All seven of the astronauts are still remembered all over the world to this day. It’s been 30 years since the Challenger tragedy. You probably remember where you were on January 28, 1986. The tragedy unfolded on live TV, and the audience watching was particularly young. Christa McAuliffe, a high-school teacher from New Hampshire, was […]
CLEVELAND– The six Cleveland police officers fired for their roles in the 2012 deadly chase and shooting have filed grievances with the city, the FOX 8 I-Team learned on Wednesday. Cleveland officials, including Mayor Frank Jackson, Police Chief Calvin Williams and Safety Director Michael McGrath, announced on Tuesday that six officers were terminated and six […]
CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Indians are adding more local restaurants to the list of vendors at Progressive Field for the 2016 season. On Wednesday, the team revealed Ohio City Burrito, Cleveland Pickle and Happy Dog will be selling their favorite fare on the ballpark’s third-base side. “We’re pretty popular in Cleveland, just as it is, but […]
Seven Oregon militiamen were arrested and one killed when federal agents moved in to take members into custody Tuesday afternoon. Following a weeks-long standoff between a militia in Oregon and the federal government over land rights, multiple members of the group occupying the Malheur National Wildlife refuge were arrested, including Bundy brothers Ammon and Ryan. One […]
FLINT–The crisis in Flint hits close to home for WKYC Channel 3 photojournalist Craig Roberson. For the past two years, Craig has been making trips home to Flint to deliver bottles of water to his mother, who still lives there. Click on the link to see the video: WKYC.com Article and Video Courtesy of […]
Officials were made aware of the lead levels in November 2015, but issued a notice to residents last Thursday. As the Flint, Michigan water crisis finally reaches media prominence, the small town of Sebring, Ohio is facing a similar plight after high levels of lead were found in the drinking water. The town was notified of […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Columbus-based Huntington Bancshares said Tuesday that it will merge with Akron-based FirstMerit Corporation in a $3.4 billion deal. Under the terms of the agreement, FirstMerit Bank will merge with and into The Huntington National Bank. The merger will result in meaningful branch consolidation, according to Huntington CEO Steven Steinour and Senior VP and […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association calls the firings of six Cleveland officers “politically motivated.” Six Cleveland police officers were fired Tuesday. The firings come as a result of the administrative discipline hearings for the 13 Cleveland police officers involved in the deadly November 2012 police chase and shooting. 6 CLE officers fired after deadly 2012 police chase, shooting The officers […]
A Florida man quit his job at Burger King, then he cleared out his locker and a whole lot more. Before leaving, the man scooped up every last chicken nugget in the freezer and took them all home. The man, whose Twitter handle is @Zealot, tweeted a picture of the stolen nuggets. He wrote: “TODAY WAS […]
(RNN) – Abe Vigoda, a character actor who portrayed a mobster inThe Godfather and a detective in the Barney Miller television series, died at his home Tuesday, according to his family. He was 94 years old. The Associated Press reported that Vigoda’s daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs, said he died at his Woodland Park, NJ, home in his sleep. […]
CLEVELAND– A charge of aggravated murder against a man accused in the death of 3-year-old Major Howard has been dropped. Earlier this month, U.S. Marshals arrested 23-year old Aaron Dunnings. He was charged, but Tuesday, the case against him was dismissed. READ MORE: Fox8.com Article Courtesy of WJW Fox 8 News Cleveland Picture Courtesy of […]
CLEVELAND– The Cleveland police officer acquitted on manslaughter charges in the November 2012 chase and shooting has been fired. Cleveland City Hall said a news conference will be held on Tuesday to announce discipline against police officers for a chase that ended in officers firing 137 shots and killing two suspects. That news conference is set for 1 p.m. […]