WKYC-TV (Cleveland, OH)

WKYC Channel 3 boasts a long and storied history in broadcasting. We originally launched as WNBK on October 31, 1948, as an NBC affiliate, and we've maintained that relationship with NBC ever since. Our station has a reputation for quality local programming, featuring hits like "Barnaby," which remains the highest-rated locally produced show, and "The Mike Douglas Show," which achieved national syndication. Throughout our history, we've been pioneers in Northeast Ohio broadcasting, being the first to air in color, the first to use stereo sound, the first to introduce closed captioning for viewers with hearing impairments, and the first to provide a digital broadcast signal. Our news teams have received numerous regional Emmy awards along with various local and national accolades for their exceptional reporting and commitment to community service. In November 1995, WKYC was acquired by Gannett, Co. Inc., which later separated its publishing and broadcasting divisions, making Channel 3 a part of TEGNA Media, one of the most extensive and diverse broadcasting companies in the country.

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English

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#29707

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#5964

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#177

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'I was terrified': Akron woman shot during home invasion speaks out as she begins recovery

1 day ago | wkyc.com | Natalie Clydesdale

AKRON, Ohio — Ring doorbell footage captured the moment four armed masked men broke into Jasmine Scaffidi’s home on East Crosier Street in Akron. “I have no idea who these guys are, or what their intentions were,” said Scaffidi. “I was actually terrified.” The 25-year-old Scaffidi said she was in her kitchen Monday night at around 9:30 when she encountered the men. “I like, looked at them and was like, ‘Get out of my house. Get out of my house. Like, leave y'all need to leave,’” said Scaffidi.
Recent Northeast Ohio drownings raise safety concerns at swimming areas

2 days ago | wkyc.com | Annabelle Childers

NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio — It's been a deadly week on the water across Northeast Ohio. Search efforts are ongoing in Cuyahoga Falls to find a father who went missing in a weekend tubing incident that left his 5-year-old son dead. On Tuesday, two more people died by drowning — a 20-year-old woman at Lorain's Lakeview Beach followed by a 49-year-old man at Portage Lakes State Park.
Firefighters battle blaze at Brost Foundry in Cleveland

3 days ago | wkyc.com | Tyler Carey

CLEVELAND — Crews were hard at work late Tuesday night battling a fire at the Brost Foundry Company on East 55th Street in Cleveland. The building, located in the historic North Broadway area of Broadway-Slavic Village, caught fire no later than 10 p.m. The flames appeared to be under control by 11 p.m., but there was no word on injuries or what damage the foundry may have suffered.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for several Northeast Ohio counties

3 days ago | wkyc.com | Tyler Carey

CLEVELAND — As a heat wave belts Northeast Ohio, a number of storms have started to pop up in the area, with several counties currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 10:30 p.m. The alert impacts northeastern Ashland, south central Lorain, southern Medina, and northwestern Wayne counties. The National Weather Service says a thunderstorm was located over Lodi around 10:04 p.m. moving east at 25 mph.
Man believed dead after drowning at Portage Lakes State Park beach, recovery efforts underway

3 days ago | wkyc.com | Tyler Carey

NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio — 3News has confirmed one person is feared to be dead after drowning in the waters off Portage Lakes State Park Tuesday afternoon. Officials say the victim, a male, drowned in the lake near the park's public beach. The circumstances that led to his disappearance are not known at this time, but crews describe the search for him as "a recovery effort." This would be the second fatal drowning at Portage Lakes State Park within the last week.
After 2024 defeat, Derek Merrin says he will run for Kaptur's seat again

3 days ago | wkyc.com | Karmann Ludwig

TOLEDO, Ohio — Derek Merrin, who lost by a narrow margin to incumbent Marcy Kaptur in the 2024 election, will run for Ohio's 9th Congressional seat again in 2026. In a release from Merrin's office, the 39-year-old announced his candidacy for the seat. Last year, Merrin lost to Kaptur by fewer than 3,000 votes. Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in the United States House of Representatives. She was elected in 1983.
Tyler Carey column: The Cleveland Guardians' offense is a mess. Can it be fixed?

3 days ago | wkyc.com | Tyler Carey

CLEVELAND — This past week, the Cleveland Guardians finished their West Coast road trip with a 4-2 record, taking two of three each from the San Francisco Giants and Athletics. That's good. Very good. In fact, it's the first time since early May that the team has won back-to-back series. As things stand right now, Cleveland sits at a respectable 39-37, tied for the third and final wild-card spot in what has become a chaotic American League.
Organizers say they have signatures needed to force recall election against Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren

4 days ago | wkyc.com | Tyler Carey

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Residents in Cleveland Heights have moved one step closer to forcing a recall election against embattled Mayor Kahlil Seren. In a statement released Monday, the group known as "Cleveland Heights citizens organized for our city" announced it had collected 4,425 signatures from registered city voters and delivered them to Cleveland Heights Clerk of Council Addie Balester.
Consumer Reports: Skin cancer prevention tips for people with dark skin

4 days ago | wkyc.com | Monica Robins

YONKERS, N.Y. — Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years of a melanoma diagnosis than white Americans because it's often caught too late. Consumer Reports shares critical tips for early detection and steps that could help save lives. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., but for Black people, cancer signs can show up in unexpected places, and missing them can have serious consequences.
Woman raises awareness for colon cancer after she was diagnosed at 27 years old

4 days ago | wkyc.com | Matt Klinedinst

WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — At age 27, Rylie Toomey has lived a life full of milestones. She landed her dream job at Three Mile Island, recently got engaged to her loving fiancé and adopted a new puppy. Now she is facing her toughest obstacle in battling colon cancer. "I've got my dream job and my dream life," said Rylie.