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Black drivers in Cleveland were three times more likely to be stopped by police than their white counterparts last year, according to a new report from a team that monitors Cleveland police’s progress on court-ordered reforms.
Black drivers are 3.7 times more likely to be stopped by Cleveland police, federal monitor says
A new report from the consent-decree monitoring team says racial disparities in traffic stops by Cleveland police persist.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Black drivers in Cleveland were three times more likely to be stopped by police than their white counterparts last year, according to a new report from a team that monitors Cleveland police’s progress on court-ordered reforms.
The wife of former Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren pleaded guilty Monday to criminal trespass, ending a case that stirred months of controversy.
Former Cleveland Heights mayor’s wife pleads guilty to trespassing, gets probation
A Cuyahoga County judge ordered a mental health evaluation after Natalie McDaniel initially resisted admitting guilt in the case tied to her husband's recall.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The wife of former Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren pleaded guilty Monday to criminal trespass, ending a case that stirred months of controversy.
City Council will consider increasing Cleveland Heights’ annual road paving budget from approximately $3.5 million to between $4 million and $5 million to address the city’s deteriorating roads.
Cleveland Heights mulls putting extra $1.5 million toward potholes in 2026
Council member Jim Posch, who is the committee’s interim chair, said that the department already has a list of priority streets that need repaving, so the extra money should allow them to “dig deeper into that list.”
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December 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
City Council will consider increasing Cleveland Heights’ annual road paving budget from approximately $3.5 million to between $4 million and $5 million to address the city’s deteriorating roads.
The owner of a dump truck company died by suicide on Sunday, a day before he was expected to plead guilty to federal charges that accused him of helping rip off a Beachwood explosives company for $2.4 million, officials said.
Dump truck owner accused of defrauding Beachwood explosive company dies the day before hearing
Gregory Shuey, 73, was accused of conspiring with a former Austin Powder executive to defraud the Beachwood company of $2 million through fake invoices.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The owner of a dump truck company died by suicide on Sunday, a day before he was expected to plead guilty to federal charges that accused him of helping rip off a Beachwood explosives company for $2.4 million, officials said.
Cuyahoga County officials have tentatively agreed to pay $400,000 to a former aide who accused Judge Leslie Celebrezze of retaliation and witness intimidation.
Cuyahoga Council set to decide on $400,000 settlement in aide’s lawsuit against judge
Cuyahoga County officials have tentatively agreed to pay $400,000 to a former aide who accused Judge Leslie Celebrezze of retaliation and witness intimidation.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Cuyahoga County officials have tentatively agreed to pay $400,000 to a former aide who accused Judge Leslie Celebrezze of retaliation and witness intimidation.
The Today in Ohio podcast crew discussed Gov. Mike DeWine’s upcoming announcement on the death penalty. Ohio hasn’t carried out an execution in nearly seven years — will he move to end capital punishment for good?
DeWine’s final act? Ohio governor prepares announcement on death penalty. Will he end it?
DeWine has been consistently reluctant to carry out capital punishment. Might that culminate in historic policy shift before he leaves office, potentially ending Ohio's death penalty through commutations or legislative action
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December 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The Today in Ohio podcast crew discussed Gov. Mike DeWine’s upcoming announcement on the death penalty. Ohio hasn’t carried out an execution in nearly seven years — will he move to end capital punishment for good?
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Ohio State football’s Julian Sayin is headed to New York! The redshirt freshman quarterback was announced as one of four Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday, putting him in the running for college football’s most prestigious award.
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Ohio State football’s Julian Sayin is headed to New York! The redshirt freshman quarterback was announced as one of four Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday, putting him in the running for college football’s most prestigious award.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Ohio State football’s Julian Sayin is headed to New York! The redshirt freshman quarterback was announced as one of four Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday, putting him in the running for college football’s most prestigious award.
Picture: AP
Ohio State football’s Julian Sayin is headed to New York! The redshirt freshman quarterback was announced as one of four Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday, putting him in the running for college football’s most prestigious award.
Picture: AP
Last year, only 151 seniors received help from Cuyahoga County’s property tax-relief program. Next year, the county will run the program directly, streamline the application process, and lower the age to 67.
Cuyahoga County to overhaul senior tax relief program for 2026
Program designed to help seniors avoid foreclosure distributed only $1 million of $2 million budget as county and housing partner blame each other for shortcomings.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Last year, only 151 seniors received help from Cuyahoga County’s property tax-relief program. Next year, the county will run the program directly, streamline the application process, and lower the age to 67.
Kirtland’s linemen powered another state championship 41-6 over Hopewell-Loudon and most are back next year. Could Hornets make it nine in a row?
Kirtland’s line pushed it to eighth state title, and that could make it a favorite for No. 9
A majority of Kirtland’s offensive line is slated to return after pushing the way for the Hornets’ skillful seniors.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Kirtland’s linemen powered another state championship 41-6 over Hopewell-Loudon and most are back next year. Could Hornets make it nine in a row?
Guardians fans are still reeling from Emmanuel Clase’s 2024 playoff collapse. Could gambling ties explain a meltdown that defies every baseball stat?
Did Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase throw 2024 playoffs for gamblers? His collapse is inexplicable
Rich Exner's deep-dive investigation found Clase's postseason meltdown defies every conventional baseball explanation, raising disturbing questions amid gambling scandal
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December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Guardians fans are still reeling from Emmanuel Clase’s 2024 playoff collapse. Could gambling ties explain a meltdown that defies every baseball stat?
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi recently brushed aside allegations of discrimination tied to the administration’s firing of a Cleveland immigration judge.
AG Pamela Bondi rejects discrimination claims in Cleveland judge’s firing case
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bond noted the administration faces approximately 575 lawsuits, while dismissing allegations from former Cleveland Immigration Judge Tania Nemer.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi recently brushed aside allegations of discrimination tied to the administration’s firing of a Cleveland immigration judge.
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi recently brushed aside allegations of discrimination tied to the administration’s firing of a Cleveland immigration judge.
AG Pamela Bondi rejects discrimination claims in Cleveland judge’s firing case
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bond noted the administration faces approximately 575 lawsuits, while dismissing allegations from former Cleveland Immigration Judge Tania Nemer.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi recently brushed aside allegations of discrimination tied to the administration’s firing of a Cleveland immigration judge.
Is your favorite Northeast Ohio girls basketball team in the Top 25 this week?
Cleveland.com girls basketball Top 25: A new No. 1 takes over the rankings
There was movement at the top of this week's cleveland.com girls basketball Top 25.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Is your favorite Northeast Ohio girls basketball team in the Top 25 this week?
Kevin Stefanski is rolling with Shedeur Sanders to close out the season — do you agree with the call, Cleveland?
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Kevin Stefanski is rolling with Shedeur Sanders to close out the season — do you agree with the call, Cleveland?
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
Ohio high school football had some monsters in Week 16.
OHSAA football state championship Game Balls: Top performers from Week 16
Avon, Glenville and Kirtland brought home state championships with some record performances.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Ohio high school football had some monsters in Week 16.
OPINION: "The pattern is as familiar as it is grim. When Planned Parenthood loses funding, clinics close, disease rates rise, unintended pregnancies increase, and costs to taxpayers climb."
Ohio’s Planned Parenthood cuts are a master class in dismantling public health: Leila Atassi
Ohio’s decision to cut Planned Parenthood from Medicaid isn’t about abortion—it’s a political choice that will predictably harm public health, driving up disease, maternal deaths and costs, while stripping essential care from those who can least afford to lose it.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
OPINION: "The pattern is as familiar as it is grim. When Planned Parenthood loses funding, clinics close, disease rates rise, unintended pregnancies increase, and costs to taxpayers climb."
Jeff Kent, who briefly played for Cleveland in ’96, is headed to Cooperstown! The second-base home run king joins the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Jeff Kent, who briefly played for Cleveland, elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Era Committee
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Gary Sheffield, whose careers were tainted by steroid rumors, were denied entry to Cooperstown.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Jeff Kent, who briefly played for Cleveland in ’96, is headed to Cooperstown! The second-base home run king joins the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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“I’ve been really impressed with his work ethic,” Stefanski said. “He’s consistently gotten better. I feel good about where his development is heading.”
Photo: John Kuntz, cleveland.com
“I’ve been really impressed with his work ethic,” Stefanski said. “He’s consistently gotten better. I feel good about where his development is heading.”
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December 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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“I’ve been really impressed with his work ethic,” Stefanski said. “He’s consistently gotten better. I feel good about where his development is heading.”
Photo: John Kuntz, cleveland.com
“I’ve been really impressed with his work ethic,” Stefanski said. “He’s consistently gotten better. I feel good about where his development is heading.”
Photo: John Kuntz, cleveland.com
Nearly 800 readers weighed in on Moreno’s dual citizenship proposal, raising constitutional, practical, and deeply personal concerns.
A staggering rejection of Bernie Moreno’s push to ban dual citizenship: The Readers Write
Ohio readers overwhelmingly reject Sen. Bernie Moreno's proposal to ban dual citizenship, valuing heritage and fearing loss of identity and freedom.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Nearly 800 readers weighed in on Moreno’s dual citizenship proposal, raising constitutional, practical, and deeply personal concerns.
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23 Cleveland venues, including Rocket Arena, Progressive Field, and the Museum of Natural History, are now Accessibility Verified through hands-on checks to ensure visitors with disabilities can enjoy the city safely and confidently.
Photo: David Petkiewicz
23 Cleveland venues, including Rocket Arena, Progressive Field, and the Museum of Natural History, are now Accessibility Verified through hands-on checks to ensure visitors with disabilities can enjoy the city safely and confidently.
Photo: David Petkiewicz
December 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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23 Cleveland venues, including Rocket Arena, Progressive Field, and the Museum of Natural History, are now Accessibility Verified through hands-on checks to ensure visitors with disabilities can enjoy the city safely and confidently.
Photo: David Petkiewicz
23 Cleveland venues, including Rocket Arena, Progressive Field, and the Museum of Natural History, are now Accessibility Verified through hands-on checks to ensure visitors with disabilities can enjoy the city safely and confidently.
Photo: David Petkiewicz
Shedeur Sanders had the numbers, the clutch drives, the moment—but does that mean he should start? We debate this and more in this week’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
Did Shedeur Sanders make his case to be the Browns quarterback long-term? Postgame podcast
Listen to our postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, recorded live Sunday night.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Shedeur Sanders had the numbers, the clutch drives, the moment—but does that mean he should start? We debate this and more in this week’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
Details about what led up to the attack remain unknown.
Cleveland authorities identify victim killed at downtown nightclub
No arrests have been made in connection with the fatal shooting of Monte Baker at a nightclub in downtown Cleveland.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Details about what led up to the attack remain unknown.
A quiet Monday with absolute nonsense by Wednesday. Sounds about right, Northeast Ohio.
Rain, snow, wind on the way for Northeast Ohio
A quiet but frigid Monday will give way to an active week in Northeast Ohio, with a midweek storm bringing rain, snow and strong winds.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A quiet Monday with absolute nonsense by Wednesday. Sounds about right, Northeast Ohio.
A man, approximately 25 years old, was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Cleveland police investigating early morning fatal shooting at Downtown nightclub
Cleveland police are investigating a fatal shooting early Sunday at the Medusa nightclub on St. Clair Avenue in which a man, estimated to be around 25 years old, was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A man, approximately 25 years old, was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Our Facebook audience sounded off on Shedeur Sanders’ outing against the Titans, and the majority were overwhelmingly pleased with the rookie’s performance. Do you agree?
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Clevelanddotcom
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Clevelanddotcom
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our Facebook audience sounded off on Shedeur Sanders’ outing against the Titans, and the majority were overwhelmingly pleased with the rookie’s performance. Do you agree?
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Clevelanddotcom
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Clevelanddotcom