Is your package delayed? Amazon drivers are catching up on deliveries during the deep freeze

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 1/30 12:32A Tessa DiTirro

While many of us are staying inside to escape the brutal winter, thousands of delivery drivers are still out there, navigating snowy, icy roads and sidewalks to get those packages where they need to go. When last weekend's winter storm hit,...

Valentine's flowers on a budget: Window for lower prices is closing fast

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 1/29 11:35P John Matarese

With just two weeks left until Valentine's Day, sweethearts still have time to secure beautiful bouquets without breaking the bank but the window for the best deals is closing fast. Waiting until the last minute means fewer options and higher...

Sweethearts candy adds sayings like 'split rent' and 'share login' for Valentine's Day

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 6:13A Taylor O'Bier

Nothing says "I love you" like sharing a streaming login or splitting rent. Spangler's Sweethearts conversation hearts are getting a 2026 makeover with sayings that reflect today's economic realities. The iconic Valentine's Day candy is adding...

Gerber recalls snack food over possible contamination

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 5:53A Scripps News Group

Parents may want to check their pantries after Gerber announced a recall of one of its popular snacks. The company is voluntarily recalling certain batches of its Arrowroot Biscuits over concerns the packages may contain soft plastic and/or paper...

Heavy snow, bitter cold expected as storm targets Southeast, East Coast

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 5:40A Justin Boggs

Some of the same regions hit by a major winter storm last weekend are bracing for another blast of wintry weather this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watches for much of the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia....

Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 5:40A AP via Scripps News Group

Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday as they continued to negotiate with Republicans and the White House on new restrictions for President Donald Trumps surge of...

A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 4:40A AP via Scripps News Group

A former Illinois sheriffs deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home. Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October. Grayson,...

Did Nicki Minaj get a Trump Gold Card?

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 4:12A Scripps News Group

Nicki Minaj appears to be on a path toward U.S. citizenship. The rapper, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, posted a photo on social media showing her holding a Trump Gold Card. In a separate post, Minaj wrote, Gold Trump card free of charge,...

Footage reveals Jan. 13 clash between Alex Pretti and immigration agents

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 4:07A AP via Scripps News Group

Alex Pretti was forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers, videos that emerged...

Car rams into Chabad headquarters in New York City

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 3:42A AP via Scripps News Group

A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City on Wednesday night while people were gathered for prayer at the deeply revered Hasidic Jewish site. No one was injured when the...

Trump 'border czar' Homan signals shift to targeted enforcement in Minnesota

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 1:50A Justin Boggs

Tom Homan, the Trump administrations border czar now overseeing immigration enforcement in Minnesota, said federal agents will prioritize public safety threats, adding: We are not surrendering the presidents mission. Homan described the approach...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar to run for Minnesota governor after Walz ends reelection bid

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 12:55A Justin Boggs

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday she will run for Minnesota governor, seeking to replace two-term Gov. Tim Walz, who recently said he would not seek a third term. Walz exited the race earlier this month amid criticism from the...

NHTSA says faulty battery modules in VW ID.4s could pose fire risk

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/29 12:21A Justin Boggs

Nearly 44,000 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles are being recalled due to a potentially faulty battery that could cause fires, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall affects model years 2023 through 2025. The NHTSA said the...

Grocery costs expected to climb in 2026

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 1/29 12:15A Sara Roth

Grocery shopping will be more expensive in 2026. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts food prices overall will rise 3% this year. Beef prices have already surged more than 15% from 2025 levels, with costs expected to climb further....

After Minneapolis shooting, Pretti family turns to lawyer from George Floyd case

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/28 11:37P AP via Scripps News Group

The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesotas attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyds neck of murder. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical...