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Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda becomes 18th president of Ohio State University Ravi V. Bellamkonda a biomedical engineer, currently works as the executive vice president and provost, a position that makes him the school’s chief academic officer.

Bellamkonda, a biomedical engineer, currently works as the executive vice president and provost, a position that makes him the school’s chief academic officer.

Cleveland cops capped at 16 hours a day, but can work 365 days a year, chief tells council Cleveland police officers can work virtually nonstop — seven days a week — as long as they get an eight-hour break between shifts.

Cleveland police officers can work virtually nonstop — seven days a week — as long as they get an eight-hour break between shifts.

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Businesses with stakes in Ohio’s hemp beverage industry have mounted a court challenge to Gov. DeWine’s rejection of a grace period that would have allowed the sale of intoxicating hemp beverages through the end of 2026.

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Everwell Health to offer psychiatric and geriatric care at former UH Richmond Heights Hospital Richmond Heights City Council heard Tuesday from a representative of Everwell Health, which has purchased the former UH Richmond Heights Hospital building on Chardon Road.

Everwell Health, the new owner, will open later this year – but only on the building’s third floor, where it plans to provide psychiatric and geriatric care.

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell urges NBA to make rule change The reasons for Wednesday’s defeat were numerous. But after playing it back, Mitchell noticed something that irked him, confirmation of what he felt in real time.

Mitchell, the Vice President of the NBA Players Association, plans to spark further discussion this offseason with league decision-makers, hoping they consider a change to the coach's challenge rule.

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Happy Thursday, CLE! The way these iconic landmarks perfectly line up 👌🤩

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Cavs lose to Magic, 128-122, in potential first-round playoff preview Cleveland dropped its second game in the last three, falling to the surging Orlando Magic, 128-122, inside Kia Center.

If Wednesday night was a first-round playoff preview, the fourth-seeded Cavs could be in for a tough test after falling to the surging Orlando Magic, 128-122, inside Kia Center.

Ohio’s answer to a school attendance crisis: a dashboard. Would policies, funding, be better? The state's new weekly attendance tracking tool demands real work from every school district in Ohio, but nobody can answer the question Today in Ohio hosts are asking: who is this actually for?

In Wednesday’s episode of Today in Ohio, podcast hosts question how having a dashboard is supposed to impact the reasons children skip school.

Country clubs and cars: Randazzo spent ill-gotten money on ‘lavish’ life Sam Randazzo, the late Ohio utilities regulator at the center of the FirstEnergy corruption scandal, spent his ill-gotten money lavishly, according to an expert witness who testified Wednesday.

Former Ohio utilities regulator Sam Randazzo allegedly spent millions of embezzled funds on a lavish lifestyle, including country clubs, luxury cars, and art, before his death in 2024.

50 new reading coaches to work side-by-side with Ohio teachers in science of reading Gov. Mike DeWine says the ReadOhio coaches will help implement phonics-based literacy instruction after finding some schools where the science of reading isn't being taught.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced he’s sending additional reading experts into K-8 schools to assist in executing the “science of reading” approach to literacy instruction.

Browns GM Andrew Berry aces the assignment to overhaul the o-line as they officially announce their 1st wave of free agent pickups Browns GM Andrew Berry overhauled the offensive line and added a linebacker and tight end in the first wave of free agency.

Cleveland is getting serious about the trenches, acording to Mary Kay Cabot.

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Reigning Mr. Basketball winner Marcus Johnson of Garfield Heights and Brunswick’s Trey Drexler are Northeast Ohio’s finalists for this year’s Mr. Basketball award. OHSAA announced the finalists Wednesday. Full list: https://0wppP0.short.gy/X4DuDu

Cavs’ Max Strus takes critical step in injury recovery with season debut imminent Strus, who continues to recover from late-summer surgery to repair a Jones fracture (fifth metatarsal) in his left foot, has yet to play this season.

Max Strus’ return is imminent.

Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken opening first Northeast Ohio restaurant The Nashville-style chicken restaurant will feature customizable spice levels at its Westlake location.

The eatery’s Nashville-style Hot Chicken concept specializes in chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, wings, chicken and waffles, wraps and loaded sides 🍗

Defense dispute unfolds over Cleveland mom accused of killing daughters Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Shannon Gallagher appointed special counsel to represent Aliyah Henderson, a woman accused of murdering her two children and burying them in suitcases.

A dispute over who should represent a Cleveland woman accused of killing her two young daughters played out in court Wednesday as prosecutors and the public defender’s office clashed over defense representation.

Report argues data centers could raise Ohio electric bills $70 a month, demands action A new report from Innovation Ohio says the rapid growth of data centers could drive up Ohio electricity bills by $70 a month and calls on lawmakers to tighten rules meant to protect ratepayers.

In a new report, Innovation Ohio says the boom in facilities that power artificial intelligence and cloud computing could raise the average Ohio household’s electric bill by about $70 a month by 2028 if policymakers don’t step in.

Browns announce their trade for RT Tytus Howard The Browns have announced their acquisitions, including the trade for right tackle Tytus Howard.

The Browns officially introduce new RT Tytus Howard after trading a 5th-round pick to the Houston Texans.

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The Guardians’ home opener on April 3 against the Cubs is officially a sellout. It’s Cleveland’s 33rd straight sellout for the home opener since Progressive Field opened in 1994.

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Cuyahoga County ADAMHS Board reaches agreement on crisis center, cancels funding discussion The Cuyahoga County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board has abruptly canceled a special meeting where members were expected to weigh funding options for a proposed behavioral health crisis center, just weeks before a vote that could determine whether the project moves forward.

The ADAMHS Board said it has reached a “tentative agreement” with The Centers “that has cleared the way for both organizations to move forward with finalizing an agreement to open the much-anticipated Behavioral Health Crisis Center.”

Sen. Moreno asks Senate witnesses to swear their think tanks don’t take Mexican drug cartel money Sen. Bernie Moreno's aggressive questioning tactics in a Senate hearing on sanctuary cities led to accusations of witness badgering and a rare intervention from the committee chairman during Tuesday's session.

Moreno, a Westlake Republican, directed his affidavit demand at David Bier of the Cato Institute and Brendan Duke of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities — the two witnesses called by the Democratic minority.

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Glazer, known for co-creating and starring in “Broad City” on Comedy Central alongside Abbi Jacobson, will perform at the Agora Theatre at 7 p.m. on June 16.

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Lorain County’s only youth crisis shelter closes after budget cut For nearly three decades, the facility served as an emergency space for children pulled from homes marked by abuse, neglect, domestic violence and human trafficking. Now, it's doors are closed closed after county commissioners eliminated funding for the program from the 2026 budget.

For some children removed from unsafe homes in Lorain County, the Turning Point youth shelter was the first place they had ever slept through the night without fear. Now that refuge is gone.

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Northeast Ohio saw fast-moving thunderstorms move through the region Wednesday morning. A second round could develop this afternoon along the advancing cold front. Full forecast: https://0wppP0.short.gy/AuVHT6

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Joel Bitonio’s contract expires today as the new league year begins, but he doesn’t have to decide on retirement just yet, a league source confirmed. The Browns are giving Bitonio all the time he needs to make his decision.

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Vote Now: Top 20 Cheesecake Spots in Northeast Ohio Nominated by Readers (poll) Cheesecake lovers, your nominations are in! We’ve rounded up the top 20 local bakeries and restaurants in Northeast Ohio serving the creamiest, most crave-worthy slices. Cast your vote in our poll and help crown the ultimate cheesecake champion!

Your nominations poured in, and now the time has come to let your voice (and your fork) decide which local spots rise to the top:

Tornado watch issued for Northeast Ohio as strong to severe storms move through A tornado watch has been issued for several Northeast Ohio counties, including Cleveland, until 5 p.m. Wednesday as strong storms move through the region.

A tornado watch has been issued for much of Northeast Ohio until 5 p.m. Wednesday:

Ohio attendance dashboard launches April 15 to track student absences: DeWine State of the State Data on a dashboard aimed at tackling chronic school absenteeism will be updated weekly, Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday during his State of the State address. The new tool will be launched in April, offering a picture of each school district.

“This new tool will provide parents, the public, people in the community with simple, fast, and transparent attendance data each week for every district, for every school,” Gov. DeWine said.

Jon Husted reveals new details in FirstEnergy bribery trial. What to know U.S. Sen Jon Husted testified Wednesday in the FirstEngery trial in which Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling face multiple felony charges related to allegations they bribed former PUCO chairman Sam Randazzo.

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted testified Wednesday in a trial connected to the largest corruption scheme in Ohio history.

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You don't have to be Team Edward or Team Jacob to attend (and enjoy!) this one. The event, dubbed “A Night with the Cullens,” is part of Fan Expo Cleveland, the three-day comic con taking place this weekend. Details: https://0wppP0.short.gy/8WnoxP

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Brewella’s expands to new Lakewood location this weekend The café moved to 16426 Madison Ave., the former Lakewood Music Collective building, after closing briefly in late February to complete renovations.

After a short closure to put the finishing touches on its new home, Brewella’s is back ☕