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Jazmir Tucker family pose with picture of Jazmir
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Law & Justice
Grand jury issues no indictment against Akron police officer in fatal shooting of Jazmir Tucker
Abigail Bottar
Fifteen-year-old Jazmir Tucker was fatally shot by an Akron police officer Nov. 28, 2024. Police found a hand gun in Tucker's zipped coat pocket after he was shot, body cam footage shows.
East Cleveland Mayor Lateek Shabazz speaks to East Cleveland City Council about the state-appointed receiver on Sept. 30, 2025.
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Government & Politics
East Cleveland considers fighting back against state control of finances
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NPR News
What's behind the health care fight that led to the government shutdown
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Government & Politics
Gov. Mike DeWine answering a question about the federal shutdown from reporters on Oct. 1, 2025.
  1. DeWine: federal shutdown not having immediate or widespread impact on Ohio now
  2. Ohio Senate overrides veto, eliminating some kinds of tax levies
  3. Seren officially out, after firing law director, as Cleveland Heights swears in interim mayor
Law & Justice
Woman in police uniform sits next to another woman on stage while speaking.
  1. With new interim monitor, Cleveland making progress toward completing police consent decree
  2. 'She had no legs. Why would they restrain her?': A Cleveland woman died in custody
  3. Akron hires national police research organization to conduct use-of-force review
Health
A woman in a blue shirt stands in front of an abandoned home with peeling paint and broken windows.
  1. ‘I speak lead': Through fungi and stories, Cleveland advocates tackle environmental justice
  2. Summa Health finalizes sale, becomes for-profit
  3. President announces TrumpRx website for drugs, and pricing deal with Pfizer
Education
Teacher aide Cherylane Jones-Williams helps a student with a math problem during summer school classes at William Rainey Harper School in Cleveland. Jones-Williams has worked at the district for 52 years and chairs the paraprofessional chapter of the Cleveland Teachers Union.
  1. Teacher aides struggle with pay, challenging behavior in Cleveland, Akron and nationwide
  2. Cleveland State closes Women's, LGBTQ+ centers, multicultural office due to Senate Bill 1
  3. Dozens of programs to end at Kent State, Tri-C, other Northeast Ohio colleges under Senate Bill 1
Economy
  1. Starbucks is closing more stores and laying off 900 workers
  2. Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned
  3. Hall of Fame Resort secures shareholder vote to take company private
Environment & Energy
  1. Change is brewing in the coffee industry. What lies ahead?
  2. Clevelanders join National Week Without Driving to push for more transit options
  3. Northeast Ohio: Where the bedbugs might bite
Science & Technology
  1. Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91
  2. New Springfield Air National Guard Base operation to provide intel support for U.S. Space Force
  3. As AI advances, doomers warn the superintelligence apocalypse is nigh
Race, Gender & Identity
Hanan Es Sabar and staff baked hundreds of pieces of Moroccan bread in preparation for the next One World Kitchen pop-up dinner.
  1. Newly trained immigrant chefs showcase international cuisine in Cleveland's 'One World Kitchen'
  2. New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions
  3. A Shaker Heights school building is a revitalization of its civil rights history
Arts & Culture
  1. WKSU started 75 years ago at Kent State University
  2. 5 things to do in NEO: Pumpkin picking, Polish party and more
  3. Youngstown artist Autumn Joi Ellis challenges stereotypes with portraits
Community
Guardians fans rejoice in the stands.
  1. 'Guardiac kids' come through again: Cleveland's improbable run continues with fans grateful for the ride
  2. Guardians drop Game 1 to Tigers, fans still drawn to team full of fight
  3. ‘Better than we had’: Canton nonprofit helps family recover after fatal house fire
Sports
From left, Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan, Petey Halpin and Daniel Schneemann celebrate after winning Game 2 of the American League Wild Card baseball playoff series.
  1. Guardians beat Tigers 6-1 to even AL Wild Card Series
  2. Guardians lineup falters against Skubal, setting up elimination game
  3. Guardians drop first game of Wild Card Series to Tigers
Reporters Notebook
A glimpse inside a network of tunnels underneath Canal Place, the former headquarters of the B.F. Goodrich factory in Akron. Reporter Anna Huntsman explored the tunnels for a new social media series, "Hidden History", on Sept. 9, 2025.
  1. Tunnel vision: 'Hidden History' series uncovers forgotten stories in Northeast Ohio
  2. Every mile marker can be a milestone
  3. A sunny disposition on the benefits of shade