CLEVELAND, OH – First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to Ohio on Monday. After spending the weekend in Chicago while the President hosts the NATO Summit, Mrs. Obama visited Cleveland for a campaign fundraiser. But during her visit, no cameras or broadcast news reporters allowed into the fundraiser luncheon. So whatever Michelle Obama had to say […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A Reverend was sentenced to prison on more than 80 counts of child porn. Reverend Mark Griggs was sentenced to six years behind bars after pleading guilty last month. The 48-year-old Reverend traded child porn over the Internet from his house and church between July 2008 and November 2010. He downloaded […]
AKRON, OH (WOIO) – Akron Police were called to a house on West Burns Street for a domestic fight around 7:30 p.m. Friday evening. The victim told police he and his son, Dimont Anderson Jr., 19 got into an argument and his son fired a shot at him. Anderson then fled. Police located him at a relative’s […]
Will Smith doesn’t like to be kissed on the red carpet — especially by male reporters. While promoting Men in Black 3 in Moscow, a Ukrainian reporter asked Smith for a hug, he obliged only to find that same reporter trying to give him an open mouth kiss. Smith lightly smacked the man and later […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner, Jimmy Dimora reportedly collapsed in prison and was knocked unconscious. Allegedly, a lump was discovered in his throat and doctors are checking it to see if it is cancerous. After the lump was found, Dimora’s lawyers filed another motion Friday asking the judge to release him from […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Downtown Cleveland and University Circle will be buzzing with activity this weekend as a potential of more than 160,000 visitors come to check out all the excitement. In addition to the beautiful weather forecast, some of the great events happening this weekend (May 18 – 20) include: Cleveland Indians vs. Florida […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – 19 Action News has learned the first steps have been taken to merge the Cleveland Fire Department and ambulance service. The goal is to increase response time. Multiple sources tell 19 Action News the EMS Union voted overwhelmingly to allow firefighters, who are paramedics, to serve on ambulances. This hadn’t been done […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Taxpayers confronted former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo outside of the Tremont neighborhood’s Grumpy’s Cafe on West 14th Street. Among the many questions fired off was “why is Jimmy (Dimora) sitting up in prison and you’re out eating at Grumpy’s?” Russo responded “we’re different people.” The YouTube video was shot on May […]
Donna Summer may be gone, but the music she created is timeless, having not only defined an era but also serving as an influence for musicians who followed. Hailed as the Queen of Disco, Summer’s phenomenal success provided us with a seemingly endless supply of anthems: “She Works Hard for the Money”; “Hot Stuff”; “Love […]
Sadly we’ve lost another beautiful voice and style icon today–Donna Summer aka the “Queen of Disco” has died at the age of 63, TMZ reports. The Five-time Grammy winner was known for her chart-topping hits like “Hot Stuff” and “Last Dance,” but she’ll also be remembered for her fun and flashy style. From rhinestone encrusted […]
The “Queen of Disco,” who worked hard for the money, Donna Summer, ended her battle with breast and lung cancer on Thursday morning. The diva rose to superstardom in the 70s and 80s with such shake-your-booty dance floor staples as “Hot Stuff,” “Last Dance” and “Bad Girls.” Summer was one of the most influential performers […]
*Chuck Brown, the legendary Washington D.C. musician known as the “Godfather of Go-Go,” has died, his daughter confirmed to DC’s ABC7. Brown’s passing comes about a week after the Washington Post confirmed that the musician had been hospitalized with pneumonia. According to Brown’s manager, he died between 2 and 2:30 p.m. today in the intensive […]