Who won the $1.817B Powerball jackpot? Arkansas player hits Christmas mega prize

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/25 12:45A Justin Boggs

One person in Arkansas is having a very Merry Christmas, as Powerball finally ended its streak of 46 drawings without a winner on Wednesday, awarding the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Wednesdays jackpot was worth $1.817 billion...

This new Tremont public art challenges first impressions

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 12/24 10:52A Catherine Ross

In Clevelands Tremont neighborhood, St. Augustine Catholic Church is renowned as a haven for underserved communities. We have been here for decades as a church for people on the margins, said outreach coordinator Maria Boyer. The parish serves...

Will your gifts lead kids to gambling? Loot boxes, lottery tickets, and the warnings you need to...

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 12/24 7:48A Jonathan Walsh

Lots of people are getting their last-minute gifts for the big day tomorrow. Video games are always a big hit, and maybe a quick purchase of scratch-off lottery tickets could be handy in a pinch. However, there are warnings about kids and...

Democrat-led states sue HHS over a move to block youth gender-affirming care

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/24 6:28A AP via Scripps News Group

A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to...

Holiday oyster lovers urged to avoid eating them raw amid Salmonella outbreak

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/24 5:29A Scripps News Group

For people who enjoy oysters during the holidays, health officials are urging caution, especially when it comes to eating them raw. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters. The...

USPS plan to open hubs to rivals may cost agency its biggest customer: Amazon

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/24 4:44A Scripps News Group

The U.S. Postal Service's plan to raise cash by opening its distribution centers to other shipping companies could backfire, potentially costing the agency its biggest customer. The USPS has a partnership with Amazon to deliver some orders to the...

If you lose track of time after Christmas, you're not alone

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/24 4:29A Talker Research via Scripps News

Americans will forget what day it is nearly five times between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, according to new research. Thats according to a survey of 2,000 Americans from Talker Research , which examined how people spend one of the more unorthodox weeks...

California woman charged with murder in her 9-year-old daughter's death

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/24 3:54A AP via Scripps News Group

A California woman has been charged with murder after the remains of her missing 9-year-old daughter were found in Utah, authorities said Tuesday. Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested Tuesday after bullet cartridges found near her daughter's body...

Trump’s first year shows mixed results on economy, immigration and trust

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/24 3:33A Joe St. George

President Donald Trump began 2025 promising sweeping change. Nearly a year into his term, the results show a mix of achievements, setbacks and controversy. One of Trumps central pledges was to shrink the federal government. To lead that effort,...

Zelenskyy says consensus reached on many points after peace talks with US

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/24 1:54A AP via Scripps News Group

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that he would be willing to withdraw troops from the countrys eastern industrial heartland if Russia also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized, free economic zone monitored by...

Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/24 1:27A AP via Scripps News Group

A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the $1.7 billion prize, which comes after months without a jackpot winner. The United States' 4th-largest jackpot on record comes...

Last-minute Christmas shopping? Where to find gifts when many stores are closed

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 12/24 1:07A John Matarese

The clock is ticking for Christmas shoppers, with many retailers limiting store hours on Christmas Eve. But don't panic there are plenty of options for finding last-minute gifts or supplies before Christmas morning arrives. WATCH: A grocery and...

Santa is on the move. Track where he is right now

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/24 12:56A Scripps News Group

Santa has officially begun his journey around the world. His big red sleigh, pulled by nine magical reindeer, is covering millions of miles as he delivers gifts to boys and girls everywhere. "We see him dropping presents, but the sleigh remains...

Parking Downtown will cost you more in the new year

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 12/23 5:22A Maya Morita

Starting in January, the City of Cleveland will be making some changes to Downtown parking rates and hours. As the city has been working to update its on-street parking system, parking will cost a bit more in the new year. The new standard base...

DOJ releases trove of Epstein documents with references to Trump

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/23 1:00A Scripps News Group

The U.S. Department of Justice has released thousands more documents related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after missing the deadline on Friday to release its entire cache of records as required by law. The...