Man using torch to clear ice from steps accidentally sets his house on fire, officials say
A man in Cincinnati accidentally set fire to his home Sunday night while using a propane torch to clear ice from his outdoor steps, officials said.
Blind Bay Village woman ‘did not realize’ closeness to train before death: Police
Michigan police said a local woman, who was blind, did not realize how close she was to the train tracks before she was hit and killed.
Shaker Square merchants, owners optimistic in wake of storefront departures
The owner of Edwins and Edwins Too announced the restaurants would leave Shaker Square, but the owners of the iconic shopping district are optimistic about new businesses coming and the unveiling of a ...
Newcomerstown firefighters rescue 2 boaters stranded in ice
NEWCOMERSTOWN, Ohio (WOIO) - The Newcomerstown Fire Department (NFD) rescued a boat stuck in the ice on Friday. According to a social media post from the NFD, firefighters were called to the River ...
19 First Alert Day Tuesday: Very cold with lake-effect snow
Lake-effect snow remains likely Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, though becomes focused primarily across the snowbelt.
3 adults, 2 dogs safe after Canton house fire
Two men, one woman and their two dogs escaped safely from their burning home in Canton early Monday; however, a cat remains missing. Canton firefighters were called to the fire in the 500 block of ...
U.S. Marshals offer reward for fugitive wanted for parole violation
Joshua Carson, 33, is wanted by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a parole violation and the United States Marshals Service for a supervised release violation. According to the U.S. Marshals, Carson ...
Cleveland firefighter falls through floor while battling blaze
The arson unit determined electrical wires between the basement area and the first floor caused the fire, according to ...
Pacers end NBA-leading Cavaliers’ winning streak at 12 with 108-93 victory
Andrew Nembhard scored 19 points, Pascal Siakam had 18 points and nine rebounds and the Indiana Pacers ended NBA-leading ...
Grand jury indicts man accused in deadly hit-skip of Summit County grandma
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The driver accused in a hit-and-run accident that killed an 84-year-old Boston Heights woman, was indicted by the Summit County Grand Jury. Joseph Zolnowski, 35, of Parma, ...
Plea hearing for Portage County husband accused of killing wife in 2022
PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Portage County husband accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day in 2022 is scheduled to appear in court Monday for a plea hearing. Portage County Sheriff ...
Cleveland resident ‘seriously’ injured in house fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A resident was “seriously” injured in an overnight house fire in the city’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Cleveland firefighters responded to the blaze in the 3200 block of ...