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Education
Statewide teachers association sues Ohio officials, teachers retirement board
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The Ohio Education Association and two other statewide teacher organizations claim changes to the makeup of the State Teachers Retirement System Board are illegal.
(Left to right) Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman, Cuyahoga County Commissioner Chris Ronayne, Cleveland Cavaliers Vice President of Basketball and Business Operations Grant Gilbert, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Allison Howard, Cleveland Cavaliers In-Arena Host Kierra Cotton, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group and Rocket Arena CEO Nick Barlage pose for a photo at Rocket Mortgage Field House on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025.
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Sports
Cleveland's new WNBA team announces programming to support next generation of women athletes
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Utah files murder charges against Tyler Robinson
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Government & Politics
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  1. Cleveland fire chief on paid leave after post related to Charlie Kirk
  2. Republicans release 7-week spending bill as Democrats warn of a potential shutdown
  3. A U.N. inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, joining a rising chorus
Law & Justice
Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appears in Manhattan state court in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
  1. New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
  2. Ohio brings on artificial intelligence chatbot app to help fight crime, terrorism
  3. Akron to increase penalties for violence against health care workers
Health
  1. The U.S. said it would burn $9.7 million of birth control. Its fate is still unclear
  2. From native passionflower fruit to pears to peppers: How a metropark garden provides produce to pantries
  3. RFK Jr. wants to end mental health screenings in schools. Experts say it's a bad idea
Education
Students at an elementary school in Obetz participate in a reading exercise as part of the Science of Reading curriculum.
  1. Report cards for Ohio's Class of 2024 show math marks went up but reading scores slipped
  2. Akron school board votes to proceed with termination of facilities director
  3. New college, career readiness score proves boon for Akron schools, bane for Cleveland
Economy
People sit at tables outside Mabel's BBQ, Wonder Bar, Pickwick & Frolic and the Butcher and the Brewer on East 4th Street in Downtown Cleveland.
  1. Destination Cleveland announces tourists spent record $6.9B in 2024
  2. Home mortgage demand surges as rates drop to 6.35%
  3. Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump
Environment & Energy
Christina Yoka stands next to screen presenting air quality data and input from residents.
  1. Cleveland launches effort to target household triggers of childhood asthma
  2. By listening to these birds for decades, scientists track signs of a changing forest
  3. Ohio's sandhill crane population is growing, but it's still considered endangered
Science & Technology
  1. Officials announce a 'framework' for keeping TikTok online in the U.S.
  2. Life on Mars? NASA says a rock sample shows potential signs of ancient life
  3. How Lorain County residents are learning to stop worrying and love AI
Race, Gender & Identity
The Ludlow School sits near the Shaker Heights and Cleveland border.
  1. A Shaker Heights school building is a revitalization of its civil rights history
  2. HERstory/HIStory project preserves Dayton’s LGBTQ+ stories for future generations
  3. 60 years later, Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters face new threats
Arts & Culture
Jessica Shetler, who sings and writes music as JSSCZA, performs an in-studio set with bass player Seneca Block and guitarist Nate Jones at the Idea Center.
  1. Cleveland Heights singer JSSZCA finds strength in music, memory and sound healing
  2. 5 things to do in NEO: Cleveland Latino fiesta, Lordstown apple cider fest and more
  3. Remembering Oliver "Pudge" Henkel, key player behind Playhouse Square's rebirth
Community
Darnella Jenkins and her son Carter moved into their new Canton home earlier in February, following years of saving and help from a local non profit.
  1. She dreamed of owning a home by 40 — and got there with months to spare
  2. Preserving Firestone plant comes at a $5M price: Akron council debates demolition proposal
  3. Project seeks to document every Revolutionary War grave in Ohio — and you can help
Sports
Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt reacts after missing a field goal in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  1. Szmyt hits the fan in Browns heartbreaking loss, putting kicker back in focus
  2. 60 years later, Sandy Koufax's perfect game is still amazing
  3. World Cup tickets are on sale. Scoring them may not be easy — or cheap
Reporters Notebook
Remains of the World Trade Center Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 in New York City. Photo by Paul Morse, Courtesy of the George W. Bush Presidential Library
  1. Remembering 9/11 with service, not despair
  2. Our most important production: Helping listeners feel informed, empowered and seen
  3. The 'Sound of Ideas' continues to evolve with new host Stephanie Haney