Richfield
LATEST NEWS
Delinquent: Eric, 15, was bound over for violent crimes, while another 15-year-old facing near-identical charges remained in the juvenile system
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Eric still hears the screams. At 13, he was accustomed to violence, a victim of physical and sexual abuse who’d been removed from his mother’s house several times by the county. But his grandmother’s shrieks that day linger in his brain. Eric’s father...
As COVID relief funds dry up, two city school districts face cuts
Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, schools across the state have received millions of dollars in federal aid through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Programs, or ESSER. The money helped schools do things like purchase protective equipment, put on summer programming to make up for pandemic learning...
Akron Board of Education meeting temporarily halted because of attorney’s question
Members of the Akron Board of Education abruptly stopped a committee meeting Monday to confer in a back room with an attorney, without calling for an executive session. At the time of the stoppage, board members were discussing a proposal that could result in 285 jobs being cut. The attorney,...
32-year-old Cleveland man missing police ask for help locating him
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the public’s assistance locating 32-year-old Michael Camacho Arroyo. Camacho-Arroyo was reported missing from 3406 W 47th Street on Monday. He was last seen Sunday around Noon after he left for a walk but has not been seen...
Some rain showers expected for Wednesday
CLEVELAND (WJW) – A few spotty showers (storm or two south) Tuesday especially in the late evening. Coverage will be small with more dry weather. Temperatures are a little cooler and breezy, in the mid 60s. A few showers may move in overnight but it will be spotty for...
Museum of Illusions opens in downtown Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio --The Museum of Illusions, part of a private museum chain based in Zagreb, Croatia, opens at 186 Euclid Avenue (The May Building) in Cleveland on Saturday, June 1. Visitors to the 9,200 square foot exhibit space will experience interactive and immersive illusions, then learn the science behind them.
Nature at Night dinner to feature Doug Katz, Vinnie Cimino, more chefs for Shaker Lakes benefit
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The annual Nature at Night annual benefit has announced its star-studded dinner and drinks lineup, with some of Greater Cleveland’s best chefs participating in the event. The annual dinner, which raises money for the Nature Center at Shakers Lakes, is set for June 1. The...
Cleveland mom, dad plead guilty in death of baby boy
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland mom and dad pleaded guilty in connection with the death of their 27-day-old baby boy. Deondre Hairston died at MetroHealth Medical Center on July 4, 2023. Hairston’s mom, Diamond Caldwell, pleaded guilty to endangering children, obstructing justice. She will be sentenced on June 10....
2 adults, 1 juvenile arrested in stolen SUV after Parma police chase
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - A gun and drugs were found inside a stolen Land Rover SUV after a chase with Parma police officers Tuesday morning. Captain Daniel Ciryak said the chase began at 1:38 a.m. from the Sheetz at W. 130th and Snow Road. The driver of the stolen SUV...
WATCH LIVE: Officials provide update following tank explosion in Macedonia
MACEDONIA, — Heads up!. If you are driving in Macedonia, you may need to find a new route. According to the Macedonia Police Department, South Freeway Drive is closed in both directions in the area of Royal Chemical due to a tank explosion. Officials say that the road is...
Seniors are leaving $30B in unclaimed benefits on the table each year
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -There is an estimated $30B worth of benefits that are left on the table every year by low-income seniors. Of those, 17 million aren’t enrolled in all the programs they qualify for The National Council on Aging is reaching out to older Americans with a message, “Don’t sleep on all the benefits you qualify for.’
Akron electric company missing pallet stolen from lot
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police shared Monday that they are investigating a theft from a corporate office. Officers say equipment from a pallet that was meant to be returned to the manufacturer was taken from JW Didado Electric. A photo of the suspect car was shared by Akron police,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.