Cleveland news

• Power outage at Atlanta airport affects flights to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

  17-12-2017 23:48
  
  CNN reports the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop nationwide for flights heading to Atlanta at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
  
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• Temperatures back in 40s, overcast skies with chance for stray showers Monday in Akron: Weather forecast

  17-12-2017 21:05
  
  Check out Monday's weather forecast for Akron from meteorologist Kelly Reardon.
  
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• 19-year-old seriously injured in crash in Lorain County

  17-12-2017 20:57
  
  Tanner Hendrix was seriously injured in the crash that happened about 12:45 p.m. on Osborne Road, the release says. He was not wearing his seatbelt.
  
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• 'The Last Jedi' delivers $220 million opening weekend

  17-12-2017 18:34
  
  The $220 million haul easily bested pre-opening projections of $200 million. Only three other films -- 2015's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ($248M), 2015's "Jurassic World" ($209M) and 2012's "Marvel's The Avengers" have topped the $200 million in their debut weekend.
  
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• Time to raise the wage, Ohio: Michael Shields (Opinion)

  17-12-2017 18:25
  
  Guest columnist Michael Shields, a researcher at Policy Matters Ohio,
  
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• What color is your Santa Claus? Melissa Martin (Opinion)

  17-12-2017 18:00
  
  Children's book author Melissa Martin asks the question: "What color is your Santa Claus?"
  
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• At least two displaced by Lorain County house fire, firefighter injured

  17-12-2017 17:53
  
  The fire started about 4 a.m. on Blanche Street near Libby Avenue in Carlisle Township, according to a news release from Interim Assistant Fire Chief Kurt Blair.
  
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• 88-year-old woman found dead in Cleveland had not been seen since Dec. 9

  17-12-2017 16:54
  
  The woman has been identified as 88-year-old Bruna Palani. Police originally reported she was 80 years old.
  
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• 10 housing and mortgage trends to watch in 2018

  17-12-2017 16:35
  Here are 10 housing and mortgage trends to expect in 2018.
  
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• Today's top celebrity birthdays list (December 17, 2017)

  17-12-2017 15:58
  Celebrities Eugene Levy, Bill Pullman and Milla Jovovich share a birthday today. Check out our slideshow of other famous people with birthdays on December 17, 2017 and find out a fun fact about each person.
  
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• Hale Farm and Village Holiday Lantern Tours continue through Dec. 23 (photos)

  17-12-2017 15:47
  You've still got a few more chances to check out Hale Farm & Village's popular Holiday Lantern Tours. The Summit County holiday tradition continues Sunday, Dec. 17, and then wraps up with tours Dec. 19-23.
  
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• 88-year-old woman found dead in Cleveland after wellness check

  17-12-2017 15:16
  CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Division of Police released new information in the death of an 88-year-old woman.
  Officers were called to a home on Vineyard Avenue near Warner Road for a wellness check. They found the front door unlocked and the victim on the first floor.
  She was pronounced dead at the scene.
  The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 88-year-old Bruna Palani. Cause of death has not been released.
  Police said the victim had not been seen since De
  
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• Critics love 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' so why do some fans hate it?

  17-12-2017 15:13
  
  The film's audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is only 57 percent. On Metacritics, audiences gave it just a 5 (out of 10) with the amount of negative and mixed reviews outnumbering the positive reviews. Those ratings puts it in the company of "The Phantom Menace" and "Attack of the Clones," two episodes considered to be the worst in the saga.
  
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• Man dead after crash on Martin Luther King Drive in Cleveland, police say

  17-12-2017 14:44
  
  The man was driving a silver 2006 Toyota Camry north on Martin Luther King Drive over the speed limit when he went off the road and struck a tree, Detective Reginald Lanton said.
  
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• Omarosa & White House diversity: Darcy cartoon

  17-12-2017 13:22
  
  Omarosa was fired three times for "The Apprentice".That means she'll still have potentially two more chances to be fired from "The Trump White House" reality show.
  
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• 5 disruptors from Northeast Ohio to watch in 2018: Tech Czar Talk (video)

  17-12-2017 13:00
  
  Here are five emerging disruptors who represent the music, comedy, wine, social and tech industries in Cleveland. These young, brave souls are rewriting the tenets on what can happen here.
  
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• Wait for a Social Security disability decision drags on months - and years - for many Ohioans

  17-12-2017 12:02
  
  For tens of thousands of Ohioans applying for Social Security disability benefits, an underfunded and inadequately staffed federal system means months, and even years, of waiting to get in front of a judge and receive a decision on a claim.
  
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• Smallman Galley in Pittsburgh dishes up dinner, drinks and a side of business know-how

  17-12-2017 12:02
  
  This is no generic, mall-style, dine-and-dash experience. Located in the city's historic Strip District, the Smallman Galley is trendy food hall meets restaurant incubator, featuring some of the city's up-and-coming chefs.
  
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• Cleveland Museum of Art acquires "Name Announcer," its first performance art piece (photos)

  17-12-2017 12:02
  
  The Cleveland Museum of Art has acquired French artist Pierre Huyghe's "Name Announcer," the first performance art piece to enter the permanent collection.
  
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• Social Security Disability Q&A: How to apply, how long you'll wait, and more

  17-12-2017 12:01
  
  There are more than 42,000 people in Ohio, and 1.1 million nationwide, waiting for a Social Security disability hearing. Questions and answers on the process are here.
  
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• Two acclaimed British series, 'Gunpowder' and 'The Last Post,' among TV choices for the week (videos)

  17-12-2017 12:00
  
  Two acclaimed British series, the return of a British romantic comedy on PBS and a documentary about a controversial comedian are among the viewing options for the week.
  
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• No Moore partisan politics over decency, please: Andrea Simakis

  17-12-2017 12:00
  
  How can smart women defend the indefensible? It's easy. I've done it myself.
  
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• Idea of social investment for lead clean up in Cleveland advances: 10,000 homes in 10 years is target

  17-12-2017 12:00
  
  A social investment "Pay for Success" plan could clean up lead in five times as many homes in the next decade than would otherwise be fixed.
  
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• Garth Brooks scores with first autobiography installment, 'The Anthology: Part I: The First Five Years'

  17-12-2017 12:00
  
  "Garth Brooks: The Anthology: Part I: The First Five Years'' gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the six-time Country Music Association entertainer of the year's life and the road he has taken to stardom. The five CDs that accompany a hardcover book laden with photos and stories capture the early versions of some of his best-loved songs.
  
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• Cleveland Museum of Art embarks on radical reconstruction of Cambodian Krishna statue (photos)

  17-12-2017 12:00
  
  The Cleveland Museum of Art is embarking on a yearlong radical makeover of its 7th century Cambodian statue of the Hindu god Krishna aimed at accurately reconstructing the original pose of the artwork.
  
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• Thanks for your service, please stay out of prison: Phillip Morris

  17-12-2017 11:59
  
  They served in the armed-forces before they became felons.
  
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• Q renovation approved by city planning commission Friday looks good, but with a caveat (photos)

  17-12-2017 11:58
  
  The design for the $140 million expansion and renovation of Quicken Loans Arena will bring much needed improvements to a solid but unlovable fixture of the downtown landscape. But the project is not without risk in terms of its aesthetic impact and quality.
  
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• Ohio lawmakers should move quickly to reform state's unfair bail and license-suspension practices: editorial

  17-12-2017 11:17
  
  Both parties are crafting overdue legislation to address Ohio's inequitable bail and license-suspension practices. The Ohio General Assembly needs to move swiftly on these bills, writes the editorial board.
  
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• Zaremba brothers revive plans for Avenue District townhouses their father envisioned (photos)

  17-12-2017 11:00
  
  Almost a decade after construction stalled during the housing bust, the Zaremba family is picking up the pieces at the Avenue District in downtown Cleveland.
  
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• Here's why AT&T, MetroHealth, U.S. Bank, Spectrum and others are on my naughty list: Money Matters

  17-12-2017 11:00
  
  There's a lot of talk this time of year about who's naughty and who's nice. I spend time during the year helping readers with their consumer questions and problems. In this column, I'm focusing on a few companies that are on MY naughty list, based on this past year.
  
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• Cleveland's Verb Ballets headed to Cuba on cultural mission to co-found Cleveland Havana Ballet

  17-12-2017 11:00
  
  Inspired by its recent hosting of Cuban choreographer Laura Alonso, Cleveland's Verb Ballets has made plans to visit the island nation and perform with local company ProDanza under the name Cleveland Havana Ballet.
  
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• Powerball numbers: Did you win Saturday's $250 million lottery jackpot?

  17-12-2017 05:05
  
  Here are the winning Powerball numbers in Saturday's lottery drawing.
  
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• Wreaths Across America honors veterans at national cemetery in Rittman (photos)

  17-12-2017 00:05
  
  Volunteers placed more than 14,000 wreaths on gravesites at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Medina County on Saturday as part of the nationwide "Wreaths Across America" campaign.
  
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