This Week's Top News in Northeast Ohio; From Lanternflies to Alien Spacecraft, and a Farewell to Judge Caprio

Each week, Cleveland 13 brings you a quick recap of the stories that had everyone talking. This is The Click Report with Emmy Award-winning News Reporter Denise Zarrella. Here’s what made headlines this week.

Judge Frank Caprio Dies at 88

Frank Caprio, the legendary Providence judge known for his heartfelt rulings on Caught in Providence, has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio, who retired in 2023, spent nearly 40 years on the bench and became a viral sensation thanks to his compassion and fairness. Tributes from around the world—and across Rhode Island—have poured in, honoring the man dubbed “the Nicest Judge in the World.”

See the full story here.

Spotted Lanternfly Invasion Hits Cleveland Hard

The invasive spotted lanternfly continues its march across Ohio, now reaching 18 counties, including Cuyahoga. Downtown Cleveland and lakefront areas are seeing spikes in infestations. The Ohio Department of Agriculture is urging residents to stomp, spray, and report sightings before egg-laying season begins. The Tree of Heaven, the lanternfly’s favorite host, is also being removed by crews across the state. See the full story here.

Harvard Scientist Renews Call: Is 3I/ATLAS an Alien Craft?

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb is once again stirring debate, this time over a mysterious interstellar object called 3I/ATLAS. Unlike a typical comet, it appears to glow from the front and follows a suspiciously perfect orbit near major planets. Loeb is calling on NASA to take a closer look using existing spacecraft, arguing the object’s behavior may hint at artificial origin. NASA still classifies it as a comet—for now. See the full story here.

Jayda Marie’s Last-Minute Summer Adventures

Cleveland 13’s Jayda Marie is making sure you end summer on a high note. Her latest episodes of Jayda’s Adventures take you to Splash Lagoon, day trips in Lansing, Michigan, and even parasailing over Lake Erie! You can catch every thrilling moment right on Cleveland 13 News.

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