Cedar Point’s 240-foot Power Tower ride was shut down after a cable detached mid-operation, prompting an emergency evacuation. No injuries were reported, but Ohio state inspectors issued a Stop Operation Order while investigating with the ride’s manufacturer. Guests reported a loud bang and grinding metal before crews manually lowered riders to safety.

The U.S. House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the DOJ, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, former attorneys general, and ex-FBI directors in a sweeping investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The probe demands unredacted case files and personal testimonies, with deadlines starting August 19, 2025. This bipartisan move seeks accountability and transparency on Epstein’s federal handling and high-profile connections.

Trump abruptly fires Bureau of Labor Statistics chief after explosive July 2025 jobs report reveals plunging employment, skyrocketing concerns, and massive revisions to prior data. The shocking move triggers intense backlash, raises alarm over economic credibility, and fuels speculation of an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cut. A chaotic escalation in Trump’s second term with high-stakes political and financial consequences.

Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren’s wife, Natalie McDaniel, was caught on Ring camera entering a private home uninvited after spotting an “Impeach the Mayor” sign. Police detained her and confiscated her phone as questions swirl over her explanation. This latest controversy adds to a growing list of public and legal issues. Watch exclusive video and get full details on the investigation now.

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, prompting mass evacuations in Japan, Hawaii, and U.S. coastal states. Waves up to 16 feet hit parts of Russia, while Hawaii and California saw minor surges. U.S. federal and state agencies mobilized early warnings, and most alerts have since been lifted. Here’s what happened and how authorities responded.

The City of Akron is notifying 6,600 water customers after routine testing detected slightly elevated levels of Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at two sites. Officials emphasize there is no immediate health risk, and the water remains safe to drink. The city is taking corrective actions, including treatment adjustments and enhanced lake management, to bring levels back into compliance. Residents in the affected areas will receive mailed notifications in the coming weeks.

Ohio county fairs are stepping up security after a 17-year-old was shot in a ‘targeted attack’ at the Summit County Fairgrounds. Medina County is debuting a mobile command unit while Cuyahoga County increases patrols. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost also ruled that fairs cannot ban guns, adding to the debate over public safety. Here’s what families need to know before heading to the fairs.

Garfield Heights Police released bodycam footage after arresting an armed carjacker who stole a Corvette at gunpoint with two rifles inside. The intense video, shared by GHPD, highlights the dangers officers face and their commitment to keeping the community safe. Residents are praising the department’s swift action and bravery. Watch how officers responded to this high-risk incident and what the community is saying about their work.

Four people, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, were killed in the deadliest NYC shooting in 25 years after gunman Shane Tamura opened fire at a Park Avenue skyscraper before taking his own life. Investigators say Tamura, who left a suicide note alleging CTE and grievances against the NFL, intended to target the league’s headquarters but took the wrong elevator.

A deadly ambush in Lorain left Officer Phillip Wagner dead and two fellow officers wounded, sparking an outpouring of support from the community and law enforcement across Ohio. Vigils, fundraisers, and heartfelt tributes are underway as residents honor the fallen hero and rally around the injured officers.

The political, legal, and moral battles over the Jeffrey Epstein files have intensified after a Wall Street Journal report revealed that Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy, Todd Blanche, informed President Donald Trump in May that his name appears multiple times in the Justice Department’s Epstein-related records. While being named in these files does not constitute evidence of wrongdoing, the revelation has heightened public pressure on both the Trump administration a

Ohio has enacted sweeping legislative changes in 2025, with new laws affecting higher education, parental rights, police transparency, transgender students, and public safety. Among the most significant, Senate Bill 1, the “Advance Ohio Higher Education Act,” took effect June 27, 2025, banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at public colleges and universities.

According to the memo, federal investigators found no additional third parties implicated in criminal behavior beyond what has already been publicly acknowledged. The DOJ memo emphasized that all undisclosed records are sealed solely to protect the identities and privacy of Epstein's victims, who number over 1,000. The document reaffirms the official conclusion that Epstein died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019.

Patrolman Gedeon learned during several conversations with the man that he had recently secured a job at a restaurant on Route 615 in Mentor and was walking over 90 minutes each way to get there. The man, who had previously interacted with the department, told the officer he hoped to eventually purchase a bike to make his commute easier.

The decision has raised serious concerns throughout Cleveland’s eastern suburbs, where families are now facing a future with fewer options f

Despite the claim’s growing popularity, no statements have been issued by the Department of Defense, U.S. Cyber Command, or any branch of the military confirming that such an event took place. There have also been no reports or alerts from cybersecurity agencies, including those that monitor critical infrastructure and defense systems, which would typically investigate and address such significant breaches.

Organizers cite several actions by former President Trump and his administration as evidence of an authoritarian tilt. They refer to Trump’s April 14 remarks suggesting U.S. citizens could be sent to CECOT, his May 4 statement expressing uncertainty about upholding the Constitution, and Stephen Miller’s May 9 assertion that the administration was “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus for all U.S. residents.

Upon arrival, officers located a 20‑year‑old male inside a vehicle stopped in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Painesville Police Department identified the victim as Wyllyam James Sheffey Jr., of Ashtabula. At the time of this report, that identity has not yet been independently confirmed by the Lake County Coroner or other official sources outside the police department.

In the first decision, the Court’s six conservative justices lifted a lower court’s injunction that had prevented DOGE personnel from accessing detailed Social Security Administration records. The injunction had been issued by a federal judge in Maryland in April, following lawsuits by civil rights and privacy groups who argued DOGE’s data collection methods were invasive and unlawful.

Given the escalating threat and structural instability, crews shifted to a defensive approach. The fire escalated to a MABAS Box Alarm 2311 at the 1st alarm level, summoning additional resources to assist in the operation. The residence, with an assessed property value of $86,380, sustained severe fire, heat, and smoke damage and was ultimately deemed a total loss. The structure was demolished at the scene to ensure safety.

President Donald Trump has formally requested that Congress rescind $9.4 billion in previously approved federal spending, targeting funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid programs. The proposal, submitted on June 3, 2025, by White House budget director Russell Vought, seeks to legalize cuts initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency.

Under existing Ohio law, it is legal for agencies to require officers to meet citation or arrest targets. House Bill 131 would prohibit both formal and informal quotas and prevent law enforcement agencies from using those figures to influence promotions, transfers, or disciplinary actions. The bill also introduces a provision for anonymous reporting of quota policies to the Ohio Attorney General’s office, which would have the authority to investigate and issue cease-and-desis

Matthew attended North Canton City Schools. In a statement released by the Summit County Sheriff's Office, the severity of the incident was confirmed and it was noted that the case remains under investigation with assistance from the Summit Metro Crash Team. No further details have been released at this time.

The refusal comes despite the city’s prior release of two surveillance videos — both silent — that captured segments of the same incident. Those videos omit any audio of the verbal altercation allegedly instigated by McDaniel. According to Sgt. Jason Moze’s incident report, McDaniel, in a “panic state,” entered City Hall yelling, demanding to know the mayor’s location, and proceeded to scream at staff and berate officers, reportedly shouting about Moze being a “giant white ma

The Supreme Court's decision does not prevent the administration from using other immigration laws to pursue deportations but restricts the use of the Alien Enemies Act without proper legal procedures. The case will continue in the Fifth Circuit to determine the legality of the administration's actions and the appropriate notice required for deportations under this statute.

Former special assistant to the mayor, Patrick Costigan, filed a complaint on May 14 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, alleging McDaniel created a hostile work environment at City Hall through repeated antisemitic remarks and behavior. Screenshots submitted with the complaint show McDaniel using slurs and offensive language in text messages targeting Jewish colleagues and residents, including Planning Commission Chair

Cedar Point spokesperson Tony Clark confirmed the pen at The Barnyard petting zoo was unintentionally left unlocked during routine cleaning by a third-party operator, Honey Hill Farm. “As anyone who has ever had a pet knows, animals just get loose sometimes,” said Megan Powell-Larkin, Honey Hill Farm’s director of operations. “Our pet llamas — Skye, Gandalf and Dante — took advantage of a rare set of circumstances to explore the grassy area behind their enclosure before being

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) conducted an investigation into the incident, concluding that Officer Derbin was ambushed and killed by suspect Deshawn Vaughn, who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a standoff with police. A Cuyahoga County Grand Jury reviewed the case and returned a no-bill, indicating insufficient evidence to indict any officers involved.

Three weeks ago, the court finally got it right. It issued a protection order that kept Heather Elizabeth Greminger (Stevens) out of my home

Cleveland police report that thieves are using scanning devices to hack into a Jeep’s electronic system, allowing them to reprogram a blank

According to the Cleveland Heights Fire Department, the bus driver acted quickly, evacuating all students safely before the fire spread. The

Despite these events, aviation experts emphasize that air travel remains exceptionally safe. Arnold Barnett, a professor of statistics at th

A Cuyahoga County Council meeting turned chaotic Tuesday night after the Rev. Evan Regis Bunch was forcibly removed from council chambers by

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The FBI has discovered approximately 2,400 previously unrecognized records related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a

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In their letter to Deputy Inspectors General Loren Sciurba, Norbert E. Vint, Robert C. Erickson, Sheldon Shoemaker, René L. Rocque, and Insp

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During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump claimed that Palestinians “would love to leave” Gaza a

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Max Blumenthal of Grayzone News interrupted Blinken early in his remarks, condemning the U.S. government for supporting Israel's military ac

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A devastating house explosion in Bethel, a village in southwestern Ohio near Cincinnati, left two people dead and another hospitalized Tuesd

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