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Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office has come under fire this year for its Community Support Unit after two pursuits ended in fatal crashes in Cleveland. Yet the sheriff wants to double the unit so it could be deployed to suburbs as well. And the proposal comes amid a budget crisis, when the county is planning massive cuts to health and human services programs that help local many families. Executive Chris Ronayne’s proposed 2026-27 budget calls for about $24 million in cuts to health and human services next year to help balance the budget. It also depends on the sheriff’s office curbing excessive overtime through new staffing and scheduling strategies to save millions of dollars. Council members seem willing to consider expanding the unit, even though there are no plans for cities to help pay for it. — Laura Overnight Scores and Weather Cavs at Miami Heat: Darius Garland suffers injury in Cavs’ gut-wrenching 140-138 overtime loss to the Miami Heat Northeast Ohio weather forecast: More snow Top Stories Support Unit: The Cuyahoga County sheriff plans to expand the Community Support Unit to ensure full coverage across the region, despite budget concerns, reports Kaitlin Durbin. Six Flags: A federal class action lawsuit accuses Six Flags and its top executives of misleading investors about the financial condition of the company and deteriorating state of its amusement parks ahead of its merger last year with Cedar Fair. David Gambino reports the July 2024 merger brought Cedar Point under the Six Flags umbrella and made Six Flags North America’s largest regional amusement park operator. Today in Ohio: Ohio voters are incensed about the jump in property taxes. So why did they approve 66% of the school tax levies on the November ballot? We’re talking about who turned out and how they feel on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half hour news podcast. Statehouse and Politics Micro-prop bets: Major League Baseball has implemented new restrictions on pitch-level betting markets, capping individual wagers at $200 and prohibiting those bets from being included in parlays, effective immediately. Joe Noga reports the move comes one day after two Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, were indicted on federal charges related to a pitch-fixing scheme that prosecutors in New York say led their co-conspirators to profit by more than $450,000. Hemp regulations: Ohio lawmakers are set to meet in a conference committee to hammer out regulations on intoxicating hemp products. Mary Frances McGowan reports on the key sticking points around THC levels in beverages and business licensing. Biden debate: Westlake native Steve Ricchetti revealed he advised against Biden debating Trump in 2024, citing potential for a “vicious and personal” confrontation. Sabrina Eaton reports on Ricchetti’s six-hour testimony defending Biden’s cognitive abilities. SNAP: Ohioans who receive federal food assistance could start seeing deposits in their accounts as early as Wednesday, Anna Staver reports. State officials say these will be partial benefits, not the full amounts families normally receive. Veterans Day: The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other events across the U.S. that are normally held to mark Veterans Day, the Associated Press reports. It’s another fallout of the shutdown that has disrupted flights and food assistance, and was already being squarely felt by military families who are worried about their paychecks. Northeast Ohio News Flights canceled: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport faces continued flight cancellations due to government-mandated reductions, with potential relief coming soon. Susan Glaser reports that airlines are reducing flights amid ongoing government shutdown concerns. Great Lakes wrecks: Not since the Edmund Fitzgerald went down 50 years ago today has a giant freighter been lost on the Great Lakes, but prior to then, a number of big ships met their demise, often in late-season stormy weather, Peter Krouse reports. Energy upgrade: Cleveland Heights’ $25 million energy upgrade, guaranteed to save $8 million over 20 years, may take longer and cost more than expected, with the city planning to spend $4.1 million in debt service over three years, Cory Shaffer reports. Child drowning: Authorities have identified 3-year-old Jerome Adompreh-Fia, who drowned in a pond behind his Solon home. Lucas Daprile reports police are calling it a tragic accident. Millennia troubles: Ohio Water Development Authority claims Millennia Companies defaulted on a $3 million loan for downtown Cleveland apartments, adding to legal troubles for the company, which faces foreclosure on the Centennial Building, David Gambino reports. Planned Parenthood: In her column, Leila Atassi criticizes Ohio’s cuts to Planned Parenthood, arguing it harms public health by increasing disease, maternal deaths and costs. Kid Chauffeur: Sierra Young, owner of Kid Chauffeur Express, started a reliable transportation service for children in Akron and Canton, planning to expand to Cleveland, Megan Becka reports. Business and Health Urgent care: University Hospitals opened a second urgent care in Parma, offering rapid testing for respiratory viruses and on-site services, easing emergency department burdens, Julie Washington reports. Uninsured patients: MetroHealth reports a rise in uninsured Ohioans, with many relying on charity care, which costs hospitals millions. Julie Washington reports on the financial impact. Crime and Courts Property crimes: Cleveland police have formed a new unit that has already arrested 23 suspects for vehicle break-ins and other crimes, aiming to reduce property crimes through targeted enforcement, reports Olivia Mitchell. Weekend homicides: Authorities said Cleveland police are investigating three suspected homicides that happened over the weekend. David Gambino reports police say the three killings — two on Cleveland’s East Side and one on Cleveland’s West Side — were isolated incidents. Road rage: Police are investigating a road rage incident that escalated into gunfire in Cuyahoga Falls, with bullets striking two vehicles but no injuries reported, Olivia Mitchell reports. Arts and Entertainment Thanksgiving meals: Thanksgiving Heroes Cleveland will deliver complete holiday meal packages to 2,250 families across Northeast Ohio this year. Alex Darus highlights the organization’s growth and commitment to ensuring no child goes hungry during Thanksgiving. Local television: Mark Johnson, former WEWS Channel 5 meteorologist, has officially joined WKYC Channel 3 to deliver weather forecasts. Joey Morona writes about Johnson’s return to local television after an abrupt exit from his previous station. Stadium rename: The Lake Erie Crushers have sold stadium naming rights to ForeFront Technology Inc., renaming their venue ForeFront Field. Marc Bona reports on the multi-year partnership. Bill Murray: Actor Bill Murray enjoyed a Cleveland-style pierogi bar after his MGM concert, hosted by Rudy’s Strudel owner Lidia Trempe. Paris Wolfe reports on the spontaneous culinary celebration of the actor’s visit. Nicole Scherzinger: Nicole Scherzinger delivered a show-stopping performance at Playhouse Square’s Center Stage Benefit, featuring a Broadway-themed concert. David Petkiewicz has photos of the glamorous event with over 800 guests. Dinner with Lincoln: Hale Farm & Village offers a unique Thanksgiving experience with an Abraham Lincoln interpreter presenting a historic holiday dinner. Paris Wolfe writes about the immersive 1860s-themed event featuring traditional food and activities. TubaChristmas: TubaChristmas Cleveland, a holiday musical tradition, is scheduled for Nov. 30, with over 50 tuba and euphonium players. Marc Bona highlights the free concert at First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland. Turkey Bowl: The annual Meadows Turkey Bowl, a charitable pickup football game, continues to raise funds for brain cancer research. Marc Bona writes about the event’s growth and mission, highlighting support from celebrities and politicians. Edmund Fitzgerald: Cleveland musician Jerry Popiel releases a tribute cover of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the shipwreck. Marc Bona highlights Popiel’s maritime background and musical tribute. You’re all caught up Don’t forget, you can always find the latest Cleveland news by visiting cleveland.com. If you value the hard work of Cleveland journalists, consider becoming a cleveland.com subscriber. — Curated by content director Laura Johnston with contributions by Cliff Pinckard. Other Top Stories Dog attacks, injures 2 children in Summit County Read more Voters elect Jim Shields to be Medina’s new mayor Read more Medina creates application process for use of logo Read more ODOT to partner with Medina on resurfacing project Read more Superintendent Lynn Campbell seeks retire-rehire deal from Orange school board Read more Middleburg Heights set to sparkle with tree lighting, fireworks and family fun Read more North Royalton voters defeat charter amendment that could have forced council president out of office Read more Got a parking ticket? Berea police say bring a toy instead Read more
