Brittany Wier

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster |Brittany Wier |Julia Bingel |Madeline Harden

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO)— Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren filed for reelection ahead of a weekend of recall petition efforts. According to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, the candidate filings were updated Thursday to include Seren. A coalition of Cleveland Heights residents has scheduled gatherings all weekend to gather signatures for a recall petition, with the first event kicking off Friday at 5 p.m. at the mini-park between the Cedar Lee Theater and Boss Dog.

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Rachel Vadaj |Brittany Wier |Katie Tercek

SANDUSKY, Ohio (WOIO) - It’s been less than two weeks since an 8-month-old puppy named Ivy endured life-saving emergency surgery after being brutally stabbed allegedly by her now former owner, Friendship Animal Protective League confirmed. “It didn’t look like a dog. She no longer looked like a dog,” said Greg Willey, Executive Director of Friendship Animal Protective League.

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brittany Wier

MOGADORE, Ohio (WOIO) - June 3, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of the inaugural flight of the first Goodyear-branded blimp, the “Pilgrim.”“It is really neat to see all the history and know that airships are still alive and still flying,” said Jerry Hissem, Chief Pilot. Hissem has been flying the blimp for almost 28 years. “We fly hundreds of people a year, and to see the look on their face and reaction after they get done with their flight is great,” said Hissem.

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brittany Wier

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - Brook Park Mayor Edward Orcutt traveled down to Columbus Wednesday to meet with Ohio Gov. DeWine, senators and state representatives about the Browns’ new dome and mixed-use facility. “We have been down here showing our support for the city of Brook Park and our excitement for this wonderful project,” said Orcutt. He said the reason for these meetings is to iron out the details of the multi-billion dollar project.

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brittany Wier

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation confirmed that the investigations into the Akron Police shootings of Jazmir Tucker and Michael Jones have been completed. The cases have now been referred to the special prosecutions appointed to review the matter. The Jones case was appointed to the Attorney General’s Special Prosecution Section. Press Secretary Steven Irwin told 19 News there are no available updates on the ongoing review.