Cheers! Oktoberfests, fall drink festivals to check out in NE Ohio

fox8.com (News) 9/23 6:05A Laura Morrison

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Oktoberfests and other alcohol-themed festivals abound during the fall. So we've compiled a list of options for you to plan accordingly in the season ahead, which officially started...

Hyundai and Kia drivers try to protect themselves from becoming victims

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 9/21 12:10P

A social-media-fueled trend of stolen Kia and Hyundai vehicles is prompting some drivers and law enforcement to take proactive measures.In mid-July, Angela Yapp woke to find her Hyundai Sonata missing from its usual parking spot outside her...

Several vehicles stolen within minutes

fox8.com (News) 9/20 1:23A Suzanne Stratford

FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio (WJW) - Fairview Park Police were busy last Monday taking multiple reports throughout the day of stolen vehicles. According to police, the thefts all took place at the Fairview Village Apartments on Lorain Road. And, the...

Local estate sale business owner accused of taking clients' money

News 5 Cleveland (Investigations) 9/19 11:13A

News 5 Investigators have been digging deep into allegations made against an estate sales business owner accused of taking money from clients.Jessica Galayda is the owner of Cleveland Estate Liquidators. She is facing a felony theft charge and...

Arson investigators called to McDonald's

fox8.com (News) 9/16 12:38A Danielle Cotterman

CLEVELAND , Ohio (WJW) - Arson investigators have been called to the scene of a fire in Cleveland's Slavic Village. The fire broke out in the early hours of Friday morning at the McDonald's on...

Texas anesthesiologist accused of tampering with IV bags

fox8.com (News) 9/15 4:19P Nexstar Media Wire

PLANO, Texas ( KXAN ) — A Dallas-based anesthesiologist was arrested on Tuesday on charges related to tampering with IV bags, which caused at least one death and multiple cardiac emergencies. According to an arrest affidavit, Raynaldo Rivera...

Westlake police gives away steering wheel locks to stop KIA, Hyundai thefts

fox8.com (News) 9/15 3:13P Suzanne Stratford

WESTLAKE , Ohio (WJW) - One after another, Hyundai and KIA vehicle owners pulled into the Westlake Police Department Thursday night on Hilliard Boulevard after an alert posted on the department's Facebook Page. “We’ve seen an increase across the...

Officials ID man whose body washed up on Lake Erie

fox8.com (News) 9/13 5:09A Danielle Cotterman

** See prior coverage in the player above. LAKEWOOD , Ohio (WJW) — The man whose body washed up on the Lake Erie shore over the weekend is a 35-year-old Westlake resident, officials said. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office on Monday...

Life-threatening injuries in Westlake crash; road closed

fox8.com (News) 8/25 8:37A Talia Naquin

WESTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) – First responders were called to the intersection of Hilliard and Bassett in Westlake Thursday afternoon for a serious crash. Initial calls for the accident went out around 1:45 p.m. Sign up for our Breaking News Email...

Fox 8 Fox Trot days away: Here's what to know

fox8.com (News) 8/22 8:24A Darcie Loreno

CLEVELAND (WJW) -- The Fox 8 Fox Trot is approaching fast. This year’s 5K run and 1-mile walk will take place in Public Square on Sunday, Aug. 28. Here are all the details: Who does this year's event...

Ohio apartments manager accused of federal violations settles for $7.1M — how the money will be...

fox8.com (News) 8/10 9:48A Justin Dennis

NEW YORK (WJW) — They were advertised as "fully handicapped-accessible" apartments for seniors, but the dozens of complexes nationwide were designed and built in the same way: in violation of federal...

Afghan man charged in killing of 2 Muslims in Albuquerque

fox8.com (News) 8/9 12:59P The Associated Press

(AP) - A 51-year-old man from Afghanistan was charged Tuesday with killing two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and authorities said he is suspected in the slayings of two others whose deaths sparked fear in Muslim communities nationwide....

Teen wanted on murder charge arrested after pursuit in Aurora

fox8.com (News) 8/9 11:02A Peggy Gallek

AURORA, Ohio (WJW) – A 17-year-old from Cleveland , wanted on a murder charge, was arrested by Aurora police Friday following a high speed chase and foot pursuit. The teen is facing a murder charge for the June 26 homicide of Aairon King, who was...

Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Lake County

fox8.com (News) 8/9 5:40A Cris Belle

LAKE COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) -- Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been found in Lake County so the health department is encouraging residents to do their part to stop the pests from breeding around their homes. The Ohio Department of Health...

Ku Klux Klan flyers found in Ohio neighborhood

fox8.com (News) 8/9 3:39A Jonathan Jackson

WORTHINGTON, Ohio ( WCMH ) -- There is shock and anger coming from Central Ohio after racist flyers promoting white supremacy were found outside several households. Several residents in Worthington, some of who have lived there their whole lives,...