were deliberately left out of the 1B category as state officials prioritize certain goals.6:22 PM EST January 25, 2021CLEVELAND — The people responsible for educating students across the state have been considered essential workers since the pandemic began. They, like many others, are awaiting their chance to get the coronavirus vaccine. Starting February 1st, some educators will become eligible while others will not.“It stated that it was K-12. That’s really when I was extremely disappointed,” said...WW…

HS FootballGovernor Mike DeWine said that how Ohio fares in dealing with the coronavirus over the course of the next month will determine if high school football is played.As football season fast approaches, many are wondering if -- or how -- high school football will be played in the fall.According to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, it's too early to tell on either front. But the state's trends over the course of the next month will be telling in determining the viability of "Friday Night Lights" in the fall.Loading ..."What we’re aiming to do here is to have fall where we have kids back in...…HS FootballGovernor Mike DeWine said that how Ohio fares in dealing with the coronavirus over the course of the next month will determine if high school football is played.As football season fast approaches, many are wondering if -- or how -- high school football will be played in the fall.According to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, it's too early to tell on either front. But the state's trends over the course of the next month will be telling in determining the viability of "Friday Night Lights" in the fall.Loading ..."What we’re aiming to do here is to have fall where we have kids back in...WW…

Breaking NewsPolice said the mannequin also had a pig mask over its face. Police are looking for person(s) of interest.8:43 AM EDT June 20, 2020JACKSONVILLE, Fla — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating Saturday after a mannequin was found hanging from the Interstate-95 overpass near the Zoo Parkway exit in a New York Police Department Uniform and a pig mask.Around 6:20 a.m. officers responded to a call about a potential suicide by hanging on the overpass. At the scene, officers determined that it was a mannequin dressed in an NYPD uniform with a pig mask, officers said.The...…Breaking NewsPolice said the mannequin also had a pig mask over its face. Police are looking for person(s) of interest.8:43 AM EDT June 20, 2020JACKSONVILLE, Fla — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating Saturday after a mannequin was found hanging from the Interstate-95 overpass near the Zoo Parkway exit in a New York Police Department Uniform and a pig mask.Around 6:20 a.m. officers responded to a call about a potential suicide by hanging on the overpass. At the scene, officers determined that it was a mannequin dressed in an NYPD uniform with a pig mask, officers said.The...WW…

Breaking NewsTwo of the citations include Northeast Ohio businesses.Alcohol splash.11:17 AM EDT September 19, 2020OHIO, USA — Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit continue to work to crack down on business violating the rules put in place the slow the spread of the Coronavirus in Ohio. On Friday, agents cited six Ohio businesses for violating state health orders, included in the list are two northeast Ohio businesses. The new citations come on the heels of seven Northeast Ohio businesses being cited overnight Thursday. The businesses will now have their cases heard by the...…Breaking NewsTwo of the citations include Northeast Ohio businesses.Alcohol splash.11:17 AM EDT September 19, 2020OHIO, USA — Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit continue to work to crack down on business violating the rules put in place the slow the spread of the Coronavirus in Ohio. On Friday, agents cited six Ohio businesses for violating state health orders, included in the list are two northeast Ohio businesses. The new citations come on the heels of seven Northeast Ohio businesses being cited overnight Thursday. The businesses will now have their cases heard by the...WW…