Whisky made Dimora buy Wells jerseyJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmA wiretap has the former commissioner joking about why he bought a Beanie Wells jersey, as prosecutors say a guilty contractor reimbursed him.
Ohio casino collapses share similaritiesJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmA casino collapse in Cincinnati Friday shares several similarities with a casino collapse in Cleveland last December.
Paralyzed Akron officer laid to restJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmA solemn sign of respect for a fellow officer. Akron police, family and friends gathered to honor Frank Mancini, who died earlier this week, saying he will be remembered as a hero.
Dance teacher guilty of sex with studentJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmA Summit County jury found a dance teacher guilty of having sex with a 15-year-old student after her husband found condoms in her dance bag, prosecutors say.
Coupon Guy has super sales for SaturdayJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmAs you make plans to go shopping Saturday,
NewsChannel5 wants to make sure you go armed with knowledge. We talked with "Joe The Coupon
Guy" who has some deep discounts and super sales for you.
Teens to appear in court for bomb threatJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmThe three male students at Orange High School will appear in court in February for allegedly emailing bomb threats to the school.
Beanie Wells jersey link to Dimora trialJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmFrom multi-million dollar county projects to an expensive Beanie Wells jersey, jurors at Jimmy
Dimora's federal corruption trial heard a wide variety of testimony on Friday afternoon.
Fran Drescher: 'I Was Abducted by Aliens'Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmIn a recent interview, "Happily Divorced" star and distinctively-voiced actress Fran Drescher claimed that both she and her husband were abducted by aliens as pre-teens.
Country Star Merle Haggard Home from HospitalJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmNASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Country music singer Merle Haggard was resting at home in Northern California on Friday after a long stint in a Georgia hospital, his publicist Tresa Redburn said.
School Driver Suspended After Boy, 5, Left onJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmA female bus driver for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is being investigated for leaving a child on a school bus all day.
35 Pounds of Cocaine Found in UN MailroomJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmThere was something odd about two sacks that showed up this month in the United Nations mailroom, even if they did have what appeared to be the distinctive U.N.
'Barefoot Bandit' Gets 6.5 Years for Federal Jan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmSEATTLE (Reuters) - A serial burglar nicknamed the "Barefoot Bandit" was sentenced on Friday in Seattle to 6-1/2 years in prison for his guilty plea to federal charges stemming from a sensational, two-year crime spree as a sometimes-shoeless teenage runaway.
Wall Street Clicks 'Like' on Facebook IPOJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmFacebook's expected public offering could mean pandemonium for investors and big fees for brokerages.Wall Street is about to get Facebook fever.
GOP Race: Romney Leads Gingrich in FloridaJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmJACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has opened up a lead of 8 percentage points over rival Newt Gingrich in a Reuters/Ipsos poll in Florida, as he regains front-runner status in the Republican race.
Fran Drescher: 'I Was Abducted by Aliens'Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmIn a recent interview, "Happily Divorced" star and distinctively-voiced actress Fran Drescher claimed that both she and her husband were abducted by aliens as pre-teens.
Country Star Merle Haggard Home from HospitalJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmNASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Country music singer Merle Haggard was resting at home in Northern California on Friday after a long stint in a Georgia hospital, his publicist Tresa Redburn said.
School Driver Suspended After Boy, 5, Left onJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmA female bus driver for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is being investigated for leaving a child on a school bus all day.
35 Pounds of Cocaine Found in UN MailroomJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmThere was something odd about two sacks that showed up this month in the United Nations mailroom, even if they did have what appeared to be the distinctive U.N.
'Barefoot Bandit' Gets 6.5 Years for Federal Jan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmSEATTLE (Reuters) - A serial burglar nicknamed the "Barefoot Bandit" was sentenced on Friday in Seattle to 6-1/2 years in prison for his guilty plea to federal charges stemming from a sensational, two-year crime spree as a sometimes-shoeless teenage runaway.
Wall Street Clicks 'Like' on Facebook IPOJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmFacebook's expected public offering could mean pandemonium for investors and big fees for brokerages.Wall Street is about to get Facebook fever.
GOP Race: Romney Leads Gingrich in FloridaJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmJACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has opened up a lead of 8 percentage points over rival Newt Gingrich in a Reuters/Ipsos poll in Florida, as he regains front-runner status in the Republican race.
Ohio dad indicted on misdemeanor in alleged cJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmA misdemeanor indictment has been returned against a Cincinnati-area man accused of restraining his 12-year-old daughter with duct tape, putting her in a dog cage and threatening to electrify it.
11 hurt in Cincinnati casino collapseJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmA section of floor collapsed Friday at the construction site of a new casino, sending workers tumbling 30 feet to the ground and leaving about 11 with minor injuries.
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Cleveland: Woman in custody in teen's deathJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amPolice have taken a 45-yuear-old woman into custody in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old Cleveland man.
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Photos: Cincinnati Casino CollapseJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 amSeveral people hurt when a section of floor collapsed at the construction site for the new casino in Cincinnati.
Medina County couple says gas drilling ruinedJan 26, 2012 | 4:30 pmA Medina County couple has some advice for homeowners living near drilling sites as energy companies look to cash in on Ohio's reserves of natural gas. .
Magnitude 5.5 quake shakes JapanJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmA magnitude-5.5 earthquake rattled Yamanashi prefecture in central Japan on Saturday morning.
Arcing power lines caused big Nov. 18 fire inJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmFire investigators have confirmed arcing power lines caused the wind-blown blaze that destroyed dozens of homes on the southwest side of Reno, Nev., in November.
Britain ranks top risks posed by climate chanJan 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmBritain says coastlines, wildlife and even the nation's most famous dish are under threat from climate change in its first-ever national assessment of likely risks.
Blizzards hit eastern Europe hardJan 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmThe Balkans and parts of eastern and central Europe were hit hard by heavy snow Thursday.
U.S. to unveil new forest rulesJan 26, 2012 | 4:00 amThe Obama administration says new rules to manage national forests will protect watersheds and wildlife.
Medina County couple says gas drilling ruinedJan 26, 2012 | 4:30 pmA Medina County couple has some advice for homeowners living near drilling sites as energy companies look to cash in on Ohio's reserves of natural gas. .
Akron: WQMX personalities nominated for ACM AJan 26, 2012 | 3:30 pmScott Wynn and Sue Wilson of 94.9 WQMX's morning show have been nominated for an ACM Award for their second time.
FirstEnergy retiring six power plantsJan 26, 2012 | 8:30 amFirstEnergy is retiring six of its coal-fired power plants due to recently finalized environmental regulations.
Portage County: Suspected thieves hide in woJan 26, 2012 | 6:30 amPortage County Sheriff's department deputies arrested two? county residents hiding in the woods Wednesday for suspected breaking and entering.
Akron: Elderly woman found dead with stab wouJan 26, 2012 | 6:00 amThe Akron police and Summit County Medical Examiner's office are investigating the death of a 72-year-old Akron woman.
FBI Testimony: Dimora Was Wined and Dined forJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmProsecutors have completed their questioning of an FBI agent who has been testifying about allegations that Former Plumber's Local 55 Business Manager Rob Rybak ordered work to be done at the home of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora. Rybak also wined and dined Dimora and made political contributions in exchange for help getting his wife a raise and his daughter, Dana, a county internship, and county employment for two union plumbers
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Man in Trouble for Approaching Officer with CJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amA Summit County man faces multiple charges after approaching his girlfriend and a police officer with a crossbow while loading the weapon, Fox 8 News reports.
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Former Youth Football Leader Charged with GraJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amThe former commissioner of the Medina Bees Youth Football Association has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from the organization.
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Akron Man Charged with Fatally Stabbing 72-YeJan 26, 2012 | 6:30 amAuthorities in Summit County are investigating the stabbing death of a 72-year-old Akron woman, Fox 8 News reports.
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Hot Water Blamed for Local Singer's Botched 'Jan 26, 2012 | 6:30 amA local teenager is getting lots of attention following her American Idol audition, but not because she "wowed" the judges.
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With Head Held Down, Accused Craigslist KilleJan 25, 2012 | 8:30 amRichard Beasley is being held without bond after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from a series of killings last year that allegedly started with a phony advertisement on Craigslist.
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Family Relieved Hit-and-Run Driver SurrendereJan 25, 2012 | 6:00 amA suspect in a hit-and-run accident turned himself in to Lake Twp. Police on Monday night after seeing Fox 8's coverage of the accident, which included pictures of the victim in her hospital bed.
Teen Surrenders After Uniontown Hit-and-Run AJan 24, 2012 | 7:00 amThe Lake Twp. Police Department said a young man surrendered Monday evening after hitting a woman with his car Saturday night.