Mike McIntyre

1 week ago | ideastream.org | Mike McIntyre |Leigh Barr |Michael McIntyre

A jury convicted suspended East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King yesterday. The jury found King guilty on 10 of 12 corruption-related charges including theft in office and having an unlawful interest in a public contract. King was accused of steering city contracts to businesses owned by him and his relatives. King was accused of steering city contracts to businesses owned by him and his relatives and a codefendant, former councilmember Ernest Smith, was convicted of five charges.

1 week ago | ideastream.org | Mike McIntyre |Leigh Barr |Michael McIntyre

After intense public backlash, the Cleveland Clinic reversed course this week on a plan to begin requiring copays up front before doctors' appointments or other nonemergency treatment. The new policy was set to begin next week. The doctor will still see you, even if you don't fork over the copay, and the hospital will arrange a no interest payment plan.

1 week ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Mike McIntyre

The Winnipeg Jets will likely be starting next season with a significant hole in their lineup. Captain Adam Lowry underwent hip surgery on Tuesday and is not expected to be ready in time for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. His recovery and rehabilitation time is estimated at five to six months, which would mean a potential return between the end of October and end of November.

2 weeks ago | ideastream.org | Mike McIntyre |Leigh Barr |Michael McIntyre

Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren posted a 15-minute video on social media Wednesday, denying that his wife made antisemitic remarks in text messages and conversation. Residents angrily confronted him at Monday night's City Council meeting, demanding his resignation. He has been under fire since March, when former Akron Mayor resigned as city administrator just three months into his tenure, saying the job was untenable because of a relative of the mayor.

2 weeks ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Mike McIntyre

Adam Lowry isn’t planning on going anywhere. The Winnipeg Jets captain will be entering the final year of his contract next season but isn’t worried about what that means for his future. Nor is the organization, it should be noted. “That’s kind of how I picture myself. As a Winnipeg Jet for life,” the 32-year-old said Wednesday.