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Matthew 'Matty Willz' Williamson a Regional Online Editor for Radio-One. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Willz is an avid sports fan, hip-hop enthusiast, and BBQ pit master... at least, in his opinion. For article edits please email mwilliamson@radio-one.com.

Communities across Northeast Ohio have opened warming centers to help residents stay safe during extreme cold conditions. Officials urge anyone without reliable heat to use these facilities. In Cleveland, multiple recreation centers are open across the city to provide a warm space and basic relief. These locations serve residents on the west side, near downtown, […]

Dangerously cold temperatures continue to impact large parts of the country, increasing serious health risks. Doctors warn that extreme cold affects more than comfort. It can quickly become life-threatening without proper precautions. Frostbite remains one of the most immediate dangers. It occurs when skin and underlying tissue freeze, often within minutes, during subzero wind chills. […]

A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect across Northeast Ohio as frigid air settles over the region. Wind chills may drop between 15 and 20 degrees below zero, according to forecasters. The advisory lasts through Tuesday afternoon, with the coldest conditions expected overnight and early morning. Winds between 15 and 25 mph will increase the […]

A powerful snowstorm overnight shuttered more than 500 schools across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, officials confirmed. The heavy snow and slick roads made travel unsafe for students, teachers, and staff. School closures and delays span multiple counties, including Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Geauga, Lake, and Portage. District officials cited whiteout conditions and dangerous side streets […]

The Cleveland Browns are back on the head coach carousel. Since returning to the NFL in 1999, the franchise has cycled through leadership at a rapid pace. Some hires arrived with promise. Others never found traction. Coaching changes often followed losing seasons, front office shifts, or full organizational resets. Only a few tenures brought stability […]

President Donald Trump again floated the idea of $2,000 rebate checks for Americans, saying they could arrive “toward the end of the year.” Trump made the comments while discussing tariffs and economic policy during a recent appearance. Trump framed the checks as a possible rebate tied to tariff revenue collected by the federal government. He […]

A gun was discovered on a student at an elementary school in Cleveland on Monday, according to officials with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The discovery occurred at Riverside School, located on Montrose Avenue, as students were entering the building. Riverside School serves children from Pre-K through eighth grade. A staff member spotted the firearm […]

Reports have confirmed that Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore was taken into custody by Lakewood police. Lattimore, who also played football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, has already been released. Jail records confirm that Lattimore was taken into custody for carrying a concealed weapon. Further details have yet to be made public. This is a […]

Police arrested three suspects in a burglary at the home of Shedeur Sanders, according to investigators. Authorities said one additional suspect remains at large. The burglary occurred while Sanders was away from the home, police said. Investigators reported that suspects stole multiple items during the break-in. Officers identified and arrested three individuals following the investigation. […]

A Cleveland police officer was arrested in Florida on federal child pornography charges, according to court documents. Federal authorities took the officer into custody following an FBI investigation. Records show investigators linked the officer, Rafael Rodriguez, to online material involving sexual exploitation of minors. The arrest occurred in Miami International Airport after federal agents executed a […]

Three people convicted in the murder of Alishah Pointer have now been sentenced in Cuyahoga County. The sentencing marks a major step in a case that has deeply impacted East Cleveland and the wider region. Pointer, 22, was kidnapped, tortured, and killed in November 2021. Prosecutors said the crime unfolded inside an abandoned home after […]

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