On May 26, Harrison Okene, 29, was aboard a Chevron oil boat named the AHT Jascon-4 in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of Nigeria, when it began to sway and eventually capsize. For 3 days, Okene, who had been thrown from a bathroom when the boat turned over, managed to survive in a […]
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Courage Fund for Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and her 6-year-old daughter has grown to $700,000, with money continuing to roll in. Councilman Brian Cummings said they are in the process of setting up four individual trusts where the money and all future proceeds will be divided for the women […]
CLEVELAND – Cleveland’s own hero Charles Ramsey is being honored with a statue in his likeness in Kentucky and we’re now seeing what his bust will look like. The photo is sent from us by Matt Jones, who is covering the story in Stanville, Kentucky, where Ramsey is making an appearance at the law firm […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland police release video of emotional interviews with officers who first responded to Amanda Berry’s call for help from Seymour Avenue. The interviews were conducted last weekend by Detective Jennifer Ciaccia with the Cleveland Police Department’s Public Information Department. The first person to speak is Officer Anthony Espada. His voice cracking, his […]
CLEVELAND, OH – A celebration years in the making as an entire community and people around the world rally for three brave women held captive for a decade. “It feels like their family and they’re part of the community so it’s kind of a welcome back. We’re glad you are safe,” says Victoria Goins. “Welcome […]
LORAIN, Ohio – A 3-year-old German Shepherd/Akita mix, saved by Elyria firefighters from drowning on New Year’s Eve in the Black River, was reunited with his owner Wednesday. An official with the Lorain Dog Kennel said Mark Stevens, the dog’s owner, came to pick up the pooch after seeing the story on news stations. Shrek, […]
CLEVELAND – A Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District crew rescued an alligator from the shallow waters of the Big Creek on Thursday. “We have a lot of interesting things that come through the sewer system and we see a lot of things out and about. An alligator though is certainly a surprise,” said NEORSD spokeswoman […]
BAY VILLAGE, OH (WOIO) – The teacher who was pulled from Lake Erie at Huntington Beach on Monday has died from her injuries. 46-year-old Laura Recco of Independence died at St. John West Shore. The student Recco was trying to help, nine-year-old Diamond Harris, has been released from Rainbow. Diamond and Laura were at the beach with other classmates […]
NOVELTY, OH (WOIO) – A 2-year-old blind dog rescued from severe neglect is looking for his forever home. Isaac was among 15 dogs that were seized from severe neglect on May 4 in Geauga County. The dogs were found living in filthy conditions without sunlight or the chance to go outside. The elderly owners were cooperative […]
BAY VILLAGE, OH (WOIO) – Three people rushed to the hospital after being pulled from the lake at Huntington Beach in Bay Village. It happened around 10:30 a.m. Witnesses say a lifeguard and a man at the beach with his family heard a swimmer screaming for help, and jumped into the lake to help. The […]
Summit County Sheriff’s Deputies who were in Arizona to extradite a prisoner back to Ohio were in the right place at the right time to save a life. Deputies Mark McElroy and William McKinney were eating at the hotel restaurant on May 12th when they heard commotion at the hotel pool. They rushed to the […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – During questioning by Second District Detectives Tabitha Bozman admitted to investigators that the incident at Steelyard Commons over the weekend did not actually happen. Now, detectives will consult with the Prosecutor’s Office for possible charges against her. Cleveland Police had started questioning whether a man and woman robbed and kidnapped a pregnant woman […]