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Trump Orders Epstein Investigation, Which Could Block/Stop the Release of Documents to the Public
This move has raised sharp concerns from lawmakers, transparency advocates, and legal experts who question whether the timing and purpose of

Analese Hartford
Nov 153 min read


Parma Student Hit by Car Outside Normandy High Just Before Start of School Day
A Hillside Middle School student was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning while crossing Pleasant Valley Road in front of Normandy High School, according to Normandy Principal Rachel Urban. The student was able to walk to the ambulance and communicate with staff following the incident, according to the statement sent to parents. School officials expressed gratitude for the actions of those who responded at the scene.

D Heckman
Oct 291 min read


Overnight Fire Contained by Cleveland Firefighters on St. Clair Avenue
Flames were seen coming from the attic, and firefighters quickly brought the situation under control. The estimated damage is $500,000. No injuries were reported, though the American Red Cross was called to assist one adult male.

Melvin Crockett
Oct 272 min read


Government Shutdown Crushes SNAP Benefits for 42 Million Americans
SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is the federal program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries. The average benefit in 2024 was approximately $190 per month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA has now warned that it is running out of funds to continue issuing those benefits due to the budget impasse in Congress.

Analese Hartford
Oct 212 min read


$5K Robbery Turns Terrifying as Amish Boy Held Hostage in Geauga County
Authorities said they intend to charge the individuals involved with aggravated armed robbery, attempted child abduction, and felonious assault. The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office and Prosecutor Jim Flaiz are expected to release more details during a scheduled press conference.

D Heckman
Oct 142 min read


"I Tried Three Post Offices"; Americans Abroad Say Sending Mail to U.S. Is Now Nearly Impossible
One American living in France, who documented her experience on TikTok, said she was turned away at two separate La Poste locations when trying to send Halloween cards to her family in the United States. Both offices told her all mail, including letters, was barred from being sent due to new tariffs and customs rules. “They were so confident,” she said in a video posted on October 13. “They told me there was absolutely no way.”

Toni Mathews
Oct 143 min read


Ten Cleveland Teens Busted in Massive Multi-Vehicle Theft Spree
The investigation, initiated by Third District detectives and supported by intelligence from the Second District, revealed that suspects were using at least two stolen vehicles to carry out the crimes. By early afternoon, detectives, aided by the Real Time Crime Center and FLOCK license plate readers, tracked the movement of the stolen vehicles across Cleveland.

D Heckman
Oct 132 min read


How Two Kent State Students Allegedly Became the Face of an $11 Million Senior Fraud Ring
According to court filings, the pair are charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The criminal complaint alleges they collected cash in person from elderly victims after scammers, operating mostly remotely, convinced those victims they owed money to government agencies or needed to “correct” fraudulent charges or refund errors.

D Heckman
Oct 135 min read


Mayfield Heights Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Drake Apartments
According to the Mayfield Heights Police Department, officers responded to a report of a robbery at approximately 11:56 a.m. The victim, a 2

D Heckman
Oct 91 min read


Deadliest Year for Ohio Families Exposes Failures Inside Domestic Courts
Among those killed, 95 were victims and 62 were perpetrators. The total count included 82 male and 75 female decedents. Children were frequently caught in the crossfire. Eleven minors were killed and at least 92 children lost a parent to domestic violence during the reporting period. In addition, 38 percent of the cases involving children included custody disputes, and 36 percent of perpetrators were subject to a current or previous protection order at the time of the homicid

Analese Hartford
Oct 94 min read


Fugitive Teen Murder Suspect Indicted After Shocking Execution at Local Deli, Still on the Run
The shooting occurred around 7:00 p.m. at or near the E 185th Deli on East 185th Street. Video released by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office shows King driving a stolen vehicle to the deli, entering and walking through the aisles, then exiting. Meanwhile, Stegall is seen approaching the deli from the parking lot. The surveillance footage indicates the two met at the deli entrance, exchanged words, and then King turned and shot Stegall in the back of the head. King then

D Heckman
Oct 92 min read


Ex-Ohio Cop, 25-Year-Old Max Arnett, Killed in Action While Volunteering with Ukrainian Military
He began his service as a reserve officer in New Philadelphia before moving into full-time police work in Sugarcreek, Dover, and Kent, Ohio. Arnett joined the Kent Police Department in early 2024 and served there for just over a year before leaving in March 2025. A public statement issued by the Kent Police Department indicated that Arnett had become increasingly affected by the war in Ukraine and made the personal decision to leave his post in order to support Ukraine’s defe

Cleveland13 Staff
Oct 83 min read


Ohio Activists Target Early Voting Sites to Push Property Tax Repeal Petition
Election officials interviewed across several counties confirmed that as of mid‑October 2025, they had not logged any formal complaints against petition circulators operating near BOE locations during early voting. Several said they monitor for potential encroachment on the 100‑foot zone, but that enforcement is largely reactive.

Analese Hartford
Oct 83 min read


Mentor Mom Says Pit Bull “Took Her Daughter’s Face Off” in Vicious Attack
No formal charges have been announced. The case remains under investigation and the Mentor Police Department is coordinating with the Lake County Dog Warden to determine whether criminal charges will apply. The dog has been placed in quarantine in compliance with state law.

D Heckman
Oct 72 min read


5-Year-Old Girl Brutally Beaten and Assaulted in Cleveland Field; Mother Says System Is Failing Them
Kennibrew wrote that the boys beat her daughter until she was unconscious, sexually assaulted her, urinated on her and attempted to strangle her with her own shirt before leaving her naked and unresponsive. “I couldn’t believe what I saw in front of me,” she posted. “My daughter did not look like herself. She was traumatized.” Kennibrew described finding her child with hair ripped from her scalp, eyes filled with blood and bruises covering her body.

D Heckman
Oct 73 min read


Statewide Ohio Prostitution Sting Takes Down 135 Suspects; Shocking List Includes Clergy and Educators
In late September, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the results of 'Operation Next Door', a coordinated statewide law enforcement sting targeting human trafficking and prostitution. The multiagency operation, involving more than 100 local, state, and federal entities, resulted in the arrest of 135 individuals on charges ranging from solicitation to more serious offenses like promoting prostitution and seeking sex with minors.

D Heckman
Oct 63 min read


Medina County’s Overdose Prevention Effort Triggers Online Firestorm
The announcement on social media quickly gained traction, with hundreds of comments reflecting sharp divisions within the community. Support

D Heckman
Oct 62 min read


Students Stuck at Home After Mentor Schools Cancel Over Bus Staff Outage
Mentor Schools shut down all district buildings on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, citing a wave of last-minute transportation staff absences t

David Jones
Sep 303 min read


Shocking 3I/ATLAS Theories Debunked; NASA Scientists Set The Record Straight
For scientists, the object represents a rare and valuable opportunity. Interstellar bodies are difficult to detect, and each provides new data on material originating from outside the solar system. Researchers hope that coordinated observations from Hubble, Gemini, the James Webb Space Telescope, and ground-based facilities will soon yield definitive answers about 3I/ATLAS’s makeup and behavior.

Jenni Adamms
Sep 253 min read


A Heartbreaking Loss: Remembering Charlie Kirk and the Divide That Is Tearing Us Apart
According to law enforcement officials, the gunman fired a single shot from a rooftop approximately 200 yards away, striking Kirk in the neck. He died on the scene. Authorities confirmed Thursday that the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody after confessing to the killing. His father, a sheriff’s deputy, and his pastor were instrumental in turning him in.
Megan Gill
Sep 125 min read
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