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Wrongful death trial continues in horrific case of 5-year-old Cleveland boy beaten, buried in backyard
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Jury selection continues Wednesday in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in the wrongful death trial involving the horrific abuse and death of a five-year-old developmentally disabled Cleveland boy. Investigators said Jordan Rodriguez was buried in the backyard of his Cleveland home by his mother, Larissa Rodriguez...
Cloudy and cool: What to expect for Easter
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Clouds will dominate but there may be some times we see some blue sky and sunshine in the evening. Temperatures in the upper 40s. A breeze from time to time but winds are much lighter. Today’s cloud cover forecast:. Stalled front over the Easter weekend....
New wrinkle in five-year lawsuit against Catholic Charities: Thousands of jail calls come up on third day of trial
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Attorneys in a wrongful death lawsuit against Catholic Charities obtained new evidence on the third day of jury selection: thousands of hours of recorded phone calls made from prison. Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Brian Mooney granted a request from Catholic Charities’ lawyers on Wednesday morning...
Man found dead in Walton Hills yard was shot multiple times: medical examiner
WALTON HILLS, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner said the man found dead in the front yard of a home earlier this week had been shot multiple times in the head. The victim was identified by the medical examiner as Shemsi Baraka, 26, of South Euclid. His manner...
South Euclid officer placed on administrative leave as state investigates police shooting at Walmart
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Few details have been released since a South Euclid police officer shot a shoplifting suspect outside a Walmart Tuesday afternoon. According to a preliminary incident report from South Euclid police, an officer was outside Walmart when he shot a 43-year-old man who had been stealing from the store located at 1868 Warrensville Center Rd. at about 2:54 p.m. Tuesday.
In scam, woman buys $1,200 worth of gift cards after being told via text to do so by her ‘boss’: Beachwood police blotter
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An undisclosed number of Ohio’s Family Dollar stores will close next month
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Family Dollar will close 600 stores over the next few months, including multiple stores in Ohio, but the company has not yet disclosed where or how many. In a layoff notice sent to the state, the company said it “intends to close multiple stores located in Ohio” on April 20. It did not say where these Family Dollar stores were, but said 265 employees will lose their jobs, unless they take a job offer at another store.
East CLE traffic cam issues ticket to grandmother while her van was being towed
Joann Gibson said she was stunned when she sent a $105 speeding ticket from East Cleveland, even though the picture on the ticket shows her van was being towed when the alleged violation took place.
Cleveland police find 44-year-old woman missing for a month
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland police are asking for the public’s help to find a 44-year-old woman who has been missing for a month. Officers say Courtney Brown Bartunek was last seen Feb. 26 in the 3800 block of Pearl Road. The 44-year-old is 5-foot-1 and 130 pounds. She...
Woman captured on camera allegedly using key to damage Tesla at Crocker Park garage: Westlake police asking suspect to turn herself in
WESTLAKE, Ohio — A 44-year-old woman is wanted in Westlake after police released a video Tuesday that shows her allegedly using a key to scratch a Tesla at a parking garage in Crocker Park. The incident dates back to March 17 when a male came to the police station...
Cleveland family displaced after house fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A family of six has been displaced after a fire early Wednesday morning. Fire officials say three adults and three kids were displaced by the fire in the 7400 block of Dudley Avenue. Firefighters responded around 12:30 a.m. to calls about smoke in the house, fire...
Cleveland Burlesque celebrates 20th anniversary show on March 30
CLEVELAND, Ohio --Cleveland Burlesque is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend with “Nouveau Decadence,” a burlesque revue of the past two decades years. The show starts at 8:30 p.m., March 30, at Beachland Ballroom and Tavern. Tickets are still available. Attendees will experience an evening of seductive routines...
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