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Winter storm blankets Cleveland with snow. Freezing temps will follow. Here are resources to help

Winter storm blankets Cleveland with snow. Freezing temps will follow. Here are resources to help

Greater Cleveland could get up to 12 inches of snow, followed by plummeting temperatures. Here’s resources to weather the storm.

by Signal Cleveland Staff January 23, 2026January 26, 2026

Signal Cleveland’s public safety beat focuses on police policies and practices, courts, the county jail, bail reform, racial inequality and more.

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Ohio state senator failed to disclose ties to his natural gas companies, complaint says

Ohio state senator failed to disclose ties to his natural gas companies, complaint says

by Jake Zuckerman January 23, 2026

College, career tech classes in Ohio state prisons would end if legislation passes

College, career tech classes in Ohio state prisons would end if legislation passes

by Jake Zuckerman January 22, 2026

Following a compromise, Tanisha’s Law is on track for passage

Following a compromise, Tanisha’s Law is on track for passage

by Frank W. Lewis January 15, 2026

Ohio teenagers are being shot and killed in Airbnbs

Ohio teenagers are being shot and killed in Airbnbs

by Jake Zuckerman January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

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Explainers about Cleveland police reform efforts

Cleveland’s Civilian Police Review Board decides on discipline in misconduct cases

Cleveland’s Civilian Police Review Board decides on discipline in misconduct cases

Nine Cleveland residents picked by the mayor and City Council sit on the board.

by Dakotah Kennedy

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Ohio cities want to rein in Airbnbs. This senator wants to open the floodgates

Ohio cities want to rein in Airbnbs. This senator wants to open the floodgates

by Jake Zuckerman January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Cleveland Metroparks to test drones for rescues and some police calls

Cleveland Metroparks to test drones for rescues and some police calls

by Emma Sedlak January 12, 2026

Who’s in Ohio’s psychiatric hospitals, how did they get there and when do they get out?

Who’s in Ohio’s psychiatric hospitals, how did they get there and when do they get out?

by Doug Livingston and The Marshall Project January 7, 2026

Do you have ‘neighbors from hell’? Here’s how to get Cleveland to help with nuisance law violations

Do you have ‘neighbors from hell’? Here’s how to get Cleveland to help with nuisance law violations

by Frank W. Lewis and Najee Hall December 29, 2025December 30, 2025

Criminally Ill: Systemic failures turn state mental hospitals into prisons

Criminally Ill: Systemic failures turn state mental hospitals into prisons

by The Marshall Project and KFF Health News December 24, 2025

Frustrations surface at last Cleveland Community Police Commission meeting of 2025

Frustrations surface at last Cleveland Community Police Commission meeting of 2025

by Frank W. Lewis December 15, 2025January 8, 2026

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