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• Woman dies after being hit by car while crossing Cleveland street

  19-04-2017 23:57
  
  A 52-year-old woman died after being hit by a car crossing St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland.
  
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• Zack Reed launches Cleveland mayoral bid, targets neighborhood violence, job creation and helping youth

  19-04-2017 23:54
  
  Reed, a councilman in Cleveland for more than 16 years, joins a growing field of candidates in the mayoral race.
  
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• Who gets the $50,000 Facebook killer reward?

  19-04-2017 23:45
  
  The agencies aren't saying how that process will work and how long it will take. 
  
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• Councilman Zack Reed announces run for Cleveland mayor

  19-04-2017 23:45
  
  CLEVELAND– Cleveland City Councilman Zack Reed announced Wednesday afternoon his candidacy to be the next mayor. The event at the Murtis H. Taylor Center started with a prayer.  The councilman told the group is thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by the death of Robert Godwin, Sr. earlier this week. “I am pleased and honored to announce my candidacy for mayor of the city of Cleveland. During my 16 years in city council, I have gained […]
  
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• Man breaks in to leave flowers, gets busted

  19-04-2017 23:42
  
  A Cleveland man is facing a burglary charge for what he may have considered a romantic gesture at the time.
  
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• RTA reroutes some morning commutes for downtown sewer fix

  19-04-2017 23:13
  
  RTA reroutes some morning commutes into the downtown to accommodate sewer construction near Public Square.
  
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• Cleveland man dies two days after gunshot severed his spine

  19-04-2017 23:12
  
  Jimmie Jones, 52, was died two days after being shot in the back of the neck in Cleveland.
  
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• Son of couple killed at dealership asks for help

  19-04-2017 23:05
  
  The son of the man and woman shot and killed at their Cleveland car dealership Saturday night is asking anyone with information to come forward.
  
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• University of Akron receives $5 million gift for Native American artifacts museum; names two deans

  19-04-2017 22:58
  
  The University of Akron has received a $5 million gift to build a museum to house Native American artifacts.
  
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• Cleveland area's sooty air pollution ranks ninth-worst in the nation, says a new report

  19-04-2017 22:46
  
  Pollution caused by microscopic pieces of soot, smoke, dirt and dust continues to foul the air in Northeast Ohio, where a new report ranks the Cleveland-Akron-Canton area as having the ninth-worst annual particulate problem in the country.
  
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• Robert Godwin, Sr. Fund: Here is how you can help the family

  19-04-2017 22:38
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — A fund has been set up after the horrific loss of a beloved father of 10. Robert Godwin, Sr. was shot and killed on Easter Sunday in Cleveland. He’s being remembered as a wonderful person who taught his entire family about forgiveness. Tonya Godwin-Baines, daughter of Robert Godwin, Sr., said the family has set up a fund to help with any expenses. The fund has been established at KeyBank in Robert Godwin, Sr.’s name; you can make a donation
  
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• Upcoming Marvel series 'New Warriors' unveils baffling character lineup

  19-04-2017 22:25
  
  The lineup for "New Warriors" -- an upcoming series based on an obscure Marvel comic book series -- unveiled a lineup with some baffling choices Wednesday.
  
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• Cleveland police seek help to find epileptic man who left home without medication

  19-04-2017 22:23
  
  Phillip McCoy, 45, has not been seen since about 11 p.m. Friday, a Cleveland police report states.
  
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• ‘Thank you for your courage!’: People showing how grateful they are to McDonald’s worker who called in murder suspect tip

  19-04-2017 22:08
  
  ERIE, Pa.– People are showing how grateful they are to the McDonald’s worker who called police Tuesday after recognizing the Facebook murder suspect. Many are taking to social media saying the employee deserves the $50,000 reward in the case. Some are also sending flowers to the restaurant in Erie, Pennsylvania, with messages that say, “Thank you for your quick thinking and courage. You are an example for our community!” There was a nationwide manhunt for Steve Steph
  
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• Storms could reach severe-level, temperatures skyrocketing to 80 degrees Thursday in Akron

  19-04-2017 21:58
  
  Check out Thursday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Cleveland man freed from prison after serving 22 years for killing he didn't commit

  19-04-2017 21:53
  
  Evin King walked out of the Cuyahoga County Jail on Wednesday a free man, after spending 22 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
  
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• Sen. Kenny Yuko elected top Senate Democrat, Sen. Joe Schiavoni steps aside to focus on gubernatorial campaign

  19-04-2017 21:35
  
  Sen. Joe Schiavoni has resigned his role as Senate minority leader to focus on his gubernatorial campaign. Sen. Kenny Yuko of Richmond Heights will succeed him.
  
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• Gun found in Facebook killer Steve Stephens' car will be sent to Cleveland, police say

  19-04-2017 21:13
  
  The gun Cleveland Facebook killer Steve Stephens used to kill himself in Erie, Pennsylvania will be sent back to Cleveland for homicide investigators to determine if it was used in the slaying of Robert Godwin Sr.
  
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• SisQó has turned 'Thong Song' into 'LeBron Song'

  19-04-2017 21:12
  
  The R&B singer and songwriter who made it big in the mid and late 1990s really wants LeBron James to get the NBA MVP nod.
  
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• Summit Metro Parks hosts 'Free the Falls' series on Gorge Dam removal

  19-04-2017 21:04
  
  Summit Metro Park officials are hosting community events called "Free the Falls"to explain the benefits of bringing down the massive Gorge Dam.
  
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• Jim Breuer jams and jokes on stage at Hilarities this weekend

  19-04-2017 21:00
  
  Comedian and heavy metal singer Jim Breuer (you read that right) performs stand-up at Hilarities in Cleveland this weekend. Zainab Johnson is at the Improv and Chris Rock does two nights at Playhouse Square.
  
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• Bill O'Reilly out at Fox News

  19-04-2017 21:00
  
  "After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the Company and Bill O'Reilly have agreed that Bill O'Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel," the statement read.
  
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• Duke's K9 Dash N' Splash hosts event for dog-loving volunteers (video)

  19-04-2017 20:40
  
  Duke's K9 Dash N' Splash, the region's firstdock diving facility for dogs, is hosting a modern-day Barn Raising Cookout on Saturday, April 29 from. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the facility at Roundup Lake Campground, in Mantua on State Route 82.
  
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• $12,000 raised for Russell M. Pry Memorial Scholarship following State of City address

  19-04-2017 20:32
  
  Mayor Dan Horrigan's State of the City address in February raised $12,000for the Russell M. Pry Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, announced during the address and endowed through a $50,000 donation from Friends of Russ Pry, will award $2,250 annually to graduate of a high school within Summit County who has a demonstrated a deep commitment to community service.
  
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• Boomers rule the roost, musically and otherwise: Minister of Culture

  19-04-2017 20:30
  
  I'm a proud member of the generation that invented sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.
  
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• Luca West restaurant to open in Westlake

  19-04-2017 20:29
  
  The owners of Luca Italian Cuisine will open Luca West in Westlake.
  
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• Luca Italian Cuisine to open new restaurant in Westlake

  19-04-2017 20:29
  
  The owners of Luca Italian Cuisine will open Luca West in Westlake.
  
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• North Ridgeville man accused of raping girl

  19-04-2017 20:28
  
  Jessee R. Sink, of North Ridgeville, faces a charge of rape, court records show. His case has been bound over to a Lorain County grand jury Tuesday for review, according to court records.
  
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• Judge, jury acquit livestock supplier in case alleging threats against federal agents

  19-04-2017 20:28
  
  A livestock supplier was acquitted by a judge and jury this week on charges of obstructing justice and threatening federal agents investigating him as part of a larger probe involving a series of gas stations and companies throughout Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Police searching for Akron man charged with murder in fatal shooting

  19-04-2017 20:21
  
  Detectives are searching for an Akron man who is charged with in a fatal shooting in the city's North Hills neighborhood.
  
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• With Bill O'Reilly's exit from Fox News imminent, here are 5 times he flipped out on live TV

  19-04-2017 20:13
  
  The decision to part ways with O'Reilly, host of the top-rated cable news program "The O'Reilly Factor" since 1996, will be announced before his scheduled return from vacation April 24, New York Magazine reported Wednesday.
  
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• Rally for Troops salutes military April 30 in downtown Cleveland

  19-04-2017 20:10
  
  The 15th annual Rally for Troops salute to active duty military members, veterans and families who have lost loved ones in the service will be held April 30 at the Greater Cleveland Veterans Memorial.
  
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• Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announces new initiatives in State of the County address

  19-04-2017 20:01
  
  Cuyahoga County services and programs will be expanded through several partnerships announced Wednesday by Executive Armond Budish in his State of the County address.
  
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• Former Cleveland mayoral candidate Robert Kilo enters 2017 race

  19-04-2017 19:55
  
  In 2009 Kilo challenged Mayor Frank Jackson, finishing third in the primary behind Jackson and current state Rep. Bill Patmon, a Cleveland Democrat. In 2014 he unsuccessfully challenged for Patmon's 10th District seat in the Ohio House.
  
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• Akron man robbed at gunpoint by two men while walking home

  19-04-2017 19:50
  
  The man was not injured in the robbery that happened around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Johnston and Wilson streets, according to a police report.
  
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• What was found in Steve Stephens' car?

  19-04-2017 19:46
  
  Authorities recovered a .45 glock handgun inside the car. 
  
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• Reward offered in killings of couple at Cleveland car dealership

  19-04-2017 19:46
  
  Cleveland, OH — A $5,000 dollar reward has now been offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects responsible for killing the owners of Mr. Car Sales Dealership. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office announced the reward Wednesday morning for information leading to the capture and prosecution of suspects in this case. Michael and Trina Tomola Kuznik were found dead by their 19-year-old son inside the dealership on East 185th Street Friday night. Both had been sh
  
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• 'Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol. 2' is friggin' amazing

  19-04-2017 19:39
  
  Marvel has unveiled the setlist for the "Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Vol. 2." The movie arrives May 5.
  
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• Weekend rain chances diminishing across Northeast Ohio, temperatures will remain cool, pollen high

  19-04-2017 19:15
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Cuyahoga County's new law enforcement data sharing initiative includes increased license plate surveillance

  19-04-2017 19:15
  
  Cuyahoga County officials are working to develop an information-sharing system that will allow law enforcement agencies to seamlessly share investigative data.
  
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• Scalerator NEO launches with first group of businesses serious about ways to grow

  19-04-2017 19:05
  
  The first group of businesses selected to participate in the Scalerator NEO program launches Thursday. It's a six-month, cohort-based educational program for highly motivated entrepreneurs ($5 million to $15 million) and leaders open to learning new ways to grow their business.
  
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• Turtle trapping limits are needed in Ohio, advocates say

  19-04-2017 18:55
  
  Ohio is one of a handful of states that doesn't have bag limits on turtles, and activists say this needs to change.
  
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• ‘Should be no question’: Twitter users push for McDonald’s worker to get reward in Facebook murder case

  19-04-2017 18:45
  
  ERIE, Pa. — A McDonald’s worker who tipped off police to the whereabouts of the Facebook murder suspect is being lauded a hero on social media. People quickly took to Twitter, saying that the worker deserved the $50,000 reward for finding and helping lead to the apprehension of Steve Stephens Tuesday. Police said Stephens, 37, killed 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. in Cleveland Sunday, then posted video of the horrific crime on Facebook. A multi-state manhunt ensued, and ther
  
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• Philadelphia police officer creates beautiful portrait to honor Robert Godwin, Sr.

  19-04-2017 18:29
  
  PHILADELPHIA —  A beautiful work of art was made to remember Robert Godwin, Sr. Philadelphia Police Department forensic graphic artist Officer Jonny Castro created the portrait. Philadelphia police posted the portrait of Godwin, Sr. on its Facebook page and said they are sharing it to spread an extremely important message. “YOU – the public – are the best weapon we have in the fight against crime. Sure, that’s a cliche – but some cliches become
  
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• Red lights on Lake Erie? Rare event explained

  19-04-2017 17:59
  
  For those seeing the lights for the first time, it's a confusing sight but one that has an explanation.  
  
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• Cavs playoff parties: Here’s how to keep the party going during Games 3 & 4

  19-04-2017 17:39
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavaliers are on the road for the next couple playoff games, and the party will continue here in Cleveland. The Cavaliers announced more information Wednesday about the upcoming watch parties for Round 1 Games 3 and 4. Game 3 is Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m.; Game 4 is Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. The Cavaliers, who lead NBA Round 1 against the Indiana Pacers, 2-0, will be on the road for the next two […]
  
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• Man charged in deadly shooting at gas station in Cleveland's Broadway-Slavic Village neighborhood

  19-04-2017 17:32
  
  Damon Chapman Jr., 23, is accused of fatally shooting Elante Johnson as he walked out of a Cleveland gas station.
  
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• Televangelist Ernest Angley closes the Cathedral Buffet

  19-04-2017 17:21
  
  Cuyahoga Falls televangelist Ernest Angley has closed the Cathedral Buffet.
  
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• Longtime Cleveland boat captain worries elimination of Great Lakes cleanup program would turn the clock back on pollution: Ohio Matters

  19-04-2017 17:17
  
  Wayne Bratton is a longtime Clevelander who's worked in boating in some form or another since 1953, so he's had a front-row seat to the transformation of the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie.
  
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• Three Cleveland Orchestra principals taking up solo roles on special program this week (preview)

  19-04-2017 17:07
  
  Three Cleveland Orchestra principals are venturing out of their comfort zones this week, and there's no place any would rather be.
  
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