Alex Stokes
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Lakewood teen walks in college commencement days before high school graduation
LAKEWOOD, OH — He doesn’t have the physical paper quite yet — but 18-year-old William Yeung is proud that he has taken enough credits to earn his bachelor’s degree, walking across the stage May 14th at Cleveland State University’s graduation ceremony. What’s even more amazing, he won’t have his high school diploma until Friday. Lakewood High School […] → Read More
Security measures: How local schools are responding after tragedy in Texas
The deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday has impacted people across the country — including those tasked with protecting students. → Read More
Street artwork in Slavic Village adds beauty while slowing down speeders
Art with a purpose. Hugging the street corners in a residential area of Slavic village, artwork was painted by the people living there to help protect the community. → Read More
Cleveland semi-pro football team celebrates home opener with new field
CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Cleveland Rams started their first game of the season with a round of applause, honoring the semi-pro football team for their heroics. “It’s amazing for us to have a purpose to really take it home and get the championship,” said team owner Randy Knight. Two weeks ago the Rams were practicing […] → Read More
17 dogs removed from ‘hell on earth’ in Richland County
The Humane Society of Richland County removed 17 dogs from a basement on Thursday. → Read More
Cleveland football team honored for saving man from house fire
It was an emotional reunion Thursday when players from the semi-pro team the Cleveland Rams sat down for the first time with the man they saved a week ago. Five of the team members came on the FOX 8 morning show Thursday where they were recognized for their heroism. Serpentini Chevrolet gifted the men a $100 gift card each. → Read More
‘I am so blessed’: Cleveland Clinic employee donates kidney to patient
AURORA, Ohio (WJW) – The bond between 22-year-old Jaylin Chadwell and Jill Buckeye, who is over 60, is indescribable. “It’s like a Hallmark movie of how we met and how this stranger has saved my life,” said Jill. Diagnosed in third grade, Jill has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for most of her life. She […] → Read More
LeBron James biopic now filming in Cleveland Heights
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — The lights, the cameras and all the action came to quiet Woodmere Drive in Cleveland Heights Monday. “It’s been really exciting and a lot of fun to watch,” said neighbor Muffy Kaesberg. The major motion picture being shot at a century home on the street is “Shooting Stars,” a biopic […] → Read More
Cleveland football team saves man from burning home
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Cell phone video captures a burning house on E 173rd Street Wednesday night. Inside, a 59-year-old man was desperately trying to escape the flames. On the next-door football field, a semi-pro team was practicing. “We were getting ready for our season. We were doing some work here on the track,” said team […] → Read More
‘I don’t know how I survived’: Man reflects on car flipping over I-90 overpass
CLEVELAND (WJW) — “I don’t know how I survived it. I honestly do not know how I survived it at all,” said Keith Schofield. Three months ago, Schofield’s car flipped over the I-90 overpass onto West 98th St. in Cleveland. “This leg,” he said gesturing to his left leg, “was in front of the steering […] → Read More
Fair board denies bringing Trump rally to Portage County
It seems former President Donald Trump's plans to host a rally at the Portage County fairgrounds in Randolph will not materialize, according to County Commissioner Tony Badalamenti. → Read More
Jane Timken campaign ad filmed at local high school raises controversy
A campaign ad released by U.S. Senate candidate Jane Timken filmed at the Hoover High School gym is causing controversy in the North Canton City School District. → Read More
‘Heartwarming’: Two VA employees honored for helping veteran in attempted carjacking
Two members of the Cleveland VA Medical Center family, one of them a Navy veteran, were honored Tuesday for their extraordinary actions in assisting Vietnam veteran Peter Hoban in a parking garage. → Read More
Community helps support local officer seriously injured in knife attack
Friends of Sgt. Mike Debeljak are still shaken by the attack that put him in the hospital with multiple cuts across his body, but they're relieved he's alive. Debeljak was one of the Orange Village officers who responded to the Extended Stay America Hotel on Orange Place Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
COVID or seasonal allergies? Here’s what experts have to say
CLEVELAND (WJW) – You start getting a cough, runny nose and are sneezing more frequently. Do you have COVID or just seasonal allergies? “Currently we are already in spring allergies and some people have already started to feel the symptoms. This would be due to tree pollen out there,” said Dr. Sandra Hong, allergist and immunologist […] → Read More
Local boy saves dad during low blood sugar emergency
NORWALK, Ohio (WJW) – The Zendejas family is very fun and loving. That love helped save Jason’s life when he and his son, 4-year-old Kason, were on the way home to Norwalk from a doctor’s appointment. “I was so freaked out that he was going to die,” said Kason. Jason is diabetic and suddenly his […] → Read More
Deployed mom surprises sons at school
Two boys got the ultimate surprise from their mom at school. LS1 Karen Melton has been deployed to the Middle East since August. She made a surprise appearance in the cafeteria Tuesday. → Read More
Russian invasion hits at the heart of Ukrainian community in Parma
PARMA, Ohio (WJW) – The overnight invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has hit at the heart of the Ukrainian Village area in Parma. “It’s difficult, we never thought that we would be facing such an aggressor in 2022,” said Marta Kelleher, President of the United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio. Kelleher says it’s been a […] → Read More
Pothole damage? Here’s how you can get reimbursed
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Auto shops across Northeast Ohio are seeing customers come in daily with pothole-related damage. A Ford pick-up truck at Beaulieu Auto Center in Cleveland is grounded after owner Ed Beaulieu said the tire was shredded. “The roads now are far worse than they were even last week,” he said. Beaulieu and Best […] → Read More
‘It stunned me’: Local man’s genetic condition leads to quintuple bypass surgery
CLEVELAND (WJW) – During American Heart Month, the Cleveland Clinic is continuing to raise awareness around heart diseases and their causes. At age 53, successful Akron businessman Don Kosec was fit and healthy. “I was actively involved, I had three children. They were probably high school to college at that age. I was in the […] → Read More