New national data from the White House shows violent crime declined sharply in many of the country’s largest cities in 2025. According to the report, murders were down 19% nationwide compared to the previous year, robberies fell 20%, and aggravated assaults dropped nearly 10%. In Columbus, local law enforcement has Read more
The Akron RubberDucks are bringing back their popular reading program, Quack Open a Book and Read. Students who read four books between now and April 2 will earn a free ticket to a RubberDucks home game in April. Participants will also be recognized during their game with a special pre-game Read more
Following the announcement that Lourdes University will close, Walsh University is offering automatic acceptance and a seamless transfer pathway for students in good academic standing. As a fellow Catholic institution, Walsh says it’s committed to helping Lourdes students continue their education with minimal disruption. The university will match financial aid Read more
Ohio lawmakers are debating whether high school athletes should be allowed to make money from their name, image, and likeness. A new bill would roll back rules approved last fall by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Supporters say NIL deals could hurt students’ mental health and create unfair recruiting, Read more
Wadsworth State Representative Sharon Ray is working to modernize Ohio’s guardianship laws, saying the current system needs clearer rules and stronger accountability. Ray recently presented House Bill 491 to the Ohio House Judiciary Committee. The proposal would update how guardians are defined, spell out their responsibilities more clearly, and add Read more
The newly formed Stark County Human Trafficking Task Force has made its first arrests following an undercover operation targeting individuals who allegedly believed they were communicating with minors online. Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisburn said two suspects were taken into custody after arriving at predetermined locations expecting to meet minors Read more
Ever wake up after what should have been a solid night of sleep…and still feel exhausted? Experts say it may not be about how long you’re sleeping, but what’s happening while you’re asleep. According to sleep psychologist Alicia Roth with Cleveland Clinic, one of the most common issues sleep centers Read more
Two northeast Ohio communities are among nine agencies across the state chosen to take part in Ohio’s new Statewide Drone First Responder pilot program. The Amherst Police Department and Kelleys Island Fire/EMS were selected for the initiative, which aims to expand rapid aerial response capabilities and improve emergency response times. Read more
A dozen northeast Ohio changemakers, including students from Solon, Aurora, Revere, and Niles McKinley, are stepping up this February as part of a regional effort to combat cardiovascular disease, the nation’s leading cause of death. The group is participating in the American Heart Association’s Woman of Impact and Teen of Read more
The National Inventors Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, honoring 15 inventors whose ideas have shaped everyday life, from Wi-Fi and shapewear to life-saving medical devices and industrial technologies used around the world. Among this year’s inductees is Cleveland chemist Donald Alstadt, inventor of Chemlok, a revolutionary Read more
