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3News Investigates: Cleveland's enchanted Public Square also center stage for violent crime

3News Investigates obtained records showing that in the last five years, Public Square has been home to over 427 crimes. → Read More

3News Investigates: Ethics questions swirl around Lake County commissioner

Republican John Plecnik, already working two full-time jobs, admits using his county office for a third job paying him $9,000 for teaching 9-week Zoom class in N.C. → Read More

3News Investigates: 2 fathers with badges save troubled teen on Brainard Road/I-271 overpass

Body camera footage shows Mayfield, Lyndhurst officers rescuing a distraught girl. → Read More

3News Investigates: Cleveland police reform monitor to step down

Attorney Hassan Aden poised to announce departure, judge schedules hearing Thursday. → Read More

3News Investigates: Olympic bronze medalist boxer Oshae Jones demands apology from police following controversial arrest

Video appears to show a Toledo officer swing at the Olympian welterweight during a ruckus outside her home. → Read More

When it comes to lawsuits over suspensions, the NFL is undefeated. How should Cleveland Browns fans expect Deshaun Watson's case to unfold?

3News Investigates takes a deeper dive into past cases when the NFL was sued by star players. → Read More

3News Investigates: Jayland Walker's final days a tale of contradiction

Akron man's sudden behavior shift following death of fiancée is likely part of fatal police shooting probe. → Read More

3News Investigates: Jayland Walker fled from officers night before fatal chase with Akron police

Jayland Walker was involved in a chase with officers less than 24 hours before leading Akron police on a fatal high-speed pursuit, 3News Investigates has learned. → Read More

3News Investigates: 8 Akron police officers fired 90-plus shots during confrontation with fleeing motorist

Jayland Walker suffered over 60 wounds, sources and autopsy records revealed to 3News. → Read More

Police, US Marshals arrest 3 in connection with death of Akron teen Ethan Liming

The 17-year-old Liming was found beaten to death near the I Promise School last week. Two brothers and a third man were all taken into custody Saturday morning. → Read More

3News Investigates: Cedar Point worker told rape 'was my fault'

Woman says Cedar Point human resources VP discouraged her from reporting sexual assault to police; a second says she was fired days after filing stalking complaint. → Read More

3News Investigates: Lorain County commissioner target of 'ongoing criminal investigation' by Ohio auditor

Republican Michelle Hung invoked Fifth Amendment during deposition in a related civil case. → Read More

3News Investigates: Former recruiters say Cedar Point ignored background check delays during 2021 hiring binge

Two former workers say their concerns became real with reports as sexual assaults spiked. → Read More

Overdose death surge in Cuyahoga County, US fueled by fentanyl and pandemic

The CDC reports more than 107,000 deaths in past year, a 15% spike. → Read More

3News Investigates: Cedar Point and shattered summer dreams

At least 27 sexual assaults reported to police from inside Cedar Point employee dorms since 2017 leads to just 3 arrests and calls for culture change. → Read More

Former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo, whose career ended with corruption scandal, dies at 72

Once one of the most powerful figures in Greater Cleveland, Russo ended up serving time in federal prison after admitting to taking more than $1 million in bribes. → Read More

Newburgh Heights Mayor Trevor Elkins expected to resign as part of plea deal in attempted fraud case

As part of the agreement, Elkins will avoid jail time and cannot run for any elected office in Cuyahoga County during the 2024-28 term. → Read More

3News Investigates: Filthy flying lands in CLE

Undercover investigation reveals signs of E. coli, bacteria at Hopkins Airport public areas. → Read More

City of Akron reaches $900,000 settlement with 2 brothers shot by police officer in 2017

Both suffered 'severe' injuries during an incident outside a downtown nightclub. → Read More

3News Investigates: Carjackings on the rise in Northeast Ohio

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office reports a 50% spike in vehicle thefts over just two years. → Read More