Golf Show and The National Franchise Show take over IX Center in Cleveland

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 2/15 6:10A Caitlin Hunt

Even though the IX Center plans to close its doors in a few months, there are still several events planned to take place at the center. This weekend, not one, but two events teed off at the convention center. Upstairs, golf enthusiasts filed in...

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/15 3:18A AP via Scripps News Group

U.S. military forces boarded another sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela, the Pentagon said Sunday. Venezuela had faced U.S. sanctions on...

Norway’s Klaebo wins 9th gold medal in cross-country skiing, setting a Winter Olympics record

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/15 1:43A AP via Scripps News Group

Norways Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won his ninth gold medal in cross-country skiing, setting a Winter Games record, at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29yearold anchored Sundays 4 x 7.5-kilometer relay in the mens competition for his fourth gold...

US sends medicine and supplies to Venezuela in sign of renewed cooperation

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 2/14 7:17A AP via Scripps News Group

A shipment from the United States of medicine and medical supplies arrived in Venezuela on Friday, reflecting a new spirit of cooperation between the two countries following the stunning capture last month of then-President Nicols Maduro. Laura...

Wendy’s keeps Biggie Deals as it closes hundreds of underperforming stores

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/14 2:42A Justin Boggs

Wendys plans to close 5% to 6% of its underperforming restaurants after reviewing sales at its nearly 6,000 locations, the fast-food chain announced. The company began closing locations in late 2025, with most of the closures continuing through...

Five nations confirm Navalny poisoning, point finger at Russian state

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/14 1:39A AP via Scripps News Group

Five European nations say Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, and are blaming the Russian state for the attack. The foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said Saturday...

Love is in the air: Malley's is prepped for the Valentine's Day rush

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 2/14 1:27A Mike Holden

Love is in the air, and chocolate is on everyones mind. Its officially Valentines Day, and local chocolatiers are working hard to make sure you have plenty of sweet treats for the big day. Malley's Chocolates has been preparing tirelessly for...

Rubio strikes softer tone in Munich, reassures allies US ‘will always be a child of Europe’

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/14 12:22A AP via Scripps News Group

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to Americas allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administrations intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance and push its priorities after...

Investigators conducting search of home near Nancy Guthrie’s residence

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/13 6:59P Scripps News Group

The Pima County Sheriffs Office is searching a residence about two miles from Nancy Guthries Tucson-area home in connection with her disappearance. "Law enforcement activity is underway at a residence near E Orange Grove Rd & N First Ave related...

Second US carrier strike group heads to Middle East in Iran standoff

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 2/13 12:18A AP via Scripps News Group

The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said Friday, putting more American firepower behind President Donald Trump's efforts to coerce...

The most powerful officials in Cuyahoga County government are openly feuding

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 2/12 10:11A Tara Morgan

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne says overtime in the sheriffs department is being rubber-stamped and wants to rein in the sheriff. Now, the sheriff is threatening to file a lawsuit. News 5 Investigators looked at overtime numbers for the...

Cleveland councilman wants city to pause rollout of new parking program

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 2/12 9:33A Sarah Buduson

Cleveland Councilman Kevin Bishop (Ward 2) is asking the city to pause its new parking program to gather feedback from residents, businesses, and others affected by increased costs. "This can increase the cost of living for a lot of different...

Congress is set to leave town without funding DHS, making a partial government shutdown likely

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/12 8:32A Joe St. George

Lawmakers on Thursday failed to reach a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a partial government shutdown that would take effect on Friday night at midnight. Congress has not set any more votes on the matter for...

2 US Navy ships collide in the Caribbean, leaving 2 sailors with minor injuries

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/12 8:04A AP via Scripps News Group

Two Navy ships deployed as part of the Trump administration's massive military buildup in the Caribbean Sea have collided, leaving two troops with minor injuries, U.S. Southern Command said Thursday. The destroyer USS Truxtun and the supply ship...

87-year-old barber continues legacy at Detroit's first Black-owned barbershop

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/12 7:20A Scripps News Group

At 87 years old, Vonzie Whitlow continues cutting hair at Detroit's first Black-owned barbershop, a legacy spanning more than six decades of community service and mentorship. "God keeps me motivated," Whitlow said. Whitlow's barbershop opened in...