Neighborhood mourns victims of Bedford crash

MAPLE HEIGHTS -- Sorrow hangs over Watson Road in Maple Heights Saturday night as a street that acted like a family is mourning the loss of one of their own.  Neighbor Lana Johnson remembered hearing the news, "When I first found out I couldn't...

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Lake County: Painesville man killed in crash Saturday

CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- A 33-year-old Painesville man was killed in a crash on his motorcycle near the Lake County-Geauga County line Saturday. Paul Widdowson was driving his motorcycle north on State Route 608, just north of the Geauga County line, when...

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Cleveland Weather: Easter showers

Rain showers are likely today and then snow showers on Monday as a series of cold fronts push across Ohio over the next two days. It will not be a total wash out for Easter Sunday, but you will need to keep an eye to the sky and a hand on the umbrella....

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Cleveland Weather: Sunny Saturday...

More sunshine is expected for Saturday as high pressure continues to dominate our weather. Temperatures will also be seasonal, but more rain, even the chance for snow, and cold weather will begin to move in on Easter Sunday and linger with us through...

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Guide: 2013 Easter weekend events

Northeast Ohio is busier than a bouncing bunny this weekend with loads of Easter events. Here's a guide to what's happening. Daily through April 5, 2013: The 55th and final Eggshelland Easter display. Thousands of painted eggshells are on display...

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Bedford: Mother, two daughters killed in Friday night crash

BEDFORD, Ohio -- A Maple Heights mother and two of her daughters were killed in a crash on Northfield Road in Bedford Friday night. Police say a 48-year-old Warrensville Heights man was headed south on Northfield Road around 9:45 p.m. when...

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Cleveland: 2-car crash sends SUV into nearby house

CLEVELAND -- One car struck a nearby house after colliding with another vehicle on Cleveland's east side early Friday morning. The crash was at Norwood Road and Superior Avenue before 2:30 a.m. Early investigation reports indicate an SUV may have run...

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Cleveland Weather: Some sun & warmer

Today:  Clouds and sun.  Mid/upper 40s Saturday:  Partly cloudy.  Low 50s Easter Sunday:  Rain likely.  Low 50s Monday:  Scattered rain/snow mix to snow likely.  Upper 30s Tuesday:  Partly cloudy.  Upper...

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Family escapes fire in Orange Village

ORANGE VILLAGE, Ohio -- A family escaped a large fire in their home early Friday morning in Orange Village. The fire started some time before 6:30 a.m. on South Hilltop Road, just off of Jackson Road. Several crews were called to the scene to fight...

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Cleveland: Horseshoe Casino loses power

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Horseshoe Casino lost power early Thursday morning. A casino spokeswoman confirmed that the entire Higbee Building lost power overnight, but the casino is on backup generators Thursday morning. Only slot machines on the second...

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Medina parents want board, superintendent's resignations

MEDINA -- New Medina School Board president Dr. Karla Robinson takes over in a swirl of controversy. On Tuesday, former board president Charley Freeman resigned, citing the dispute with parents over the superintendent's salary and perks as the...

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Tips: Tax Day just 18 days away and counting down

Eighteen days to go until Tax Day and if you just haven't gotten around to those tax returns yet, WKYC money expert, Kevin Myeroff has some tips to get you through what can be a stressful time for some people. Don't Panic Even if you've been putting...

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Cleveland Weather: Focus on the weekend

Today: Mainly cloudy (we may get a few sun peeks!) with scattered light snow showers and flurries.  Little/no accumulation.  Breezy. Upper 30s/near 40 Thursday: Mostly cloudy, early flurry chances diminish by midday. Upper 30s Friday: Partly...

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University Circle: Traffic lights out on Euclid Avenue

CLEVELAND -- Traffic is being rerouted in one of the busiest parts of Euclid Avenue because the street lights are out in the University Circle area of Cleveland early Wednesday morning. The traffic light outage runs along Euclid Avenue from Martin...

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Steubenville: Teens to be in court in Twitter threat case

STEUBENVILLE -- Two Ohio teens accused of making online threats against a rape victim are scheduled for their first court appearance. The 15- and 16-year-old Jefferson County girls have been held in juvenile detention in Steubenville since their arrest...

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Top K-Cup, coffee deals this season

CLEVELAND -- Caffeine doesn't get any better or cheaper than this. Today is hands-down the best single day of the season to stock up on coffee or a brewer. I've collected thousands of your coffee and deal requests and consider this a top time to load...

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Akron: Sentencing set in Craigslist murder case

AKRON -- A judge in Akron must make a life-or-death decision in sentencing a self-styled street preacher for the murders of three down-and-out men lured by Craigslist job offers. Judge Lynne Callahan in Akron scheduled sentencing for Tuesday afternoon...

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Cleveland Weather: More clouds, snow

We still have persistent winds from the northwest which will keep clouds and snow chances in our forecast. We will eventually dry out toward Thursday and Friday and warmer weather will move in for the weekend. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy & cold with...

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Medina: Sheriff issues travel advisory

MEDINA -- Hazardous roadways have prompted the Medina County Sheriff to issue a travel alert. Sheriff Tom Miller has issued a level one snow emergency for Medina County. The dispatcher for the sheriffs department says a level one emergency means that...

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Cleveland: Woman killed downtown identified

CLEVELAND -- Police and homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman who was found covered in blood. She has been identified as Aliza Sherman, 53, of Beachwood. Police received a call around 5:30 p.m. Sunday for a woman screaming near...

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Cleveland Weather: Snow showers tapering

WINTER STORM WARNING for Holmes County through noon Monday. Total snow accumulation: 4"-8". WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Medina, Summit, Portage, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Stark & Mahoning counties until noon on Monday. Total snow accumulation: 4"-6"....

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Winter Storm Watches, Warnings Sunday night thru Monday

CLEVELAND - Another winter storm will be paying northeast Ohio a visit beginning Sunday evening. The WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon for ALL of the Channel 3 viewing area, EXCEPT Ashtabula and Lake Counties....

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Cleveland Weather: On the snow watch

A large wintertime/early spring storm will be moving into Northeast Ohio late tonight and linger across our area through Monday. This storm has the potentially to bring anywhere from 3 to 8 inches of snow and winds up to 25 mph to Richland, Ashland,...

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Boys Hoops: Mentor defeats Rogers, claims program's first state title

2012-13 Mentor boys basketball team / Photo courtesy the Ohio Athletic Association COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Caleb Potter had 24 points and Mentor used a dominating third quarter to defeat Toledo Rogers 76-67 in the Division I final...

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Flash in East Coast sky has social media buzzing

WASHINGTON - Social media sites are buzzing with reports of a flash of light streaking across the sky along the East Coast. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environmental Office said Friday night that the flash appears to be "a single meteor event."...

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Grafton Twp: Pond rescue underway

GRAFTON TOWNSHIP --  A rescue is underway after a car dives into a pond.  The Lorain County Sheriff's Department says the vehicle is submerged.   Rescue divers have been called in to assist. No word on how many people are in the...

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Cleveland Weather: Dry and bright

Finally dry and sunny weather is expected across Northeast Ohio today and part of tomorrow. Unfortunately, cold and snowy weather will move back into the forecast Sunday night through Tuesday. Saturday: Mostly sunny with increasing afternoon clouds....

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Investigator: No penalties for poor attendance at Cleveland City Council

CLEVELAND -- If Cleveland's 19 city council members skip legislative meetings, they face stiff fines. At least that's what it says on paper. However, The Investigator Tom Meyer found no one gets penalized, regardless how poor their attendance is. Councilman...

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Ohio unemployment rate remains at 7 percent

COLUMBUS -- The latest monthly jobs data shows Ohio's unemployment rate continuing to stay below the national figure. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February was 7 percent,...

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3 dead, including suspect, in Marine base shooting

QUANTICO, Va. -- A base spokesman says the suspect in a shooting at Marine Base Quantico in Virginia has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound along with a second victim.Lt. Agustin Solivan says authorities entered the barracks early Friday...

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Cleveland Weather: Lake-effect snow showers

Lake-effect Snow Warnings are in effect through Friday morning for Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties through Friday morning. In these warnings areas, snow totals could exceed 8 inches, with winds gusting from the west at 10 to 20 mph. Lake-effect...

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Investigator: Traffic cam finalist investigated for bribery

CLEVELAND -- An Australian company that's at the center of a growing bribery scandal is a finalist to operate Cleveland's traffic camera program, Channel 3 News has learned. Redflex Traffic System, Inc. is under federal investigation in Chicago and...

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Police: Nurse indicted for fondling woman in labor

CLEVELAND -- Following an investigation of the Cleveland Police Sex Crimes Unit that began back in June, a student registered nurse anesthetist has been indicted for two felony counts of gross sexual imposition. James Lewis, 28, will be arraigned...

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Ways to Save: iPad cases drop by 90% overnight

CLEVELAND -- Every day I make it my mission to save you as much money as possible. When it comes to accessorizing your iPad, that's not always easy. I find iPad accessories a complete rip-off for the most part and most companies understand that if you've...

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Cleveland Weather: Lake Snow Warnings/Advisories Issued

Today: Happy Spring!! Mostly to partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Below normal temperatures. Still windy! Near 32. Winds: NW 15-25 mph. Lake Effect Snow Advisories for Cuyahoga, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Lake & Trumbull Counties from 8pm this evening...

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Jury must weigh death sentence in Craigslist murders

AKRON --  Jurors who convicted a self-styled preacher for killing three men lured with Craigslist job offers must return to consider his sentence. The jury in Akron was scheduled to return Wednesday in the case against 53-year-old Richard Beasley....

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TJ Lane sentencing in Chardon school shooting

CHARDON -- The teenager who killed three students at Chardon High School last year is set to hear his punishment. A judge will sentence T.J. Lane, now 18, on Tuesday on his guilty plea to aggravated murder and other charges. He could face life in prison....

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Cleveland: Man fatally shot in home invasion robbery

CLEVELAND -- A 25-year-old Cleveland man was shot and killed by masked home invaders inside of a west side house during an apparent attempted robbery. The incident was reported just after 12:30 a.m. at 4405 West 49th Street, between Woburn...

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7 Marines die in explosion during training

WASHINGTON -- The Marine Corps says seven Marines have been killed in a training accident at the Hawthorne Army Depot, Nev. The Corps said in a statement Tuesday that the accident at around 10 p.m. Monday also injured several with the 2nd Marine Division....

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20-car pile up at Snow & Engle Roads

NORTHEAST OHIO -- A wintry mix of weather this morning created treacherous conditions across Northeast Ohio, especially on bridges and overpasses. The slick weather kept police, EMS and fire departments busy. In Brook Park police handled a 20-car pile-up...

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Cleveland: Man shot and killed inside his car

CLEVELAND -- A man was shot and killed inside of his car on Cleveland's east side early Monday morning. The shooting was reported just after 4:30 a.m. at East 147th Street and Harvard Avenue. The victim was found at East 151st Street and Glendale Avenue...

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Steubenville: Manager says city backs inquiry

COLUMBUS -- The top official in an eastern Ohio city facing a broad criminal investigation following a girl's rape says the community will support the inquiry. Steubenville city manager Cathy Davison says the community wants to see justice done and...

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Cleveland Weather: Chilly St. Patty's Day!!

Sunday, St. Patrick's Day: Partly sunny but chilly. Low 30s. Winds: NE 5-10 mph. Sunday night: Cloudy, seasonal and cold. Upper 20s. Winds: E 10-15 mph. Monday: Freezing rain/snow mix in the morning, changing to all rain by afternoon. Low 40s. Winds:...

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Attorney General to discuss Steubenville case after verdict

STEUBENVILLE -- Attorney General Mike DeWine will hold a press conference immediately after the verdict in the Steubenville rape trial is announced today to discuss the case and the investigation. The news conference is being held at the Jefferson County...

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Steubenville rape case verdict in judge's hands

STEUBENVILLE -- This was a massive case to plow through for Jefferson County Juvenile Court, over 30 witnesses, hundreds of pieces of evidence and marathon court sessions, the longest of which 13 and a half hours. The ultimate decision will change the...

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Mansfield teacher donating kidney to save student's life

MANSFIELD -- Teachers tend to have an impact on their student's lives. But in Mansfield, one teacher's decision has the power to save one of her kids. And it's a life lesson that's getting national attention. Nicole Miller loves painting, running around...

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St. Patrick's Day parade 'plan ahead' guide, map

Cleveland's 2013 St. Patrick's Day parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 17. The parade will step off at 2:04 p.m. at E. 18th Street and Superior Avenue. At approximately 2 p.m., police tell WKYC that the south sidewalk of Superior Avenue...

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Cleveland Weather: Cloudy, cold and wet at times

Expect cloudy, cold, rain and snow showers today. This will make for slippery travel and reduced visibilities at times. Any where from a dusting to 3 inches are possible, mainly east of Lorain County. The heaviest snow will fall across Lake, Ashtabula...

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Second Carnival ship in a day having trouble

Yet another Carnival Cruise ship is experiencing a technical issue. Carnival says the 2,124-passenger Carnival Legend today is having a problem with one of its Azipod propulsion units that is affecting the vessel's sailing speed. The Carnival Legend's...

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Randolph: State Route 44 reopened

The Ohio Department of Transportation says, State Route 44 has been reopened in both directions at the Stark County line. The lanes were closed earlier Friday due to a fire at the County Line Bar in Randolph Township. Mutual aid from several fire...

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Ohio Sen. Portman now supports gay marriage

CINCINNATI -- Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio says he now supports gay marriage because one of his sons is gay.  The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that during an interview Thursday in Washington, Portman said his evolution on the subject...

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Pope Francis prays at Rome basilica in 1st outing

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis opened his first morning as pontiff by praying Thursday at Rome's main basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary, a day after cardinals elected him the first pope from the Americas in a bid to revive a Catholic Church in crisis...

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Medina: Apartment units destroyed by fire, no injuries

MEDINA, Ohio -- A large fire destroyed 12 apartment units in a Medina complex Thursday morning. Police confirm that the apartment complex is on Birch Hill Drive, just east of Marks Road. The fire started at about 4:10 a.m. Nobody was injured...

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Justice Department holds news conference in Cleveland chase

Photo from the night of the police-involved shooting in which two people were killed. CLEVELAND -- The Justice Department has called a 10 a.m. news conference in the deadly police chase and shooting last November that left two people dead. ...

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W. Virginia Amber Alert suspect, children may be in Ohio

CLEVELAND -- Missing 16-year-old West Virginia girl, her 7-month-old daughter and their alleged 57-year-old abductor may have crossed into Ohio Tuesday night. The mother, Shaina Nicole Tenney, and daughter, Grace Hope Tenney, were last seen in Rock...

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Cleveland Weather: Scattered Wednesday snow

Today:  Cloudy and breezy with scattered snow showers.  Light accumulations (up to 1") possible (especially east).  Low/mid 30s Thursday:  Partly sunny to mostly cloudy.  Mid 30s Friday:  Partly sunny.  Low/mid 40s...

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Medina: Route 3 closed after accident involving asphalt truck

MEDINA COUNTY -- State Route 3 is closed between Good Road and Chippewa Road south of the City of Medina after an accident involving a truck carrying ashphalt and a car. A dispatcher with Montville Township tells WKYC that the asphalt truck has overturned...

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Cleveland Weather: Back to winter

Today:  Scattered flurries.  Little accumulation, if any.  Breezy.  Upper 30s Wednesday:  Cloudy with scattered snow showers.  Accumulations possible in the snowbelt.  Mid 30s Thursday:  Mostly cloudy.  Mid...

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Free brand-name prescription glasses

CLEVELAND -- There are some fantastic legit freebies available online. The key is making the most of the opportunities and steering clear of the scams. Today one of my favorite offers has returned from one of my favorite online glasses/contact lens...

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Conclave's Day 1: Don't expect white smoke

ROME -- Although the conclave to select the next pope begins today, no one is expecting drama on the first day. For starters, there's only one voting session, set for around 5 p.m. local time. That's compared to four ballots per day come Wednesday....

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Cleveland Weather: Wet Monday

Today will start out Cloudy, Windy & Mild, with rain pushing in from west to east as the Cold Front eases across Northern Ohio.  High: 60.  Wind: South 15-20, gusts-35 mph. Rain this evening, pushing east by Midnight. Windy & Colder. ...

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Top 3 Deals: $299 laptop, $5 iPhone cases

CLEVELAND -- Today you call the shots. I came in to work at midnight with absolutely no plan but to follow up on your deal requests. Of the hundreds of people who've weighed in via Twitter and email, thank you! The number one request was iPhone cases,...

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Cleveland: Three pedestrians struck on east side

CLEVELAND -- Police, EMS and fire crews were called to E. 30th Street and Cedar Avenue for a report of several pedestrians struck by a vehicle. Police say one adult and two children were hit by a car. No word on their conditions and police are investigating....

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Cleveland Weather: Warmth Continues

Expect more warm weather today across Northeast Ohio with temperatures in the upper 50s, even low 60s. Isolated rain showers are in the forecast as well, but it seems that most of the showers will not bring us too much rain today. The rain and wind...

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I-90 still closed as crews remove damaged bridge

CLEVELAND -- Interstate 90 remains closed in both directions as crews scramble to get a damaged highway bridge taken down after a dump truck slammed into it. The accident happened on I-90 westbound between E. 156th  Street and E. 185th Street around...

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Cleveland: Police busy with 7 shootings including 1 homicide

CLEVELAND -- Police had a busy night dealing with seven shootings, one ending in a homicide. It all started around 11 p.m. two men were taken to the Cleveland Clinic with gunshot wounds. There is no word on their conditions at this time. Then...

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Solon High School student an inspiration

Solon High School athletic logo SOLON -- A teenager from Solon High School is an inspiration to many. Justin Bachman is dealing with Tourette's but he's turned his life challenge into a positive one. A disorder that causes...

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Dump truck crashes into bridge, closes I-90

CLEVELAND -- Interstate 90 has been closed down after a dump truck crashed into a bridge. The accident happened on I-90 westbound between E. 156th  Street and E. 185th Street. Police say the truck was traveling with a raised trailer when it hit...

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Cleveland Weather: Morning fog, afternoon sun

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 9 AM this morning for Geauga, Asthabula and Trumbull Counties this morning. The fog will likely increase in cover until day break, then expect clearing. Expect reduced visibilities of a 1/4 of a mile or less....

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Cleveland APL slashes adoption fees during the 2nd Annual WKYC Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon!

CLEVELAND -- On March 8th, from 4:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Cleveland Animal Protective League will be live on air every hour with WKYC Channel 3 for the Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon, which will raise funds to help the homeless animals at the Cleveland...

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Free world-class credit card, no questions asked

CLEVELAND -- I have honestly never seen a prepaid credit card that looks like this. With so many of you just using your debit card or settling for lame credit cards (and companies) due to insufficient credit, this could be what you're looking for. "Serve"...

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Cuyahoga Falls High School closed due to bomb threat

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Cuyahoga Falls High School is closed Friday due to a bomb threat, Channel 3 News confirmed. A message was sent to students in the district informing them of the closure. Police confirm the school is closed, but are directing...

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Cleveland: Firemen rescue mom and three kids from fire

CLEVELAND -- Firefighters rescued a mother and her three young children Thursday morning from a burning apartment building. Cleveland fire units were called to the apartment building at 4257 Rocky River Drive around 8:00 a.m. They responded to...

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How to get the lowest car rental rate

CLEVELAND -- I hate car rental fees. If the price of flying wasn't expensive enough, you can easily spend more than that cost of your flight on a car rental of five days or more. To make matters worse, all the coupons the airlines send you for Hertz...

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Traffic Report: Thursday, March 7, 2013

CLEVELAND -- Your connection to traffic conditions and incident reports from WTAM 1100 Total Traffic and wkyc.com for Thursday, March 7, 2013. I-71 No delays, no incidents reported I-76 No delays, no incidents reported Construction:• Medina County:...

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