Local teen bound over in fatal crash that killed two

fox8.com (News) 3/19 7:05A Ed Gallek

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WJW) -- A Strongsville teen will now face charges in adult court for a fatal accident that killed two men. According to Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Mackenzie Shirilla, a 2022 Strongsville graduate, was bound over from...

State relents, family to keep pet nutria

fox8.com (News) 3/18 10:51A Associated Press

**Related Video Above: Ohio lawmaker wants to make pet theft a felony.** BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — After much public outcry, state officials now say they will let a Louisiana couple keep a 22-pound nutria — a beady-eyed, orange-toothed, rat-tailed...

Leaders in opposition on interchange between Brunswick, Strongsville

fox8.com (News) 3/18 8:51A Tino Bovenzi

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WJW) – A provision inside the 2024-25 Ohio Transportation Budget is causing opposition between two Northeast Ohio city leaders. House Bill 23 , which has already been passed by the Ohio House, has a provision within Section...

I-Team: Inspections say local rail crossings in bad shape

fox8.com (News) 3/9 12:54P Peggy Gallek

(WJW) — The FOX 8 I-Team uncovered hazards at local rail crossings where trains pass and where you drive every day. We went through inspection reports from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio . But, problems spotted often do not lead to quick...

These Northeast Ohio cities have some of the lowest traffic fatality rates in the U.S.

fox8.com (News) 3/9 9:04A Justin Dennis

[Watch coverage from 2021 on traffic crashes along state highways in the player above.] (WJW) — Several local communities without any fatal traffic crashes during a recent five-year period have been cited as an example of a future with zero...

Looking for a new nosh spot? Recently-opened restaurants in Cleveland area

fox8.com (News) 3/3 9:24A Stacker

*For coverage of Cordelia, another recently-opened restaurant in Cleveland, watch above. (STACKER) -- Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Cleveland from Yelp . Restaurants listed as hot and new were included. List names CLE...

Cleveland Heights settles lawsuit with DNA exoneree for $4 million

News 5 Cleveland (Investigations) 3/2 12:40P

The City of Cleveland Heights will pay $4 million to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a man wrongfully convicted of rape, according to his attorney, Sarah Gelsomino, partner, FG&G.Christopher Miller, 46, served nearly 17 years...

Strongsville High School's 'Mustang Express'

fox8.com (Morning Show) 2/24 7:19A Margaret Daykin

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) -- Under the direction of Vickie Eicher, the Strongsville High School show choir 'Mustang Express' shared their talents on Fox 8 News in the Morning. The award-winning Mustang Express has a rich tradition in the community...

Prosecutor: Paroled murderer 'terrorized' local woman

fox8.com (News) 2/22 1:23P Ed Gallek

CLEVELAND (WJW) — A 61-year-old convicted murderer, who was out on parole, is now heading back to prison. Scott Keenum appeared in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Wednesday and was sentenced to eight to 12 years in prison after Judge Timothy...

Cleveland’s Superior Midway bike project saved after backlash

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 2/22 11:47A

Following backlash from the biking community, a proposal to stop cities from creating their own bike lines was removed from the Ohio budget.It's been a bumpy ride, but smoother roads are ahead for the Superior Avenue Midway bike project in...

Fish Fry Guide 2023: Here’s where to get Lenten dinner in Northeast Ohio

fox8.com (News) 2/22 12:00A Celeste Houmard

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Lent is almost here and it’s time to start choosing which fish fries to attend this season! Lent will start on February 22 and go until April 6 this year. Plenty of Cleveland-area churches, restaurants and organizations are here...

'Special treat': Fans love seeing Ohio State, Michigan play in Cleveland

fox8.com (News) 2/18 2:13P Laura Morrison

CLEVELAND (WJW) — As the puck dropped for the first time Saturday afternoon, two collegiate programs with plenty of history between them, added one more chapter to their legendary rivalry. “It’s nice...

Final preparations underway for Faceoff on the Lake at FirstEnergy Stadium

fox8.com (News) 2/15 11:39A Gabe Spiegel

CLEVELAND (WJW) — History is set to be made at FirstEnergy Stadium this weekend when the puck drops for an outdoor hockey series at the home of the Cleveland Browns . “Oh, it’s going to be a blast,” Director of Stadium Operations Brad Mohr said....

Sex for sale: Sex ring bust leads to multiple arrests

fox8.com (News) 2/9 5:15A Peggy Gallek

Editor's Note: Previous coverage in the video above. CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) - The FOX 8 I-Team has found 11 people indicted on 38 charges accused of running a ring offering sex for sale at massage parlors. Cuyahoga County prosecutors...

'Really messes up your life': Strongsville police investigate rash of stolen checks

fox8.com (News) 2/1 4:18P Suzanne Stratford

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WJW) - Strongsville police are investigating a rash of checks stolen from the mail. Over the last two months, officers have received 16 reports in the city, including some businesses and Sts. Joseph and John School. The...