Peter Fleischer

2 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Peter Fleischer

CLEVELAND — The long-awaited corruption trial for suspended East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King was expected to start this week, but a last-minute legal battle over the judge’s role in the case has caused a delay—potentially pushing it back. King, who served as mayor from 2016 until his suspension last fall, faces 12 charges, including theft in office, unlawful interest in a public contract and soliciting improper compensation.

2 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Peter Fleischer

CLEVELAND — The big yellow bus has been synonymous with school for generations—every type of school. But in Ohio, only public-school districts are responsible for transporting every type of student. Dr. David Glasner, superintendent of Shaker Heights City Schools, says that responsibility isn’t always ideal. “We are required to provide transportation for private school students,” Glasner explained.

2 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Peter Fleischer

LORAIN, Ohio — Lorain’s police chief is off the job—on paid leave—as the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office opens a new misconduct investigation into Chief Jim McCann. The move follows the release of a 388-page internal report that, while clearing McCann of discrimination, raised enough red flags to prompt further review. The initial inquiry began after former Lt. Corey Middlebrooks accused McCann of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in discriminatory behavior.

2 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Peter Fleischer

PARMA, Ohio — In Part 2 of 3News Investigates' series "The Price of Education: The funding battle for Ohio's schools," we examine the impact of the Fair School's Funding Plan and what its potential elimination could mean. Fifth-grade teacher Sue Messinger loves her job for reasons that have nothing to do with dollars and cents. "I enjoy helping people, but more than that, I've always loved learning," said Messinger, who teaches in the Parma City School District.

3 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Peter Fleischer

CLEVELAND — Cleveland police could soon be taking to the skies. After months of debate, the city’s Community Police Commission has approved a new policy outlining how drones can be used by law enforcement. The updated guidelines, shaped by public input and federal oversight, now head to the U.S. Department of Justice for review. The policy allows officers to deploy drones in high-risk situations such as hostage crises, serving search warrants, or locating missing persons.