Cleveland police investigating after body of missing Lakewood man found

News 5 Cleveland (Investigations) 8/8 12:04P

Cleveland police are currently investigating a homicide in what started as a missing person case in Lakewood.The body of 47-year-old Victor Huff was discovered with gunshot wounds wrapped in a tarp in the area of Train Avenue and Richner...

Renee Jones Empowerment Center starts podcast to help human trafficking victims

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 8/8 11:35A

The Renee Jones Empowerment Center (RJEC) in Cleveland is taking its message about helping human trafficking victims to a global audience with a new podcast.The center, which opened in a small storefront on West 65th Street, has moved into a...

Cleveland extends cooling center hours Monday night

fox8.com (News) 8/8 10:55A Jordan Unger

CLEVELAND (WJW) - The City of Cleveland is extending hours at several recreation centers so residents can keep cool Monday night. Look out for low-flying planes in Akron this weekend The following cooling centers will be open until 10 p.m.: The...

Cleveland RTA Community Immunity Bus to host vaccine clinic Saturday

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 8/8 10:30A

The Greater Cleveland RTA and Care Alliance Health Center (CACH) is slated to host a vaccine clinic with the Community Immunity Bus at Shaw High School on Saturday.The free clinic will provide COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots to the...

Amazon's new Brooklyn center to add 100+ jobs

fox8.com (News) 8/8 9:18A Justin Dennis

** See prior coverage on Amazon's Middleburg Heights facility in the video above. BROOKLYN, Ohio (WJW) — Amazon plans to add more than 100 full-time jobs at its new delivery center that opened along Memphis Avenue last month, with starting pay of...

Fox 8 in negotiations on 'Cocktail Weenie' becoming Mustard's replacement

fox8.com (News) 8/8 8:58A Darcie Loreno

CLEVELAND (WJW) -- The Guardians may be sending Mustard to the minors over his bad attitude, but don't fear. Fox 8 has the perfect solution! We are beginning negotiations on 'Cocktail Weenie' becoming his replacement on the team's roster. See who...

Fugitive of the Week: Zachary Price of Cleveland

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 8/8 7:45A

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force “Fugitive of the Week” is 40-year-old Zachary Price. He is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service for escape.Price is described by authorities as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing 185 pounds. He has...

Cold front to bring heavy rain and a cooldown — what to expect

fox8.com (News) 8/8 7:14A Alexis Walters

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Today we'll see some breaks in the clouds with mainly dry skies through early evening. Coverage later this evening will be scattered at best, with 40% coverage. See the latest maps...

Missing Lakewood man found wrapped in tarp

fox8.com (News) 8/8 6:57A Danielle Cotterman

LAKEWOOD , Ohio (WJW) - We are learning more about the circumstances that may have led to the disappearance and death of a Lakewood man. Cleveland Police say two days after 47-year-old Victor Huff went missing , police were called to the area of...

How Myles Garrett helped kids start the school year off right

fox8.com (News) 8/8 6:41A Justin Dennis

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett told local students about his inspirations and mentors at a back-to-school event Monday. Garrett on Monday morning also packed school supplies local students will need for the school...

More Monkeypox cases in Northeast Ohio

fox8.com (News) 8/8 6:19A Danielle Cotterman

(WJW) - Cases of monkeypox continue to increase in Northeast Ohio . As of Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 45 cases of monkeypox in Ohio . That number is up from 38 on Thursday of last week. According to the...

See who Guardians are sending to minors

fox8.com (News) 8/8 6:00A Cris Belle

CLEVELAND (WJW) -- The Cleveland Guardians on Monday announced that "after much consult and toiling internally," they made a difficult roster move after a certain player has failed to secure a victory...

Police: Vehicle in fatal hit-and-run was stolen

fox8.com (News) 8/8 4:54A Justin Dennis

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — A driver who fled from police early Sunday morning struck multiple vehicles, killing one person and injuring others, police said. Police spotted an SUV without any registration traveling south along Turney Road at a...

Fox Recipe Box: Summer Falafel Ideas

fox8.com (Morning Show) 8/8 4:28A Stefani Schaefer

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) -- Falafel is the perfect addition to a summer salad or wrap and also works as a great appetizer or side dish when paired with hummus and fresh veggies. Fox 8's Stefani Schaefer reunites with an old friend who is making a...

Athletes are warming up for Tri CLE Rock Roll Run

fox8.com (Morning Show) 8/8 3:16A Kenny Crumpton

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) -- The triathlon is back in Cleveland this year and racers will have the city skyline for a backdrop. Fox 8's Kenny Crumpton spent the morning with athletes training for the Tri CLE Rock Roll Run . This event will challenge...