Katie Priefer

Cleveland

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 1 Ohio

University of Tennessee Alum | Multimedia Journalist for Spectrum News Ohio

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Downtown Cleveland adding first ever protected bike lanes

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — The City of Cleveland is making a pair of two-way roads into one-way streets as part of their plan to make downtown safer for bikers and pedestrians.
Cedar Point adds new comedy show for summer

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — Cedar Point is adding a comedy show to their summer lineup.
Laketran launches 'Rides on Demand' service

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

LAKE COUNTY, Ohio — Laketran is a public transportation system for Lake County, and they just launched a new “Rides on Demand” program.
Professional women's bowling tournament in northeast Ohio

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer

CLEVELAND — Professional women’s bowlers from all across the world are in northeast Ohio this week for the Professional Women’s Bowling Association tour. What You Need To KnowProfessional Women's Bowling Association tour is making a stop in northeast OhioThe tournament is being held at Yorktown Lanes in ParmaWomen from all over the world are competing in the tournament The tournament is being held at Yorktown Lanes in Parma. Danielle McEwan is one of the competitors.
Lake County Captains introduce new bat dog Mokoro

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.