CLEVELAND, Ohio — Many of us have been dreading this day: Dick Goddard delivered his final forecast after 55 years on the air. The celebration was filled with memories, laughs, and of course, tears. But staying true to his spirit, Mr. Goddard shifted into his perfect comedic timing, just as things were getting a little […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — We are so happy to let everyone know that Fox 8’s Dick Goddard is doing well following surgery on his hip on Friday. The legendary weatherman is in the hospital after a fall at his home Thursday night. He fractured his hip. Fox 8 spoke with Dick by phone Friday morning, and when asked if there […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Fox 8’s Dick Goddard is in the hospital today after a fall at his home last night. The legendary weatherman took a tumble and fractured his hip. Goddard had just completed a day long telethon on Fox 8 to benefit the Animal Protective League in Cleveland. More than $140,000 was raised to […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio– House Bill 60, also known as Goddard’s Law, is now on the books. The man for whom it was named, our own Dick Goddard, stood at the side of Ohio Governor John Kasich Monday afternoon as the bill was signed into law. “It’s wonderful; if it’s the last thing I do of any […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio– After 55 years in the TV business, Dick Goddard has made a huge announcement about his future here at FOX 8 News.  Dick Goddard will continue to report the weather until November of this year, then he will be retiring from television so he can focus 100% on animal advocacy. “For 55 years I’ve […]