The Wake Up

The company says it needs money and does not know if anyone will provide it,Top Ohio judicial candidates would have their party ID listed on ballots, under Senate GOP budget proposal, Ohio public corruption cases could be tried in defendants’ home counties, under GOP proposal, Cuyahoga County’s troubled IT Department could get a top boss for first time in 3 years and Ohioans who paid income tax on last year’s unemployment benefits may get refunds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner opens next year's race for chief justice, Ohio Statehouse observers are watching the Senate’s income tax cut, education plans, New book by Dennis Kucinich recounts his tempestuous mayoral term as he weighs seeking the job again and Cedar Point’s new $20 wage is attracting applicants; park hours should be restored this month, Cedar Fair CEO says. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Euclind Avenue mansion from the 1850s will come down to make room for develpment,Hospitalizations for coronavirus at lowest level since June 2020 and 2 mass shootings, 35 hurt, 3 dead: A weekend of violence adds to Cleveland’s increasing problem of gun violence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cleveland's beloved Labor Day Weekend air show is coming back in 2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Great Cleveland feds the state in Vax-a-million registrations, Three leading Northeast Ohio city planning experts endorse Browns’ lakefront plan, reject idea of moving stadium, Ex-colleague wants HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to let public housing residents use marijuana in jurisdictions where it’s legal and Former Youngstown doctor sentenced to 22 years in prison for sex trafficking of girls. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cleveland's historic lighthouse is for sale, with some catches, Ohio Senate proposal would allow former commuters to seek refunds for municipal income tax paid during 2020 and 2021, Summit County prosecutors to take over case of Cuyahoga County judge’s son charged in fatal shooting of wife, Lender seeks foreclosure of Hilton hotel near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and The time is right to ‘green’ our cities with climate-friendly transportation options: Letter to the Editor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus vaccinations drop sharply after brief Vax-a-million boost, Ohio Democrats want to put the brakes on new postal delivery truck contract and prosecutors seek death penalty against man accused of killing undercover Cleveland police detective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peloton’s decision to build a manufacturing plant near Toledo raises hopes for similar investments in Ohio, Virtual city council sessions had high viewership, but as meeting halls reopen will constituents stay engaged? As Cuyahoga County Jail staff dwindles and inmate population increases, assaults against officers rise and Cleveland judge postpones court’s first jury trial since pre-COVID era after just 12 people show up for jury duty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio among 8 states able to deny American Rescue Plan money to townships. The Wolstein Center clinic enters its final week. Cleveland police officer who sent racist texts about Black Ohio State players suspended 10 days for failing to investigate crimes. Ohio gets rid of the coronavirus color-coded county alert system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio House passes municipal tax withholding bill that would not prevent workers from seeking refunds for 2021. HUD awards $35 million to demolish, redevelop decades-old public housing complex in Cleveland’s Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood. President Joe Biden will visit Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland on Thursday to deliver a speech on the economy. Why is Sen. Sherrod Brown asking a bank CEO if he works 900 times harder than some employees? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost beats down the U.S. Census Bureau in the effort to end Ohio gerrymandering. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson's office has pulled back on concrete plant proposal. A Cleveland man can be tried for first degree murder for a shooting 34 years ago, rules Ohio supreme court. City councillors argue Leadsafe Cleveland coalition should receive double their $17 million dollar funding. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gov. Mike DeWine calls his Vaxamillion drawings a smashing success. Peloton says it will spend $400 million on its first US based production facility, in Ohio. Following a weeks long trial, judge declares a mistrial in a murder case against US army soldier that left three dead. The Cleveland Marathon date is officially set for October 23, 24. Races will take place in person. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First Energy Corp. insists their $60 million bribery scheme was "by the book". Plans for asphalt concrete plant in the opportunity corridor faces mounting backlash and resistance, calling project into question. Plans for asphalt concrete plant in the opportunity corridor faces mounting backlash and resistance, calling project into question. Ohio companies bringing employees back to office, but questions loom about how to organize the return. Breeze Airways coming to Akron this summer, starting in June, and offering competitive airfares. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish says his use of federal stimulus dollars has put the county in a position to thrive. $2 billion plan to rebuild Cleveland Hopkins International Airport includes four new concourses, I-71 interchange, more. Ohio Department of Education owes 12 horizon schools thousands of dollars. Local supporter of George Floyd was shot and killed nearly a year after the George Floyd protests began. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bipartisan bills seek to overhaul Ohio’s bail system. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost just mike bring the Census Bureau to heel after all. Cleveland’s West Side Market targeted for $2.1M in upgrades. Cleveland getting $30 million less than expected from American Rescue Plan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine changes the rules for how you can win $1 million for being vaccinated. Cleveland mayoral race may come down to less than 50,000 votes. John Husted announces new forms to announce workers who don't return to work. Gov. Mike DeWine requires schools to keep mask mandate until June 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will Vax-a-million work? Cleveland to target $511M in federal aid at housing, neighborhood improvements, building the economy. Rep. Dave Joyce, former prosecutor, introduces bill to take marijuana off the federal controlled substances list. U.S. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez focused on doing his job after Ohio GOP’s rebuke and censure: ‘Everything else is just noise’. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DeWine says he wants to force people back to work, but he says nothing about employers offering livable wages to attract them. Odds of winning $1 million in Ohio’s new coronavirus vaccine lottery beat traditional lottery odds. Cleveland to target $511M in federal aid at housing, neighborhood improvements, building the economy. Judge says Ohio can challenge tax-cut ban in Biden stimulus package, but denies injunction. Ex-East Cleveland Mayor Gary Norton and aide get probation for torpedoing covert public corruption probe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

He makes an abrupt announcement to lift them on the same day the Editorial Board of The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com called on him to do so. Ohio unemployment officials hid extent of fraud from state auditor’s office, Auditor Keith Faber says. Authorities have warned about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards. “No evidence” of bullying against Cuyahoga County’s independent watchdog, investigation finds. DigitalC wants to double its offering of affordable high-speed internet in Cleveland by year’s end. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is the Cleveland Botanical Garden's very existence threatened by a coming Ohio Supreme Court ruling? New Ohio law provides $465M to help Ohioans pay housing, utility bills. Ohio will resume work-search requirements for nearly all unemployment benefits recipients. President Joe Biden discusses vaccination efforts with Ohio’s Mike DeWine and other governors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio’s casinos, racinos post another big month, blowing away pre-pandemic records for gambling revenue. Local governments are getting less stimulus cash than predicted, but it's still a lot. EPA plan to phase down production of HFCs used in fridges, air conditioners should not stress consumers. How unusual is this chilly May -- and Mother’s Day snow? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Cleveland Congressional district with Black voters in the majority likely will lose that status next year. Northeast Ohio’s transportation planning agency wants to spend roughly $13.4 billion in predicted federal, state, and local revenues over 30 years. Cleveland Housing Court warns renters that eviction moratorium could end sooner than expected following judge’s ruling. 350 pretrial inmates will be moved five hours from Cleveland as federal contract with private facility ends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson calls it quits and will not seek an unprecedented fifth term. Wolstein Center coronavirus mass vaccination clinic to offer Johnson & Johnson shots next week. Downtown Cleveland hotels score big, in occupancy and rates, during NFL Draft. Northeast Ohio Congress members seek big money for local projects through earmarks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Senate Republicans abandon plan to ask voters to change redistricting deadlines. Ohio broadband expansion bill clears legislature, heads to Gov. Mike DeWine. Where’s the $2.4 million in naming rights for Huntington Convention Center, oversight board asks. In small test of mail delivery, U.S. Postal Service delivered just one of 8 letters on time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prosecutors in Cuyahoga County among the nation’s leaders in seeking the death penalty since 1970s, researchers say. What should Ohio law call spouses? Husband and wife? Legally married couple? Two men released from Cuyahoga County Jail after serving 14 years for crime they say they didn’t commit. NFL Draft in Cleveland delivers strong TV ratings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Parking restrictions stifled restaurant sales during the NFL draft. State Sen. Sandra Williams announces a run for Cleveland mayor. Ohio EPA seeks millions from demolition company operator for tons of toxic debris at Arco Recycling dump in East Cleveland. Northeast Ohio car sales jump nearly 8% despite supply shortages amid pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Stow judge so dislikes his colleague that he's running for her seat, even with four years left on his own. Downtown Cleveland during the 2021 NFL Draft. Cleveland Heights man among 45 people killed Friday in stampede at Israeli religious festival. Cleveland Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland resigns seat after nearly 16 years in office. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Opportunity Corridor the new Chagrin Highlands, a failed vision? Voting up in 2020, but pandemic kept some away; Census Bureau report offers new look at who voted and who didn’t. Ohio’s coronavirus case rate dips as number of red alert counties is reduced to 45. Here’s how Destination Cleveland plans to promote the NFL Draft (and the city). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Ohio losing a seat in Congress, likely a Republican, is gerrymandering in our future? Ohio lawmakers again want to end E-Check requirements in Northeast Ohio. Oil and gas trade group gave more than $1 million to anti-HB6 dark money campaign. Ohio State's battle to trademark the word "The" takes another turn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gov. Mike DeWine to end quarantine rules for vaccinated Ohioans. Wolstein Center coronavirus mass vaccination clinic will be open extra 4 weeks, now accepting walk-ins. Cleveland Heights police cited by CSU Diversity Institute over 3:1 racial disparity in traffic stops. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio loses a congressional seat in apportionment from census 2020 results. How many people are skipping their second coronavirus vaccine shot -- and making herd immunity harder to reach? U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announces run for U.S. Senate. Cleveland police union takes fight to reinstate cop who killed Tamir Rice to Ohio Supreme Court. Cedar Point won’t require guests to wear face masks on rides, plus other changes in park safety policies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told the truth when he said politics played no role in his vaccine distribution. FirstEnergy Corp. expects to pay financial penalty to resolve House Bill 6 bribery investigation. HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge cancels Trump administration move to deny service to homeless transgender people. Four Ohio lawmakers request re-opening of the federal investigation of Tamir Rice’s death. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio GOP elections bill would limit ballot drop boxes, allow online absentee requests. Ohio unemployment claims hit months-long lows as officials tout progress with wait times, fighting fraud. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine might change the metric he's using for when he lifts all coronavirus restrictions. Don’t hold your breath on passing marijuana banking legislation, says Senate banking chair Sherrod Brown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the legislature want to reform policing in the state. Summit County canceling coronavirus vaccine clinic at fairgrounds due to decreased demand. The state has decided that Pfizer vaccines will be administered in the final weeks of the mass vaccination clinic at the Wolstein Center. The state has decided that Pfizer vaccines will be administered in the final weeks of the mass vaccination clinic at the Wolstein Center. Bill listing party ID for Ohio Supreme Court candidates clears Ohio Senate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

State panel suspends indicted Cleveland City Councilman Ken Johnson. Clevelanders for Public Comment says a majority of City Council members support public speaking time. Gonzalez resumes effort to let college athletes earn money. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rep. Steve Stivers resigning to take Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s top job. Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish wants county workers back in the office. Cleveland Indians increase capacity at Progressive Field to 40% for May. State board votes to increase Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries to 130 from current 57. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How much would you save under the Ohio income tax cut proposed by House Republicans? Likely a few dimes every week. Cuyahoga County's dramatic progress on expanding Pre-K gets crippled by the pandemic. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine again citing inability to get new lethal-injection drugs. Social justice advocates pitch plan for Cleveland to target $541M in aid to address racism’s impacts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cleveland police fatally shoot man while pursuing homicide suspect, sources say. Restaurant industry’s critical challenge? Hiring workers. Should Cleveland's Amtrak station move back to Tower City? 2 Health officials await autopsy on Ohio college student who died after getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Jim Jordan knocks heads with Dr. Anthony Fauci. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former top prosecutor on Ohio House Bill 6 bribery case expects no trial in 2021. Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments over whether state historical society can take over golf course built on ancient earthworks. Facebook officials dispute antitrust lawsuit filed by Ohio, other states. John Boehner dishes on former Ohio Gov. John Kasich. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Divided federal appeals court in Ohio upholds law banning Down syndrome abortions. Cuyahoga County Council approves $10.9 million to pay back furloughed workers. Cleveland investment banker Mike Gibbons becomes fourth GOP candidate in U.S. Senate race. Sen. Rob Portman, who got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine during clinical testing, urges Ohioans to get vaccinated despite setback. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lawyers for University Hospitals and the former director of the embryo lab have their courtroom showdown. City of Cleveland reveals first glimpse of its new lakefront ‘land bridge’ concept in application for state money. Lawsuit: Ohio prison officials wrongly diverted inmates’ COVID-19 stimulus payments to pay fees, fines. New lakefront special improvement district could lead to new Lake Erie trails following innovative Euclid example. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why doesn't Cleveland City Council let the public speak at its meetings? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish wants to give county workers a 12 holiday each year, for Juneteenth. Six Cleveland City Council members back creating a time for public speaking at meetings. Detroit-Shoreway apartment project approved after deal reached to demolish former Mexican-American club. Filing in case of Cleveland schools therapist reveals sweeping scope of investigation into Capitol attack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine proposes using more than $1 billion in federal relief money to balance state unemployment fund. University Hospitals fires back at the former head of its lab where 4,000 embryos and eggs became nonviable. The 2021 Ohio State Fair will be closed to the public. ODOT’s 2021 construction projects in Northeast Ohio: see where orange barrels will be this summer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As many as 2,000 households in East Cleveland to receive affordable, high speed internet service through public-private partnership. Rocky River has a teacher purge after a misconduct investigation. Judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s telemedicine abortion ban. Cleveland police veteran tapped as RTA police chief. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Turns out Cleveland isn’t growing its population during the pandemic – it’s just losing fewer people. Dozens of schools are suing Ohio to get private school vouchers declared unconstitutional. 350-year-old tree in Bay Village comes down. Owner of Masonic Temple in Cleveland sues Live Nation, claiming promoter is muscling venue out of shows. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nina Turner has a commanding money advantage in the battle to replace Marcia Fudge in Congress. Ohio will use Pfizer to vaccinate 16, 17-year-old students at school before summer break. Jim Jordan’s campaign explains large errors on its Federal Election Commission reports. Budish administration accused of failing to seek state reimbursements for public defender, possibly costing taxpayers $1.2 million. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Northeast Ohio's Vaccine Queens step up to vaccinate the homebound because Cuyahoga County's Health Board again drops the ball. John Husted use of the term 'Wuhan virus' has offended many asian Ohioans. Cleveland Indians home opener. Intro, a new timber building, gets an architectural review. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michagan's coronavirus cases are skyrocketing compared to Ohio's. John Husted again defends use of the term 'Wuhan virus'. Mike DeWine offers vaccine to any college student in the state starting next week. Mike DeWine offers vaccine to any college student in the state starting next week. New unemployment claims have dropped significantly in recent weeks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New details emerging about NFL Draft in Cleveland: 20 top prospects expected to attend, nightly fireworks, concerts, red carpet & more. Mike DeWine's metric for lifting coronavirus errors is getting worse, not better. Gov. Mike DeWine signs repeal of nuclear bailout, other parts of scandal-tainted House Bill 6. Oops! Email touts bid for fifth term, but Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says not so fast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.