Brian Koster

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WW2 era ammunition and hand grenade found in Westlake home

5 days ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A concerned Westlake resident emailed the fire department after they found what they believed was an “old WWII grenade and 2 anti-aircraft shells” in the basement of a home they had recently purchased. Officials immediately emailed back, warning the resident not to touch the munitions. The Westlake PD/Westshore Bomb unit was contacted. Once officers made phone contact with the resident and learned where they lived, the bomb squad was dispatched.
Cleveland State University gets huge gift from late graduate’s estate

6 days ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland State University announced that it has been given its largest gift ever by an individual donor in the school’s history. The almost $15 million gift comes from the estate of Katherine and Walter McCombs. Mr. McCombs is a 1976 graduate of the CSU College of Law. CSU was the only school to offer him a scholarship.
Bomb squad called to Marc’s in Summit County

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - A woman is under arrest after she dropped off a purse and made disturbing comments at the Marc’s on East Waterloo Road in Springfield Township Wednesday. Police said a woman dropped off a purse and said, “You better watch out, it might explode,” to a customer. Out of caution, officers evacuated Marc’s and neighboring businesses in the plaza. The Summit County Bomb Squad was called to assist after an investigation, but no explosive device was found.
Mobile home destroyed by explosion in Wooster

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster |Caitlin McCarthy

WOOSTER, Ohio (WOIO)—A mobile home was flattened Wednesday morning after a contractor hit a gas line while installing fiber optic cables at a mobile home park in Wooster. The explosion happened around 1130am at Shelmar Mobile Home Park, on Mechanicsburg Road. Judie White lives across the street from the home and was told she had to evacuate her home before the explosion. “Thank God it wasn’t me, that’s honest,” White said.
Fire destroys Olmsted Township garage

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - Fire broke out at an Olmsted Township residence on Eastwood Lane Wednesday night. Olmsted Township fire(WOIO)Fire got the call about 7 p.m. When crews arrived, they found the garage on fire. Firefighters were able to keep it from spreading to the home. There were no injuries, according to the Olmsted Township Fire Department. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Check back with 19 News for updates on this story. Copyright 2025 WOIO. All rights reserved.
What NTSB learned about Ashland County plane crash that killed 72-year-old pilot

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster |Julia Bingel |Rachel Vadaj |Katharine Huntley

ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The National Transportation Safety Board is holding a press conference at 3 p.m. on Wednesday regarding the deadly Ashland County plane crash. A 72-year-old man died Monday evening after crashing his single-engine plane in Jackson Township. The crash happened at 7:42 p.m. in a wooded area near State Route 89 and Township Road 902. Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers said the pilot was the only person on board the Express 2000 FT.
72-year-old pilot dies in Ashland County plane crash

1 week ago | fox19.com | Brian Koster |Julia Bingel

ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 72-year-old man died Monday evening after crashing his single-engine plane in Jackson Township. The crash happened at 7:42 p.m. in a wooded area near State Route 89 and Township Road 902. Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers said the pilot was the only person on board the Express 2000 FT. He has been identified as Gary Wolfelt, of West Lafayette, Indiana. Troopers said the crash remains under investigation.
1 person dead in Ashland County plane crash

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

ASHLAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol said one person is dead after a plane crash near Polk, Ohio, in Ashland County. They received several calls for a plane in distress in the area Monday evening. The crash site is located in the 300 block of Township Road. OSHP couldn’t determine if weather was a factor, but there were thunderstorms in Northeast Ohio around the time of the crash. A 19 News crew is on the way to the scene. This is a developing story.
Severe storms roll through Northeast Ohio

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO)—Strong thunderstorms ripped through Northeast Ohio Monday evening, triggering tornado warnings in Medina, Wayne, Lorain, and Ashland counties. First Energy’s website reports that about 1,300 people have no power. ODOT posted this picture of the storm from Medina County. Medina County storm(ODOT)A viewer sent this storm picture from Rittman. Rittman storms(NA)This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for the latest on these storms. Copyright 2025 WOIO.
ODOT releases video of driver stopping on highway, causing big crash near Columbus

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio Department of Transportation released a cautionary video showing what not to do if you miss your exit. When you are driving along a major interstate and you miss your exit do you:A) keep driving and get off at the next oneorB) come to a complete stop, cause a multi-car rear-end crash and then drive awayHINT: The answer is NEVER B. Do not be this driver.