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Heads up! Helicopter flying chainsaw to cut trees along Ohio Turnpike
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (115+ words) A contractor with First Energy told NRPD that "they will be flying this terrifying looking contraption along the main transmission lines along the Ohio Turnpike within the next few weeks to clear tree branches that might be getting close to…...
Northeast Ohio police chief writes book on challenges faced by officers
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (149+ words) UNIVERSITY CIRCLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The University Circle police chief has written a book on the challenges faced by officers across the nation. Chief Tom Wetzel is the author of "A Cop and a Coffee Cop." "It should be in the…...
Ohio lawmaker proposes gas tax holiday to ease pump prices
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (292+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An Ohio lawmaker wants to temporarily cut the state's gas tax in half as fuel prices climb across the state. House Bill 850, introduced by Republican State Representative Ty Mathews of Findlay, would reduce Ohio's motor fuel tax…...
Northeast Ohio weather: Near record warmth today; ALERT for storms Tuesday
1+ week, 1+ day ago (177+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - We're pushing near 90 this afternoon across northeast Ohio. The record for Cleveland is 91 degrees set back in 1962. We will get close to that. Most of the area will be in the upper 80s/around 90 today. It's been awhile…...
Ohio currently has 8th highest price of gas in the country
3+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -According to AAA, Ohio has the 8th highest price for a gallon of gas in the country. The current average for a gallon of gas in Ohio is $4. 83, and the national average is $4. 39. Ohio is usually middle of…...
Northeast Ohio Weather: Risk of thunderstorms this afternoon
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (368+ words) Cleveland 19 News CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A front will establish itself over the area today. Another system arrives later Friday. A mix of clouds and sun today. A few afternoon thunderstorms. There is a little better risk of these storms west…...
Northeast Ohio weather: Much chillier next couple days
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (240+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Colder air has settled in to the region behind a front that moved through Saturday. This means that not only is rain expected but also the opportunity for sleet, graupel, and even snow, especially after dark. Scattered…...
Ohio City launches new Opening Day tradition with parade to Progressive Field
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio City launched a new Home Opener tradition Friday with a neighborhood party at Market Square Park. The party will end with a a parade to Progressive Field. For years, Guardians fans in Ohio City have celebrated…...
Severe storms slam Northeast Ohio leaving thousands without power
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (183+ words) Cleveland 19 News CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Severe thunderstorms blew through the Greater Cleveland area, bringing golf ball-sized hail and knocking out power to thousands on Wednesday afternoon. Check for the latest on outage numbers by clicking on First Energy's, AEP's, and…...
You can now track how many Ohio kindergarteners, in specific schools, have been immunized
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has just launched a new website to track kindergarten immunizations throughout the state. State law requires all schools report summary immunization data every year to ODH. "By making this data easier…...