AJ Smith
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Cleveland, OH, United States
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Oscar predictions with Cleveland State film professor
News 5's Taneisha Cordell sat down with full-time film professor and Northeast Ohio native Joe Fortunato in regard to Oscar predictions. → Read More
Man charged in connection with 3 bodies found in Summit County did prison time for drug ring
According to an article by News 5 media partner the Akron Beacon Journal, in 2009, federal agents had been investigating the "Elias Gudino Drug Trafficking Organization," court records said. → Read More
7-year-old boy taken to MetroHealth Medical Center with gunshot wound to the head
Cleveland police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a 7-year-old boy at MetroHealth Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his head Saturday afternoon. → Read More
55-year-old Canton man found shot to death in the driver seat of his running car
Steven Troyer, 55, was found unresponsive in his running car by Canton Police with apparent gunshot wounds to an unidentified part of his body Friday morning, according to police. → Read More
4 injured after stolen Jeep fleeing police crashes into Cleveland barber college
A stolen Jeep being pursued by the Warrensville Heights Police Department crashed into a barber college on Lee Road near Cloverside Avenue in Cleveland early Tuesday evening, according to officials. → Read More
Rescue bunny from Pepper Pike one of 10 animals chosen as Cadbury Bunny finalist
For years Hershey has searched for a four-legged friend to represent the Cadbury brand as the Cadbury Bunny. Bodhi, a rescue bunny from Pepper Pike is one of 10 finalists to be the 2023 Cadbury Bunny. → Read More
Cleveland Police investigating apparent race that resulted in fatal car crash
A Bentley and Honda engaged in what appeared to be a race or chase that led to the Bentley crashing into a 2019 Jeep Wrangler, ejecting and killing the passenger of the Jeep, according to police. → Read More
Student taken into custody after gun found outside of Collinwood High School
A student from Collinwood High School was taken into custody by Cleveland Police after a gun found outside of the school was connected to the student, according to school officials. → Read More
March has the shows! Auto, garden and bridal shows are here; things to do in NEO this weekend, March 3-5
If you didn't make it to the Cleveland Auto Show last weekend, no worries, it's still here! Check it out along with these other things to do this weekend in Northeast Ohio. → Read More
2PM: Sandusky officials address concerns about hazardous waste disposal from East Palestine
Sandusky officials will hold a press conference to address the concerns of Vickery residents in regard to Vickery Environmental handling the disposal of liquid hazardous waste from East Palestine. → Read More
'I'm fine': Gov. DeWine says foot injury will not impact his work
Gov. Mike DeWine fractured a bone just above his ankle last week and will wear a boot for the next two to three weeks, the governor's spokesman confirmed. → Read More
12:30PM: Head of EPA, OH and PA governors provide update on train derailment in East Palestine
Head of the EPA, Michael Regan, will make his second trip to East Palestine in less than a week to address the health concerns of residents following the toxic train derailment. → Read More
One dead in Canton apartment fire Saturday morning
The Canton Township Fire Department arrived to the 5000 block of Ridge Avenue SE to heavy fire coming from a second-floor window of a small apartment building, according to the fire department. → Read More
Can debt impact your mental health?
National Debt Relief Financial Wellness board member Dr. Regine Muradian chats with News 5's Homa Bash about how debt can impact your mental health and gives advice on how to deal with it. → Read More
Kallie and Kylo are the Cleveland Animal Protective League's Pets of the Week
In an effort to support pet adoption, News 5 partners with the Cleveland Animal Protective League to bring our viewers the Pet of the Week! → Read More
Monster Jam, free festivals, Mardi Gras and more, things to do this weekend in Northeast Ohio, Feb. 17-19
This is Cleveland where it can feel like winter one day (Friday) and Spring the next (Sunday), so grab your winter coat and your raincoat and get out and explore this beautiful and unpredictable city. → Read More
LIVE: Large fire on Mentor Avenue near Downtown Willoughby
There is a large apartment fire in Willoughby right now with multiple crews from surrounding fire departments assisting. → Read More
Wind Advisory issued for Wednesday in several Northeast Ohio counties
A Wind Advisory has been issued for multiple counties. The advisory is in place from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. → Read More
Help Cleveland Metroparks Police name their new K9 puppies
The Cleveland Metroparks Police needs your help! They have welcomed Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd puppies to their K9 Unit, but before they can swear them in, they need names. → Read More
MGM Northfield Park hosting 'An Evening with Charlie Sheen & Screening of Major League' April 28
MGM Northfield Park will host "An Evening with Charlie Sheen & Screening of Major League" on April 28, the casino announced. → Read More