DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Officials with the City Mission in Cleveland say they’ve started their “zero turn away” policy. If it is 20 degrees or lower — or feels that temperature with the wind chill — they do not turn people away. They have cots, air mattresses, pillows, and blankets ready for extra people […]
Studies show that African-Americans are not getting enough sleep — a health issue that has an adverse impact on our health. Consistent lack of sleep can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and heart disease. Regardless of income levels, sleep deprivation is taking its toll on the Black community. Amongst African-Americans in management positions, […]
Once a dominant force in the sport of golf, Tiger Woods (pictured), will reportedly step back from his beloved game for a while in order to reassess his skills. The announcement was made Wednesday, via his website. The 39-year-old golf phenom, who has been awarded the highly-coveted PGA Player of the Year a record-number eleven times, humbly informed his […]
Have you ever woken up disoriented, trying to figure out where you are and why you’re using your cat as a pillow? No, we don’t mean after a night of tequila shots, just an everyday awakening. Well, you may have been sleep drunk. It’s a thing. Being sleep drunk means you have problems waking […]
Sleep Texting has become very dangerous for those who communicate a lot through typing. While smartphone owners use their devices to text and email throughout the day, some people are taking their addictions to new heights and texting while sleeping, reports say. A phenomenon called “sleep-texting” is on the rise, with sleep disorder […]
AKRON, OH (WOIO) – Friday, November 9, Brogan Rafferty’s was sentenced to life without parole. The Stow teen convicted in a Craigslist murder plot will be sentenced to prison today. Last week, jurors found 17-year-old Brogan Rafferty guilty of murder and attempted murder. According to prosecutors, Rafferty and 52-year-old Beasley lured men to a remote farm […]
AKRON, OH (WOIO) – The jury has reached a verdict in the trial for Brogan Rafferty. The jury found Rafferty guilty for his role in the Craigslist killings. The teen’s trial started October 12th. The jury started their deliberations last Thursday afternoon. Rafferty is accused of helping 52-year-old Richard Beasley lure men into wooded areas by […]
AKRON, OH (WOIO) – The defense has rested in the Craigslist murder trial of Brogan Rafferty. Wednesday morning, a psychologist testified about the mental state of the teenage suspect. Defense attorneys wanted him to be allowed to testify that Rafferty was an abused child, but Judge Lynne Callahan would not allow that line of questioning. Closing arguments will […]
*Well, this is a real bummer. Maxwell fans, we’ve got bad news. The smoothed out soulful singer has cancelled his planned Summer tour due to vocal swelling and hemorrhaging. On Friday, a representative for the singer said that he has been advised by doctors to rest and undergo treatment. Maxwell’s six-date summer mini tour had […]
BROOKLYN, OH (WOIO) – New details on injured Browns player Marcus Benard. 19 Action News has learned the defensive end is out for the year following a bad motorcycle accident on Monday afternoon. Benard will be put on an injured list. The Browns have called up Auston English, a defensive end from the practice squad to […]