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Hello, sunshine! Check out this 8-day forecast
This is just the start of a LONG stretch of pleasant fall weather.
Missing: Piper Gerhardt
FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.
'It stings': Vogt shares his message for the team after Guardians season ends in Game 6
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt shared his message for the team after Monday night's heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Auction site set up for Schwebel Baking
A federal court has approved the auction and liquidation sale of Schwebel Baking.
New London fundraising to replace old playground, making it more accessible
A Huron County community is working to replace its aging playground with a focus on making it accessible to children and families of all abilities.
FORECAST: Tracking sunshine and above-average temperatures
Tonight will be another chilly night with some patchy frost. With temperatures in the mid to upper 30s, the frost will likely not be as widespread as this past weekend.
Trump calls on New Mexico to change its name to 'New America'
President Trump called on New Mexico to change its name to “New America” following his decision to alter the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario to include “America.”
Caught on Camera: 3 NE Ohio men indicted in alleged $68K Home Depot theft ring
Three men were caught on camera inside Home Depot stores, where prosecutors say they were stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
Police investigate ongoing thefts from vehicles in Little Italy
Police are aggressively working to find suspects responsible for stealing from cars in Little Italy.
I-Team: No charges after garbage truck plows into parked car in Cleveland
The FOX 8 I-Team has found a Cleveland city worker will not face charges after plowing into a parked car with a garbage truck.
2 men indicted in Canton home explosion
Two men have been charged in connection with a home explosion in Canton that witnesses said could be felt for miles.
Ash Cave in Hocking Hills has centuries of human history right on its floors
This cave didn't get its name for no reason. Centuries-old ashes were once found all over its floors.
Heights vs. Shaker high school football game rescheduled due to 'safety'
football game and senior night festivities at Heights High School are getting pushed back this week, moving from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon.
Richard Riehle of 'Office Space,' over 400 more shows and movies, dies: Reports
The Wisconsin native's career spans roughly five decades.
Richard Riehle of 'Office Space,' over 400 more shows and movies, dies: Reports
The Wisconsin native's career spans roughly five decades.
One dead, another injured in shooting near northeast Columbus mosque
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting Monday near a northeast Columbus mosque, according to officials. The Columbus Division of Police said it received multiple calls reporting gunshots at 2:11 p.m. in the 2200 block of Albert Avenue. The Columbus division of the Bureau of…
2 bystanders say part from Millennium Force landed near them at Cedar Point
A beloved roller coaster has reopened at Cedar Point after a part fell off of the ride Friday, the park confirmed to FOX 8.
Miley Cyrus says Dolly Parton sent her a sign
Miley Cyrus says she feels her late godmother, Dolly Parton, with her every day — and believes the country music icon sent her a sign after her death.
Cleveland police oversight extended 2 more years: I-Team
A federal judge extended Cleveland police oversight through 2028, saying more work is needed to comply with a court-ordered reform agreement.
Teen found stabbed in the chest outside Massillon home later dies: Police
Massillon police are investigating a fatal stabbing that took place outside of a home early Sunday morning.
Police searching for suspect in fatal Cleveland hit-and-run Sunday afternoon
The Cleveland Division of Police is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash.
Alligator kills 71-year-old fisherman in Florida
Police Capt. Michael Mason said authorities were not alerted in advance that an alligator was near the lake's shore, possibly because it “has tons of alligators in it.”
I-90 W at Dead Man's Curve reopens after crash
A crash shut down part of I-90 West at Dead Man's Curve Monday afternoon, the Ohio Department of Transportation confirmed.
Incredible local home goes to auction this week
An impressive home that sits on more than 45 acres of land with an indoor pool, ski lake, boat house and guest cottage will hit the auction block later this month in Stark County.
Powerball pot sits at a tremendous $607M ahead of tonight's drawing
The Powerball Jackpot is currently sitting at a tremendous total of $607 million.
Nestlé to close Solon factory by end of 2027
Nestlé plans to close its Solon factory by the end of 2027.
'These pilots saved our lives': Donnie Wahlberg recounts plane skidding off runway, hitting fence
Actor Donnie Wahlberg said he was aboard a plane that skidded off the runway and hit a fence at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport over the weekend.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is sidelined indefinitely with blood clots
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will remain sidelined indefinitely with blood clots that could cost him the rest of the season.
Four charged with promoting prostitution in multiple spas, apartments in Ohio
A grand jury is charging four people with promoting prostitution at multiple spas and apartments in Ohio.
$1M bond for man accused of killing woman at local gym
A local man accused of a deadly shooting inside the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium over the weekend is scheduled to be arraigned Monday morning.
Elon Musk's big pledge: SpaceX shares for every kid
With approximately 73 million children under the age of 18 in the United States, that would put the value of Musk's pledge at about $10.66 billion.
Man mounts fake camera to pressure dog owners into scooping poo: Police
Police in a local up-scale community recently discovered a security camera mounted to a utility pole was a decoy.
MapQuest's new 'surveillance layer' feature flags Flock cameras on users' routes
“The Roads Have Eyes!” MapQuest said while unveiling the feature.
Grafton store sells $1 million scratch-off winner
According to the Ohio Lottery, the man bought several tickets for the Millionaire Blowout Scratch-Off.
Lyndhurst police host casino night to benefit youth
The Lyndhurst Police Foundation is hosting a casino night fundraiser.
Former player says Cleveland Browns look like 'cardiac kids'
The Cleveland Browns are in first place in the AFC North after getting their fourth win of the season.
Service member dies after rappelling fall at college football game: Nellis Air Force Base
He was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
Falling cross kills Catholic priest during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
A Roman Catholic priest celebrating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador has died after a crucifix fell on him during the livestreamed service.
Guardians fall to Rays 7-3, ending their 2026 season
The Cleveland Guardians fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, ending Cleveland's 2026 season.
Missing: Summer Brown
FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.
Another fan reported missing near The Flats found
Cleveland police are asking for the public's help finding a man they believe was intoxicated before he went missing in Cleveland early Sunday morning.
National Guard member and armed man shot in DC, police say
Police say three Guard members fired their weapons, and investigators don’t yet know which one hit the man they arrested.
Massive recall on hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a massive meat recall on more than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, deli meat, bacon, bratwurst, and more.
SUNSHINE: Clear week ahead with lows in the 30s
Monday will be the first of a LONG stretch of pleasant fall weather!
VOTE: FOX 8 Game of the Week #10
We will announce the winning game live every Thursday night on FOX 8 News at 10 p.m.
Rasmussen shines as the Rays beat the Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead
Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win, Tampa Bay’s offense kept on constant pressure and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.
FORECAST: Pleasant fall weather ahead!
Monday will be just one day of a LONG stretch of pleasant fall weather!
Monken calls Browns team 'special group' following win over Ravens
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) -- Cleveland Browns Head Coach Todd Monken called his team a special group following Sunday's 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens. “For some reason, just the way our guys work and the way they believe, there’s something about this group that makes them special,” Monken said during his post-game…
Deshaun Watson leads drive for winning field goal and Browns rally for 13-10 victory over Ravens
Deshaun Watson connected with Jerry Jeudy for 33 yards to set up Andre Szmyt's 37-yard field goal on the final snap, and the Cleveland Browns rallied past the Baltimore Ravens 13-10 on Sunday.
Officials confirm suspect's identity and victim's death in Cuyahoga Falls gym shooting
Both the medical examiner's office and Cuyahoga Falls police are investigating the 61-year-old woman's death as a homicide.
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu “has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combating the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
Police investigating shooting at Cuyahoga Falls gym
Police in Cuyahoga Falls are investigating a shooting at a local gym.
New rule could impact your next delayed or canceled flight
The next time your flight is canceled or delayed, it may not be as easy to get compensation as a new federal rule takes effect.
Vice President Vance in Cincinnati this week
Vice President JD Vance is attending a midterm rally in Cincinnati
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple picking? The fall fun doesn't stop in NE Ohio
Fall is upon us, meaning you’re going to want to go apple picking and walk through corn mazes and maybe even take home a pumpkin.
See one, report it: Massive fish in Ohio wildlife officials want to know about
There's a species of fish in Ohio that could grow to be more than 300 pounds and if you encounter one — no matter its size — wildlife officials are asking the public to report it.
Shapiro launches super PAC as presidential speculation mounts
Shapiro is considered one of many potential presidential candidates for Democrats in 2028. His popularity in Pennsylvania — a Quinnipiac University poll earlier this month found his job approval at 62 percent — has raised his stock among some in the party.
FORECAST: Frost Advisory in effect
(WJW) -- The first frost and/or freeze of the fall season is in the books for many! Here’s a look at Sunday morning’s lows: Still another chilly night ahead as most will be in the lower to mid 30s with some outlying areas in the upper 20s. Areas of frost are possible so A Frost
ALCS Game 5: Guardians lose 3-1
We now know the Guardians are going to have to go back to Florida, but first, there's Sunday's game at home.
Cleveland Browns beat Ravens 13-10
Browns coach Todd Monken and Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley won't be in a sentimental mood when Cleveland hosts Baltimore in an AFC North matchup on Sunday.
Vehicle drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and injuring more
One child and one adult were killed, Wichita police reported, without disclosing their ages.
FORECAST: Warm-up expected across NE Ohio
Sunday will be the pick day this weekend because it will be the warmer half!
After knocking out KC Concepcion, Jets safety gets fine from NFL
New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick claims he received a fine following last Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
2 Ohio airman killed in World War II laid to rest this month
Two Ohio Air Force servicemembers were laid to rest this month, decades after they were killed in service during World War II.
Aurora Park to open at Geauga Lake's former SeaWorld site on Oct. 25
A portion of the former Geauga Lake park, which has been abandoned for decades, is just weeks away from reopening to the public.
3 Northeast Ohio men indicted for a string of Home Depot thefts totaling over $68,000
The trio allegedly committed 50 different thefts at Home Depot stores.
No. 4 Ohio State holds on for 19-15 nail-biting win over No. 5 Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WCMH) -- Over 54,000 fans witnessed an instant classic during Saturday’s matchup between the last two national champions of college football. No. 4 Ohio State defeated No. 5 Indiana 19-15 after Jeremiah Smith caught a 38-yard touchdown under double coverage in the endzone, handing Curt Cignetti his…
Guardians fall to Rays Saturday, series now 2-2
Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians was postponed because of rain Friday night.
When is trick-or-treat this year? Check our NE Ohio Halloween list
Feel those autumn vibes permeating the air? That means it’s time to start thinking about your Halloween choices -- especially trick-or-treat plans.
Weather alerts for the Guardians game; but it stays mostly dry
(WJW) -- Clear skies this evening and chilly temperatures as they are in the 40s. Winds are light but there is a slight breeze just to make it feel a little chillier. Tonight will be frosty and freezing cold, literally. Just about everyone will wake up to frost first thing Sunday morning. Many will even
Trader Joe's to open more than 30 new stores 'soon': Here's where in Northeast Ohio
America's "favorite grocer" is growing.
Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday
The 71-year-old Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule.
Roller coaster shut down at Cedar Point after part 'dislodged' from ride
A roller coaster was shut down at Cedar Point Friday after a part fell off of a ride, the park confirmed to FOX 8.
Gov. DeWine orders flags fly at half-staff for fallen Clay Township Police sergeant
Friday night, the governor's office issued an order for U.S. and Ohio flags to fly at half-staff in memory of Sgt. Jacob Roesler of the Clay Township Police Department.
'Selma Blair did not intend to harm anyone,’ spokesperson says
“The suggestion that Selma does not have multiple sclerosis is outrageous."
Powerade takes aim at Novig over Sydney Sweeney ad campaign
Powerade has issued something of a rebuttal to Novig’s nearly-naked ad campaign starring Sydney Sweeney.
How local universities are pulling out all the stops to boost enrollment
Kent State University and the University of Akron, less than 20 miles apart, both scheduled visitation events on Friday, hoping to make enough of an impression to convince potential students and their families to enroll.
Teen who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was former student, police say
Authorities in Oregon will hold a press briefing Friday afternoon in Bend one day after a gunman opened fire, killing four people and wounding two others, according to police.
Teen who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was former student, police say
Authorities in Oregon will hold a press briefing Friday afternoon in Bend one day after a gunman opened fire, killing four people and wounding two others, according to police.
'Just a good time': Guardians playoff run benefitting downtown Cleveland businesses
The Cleveland Guardians postseason success is driving a big economic boost for businesses downtown.
I-Team: Chilling 911 calls reveal fights; terror at Cleveland school
The FOX 8 I-Team obtained 9-1-1 calls that reveal violence and terror in a Cleveland high school, as well as cell phone video that shows a line of police cars and medics responding to the chaos.
National Move Over Day advocates for the safety of first responders and roadside workers
A Canton firefighter is recovering after a driver struck his fire department vehicle on Interstate 77, highlighting the dangers faced by first responders and roadside workers as National Move Over Day approaches Saturday.
Sergeant killed after SUV hits police cruiser: OSHP
Clay Township police are mourning the loss of one of their own Friday after an officer was killed in an Ottawa County car crash.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving: Report
This comes after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.
Dojuan Nettles guilty of Tremont murder after 15 years
A Cuyahoga County prosecutor has announced a man guilty of murder and kidnapping for the 15-year-old cold case homicide of a 21-year-old Cleveland student.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs relocated to new prison after contraband, massages report
Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
ODOT preps plows for winter weather in Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND (WJW) – It could only be a handful of weeks before snow flurries are flying in Northeast Ohio, so the Ohio Department of Transportation's crews spent Friday morning making sure their snowplows are ready to go. 150-point inspections were completed to make sure every single mechanical function on the trucks is…
Tesla's new Roadster car can fly; but don't expect to drive it anytime soon
Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself into the air, among other engineering bells and whistles. But drivers shouldn't expect to take it for a spin anytime soon.
Cleveland man arrested in connection with stabbing death of 16-year-old
An arrest has been made in connection with a 16-year-old boy who died after being stabbed multiple times in Cleveland on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
'Miraculous': Man who stopped Oregon school shooter has 2 daughters at the school
The man who stopped a deadly elementary school attack in Oregon by shooting the teenage gunman inside the building is the father of two girls at the school, his mother said Friday.
Frozen smoked salmon sold in Ohio recalled over Listeria
Frozen smoked salmon sold in Ohio and five other states is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Listeria, according to a recall notice.
McDonald's unveils new Halloween Boo Buckets
McDonald’s famous Boo Buckets are getting a villainous twist this year ahead of Halloween.
Guardians now selling World Series tickets, here’s how much it’ll cost
With a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS, the Cleveland Guardians are two wins away from reaching the World Series for the first time since 2016.
President Trump says press secretary Katie Zacharia may be better off leaving
President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that his new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, might not stay on the job much longer.
Suspect, vehicle identified in Perry Township hit-and-run crash
Police have identified a suspect and vehicle after a hit-and-run crash on Thursday night, Oct. 15.
Sleeping Tesla driver crashes into highway patrol: report
The Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old Sacramento man, was traveling at freeway speeds when it entered the closed lanes and hit the patrol vehicle.
Highway ramp closed for emergency repairs in Cleveland, ODOT says
A highway ramp is closed due to emergency repairs on Friday, Oct. 16, the Ohio Department of Transportation says.
Billy Joel says he can't perform or drive 'right now' because of brain disorder
Music legend Billy Joel says he’s been advised against driving or performing on stage until his doctors can better assess his brain condition.
More than 42,000 trimmer mowers recalled after fires, burns
More than 42,000 trimmer mowers are being recalled nationwide after reports of the equipment catching fire and injuries.