After two deadly movie shootings shook the nation this year, Regal Cinemas is adding extra security measures to keep its patrons safe. From now on, moviegoers will have their bags checked before entering the theater. The new safety measure comes just after a report revealed that nearly half of moviegoers wouldn’t mind paying a little extra […]

CLEVELAND – Thirty-five Cleveland firefighters are facing administrative charges for abuse of the division’s secondary employment policy. The Department of Public Safety’s Integrity Council Unit conducted an investigation after allegations of abuse of the policy. Get breaking news sent to your inbox — click here to sign up.  Chief of Fire Patrick Kelly reviewed the […]

After a vociferous public outcry over the death of Freddie Gray, who suffered a fatal spinal cord injury in police custody this spring, Baltimore officials announced plans Wednesday to equip transport vans with video recording cameras, according to Reuters. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said the change comes in the wake of protests after the death […]

All of Jeni’s Locations, including their Cleveland area store in Chagrin Falls, have temporarily shut down.   COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a release on its website, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has initiated a voluntary recall of all ice creams, frozen yogurts, sorbets, and ice cream sandwiches for all flavors and containers because of the possible […]

  CLEVELAND – Shawn Gidley, the City of Cleveland’s Public Safety Fiscal Manager, has released a letter stating that he will resign from his position effective Monday, January 12. In Gidley’s letter to Director of Public Safety Michael McGrath, he states that he enjoyed his position and the work he completed, believing it was making […]

A Florida judge on Tuesday ordered Ebony Wilkerson, the Mother who drove her children in to the Atlantic Ocean in March, to be committed to a state mental hospital, NBC News reports. RELATED: Fla. Mom Who Drove Kids Into Ocean Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity Circuit Judge Leah R. Case found that Wilkerson met the legal […]

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The City of Cleveland, Department of Public Safety, Division of Police announces that an entrance examination for the position of Patrol Officer will be given by the Civil Service Commission on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Further information regarding qualifications, physical agility requirements and benefits will be forthcoming. Patrol Officer Entrance […]

  CLEVELAND — Local hospitals and leaders have formed a partnership to spread an important message: Focus on Flu. The public has always been encouraged to get a flu shot, but this season there’s an even greater push because of Ebola concerns. “The symptoms of Ebola and flu are somewhat similar, so we feel that […]

  DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cuyahoga County and Cleveland Health Officials now say the ‘all clear’ date for Ohio Ebola contacts is November 4. There are 142 contacts statewide and three people in Ohio are under quarantine. Officials stress that nobody in Ohio has Ebola. Over the weekend, Cleveland Firefighters, Cleveland Police Officers and […]

  WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH (WOIO) – Warrensville Heights City Hall, except for the police and fire Departments, will be closed until Friday, October 17, 2014 out of an abundance of caution. Warrensville Heights City Hall employees have been notified about the precautions being taken to ensure their safety.   READ MORE: 19ActionNews.com Article Courtesy of […]

  The Centers for Disease Control says the virus needs to be stopped in West Africa, where it originated.   OAKLAND, CA (KGO/CNN) – As a second healthcare worker is diagnosed with Ebola, a nurses’ union is making some major allegations against a Dallas hospital, where the first U.S. Ebola death occurred. Amid concerns about […]

  CLEVELAND – The City of Cleveland says a fire station with a possible bed bud infestation was not checked twice because of unpaid bills. Cleveland Director of Public Safety Michael McGrath says the city called their contracted vendor to respond to Fire Station 40 located at located at 18930 St. Clair Ave. on Sept. […]