Permanent gratitude: Heart patient thanks UH surgeon for saving life with tattoo

fox8.com (News) 5/23 12:13P Jennifer Jordan

CLEVELAND (WJW) - Her heart, still intact. And now, a permanent, yet unique show of gratitude. Right there on the left forearm of Kathleen Black, 55, a tattoo image of her own heart rhythm and the...

How CLE police officers can make six figures in OT

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 5/23 11:30A

As Cleveland Division of Police staffing shortages increased, patrol officers picked up the slack, in some cases earning as much as six figures in overtime last year, according to a News 5 Investigation. Watch the full report on News 5 at 6...

'Very difficult': Jif peanut butter recall impacting Northeast Ohio food banks

fox8.com (News) 5/23 11:16A Maia Belay

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) - The recent recall of certain Jif brand peanut butter is connected to a multi-state salmonella outbreak directly impacting some of Northeast Ohio's largest food banks. "We have 602...

Officials plan to revitalize Old Brooklyn church despite lack of funding

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 5/23 11:12A

A long-awaited project to redevelop an important corner in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood will have to wait a little longer after the Ohio Housing Finance Agency opted not to award tax credits toward a proposed mixed-use development at the...

2 women injured after shooting near Five Points Shopping Center

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 5/23 11:06A

Cleveland police are investigating after two women were shot near a shopping center on the city's east side.The shooting happened Monday afternoon at East 152nd Street and St. Clair Avenue. Police said one woman suffered from a gunshot wound to...

Deputies arrest three in Stark County murder, recover hostage

fox8.com (News) 5/23 11:05A Jen Steer

CANTON, Ohio (WJW)-- Authorities found a person being held against his will as they investigated the murder of a Stark County man. It started when the body of Joseph Aaron Pomeroy , 32, of Plain...

Dwayne Haskins was intoxicated when killed on Florida freeway: report

fox8.com (News) 5/23 10:56A Orri Benatar

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WCMH) -- A toxicology report released Monday showed that former Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins had a high blood alcohol level before he was struck by a dump truck on a busy Florida freeway and died, according to...

Two shot at shopping center on Cleveland's east side

fox8.com (News) 5/23 10:37A Peggy Gallek

CLEVELAND (WJW)-- Two people were shot at Five Points Plaza on Cleveland 's east side Monday afternoon. 14-year-old girl was in bed when she was shot, killed Emergency crews responded East 152nd Street and St. Clair Avenue. The Cleveland Division...

Miller Lite introduces twist on summer flavors

fox8.com (News) 5/23 8:56A Cris Belle

(WJW) -- Miller Lite is gearing up for Memorial Day weekend with an interesting twist on summer flavor favorites. 2 NE Ohio counties have highest COVID infection rate in state The American brewing company on Monday introduced Miller Lite...

Starbucks leaving Russia, shutting 130 stores

fox8.com (News) 5/23 7:50A The Associated Press via Nexstar

Starbucks is pulling out of the Russian market. In a memo to employees Monday, the Seattle coffee giant said it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia. Starbucks said it will continue to pay its nearly 2,000...

Missing man was 'cut up in a chipper' and fed to hogs, daughter says

fox8.com (News) 5/23 7:04A Nexstar Media Wire

WAVERLY, Ohio ( WCMH ) - The daughter of a missing Ohio man says she was told he was cut up in a chipper and fed to hogs. Brittney Hewell said her father, Raymont Willis, 42, was always focused on his...

14-year-old girl was in bed when she was shot, killed

fox8.com (News) 5/23 6:54A Jen Steer

CLEVELAND (WJW)-- A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed while she was lying in bed at her home on Cleveland's east side . It happened at about midnight Monday on Columbia Avenue near East 102nd Street. Second suspect sought in murder of...

Albino baby deer born near local park

fox8.com (News) 5/23 6:26A Michael Reiner

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- A unique furry friend was born in Youngstown near Mill Creek Metropark. Three baby deer were born, including one that is albino. Cargo ship runs aground near Fairport Harbor A man in a Youngstown home saw it and described...

Cleveland Pickle Fest moving to downtown

fox8.com (News) 5/23 4:56A Jen Steer

CLEVELAND (WJW)-- Cleveland Pickle Fest is moving to downtown Cleveland this year. The event is set for Sept. 17 from noon to 7 p.m. on Mall B. Events happening Memorial Day weekend in Northeast Ohio The one-day festival features pickle-flavored...

Zac Brown Band member announces ALS diagnosis

fox8.com (News) 5/23 4:10A Cris Belle

(WJW) -- A founding member of the Zac Brown band has tough news to share with his fans. John Driskell Hopkins "Hop" stood surrounded by his brothers and sister in a YouTube video and revealed his recent diagnosis of ALS. Second suspect sought in...