CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) – Environment Ohio released a new report Wednesday showing that the Cincinnati area ranks as the 16th smoggiest large metropolitan area in the country. Smog is a harmful air pollutant that leads to asthma attacks and exacerbates respiratory illnesses. The new report, Danger in the Air: Unhealthy Air Days in 2010 and […]
PLAIN TOWNSHIP, OH (WOIO) – Five Hoover High School students injured in a car crash, and troopers say alcohol appears to be a factor. The crash happened just after midnight on Saturday on Pittsburg Avenue south of Applegrove Street. Troopers tell 19 Action News 18-year-old Kyle Byelene was driving an Acura northbound on Pittsburg when he […]
KENT, OH (WOIO) – A woman killed in an apartment fire in Kent early Friday morning. Flames sparked just before 1:30AM on West Main Street. Investigators tell 19 Action News the fire started in the living room of the apartment, and completely destroyed the living room. One woman was killed. She has yet to be identified pending family notification. […]
Whether you’ve seen the film, seen its 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes or had the misfortune of witnessing its living bacteria bilboard, chances are you’ve taken a panic-stricken moment to wonder: Could ‘Contagion’ really happen? The answer, it turns out, may not be exactly what you want to hear. CBS’s Erica Hill spoke to CDC […]
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH (WOIO) – On Sunday, September 18, crews will close I-480 east and westbound at Tiedeman Road from 4 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in order to reinstall a power line that came down during a recent wind storm. This complete closure is necessary in order to allow crews to cross the interstate with […]
Back in April, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Hazard Alert for anyone using Brazilian Blowout hair straightening products, stating that salon workers and customers could potentially be exposed to formaldehyde. The organization said it would continue to work with the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety […]
A teacher was arrested and charged with beating a teen with a baseball bat. The Cleveland teacher lives in Akron and that’s where the assault reportedly took place. According to dear old dad, he was trying to protect his daughter from a boy who he says is “bad news.” Friends of Jeff Willis say he was pushed to his […]
19 ACTION NEWS FIRST ALERT FORECAST SATURDAY: Mostly sunny sky, hot, and humid. High: Mid 90s. Heat index again 101 to 106. Wind: SW at 6-16 mph. SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear sky, warm and humid. Increasing clouds late in the night. Low: Around 70. Wind: Light SW-South. SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy, warm, and humid. Widespread showers and storms. […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about phony threatening collection calls being made to local residents. A Brooklyn man told BBB he was contacted by someone claiming to be from CashNetUSA. The caller threatened legal action over a payday loan that was never paid off. The caller claimed the loan had […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about phony threatening collection calls being made to local residents. A Brooklyn man told BBB he was contacted by someone claiming to be from CashNetUSA. The caller threatened legal action over a payday loan that was never paid off. The caller claimed the loan had […]
CHESTERLAND, OH (WOIO) – The National Weather Service confirmed that an F-1 tornado touched down in Geauga County during Wednesday evening’s severe weather. The tornado touched down in the Chesterland, Ohio causing severe damage to homes and businesses. Giant Eagle grocery store sustained massive damage. The store had to bring in refrigeration trucks to try and salvage inventory […]
19 ACTION NEWS FIRST ALERT FORECAST TONIGHT: Showers and storms, some of which can be strong to severe. Threat of damaging winds, heavy downpours and even hail. Low: 67 Wind: SW 10-20+ mph. THURSDAY: A few showers and storms early Thursday. Turning mostly sunny. High: 79 Wind: NW at 5-15 mph FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 A […]