Glenn Forbes

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The Cleveland Guardians begin the postseason with a best-of-three series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Council passed Mayor Dan Horrigan's proposed ordinance 9-4, creating a civilian review board and a new Office of the Inspector General which would report directly to the board; Moderna boosters targeting the new Omicron variants are in short supply, but medical experts say people shouldn't wait ... and more stories.

The city will spend $10.6 million of its total allocation on social service programs; Two universities will partner with the city of Cleveland to develop an AI model designed to fight illegal dumping; and more stories.

A local Akron activist was appealing a case dismissal lawsuit his charity brought against the Akron Board of Zoning, but now he is considering appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court; Akron's police union is demanding the state's investigation into the officer-involved shooting death of Jayland Walker be immediately ceased; A Canton City councilman doesn't believe the shooting death of a Black man by a white police officer was racially motivated ... and more stories.

The state heath department recommends students and staff still isolate if they feel sick and mask up for as long as they test positive; Columbus teachers are on strike for the first time in five decades; Akron community organizers push for police reform during Jayland Walker Week of Action ... and more stories.

Ohio abortion advocates are considering a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November to protect abortion rights; and more stories.

Cleveland city council's safety committee moved forward with an ordinance and if passed by full council would require the release of footage from three police cameras; The Ohio Department of Health has awarded nearly $7 million to 26 organizations in communities they've determined as Ohio Health Improvement Zones; and more stories.

The prolonged legal battles and challenges over redistricting led to this late-season primary with the lowest voter turnout so far; Akron's community organizations are planning to launch a petition for voters to include a civilian review board of the police on the ballot this November ... and more stories.

The races for Ohio House and Senate seats were pushed back due to disagreements over new district maps and voters can find their redrawn districts at Vote.Ohio.gov; Ohio will receive $100 million over the next five years to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations across major roadways; A mental health worker shortage is growing in Ohio as demand also continues to grow; and more stories.