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• I-Team finds thousands of criminal cases not getting investigated in Cleveland

  20-02-2017 23:50
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — The FOX 8 I TEAM has found thousands of criminal cases not getting investigated in Cleveland. And, this is not the first we’ve heard of it, so we’re asking what’s being done about it? We’re asking hard questions about a massive backlog involving hit-and-run crashes. The City says, last year, 5874 cases were referred to the Hit/Skip Unit. That unit has 1 detective assigned to investigate. One other officer has been temporarily assigned, but tha
  
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• Real estate agents on high alert after robbery

  20-02-2017 23:47
  
  Real estate agents in Northeast Ohio are on high alert right now, after a man used open home showings as a way to case houses for stuff to steal.
  
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• 60 gas leaks found after apartment explosion

  20-02-2017 23:43
  
  A week and a half after a deadly explosion demolished several apartments and heavily damaged eight units at the Medina Village Apartments, more than 20 contractors are replacing natural gas lines.
  
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• Cocaine testing battle heats up in Ohio

  20-02-2017 23:40
  
  A bill sponsored by a Lake County-area lawmaker to reverse a controversial Ohio Supreme Court decision on cocaine testing passed unanimously in the Ohio House last week. 
  
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• Great-grandmother attacked, robbed during Cleveland home invasion

  20-02-2017 23:33
  
  Azzie Davis, 82, was attacked and robbed during a home invasion Sunday at her home in Cleveland's Lee-Seville neighborhood.
  
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• Mean girl breaks good, flies high in Beck Center's 'Bring It On,' the 2012 Lin-Manuel Miranda musical (review)

  20-02-2017 23:30
  
  'Bring It On: The Musical' features the music and lyrics of "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
  
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• FTA extends deadline for RTA to pay back debt

  20-02-2017 23:21
  
  The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has granted the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) a final deadline of March 7 to complete the discussion to reopen Public Square to bus traffic or pay back the $12 million debt.
  
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• Dairy Queen employee shoots robbery suspect, Mayfield Heights police say

  20-02-2017 23:10
  
  The attempted robbery happened about 10:20 p.m. Sunday at the Dairy Queen on Mayfield Road, a few blocks east of Brainard Road, Mayfield Heights police said.
  
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• Dairy Queen employee shoots armed robber

  20-02-2017 23:02
  
  A Dairy Queen employee with a concealed carry permit shot an armed robber in Mayfield Heights Sunday evening. 
  
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• Goodyear experts partner with Akron STEM schools on special projects

  20-02-2017 22:44
  
  Under a recent $50,000 grant to support initiatives at Akron's National Inventors' Hall of Fame STEM middle and high schools, Goodyear professionals are working with teachers to develop special projects.
  
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• University of Akron police seek information on off-campus shooting

  20-02-2017 22:34
  
  The shooting happened Monday, east of campus on South Adolph Avenue, a University of Akron campus alert states.
  
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• National preschool chain eyes site on Ohio 82 in Broadview Heights

  20-02-2017 22:14
  
  Primrose Schools, a national chain of private preschools, wants to open a franchise in Broadview Heights. The 12,000-square-foot school would stand on the north side of Ohio 82, just west of Broadview Road.
  
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• Construction unions cheer Quicken Loans Arena renovation plan

  20-02-2017 22:07
  
  The Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council represents 17 craft unions. Officials say despite criticisms, the renovations will create jobs.
  
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• Lots of rain, warm temperatures: Akron weather forecast Tuesday, Feb. 21

  20-02-2017 21:55
  
  Tuesday's weather outlook for Akron.
  
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• Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster is Donald Trump's pick for national security adviser

  20-02-2017 21:43
  
  President Donald Trump announced his pick for national security adviser: Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster.
  
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• Ohio Republican lawmaker backs out of plans for payday loan reform bill

  20-02-2017 21:36
  
  Rep. Marlene Anielski, a Walton Hills Republican, said she will not introduce a bill restricting the payday loan industry in Ohio.
  
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• Teen killed at Cleveland elementary school was playing basketball with friends before shooting

  20-02-2017 21:33
  
  Devin Price, 17, was shot to death after playing basketball at AJ Rickoff Elementary School in Cleveland.
  
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• Cleveland Cinemas brings back $5 Mondays

  20-02-2017 21:31
  
  "Cleveland Cinemas was the first in Cleveland to offer a discount day for movie goers," says Jon Forman, President of Cleveland Cinemas. "We are happy to be able, to once again, offer our original Bargain Monday price of $5."
  
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• 'Spirit of America' rallies planned to support President Donald Trump: Cleveland's having one

  20-02-2017 21:30
  
  "Spirit of America" rallies are being planned across the nation, including one in Cleveland on March 4.
  
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• See a preview of Summit Artspace's Evolving Landscapes exhibit

  20-02-2017 21:28
  
  The exhibit showcases 50 works selected by juror Alexandra Nicholis Coon, executive director of the Massillon Museum, that incorporate unexpected elements such as celestial bodies, urban scenes and forest animals.
  
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• Conservative Political Action Conference rescinds invitation to controversial Breitbart editor

  20-02-2017 21:28
  
  The organizers of this week's Conservative Political Action Conference rescinded their controversial booking of Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos on Monday.
  
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• Reward offered in murder of Akron HS student

  20-02-2017 21:19
  
  One month after the murder of a teenager in Akron, the case remains unsolved. Now there's a reward on the table.
  
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• Little known facts about Ohio's 8 presidents

  20-02-2017 21:12
  
  Ohio has always had an important role in politics as a swing state and its role as a birthplace for U.S. presidents. Out of the eight presidents who called Ohio home before making the White House their home, seven were born in the state. Check out our list of quirky, fun facts about the Presidents home to our great state.
  
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• Man shot, woman pistol-whipped during Maple Heights carjacking

  20-02-2017 21:08
  
  Police are investigating after two males carjacked a couple in Maple Heights, then shot one victim and pistol-whipped another.
  
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• Tri-C High School Rock Off Final Exam, Ariana Grande, Cory Henry: Also Playing

  20-02-2017 21:00
  
  The Final Exam for the 21st annual Tri-C High School Rock Off highlights Also Playing, which also features shows by Cory Henry and Ariana Grande.
  
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• See the new animals at the Akron Zoo as they debut on beautiful day to large crowd (photos, video)

  20-02-2017 21:00
  
  The Akron Zoo introduced its latest additions, a breeding pair of Humbolt penguins, a red panda and a komodo dragon.
  
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• Cool down, thunderstorms ahead: Northeast Ohio weekend weather outlook Feb. 24-26

  20-02-2017 20:50
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Sing Out: Greater Abyssinia's choir performs 'Victory Shall Be Mine' in honor of Black History Month

  20-02-2017 20:31
  
  This month, cleveland.com will celebrate Black History Month with stories from local ministers talking about the songs that mean most to them.
  
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• RTA granted extra time to figure out Public Square bus traffic

  20-02-2017 20:12
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio– A day away from the deadline, RTA found out they will have a little extra time to figure out what to do about bus traffic through Public Square. The federal government gave the Regional Transit Authority until Tuesday, Feb. 21; Monday morning, RTA learned the Federal Transit Administration gave the City of Cleveland a two-week extension to figure this out. RTA said they needed more time to put a plan in place to make it safer for pedestrians before […]
  
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• Opponents of Quicken Loans Arena plan uninformed, says county exec, council pres

  20-02-2017 20:05
  
  People who demand an equal amount of money be spent on communities as on Quicken Loans Arena renovations are uninformed, two Cuyahoga County officials say.
  
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• Soap Box Derby sets date for 80th run in Akron for 2017 race

  20-02-2017 19:53
  
  Organizers of the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby have set the date for the 80th event at Derby Downs in Akron.
  
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• Students use GoFundMe to try to pay for college

  20-02-2017 19:35
  
  College students are seeking donations to covertuition, books and study abroad expenses through GoFundMe, the fundraising website says
  
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• RTA, city testing running buses through Public Square

  20-02-2017 19:20
  
  RTA and the city were testing running buses through Public Square.
  
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• Pros and cons of new Enemies List: Minister of Culture

  20-02-2017 19:15
  
  One drawback: No more Christmas cards from Steve Bannon.
  
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• Pros and cons of new Enemies List

  20-02-2017 19:15
  
  No more Christmas cards from Steve Bannon.
  
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• See swimmers leap into lake at Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump

  20-02-2017 19:09
  
  Brave swimmers at the Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump Saturday celebrated the sunshine. The Akron event raised $160,000 for the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank.
  
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• Police officer fatally shoots man at end of nine-hour hostage standoff in Kent

  20-02-2017 19:08
  
  A 27-year-old man was shot dead Sunday during a hostage situation and standoff at a Kent apartment complex.
  
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• Who's running for mayor in Cleveland? Frank Jackson faces a crowded field for re-election

  20-02-2017 19:06
  
  Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has announced his candidacy for a fourth term. To get there, though, he'll have to defeat a long list of challengers.
  
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• Ohio Gov. John Kasich's financial warfare with local governments: A video explainer

  20-02-2017 18:58
  
  Ohio Gov. John Kasich has boasted that he slashed state income taxes and replenished the state's rainy day fund, but many local government leaders say the accomplishments came at their expense.
  
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• Is 'The Good Fight' worth adding another streaming subscription?

  20-02-2017 18:45
  
  The Good Fight" proves to be a more-than-worthy successor to its parent show, "The Good Wife," with the potential to surpass the original. That's the good news. The bad news (depending on how much you're currently spending on your TV addiction) is that "The Good Fight" will only be available through CBS All Access, the network's subscription streaming site that costs $5.99 a month - make that $9.99 if you want it commercial-free.
  
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• Clevelanders' spirits increase with warming temperatures, but will it last? Northeast Ohio 5-day forecast Feb. 20-24

  20-02-2017 18:35
  
  Have you been enjoying the warm February temperatures?
  
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• Cleveland Kurentovanje festival: Scary monsters, a parade, Slovenian food and beer (schedule, photos)

  20-02-2017 18:04
  
  The fifth annual Cleveland Kurentovanje festival takes place this weekend.
  
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• Cleveland Flea presents Local Union, a wedding-planning event this Saturday

  20-02-2017 18:00
  
  With wedding planning season upon us, The Cleveland Flea is hosting Local Union, a wedding planning party and marketing event on Saturday, Feb. 25 at The Nash.
  
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• The Shocker will appear in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming.' But who is the Shocker?

  20-02-2017 17:55
  
  The Shocker, a long-time Spider-Man villain, will appear in the upcoming "Spider-Man: Homecoming."
  
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• Akron man charged in attack that left father in critical condition

  20-02-2017 17:52
  
  An Akron man is charged in a domestic violence attack that left his father in critical condition.
  
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• Man killed by officer during standoff in Kent

  20-02-2017 17:50
  
  A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a seven-hour standoff at an apartment complex in Kent night, authorities said Monday. 
  
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• In honor of Presidents Day, all 43 U.S. Presidents, ranked (video)

  20-02-2017 17:46
  
  Former President Barack Obama ranked No. 12 on C-Span's ranking of all U.S. Presidents in history.
  
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• Apollo's Fire baroque orchestra makes 'Virtuoso Bach' look easy, and easy to enjoy (review)

  20-02-2017 17:36
  
  So much fun did Apollo's Fire appear to have playing Bach showpieces Friday night with director Jeannette Sorrell, one suspects most of its members didn't even regard the evening as work.
  
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• Is 'Logan' the best 'X-Men' movie yet?

  20-02-2017 17:30
  
  Critics are so far impressed with upcoming "X-Men" spinoff "Logan."
  
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• "Kitchen Crashers" host Alison Victoria in Akron, two-day garden workshop and bees: Home and Garden News

  20-02-2017 17:00
  
  DIY Network's "Kitchen Crashers" host Alison Victoria in Akron, two-day garden workshop and bees: Home and Garden News.
  
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