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Israel has recovered the final hostage remains from Gaza
Aya Batrawy
The Israeli military says the body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old special forces policeman killed while fighting Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, has been found.
New Philadelphia High School. The school district has an earned income tax on the ballot this May after four failed recent attempts to get new property taxes passed.
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New Philadelphia City Schools
Education
With voters wary of property taxes, schools like New Philly, Parma try income taxes
Conor Morris
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MetroHealth System
Health
Cleveland hospitals partner to increase lead testing for children under 2
Richard Cunningham
Government & Politics
  1. Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza
  2. DeWine declares state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern
  3. Man shot dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis
Law & Justice
  1. Videos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting
  2. Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti
  3. 5 things to know about the latest Minneapolis shooting
Health
  1. How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think
  2. Here's how 'shared decision making' for childhood vaccines could limit access
  3. State health chief says Ohioans should talk to their docs about contagious illnesses
Education
Rows of desks in an empty classroom with a whiteboard at the front of the room.
  1. Ohio teachers' union head defends advice to members on actions if ICE shows up at schools
  2. Cleveland students walk out to protest ICE in solidarity with Minneapolis
  3. Youngstown's Ursuline High School denies claims of assault, harassment of gay student
Economy
  1. Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China
  2. Clorox acquires Akron-based GOJO for $2.25B, says Purell manufacturer will remain in Ohio
  3. Sherwin-Williams resumes retirement contributions, will compensate for pause
Environment & Energy
a coyote in the snow
  1. You may see and hear coyotes more this time of year. Why you should take care but not be afraid
  2. Ohioans: How much snow did you get? The National Weather Service wants to know
  3. Photos: Massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S.
Science & Technology
  1. 40 years after Challenger: Lingering guilt and lessons learned
  2. Gladys West, mathematician whose work paved the way for GPS, dies at 95
  3. Cybercrime steals more from local governments than employee fraud, says Ohio auditor
Race, Gender & Identity
Dan Moulthrop (left) leads a forum with Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue, at The City Club of Cleveland on Jan. 16, 2026.
  1. Conservative Christian lobbyist met with protest during City Club of Cleveland forum
  2. Anti-discrimination, same-sex marriage amendments backers say some Ohio areas are surprising them
  3. This country taxes menstrual pads as luxury goods. She's aiming to end the tax
Arts & Culture
CMA Transformer Station
  1. Northeast Ohio artists: Cleveland Museum of Art seeks work for Transformer Station show
  2. Cleveland architect Jonathan Kurtz is rejuvenating Northeast Ohio’s arts infrastructure
  3. Lakewood photographer’s love of Route 66 coming to U.S. postage stamps
Community
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  1. Northeast Ohio counties escalate snow emergencies due to winter storm
  2. New seasonal shelter comes at right time as extreme cold hits Cleveland
  3. Cleveland RTA Bus Rapid Transit extension faces Ohio City business owners opposition
Sports
  1. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
  2. Cleveland Heights' Laila Edwards prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey’s first Black female
  3. Consistent winners Tomlin, McDermott jobless in NFL while Browns fail to be 'watchable'
Reporters Notebook
Education reporter Conor Morris and his cat Bobby.
  1. Fostering furry friendship, and saving lives, as 'kitten season' approaches
  2. The generations of volunteer firefighters who keep our communities safe
  3. Ohio's volunteer firefighters need help. Here's why we're sounding the alarm