Did former prosecutor’s policy land innocent people in prison?

News 5 Cleveland (Investigations) 11/22 9:40A

As her brother sits in a prison cell fighting to clear his name, the sister of convicted killer Dwayne Brooks is criticizing what she called a system more concerned with getting a conviction than getting justice.“It’s disheartening, it’s...

Two of six people charged in Alishah Pointer's torture, murder plead guilty

fox8.com (News) 11/21 10:08A Justin Dennis

** Watch prior coverage in the player above. CLEVELAND (WJW) — Two of the six people charged in the November 2021 torturing and murder of 21-year-old Alishah Pointer in East Cleveland pleaded guilty...

The biggest blessing: Akron man wins St. Jude Dream Home

fox8.com (News) 11/16 9:47A Jordan Unger

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – One Northeast Ohio man’s life is changed forever after he was announced as the winner of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Kevin Hopson was selected from a pool of 25,000 entrants,...

Dream day: 2022 St. Jude Dream Home, other prizes give away

fox8.com (News) 11/15 9:00P Jessica Bates

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW)- One lucky Northeast Ohio resident will be the owner of a new home valued at over $700,000 this morning We are giving away the 2022 St Jude Dream Home and other prizes to FOX 8 viewers who purchased a ticket back in...

The largest independent bookstore In Cleveland has plenty of good reads

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 11/11 10:27A

Everyone has their hobby of choice to relax and unwind — some watch a movie or maybe have a glass wine, but there are many who simply just love a good book.On the border of Cleveland and Shaker Heights, they have the perfect spot for those readers...

'Determined to get her home': President Biden hopes to get Brittney Griner released from Russia

fox8.com (News) 11/10 1:46P Hannah Brandt

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — With midterm elections in the rearview mirror, U.S. leaders are hopeful they can bring Brittney Griner home. The basketball star was arrested for drug possession at a Russian airport in February and later sentenced to 9...

Tower City welcomes 5 new shops, restaurants

fox8.com (News) 11/10 4:52A Celeste Houmard

CLEVELAND (WJW) -- Tower City Center is welcoming five new shops and restaurants now through 2023! The Cavs Team Shop , Cleveland Sandwich Co., Shake + Slide, In My Bag Collection, Darlafoxx, and Rainbow will all be open by the end of 2023. A...

Two 14-year-old girls shot while in parked vehicle

fox8.com (News) 11/10 12:51A Danielle Cotterman

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) - Two teenage girls from Shaker Heights were shot while in a parked vehicle, according to police. The incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 3000 block of Colwyn Road. I-Team: Two shot, one killed in...

3 weeks, 10 stores: Robbery spree draws federal indictment

fox8.com (News) 10/28 9:57A Justin Dennis

CLEVELAND (WJW) — A Cleveland man is accused of successfully or unsuccessfully robbing 10 retail stores at gunpoint over a three-week spree — all while on parole for an aggravated robbery conviction from 2014. Lawrence Sturdivant, 32, was...

Police: Woman, 12-year-old daughter struck by BBs fired from SUV

fox8.com (News) 10/28 3:54A Justin Dennis

OLMSTED TOWNSHIP , Ohio (WJW) — Two boys reportedly fired BB pellets from an SUV, striking a woman and her 12-year-old daughter, along the road. It happened just after 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at a riding ring in the 6200 block of Lewis Road,...

Police: Trespassers fought with students at Shaw HS

fox8.com (News) 10/27 9:49A Justin Dennis

EAST CLEVELAND , Ohio (WJW) — Three males who fought with several Shaw High School students this week were trespassing, school officials told FOX 8. Student arrested with AR-15 in Cleveland school: I-Team The three males, who do not attend East...

'An ongoing problem': Mail carriers robbed, police said

fox8.com (News) 10/27 9:26A Peggy Gallek

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Police in Cleveland and Euclid are investigating after two mail carriers were robbed at gunpoint. Officers said, in both cases, the suspects only wanted the mail carriers' collection box keys. Bond set for men accused in Lake...

Driver of hijacked bus jumps out of window right before crash, NY police sources say

fox8.com (News) 10/27 6:06A Nexstar Media Wire

QUEENS, N.Y. ( WPIX ) — An armed man allegedly hijacked an MTA bus in Queens, New York , on Thursday morning, causing the driver to jump out of a window before the bus crashed into a utility pole, authorities said. Police said the 44-year-old...

Bodycam video: Officer shoots suspect outside Shaker Heights High School

fox8.com (News) 10/26 3:19P Kevin Freeman

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) - Police in Shaker Heights released dramatic bodycam video Wednesday evening of an officer-involved shooting that happened last week.   The shooting happened right in front of Shaker Heights High School as teachers,...

Cleveland Mayor looks to revitalize historic Highland Park Golf Course

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 10/26 2:59P

The saying goes, "A lot of business is handled on the golf course," but in the case of Highland Park Golf Course in Cleveland, history was made instead. For Pasa Barnett, it's family history.“My grandfather played here back in the day and then my...