Two men convicted in separate human trafficking cases are now headed to prison, following investigations by the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force. In one case, Darren Lassiter, 41, was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after several decades. Prosecutors say Lassiter spent more than 10 Read more
A major investment is coming to Kent State, and it’s all about supporting the next generation of nurses. The Bedford Falls Foundation has awarded $1.8 million to Kent State University’s College of Nursing, creating a new scholarship fund that will help 150 junior and senior nursing students over the next Read more
A northeast Ohio native is being recognized on a national level for her leadership and service in military medicine. Heidi Morrison, originally from Clinton, has been selected for an Excellence in Leadership award from the Defense Health Agency while supporting the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit in Portsmouth, New Read more
A major construction project in downtown Cleveland is officially under way, and it’s something drivers and event-goers will be dealing with for years. ODOT has broken ground on the $328 million I-90 Central Interchange Project, which will rebuild aging roads and bridges dating back to the 1960s. The project is Read more
Ohio is taking a new approach to a problem that’s been quietly growing in schools across the state: chronic absenteeism. Governor Mike DeWine, along with state education leaders, has announced a new online dashboard designed to give communities a clearer, real-time look at how often students are missing school, and Read more
For four families in Wayne County, a new home won’t just mean more space or stability, it’ll also mean finally being fully connected. Through a new partnership, Brightspeed is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County to build four affordable homes, while also making sure those homes come Read more
The City of Wadsworth has reached a $750,000 settlement with the family of a man fatally shot by police in 2024, according to court records. Shannon Sloan was shot in his backyard in June 2024 after his wife called 911 during what was described as a mental health crisis. According Read more
Help is about to become easier to access across Ohio. State leaders have announced a statewide expansion of 211 services, a free, 24/7 hotline that connects people with resources like housing, food assistance, healthcare, and more. The expansion will bring full service to all 88 counties by the end of Read more
A new online tool is making it easier for Ohio families to access important health information. The Ohio Department of Health has launched a public dashboard that tracks kindergarten immunization rates across the state. Users can sort the data by school, county, year, and specific vaccines, offering a clearer look Read more
A promising new treatment developed in northeast Ohio is offering new hope for people with spinal cord injuries. WOIO reports a drug called NVG-291, developed at Case Western Reserve University’s biotechnology incubator, is showing significant results in clinical trials. Researchers say the drug works by helping damaged nerves regenerate, something Read more
