Cleveland is trying to keep teens safe this summer. The city will use curfews, more police patrols and new programs to fight crime. Mayor Justin Bibb said the plan starts before Memorial Day. The curfew rules are strict. Kids under 12 must be home by dark. Those 13 and 14 have to return by 9:30 p.
The city’s mayor has asked the council to quickly re‑enact a law that keeps teenagers out of town after dark. She said the current pause on this rule is making crime higher and people feel less safe in Washington. The new bill would undo a sunset clause that let the curfew end earlier this yea
The NCAA’s top officials have stepped up their warnings about gambling, saying it hurts young athletes. In a recent interview, the president said that betting on college games is “incredibly abusive” for students. He pointed out that when fans bet on a player’s performance, the athlete can feel pres
Cleveland is trying a mix of more cops and extra activities for teens this summer, hoping to stop the usual spike in shootings when warm weather hits. Leaders launched a special team in May that mixes local, state, and federal officers to chase down repeat violent offenders and hunt illegal guns. Po
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning that will last until 5 p. m. The alert covers areas in Illinois and Indiana, with a focus on Chicago and Cook County. Lightning can strike quickly, while heavy rain may cause flash floods. Strong winds could damage structures and
One ordinary Friday, a Cincinnati bus ride turned fatal when a 52‑year‑old passenger was shot three times over a borrowed cell phone. The victim, who had lent his device to a fellow rider, was killed while the other man fled. The accused, 27‑year‑old Leonte Coston, faces murder charges that could ke
Cabot Corporation has been honored with two awards for its efforts to protect people and the planet. The first prize, called the Waste & Water Stewardship Award, goes to companies that do a great job cutting waste and caring for water. Cabot’s team turned the gypsum by‑product from its air‑cleaning
Mixed martial arts brings big money and big risks. The sport’s top boss once aimed to step into the ring himself. Instead, he watched others take the hits and later wondered about the cost. Boxing once tempted him, but he walked away before getting hurt. He knows now that gloves and cages don’t eras
Police can now chase a suspect or rescue someone missing by simply watching car plates. When a driver’s number plate passes an automatic reader, the system logs its exact location and time. This tiny piece of data can turn a vague “someone is on the road” into a clear “vehicle was here at 3:15
The county police have rolled out almost 800 cameras that read license plates, recording more than 93 million scans in 2024—up from about 52 million the year before. By next year, officials expect to reach around 110 million reads. The new devices do more than just capture numbers; they can note a c
