Katie Priefer

Cleveland

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 1 Ohio

University of Tennessee Alum | Multimedia Journalist for Spectrum News Ohio

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Lake County Captains introduce new bat dog Mokoro

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — The Lake County Captains gained a new roster addition this season, and it’s their bat dog named Mokoro. What You Need To KnowThe Lake County Captains gained a new addition this offseason, a four-legged dog named MokoroMokoro is the team's new bat dogHer owner, Victoria Brody, trains service dogs for people with invisible disabilities The Captains are no stranger to having dogs at their ballpark. They host dog nights every time they play at home on Thursdays.
Northeast Ohio Jewish community comes together after D.C. shooting

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — The Northeast Ohio Jewish community came together Friday following the two Israeli embassy workers who were shot and killed at a Jewish Museum event in Washington D.C on Thursday.
Cleveland Marathon participant uses running to help mental health

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — Thousands of runners will line up at the start line in Cleveland on Sunday for the Cleveland Marathon. What You Need To KnowFor almost 50 years people have been running 26.2 miles for the Cleveland MarathonOne of this year's runners is Dr. Nicole Ranttila, who's a psychologist by day and runs in her free timeRanttila uses running as a way to help her mental healthDr. Nicole Ranttila is one of the runners who will be taking part in the nearly 50-year-old tradition in northeast Ohio.
Lakewood starts battery recycling program

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — The City of Lakewood started a new program that recycles lithium batteries. What You Need To KnowLakewood has partnered with the Cuyahoga Solid Waste District to start a lithium battery recycling programThey are accepting smaller household lithium batteries that go in things like your smoke detectorThe goal is to make Lakewood and other northeast Ohio communites saferChris Gordon, the public works director for the city, explained the importance of recycling.
Cleveland Cavaliers install new lighting system

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers have installed new additions in the arena for playoff season, including a new lightning system.
Cleveland students build robot trash can

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — Cleveland has the highest crime rate in Ohio, and some students from Cleveland Metropolitan School District are trying to combat it. What You Need To KnowGroup of students from MC2STEM School built a robot trash canTheir idea is to reduce crime by cleaning up the neighborhoodThe project is still a work in progress, but they hope to finish it by graduationMekhi Blevins, a sophomore at MC2STEM High School said that crime is a problem in his community.
Ice bucket challenge returns with new message

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — The ice bucket challenge is back, and this time, with a new message. The original ice bucket challenge began more than a decade ago to raise money and awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. The new ice bucket challenge is to raise awareness for mental health.
Avon community honors Jeremiah Kelly

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — Jeremiah Kelly, an 18-year-old from Avon, passed away on April 22. On Wednesday night, hundreds of people gathered at Avon High School’s football field to honor his life.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame names 2025 inductees

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced Sunday night on American Idol. What You Need To KnowThere will be 13 artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this yearSome of these include Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Joe Cocker and moreThe induction ceremony will be in Los Angeles in NovemberAndy Leach, the senior director of museum and archival collections at the Rock Hall, said every year they are so excited when they get to announce the new inductees.
NASA headquarters could come to Cleveland

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — NASA is looking to leave Washington D.C., and Cleveland is one of the new homes they are considering. What You Need To KnowNASA is looking to leave Washington D.C. and move somewhere elseOne of the potential landing spots is Cleveland State leaders, like Governor Mike DeWine, Senator Jon Husted and Congressman Max Miller are pushing for it to end up in ClevelandGov. Mike DeWine, Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, and Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, are pushing for this.