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  • Mobley hits winner to lift Cavaliers to 2-game sweep of 76ers

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    PHILADELPHIA — Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, Evan Mobley’s dunk with 4.8 seconds left was the winner and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the 76ers in Philadelphia with a 117-115 victory on Friday night.

    What You Need To Know

    • Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, Evan Mobley’s dunk with 4.8 seconds left was the winner and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the 76ers in Philadelphia with a 117-115 victory on Friday night

    • Donovan Mitchell added 13 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds for Cleveland, which rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter
    • The Cavaliers defeated the 76ers 133-107 on Wednesday
    • The Cavaliers host Oklahoma City on Monday

    Donovan Mitchell added 13 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds for Cleveland, which rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers defeated the 76ers 133-107 on Wednesday.

    Joel Embiid scored 33 points and Tyrese Maxey had 22 points, nine assists and five steals for the 76ers.

    Cleveland was without Darius Garland (right big toe soreness) and Sam Merrill (right hand sprain), who were both injured on Wednesday. Coach Kenny Atkinson said both will be reevaluated when the team returns to Cleveland this weekend.

    The 76ers looked in control when Paul George hit a jumper with 8:47 remaining for an 11-point lead. But the Cavaliers used a 13-2 run, capped by De’Andre Hunter’s 3-pointer with 5:53 left, to tie it at 102. Philadelphia moved ahead by seven points after turnovers by the Cavs on three straight possessions, but Cleveland hung around.

    Hunter’s layup with just over a minute left put the Cavs up a point. After Mobley made one of two free throws with 22.7 seconds remaining, Maxey tied it on a runner with 8.1 seconds left. After a timeout, Tyson set up Mobley near the basket for an easy dunk to put Cleveland in front by two. Maxey’s shot from just beyond half court that could have won the game went long.

    Dominick Barlow was back in the lineup for Philadelphia after leaving Wednesday’s game early due to a back contusion. He was questionable entering the contest and finished with two points.

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    Cavaliers: Host Oklahoma City on Monday.

    76ers: Host Indiana on Monday.

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  • City Club of Cleveland speaker stirs controversy among LGBTQ community

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    CLEVELAND — Dozens of people gathered outside of the City Club of Cleveland to protest a sold-out Q&A session on “Faith, Policy and Influence.”

    What You Need To Know

    • The City Club of Cleveland prides itself on being one of the oldest free speech organization in the country

    • It’s now under fire for inviting Aaron Baer, the president of the Center for Christian Virtue

    • The nonprofit organization is one of the most influential advocacy groups in Ohio, and it’s been labeled a hate group twice by the Southern Poverty Law Center for its rhetoric on the LGBTQ+ community
    • The Center for Christian Virtue also backed House Bill 68, which bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth and was a large proponent for legislation that bans diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education

    More than 100 LGBTQ+ leaders called on the City Club to cancel or modify the forum in the weeks leading up to the event in a public letter to the organization’s board of director and its CEO Dan Moulthrop. In a written response, the City Club acknowledged the forum’s “controversial topic” but said it is continuing its role “to provide a space where speakers can be questioned directly.”

    Elizabeth Katavich is the lead advocacy coordinator at the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland. She said, she’s concerned Baer’s comments could be detrimental to gender diverse and marginalized communities.

    “We see it time and time again. There are countless statistics from the Trevor Project and many other organizations showing what a devastating effect it can have for major organizations like this to be given a platform,” Katavich said.

    The City Club of Cleveland said it is “focused on achieving diversity in ideology” of speakers and topics and will continue to be a place to “hear from candidates, lawmakers and policy leaders,” including ones the public may not agree with.

    Amanda Cole, Executive Director of Plexus LGBT & Ally Chamber of Commerce, said not enough action was taken by the City Club to mitigate the potential impact of Baer’s conversation.

    “I’m concerned that there was a lack of care in the framing of how this forum was put together. They absolutely have an impact on legislation and democracy, the shape of democracy in Ohio,” Cole said.

    While some audience members joined the LGBT Center in wearing lavender as a non-disruptive sign of support, others met across the street at Play House Square for “a public celebration of queer faith.”

    “By wearing lavender, by having strong visibility and a strong presence, and collective unity … we’re trying to build an effort both inside and outside, all across the board to show that we’re still here,” Katavich said.

    Baer spoke to forum attendees about a variety of issues, including a recent spike in suicides among transgender and non binary youth, which he said, are not directly linked to a growing number of anti-LGBTQ+ policies despite key findings from several advocacy groups, health experts and researchers.

    He also accused pediatric clinics of causing irreparable harm to children seeking gender-affirming care.’

    “Children are being sterilized for life, and so they’re being harmed irreparably is not loving them,” Baer said. “… No child was ever born in the wrong. Not telling a child you were born to the wrong body is, is a heinous act.”

    According to the National Association of Social Workers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) temporarily pauses puberty and is reversible; and while the treatment is safe for most teens and adults, the medication is typically prescribed to people age 18 and older. 

    Trans Ohio, the state’s first statewide transgender equity group, wrote in a statement to Spectrum News that regardless of Friday’s discussion, “Trans and gender diverse people have existed in every culture around the world throughout recorded history,” and that the community will always “be a part of society and a part of Ohio.

    And while many have denounced the City Club’s actions, others have expressed their support, including Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno who cited the group’s right to free speech on social media.

    In the end, Cole said she hopes the community’s presence sends a message of positivity and resilience.

    “So my hope would be that if you’re frustrated, if you’re upset today, that you continue to let the City Club know, the board of directors know,” Cole said. “But also put that energy towards supporting the LGBTQ organizations that really, really need it so that we can support LGBTQ people to live full lives.”

    Here are some more photos from Friday:

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  • Central Ohio receives millions in funding for road safety

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal funding will go toward the proposed Coalition for Integrated Road User Safety (CIRUS) planning initiative sweeping central Ohio for road safety improvements. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization (CORPO) will be awarded $4.8 million in funds

    • CIRUS is a three-year, $6 million public-private partnership that aims to raise roadway safety across central Ohio

    • CORPO roadways are in Fairfield, Knox, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway and Union counties

    The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization (CORPO) will be awarded $4.8 million in funds for the initiative. 

    “MORPC is excited to partner with the Ohio Department of Transportation, Honda, Transportation Research Center, the Ohio State University, and many other stakeholders to improve roadway safety throughout Central Ohio. Central Ohio’s seven-county rural area is projected to add more than 130,000 residents and 47,000 new jobs over the next 25 years,” said Parag Agrawal, Chief Mobility Officer for MORPC. “With so many additional residents using the region’s roadways, prioritizing and improving transportation safety is vital. CIRUS will promote regional coordination, and will focus on Safer Roads, Safer Speeds, Safer Vehicles and Post-Crash Care.” 

    CIRUS is a three-year, $6 million public-private partnership that aims to raise roadway safety across central Ohio. The initiative focuses on seven rural counties and is part of larger safety efforts across the region. it includes road safety audits, evaluation of advanced vehicle safety and identification of high risk corridors. 

    This initiative will be comes a national model for rural transportation safety with a commitment to reducing fatal and serious injury crashes along CORPO roadways.

    Transportation planning products and services in CORPO are being offered via MORPC to Fairfield, Knox, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway and Union counties

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  • Stereophonic takes the stage at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square

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    CLEVELAND — Andrew Gombas is a member of the cast touring the country with Stereophonic, a Tony Award-winning play about a band on the brink of making it big.

    What You Need To Know

    • Stereophonic, a Tony Award-winning play about a band on the brink of making it big, is showing at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square through Jan. 26

    • The music in the show, written by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, is played and recorded by the actors on stage in real time during the show

    • One cast member, Andrew Gombas, grew up in Chicago but came to Cleveland to teach performing arts to kids across Northeast Ohio through the Great Lakes Theater

    • “I started my career here 15 years ago,” he said. “To come back and be doing this show in this building, it’s like being in some kind of Greek temple. It’s such a giant, incredible theater, so it blows my mind”

    They’re stopping at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square for three weeks, but it’s not Gombas’ first visit to the region.

    “I started my career here 15 years ago,” he said. “To come back and be doing this show in this building, it’s like being in some kind of Greek temple. It’s such a giant, incredible theater, so it blows my mind.”

    Gombas grew up in Chicago but came to Cleveland to teach performing arts to kids across Northeast Ohio through the Great Lakes Theater. 

    “It was life-changing for me,” he said. “At the time I wasn’t sure, like, do I want to be an actor? Do I want to be a musician? Do I want to be a teacher? And that program is really what solidified my decision to pursue a career in the performing arts.”

    Gombas is proud of where his experience in Cleveland has landed him. Stereophonic follows the rise of a British-American band recording an album in studio in the 70s. Cast members like Cornelius McMoyler, who plays the drummer in the band, actually play and record on stage in real time. 

    “As much as it just looks like stage business back here, guitars are really getting tuned,” McMoyler said. “And, I’m really adjusting the height on my snare at a certain point in every show. So, I mean, that’s the best part about this show is you don’t have to pretend that you’re washing dishes or something. This kitchen is real in that sense.”

    Stereophonic is showing at Playhouse through Jan. 25, but Gombas hopes it’s not his last time in the city.

    “Cleveland is an amazing place to be an artist,” he said. “There’s such an incredible community here that fosters the arts, and I still dream of moving back here and just continuing the life I had here because this is one of my favorite places to live.”

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  • Ohio man, 83, convicted of killing Uber driver who he wrongly thought was robbing him after scam calls

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    A jury convicted an 83-year-old Ohio man of murder in the shooting of an Uber driver who he wrongly thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both.

    William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.

    The driver fell victim to the same scammer, driving to Brock’s home between Dayton and Columbus to pick up a package for delivery, according to investigators.

    Brock shot the driver, 61-year-old Lo-Letha Toland-Hall of Dublin, a Columbus suburb, six times when she showed up at his home in March 2024, authorities said.

    Brock, of South Charleston, was convicted of murder, felonious assault and kidnapping Wednesday. He is scheduled to be sentenced next week. A message seeking comment was left with his attorney.

    The jury deliberated for about an hour before returning the verdict, CBS affiliate WHIO-TV reported.

    In this image taken from Uber dashcam video released by the Clark County, Ohio, Sheriff’s Office, William Brock, right, holds a weapon to Uber driver Loletha Hall outside his home in South Charleston, Ohio, on March 25, 2024. 

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    Brock’s attorney said the shooting was in self-defense and the scammer had made threats against him and his family. Brock testified during the trial that he felt threatened when the driver arrived at his house. He said he was so sure he would die that he grabbed his gun and ushered Hall out of his house, WHIO reported.

    “After the first shot, she backed up a little more, and (I) don’t know what triggered it, but I shot at her shoulder,” he said, according to CBS affiliate WBNS. He said there was then “a little scuffle” over the door of a vehicle. “She got a hold of the door, slammed it into my head and that’s what injured me,” he said.

    But prosecutors said Hall was unarmed and posed no threat when Brock shot her. Investigators said the driver was unaware of the scam call that Brock had received with threats and demands for money.

    Clark County Prosecutor Daniel Driscoll told reporters after the verdict that both families lost loved ones because of the scam.

    “The really sad part about this is that we know there are still criminals out there,” he said. “We know that the scammers, the folks who started this, haven’t been brought to justice.”

    One year after Hall’s death, her estate filed a wrongful death lawsuit, seeking more than $25,000 in damages, WBNS reported.

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  • West Side Market debuts renovations, more on the way

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    CLEVELAND — This week, a newly renovated produce arcade was opened at the historic West Side Market. 

    What You Need To Know

    •  The new produce arcade is the first part of a mutli-phase plan to rennovate and add to the Historic West Side Market
    • The master plan is projected to cost around $70 million and includes a new event space, open a new prepared food hall and add more seating
    • $12 million in funding is still needed to fully finance the project

    “It’s awesome, it’s brand new, it’s pretty much everything we’ve been looking for,” said Tom Boutros is the owner of Boutros Brother produce stand that has operated out of the West Side Market for 23 years. 

    He said the new produce arcade features better lighting, heated floors, air conditioning and a better layout to interact with customers. 

    “The produce display used to be right in between us; now you can walk around me and do your own shopping, or I can still help you. It makes it more customer friendly,” Boutros explained.  

    The newly opened arcade featured a ribbon cutting where local leaders like Cleveland’s Mayor Bibb emphasized the importance of supporting the historical building. 

    “We recognized and understood that this asset was not just the city’s asset, but a regional asset and an asset for the state of Ohio,” Bibb said. 

    The opening of the new arcade comes roughly two years after the operations of the West Side Market were transferred to a new nonprofit, named the Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC), which has created a master plan to update the market as a whole. 

    “One of the reasons we wanted to start with the East Arcade here is because we really wanted both merchants and customers, early in the project, get to experience what the broader vision is supposed to be,” said Rosemary Mudry, the Executive director of the CPMC.

    Mudry said the master plan includes upgrades meant to improve the experiences of both vendors and visitors while preserving the historic structure. 

    With the East Produce Arcade now open, the organization has started with renovations on the Market Hall, the large space where vendors sell food. 

    They plan to add HVAC to the Market Hall and are renovating the basement to add cold storage and other amenities that will help the vendors there.

    “The space here is the former men’s locker room,” said Mudry, standing in a large, vacant space that looked down over the Market Hall. 

    The former locker room space represents one of the biggest planned additions to the market. 

    “We’re going to turn this into an event space where folks will be able to gather. You can have your wedding here; you can have a corporate breakfast,” Mudry explained. 

    They also plan to add a balcony overlooking the market, with seating and a test kitchen. 

    “We’re adding a balcony here in front of that event space. You’ll end up getting to that balcony behind Kate’s Fish. There’ll be an elevator and a stairwell, which will get you up to the event space, a teaching kitchen, and there’s public seating that will be here.”

    The north wing of the produce arcade is currently under construction, with plans to turn that into a prepared food hall, with plans to add even more seating inside and outside of that area. 

    The master plan is projected to cost over $70 million, and 80% of that funding is secured. 

    For Boutros, preserving the history of the market while upgrading it is something to celebrate 

    “We have something here that’s worked for over 100 years, and it’s seriously something special,” Boutros said. 

    Mudry said if the CPMC is able to find the rest of the funding by the end of 2026, the renovations could be complete by the end of 2027. 

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  • ScottsMiracle-Gro Field to host 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Women’s soccer is taking the spotlight in Columbus this summer when the Columbus Crew and ScottsMiracle-Gro Field host the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The matchup, presented by E.L.F., puts the Kansas City Current against Gotham FC 

    • The NWSL Challenge Cup is an annual super cup competition and showcase of league title winners from the previous year

    • Details about the match, including ticket information, will be announced at a later date

    The matchup, presented by E.L.F., puts the Kansas City Current against Gotham FC on Friday, June 26, at 8 p.m. It is the league’s first game in Columbus since it launched in 2013.

    The NWSL Challenge Cup is an annual super cup competition and showcase of league title winners from the previous year. Gotham FC lifted its second NWSL Championship trophy in the past three seasons last year and the Current claimed this first NWSL Shield with a league-best 21-3-2 record.

    “We’re excited to welcome the NWSL to Columbus for the first time by hosting the NWSL Challenge Cup in June. This event provides another exceptional opportunity for the Crew to celebrate our sport and top athletes across the men’s and women’s game during a truly special year for soccer in our region and country,” said Crew President of Business Operations Mary Shepro. “Thanks to great collaboration with local partners, our world-class facilities and the passion of our fan base, we continue to strengthen Columbus’ reputation as an ideal destination for soccer and major events that have a lasting impact on our sport and community.”

    Details about the match, including ticket information, will be announced at a later date. 

    Fans won’t have to wait until June for some action though as ScottsMiracle-Gro Field will also host the 2026 SheBelieves Cup on March 4. 

    This is the second time in the past three years the cup has come to Columbus, with CONMEBOL’s Argentina and Colombia at 3:30 p.m. and USA facing Canada at 6:45 p.m. 

     

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  • Montgomery Co L.O.S.S. Team helps loved ones navigate grief

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    Editor’s Note: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

    DAYTON, Ohio — With journals, grief guidebooks and materials at the ready, members of the Montgomery County Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (L.O.S.S.) Team is ready to start the first support session of 2026.

    “About two years ago, Public Health of Montgomery County came to us and said there’s not really suicide resources available in our county,” said Montgomery County Prevention Coalition Manager Megs Francis.

    The coalition got to work, and volunteers like Colleen Callahan-Penquite and Lora Hammons stepped up.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Montgomery Co Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (L.O.S.S Team) are beginning the first session of 2026

    • Trained and dedicated volunteers help people share their stories of grief and healing throughout 10-week sessions

    • Sessions are free, and the next round is open for April

    “I have two cousins and two uncles that killed themselves, and there’s such a stigma around it. In my huge Catholic family, it was never spoken of,” said Callahan-Penquite.

    “I ended up being a volunteer because I lost a friend I was mentoring to suicide,” said Hammons.

    According to the most recent statewide data from the Ohio Department of Health 2023 Ohio Suicide Report, more than 1,700 Ohioans took their own life — that’s a 1% decrease from 2022.

    According to data from the Montgomery County ADAMHS Board, as of January 2025 to mid-December 2025, there were 73 suicides — a 17% decrease from 2024 and the second year in a row for a countywide decrease.

    Volunteers like Callahan-Penquite and Hammons have been on the L.O.S.S. Team since the support sessions started in 2025.

    So far, there have been four sessions with 10 participants each time.

    The newer session was the largest with 17 participants.

    “These are volunteers who have been trained on an evidence-based curriculum who are facilitating these trainings,” said Francis.

    It doesn’t matter if the loss happened recently or decades ago, everyone is welcome.  

    “Facilitating these groups and being with other people who are going through that really helped me,” Hammons said.

    “For folks who have lost someone, they are at higher risk themselves. So by doing this kind of support group, not only are we helping make connections, helping with healing, but also helping to prevent future suicide deaths,” said Francis.

    The 10-week sessions are free, and many times, people have formed their own bonds to keep coming back.

    “It’s kind of casual but it’s very serious. We really like to make it personal. Everybody’s loss and grief is different, so we try to meet everybody where they are at and travel this journey together,” Hammons said.

    “You’re not alone. There’s many of us that grieve a suicide, and when we do it together, we’re always better,” said Callahan-Penquite.

    If you missed registering for this latest 10-week round of support sessions, the next group is open for April.

    The deadline to register is Jan. 29.

    For more information, click here.

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  • Dolphins interview Kevin Stefanski for coaching vacancy

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    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has interviewed with the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Dolphins began reaching out to candidates after hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager last week
    • Miami interviewed Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak on Saturday

    • Stefanski, 43, is a two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year and has interviewed with several teams looking for a new head coach, including Tennessee, Atlanta and Baltimore

    The Dolphins began reaching out to candidates after hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager last week, a day after firing coach Mike McDaniel following four seasons.

    Miami interviewed Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak on Saturday.

    Stefanski, 43, is a two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year and has interviewed with several teams looking for a new head coach, including Tennessee, Atlanta and Baltimore. He was fired last week by Cleveland with a 46-58 record in six seasons.

    The Dolphins are expected to complete more interviews in the coming days but had been linked to former Baltimore coach John Harbaugh, who was fired by the Ravens after 18 seasons. The team has not announced an interview with Harbaugh.

    Stefanski would be a different coaching hire from what Miami owner Stephen Ross typically has chosen.

    Ross has not hired someone with previous head coaching experience since becoming the Dolphins’ majority owner in 2009 — recently gambling on Joe Philbin (2012-2015), Adam Gase (2016-18), Brian Flores (2019-21) and McDaniel (2022-25).

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  • Ohio congresswoman demands transparency on recent ICE operations

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a letter sent to Kristi Noem, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Todd Lyons, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-District 3, expressed concerns with recent ICE activity in central Ohio and called for full transparency.

    What You Need To Know

    • Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty sent a letter to the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement expressing concern and asking for transparency on recent ICE operations
    • She said in her letter that these have been “racially targeted raids” and were meant “to strike fear into the immigrant community”

    • Spectrum News 1 has reached out to ICE for comment

    In her letter, Beatty states that at least 214 people in the Columbus area have been detained by ICE since Dec. 17, the majority of whom were Latino or Black, as part of what’s been called Operation Buckeye.

    “These racially targeted raids began right before Christmas as a way to strike fear into the immigrant community and have largely targeted individuals without a criminal record,” her letter reads. “Furthermore, I have serious concerns surrounding the process and legal justification for this ICE operation.”

    The congresswoman notes declines in attendance at local churches and mosques due to fear. She also cited reports that ICE has been “targeting schools with large Hispanic populations.”

    In addition to these concerns, she also states that these operations have caused harm to the local economy as customers are scared to go out and support area businesses.

    Beatty said she is demanding “full transparency regarding the legal basis and the status of those detained.” Specifically, she is requesting the following information:

    1. “The full name, detention facility, and exact location of every individual detained from OH-03 currently in ICE custody;
    2. The legal justification for their detention, including charges, proceedings, case status;
    3. Whether the detainee has a criminal record;
    4. A detailed account of compliance with current law and procedures regarding the conditions in which individuals are being held, including access to medical care, mental health services, food, and legal counsel; and
    5. A full report on whether any complaints have been filed or internal reviews conducted related to racial profiling or discriminatory targeting during recent enforcement operations.”

    Spectrum News 1 has reached out to ICE for comment but has yet to hear back.

    View the full version of the letter here:

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  • Here’s how many Somalis are in the U.S. as Trump administration ends protected status

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    There are about 98,000 immigrants from Somalia living in the U.S., according to the Census Bureau’s latest 2024 estimates. About 83% are naturalized U.S. citizens.This comes as the Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is ending temporary protected status for Somali immigrants.File video above: Temporary protection status ends for Nicaraguans and HonduransTPS offers protection from deportation and work authorization for those who are facing unsafe conditions in their home countries. Only a fraction of immigrants from Somalia in the U.S. have been granted TPS.The majority of Somali immigrants in the U.S. — about 44% — live in Minnesota. Ohio and Washington host the second-highest number of immigrants from Somalia, just over 10,000 each. President George H.W. Bush first granted TPS to Somalis in 1991 during the country’s civil war. Subsequent administrations have repeatedly renewed that status, including most recently President Joe Biden in 2024.Over the past decade, the total Somali immigrant population in the U.S. has remained about the same, although a growing number have become naturalized citizens. There are about 260,000 total people of Somali descent in the U.S. as of 2024 estimates — that’s including those born in the U.S.PHNjcmlwdCB0eXBlPSJ0ZXh0L2phdmFzY3JpcHQiPiFmdW5jdGlvbigpeyJ1c2Ugc3RyaWN0Ijt3aW5kb3cuYWRkRXZlbnRMaXN0ZW5lcigibWVzc2FnZSIsKGZ1bmN0aW9uKGUpe2lmKHZvaWQgMCE9PWUuZGF0YVsiZGF0YXdyYXBwZXItaGVpZ2h0Il0pe3ZhciB0PWRvY3VtZW50LnF1ZXJ5U2VsZWN0b3JBbGwoImlmcmFtZSIpO2Zvcih2YXIgYSBpbiBlLmRhdGFbImRhdGF3cmFwcGVyLWhlaWdodCJdKWZvcih2YXIgcj0wO3I8dC5sZW5ndGg7cisrKXtpZih0W3JdLmNvbnRlbnRXaW5kb3c9PT1lLnNvdXJjZSl0W3JdLnN0eWxlLmhlaWdodD1lLmRhdGFbImRhdGF3cmFwcGVyLWhlaWdodCJdW2FdKyJweCJ9fX0pKX0oKTs8L3NjcmlwdD4=

    There are about 98,000 immigrants from Somalia living in the U.S., according to the Census Bureau’s latest 2024 estimates. About 83% are naturalized U.S. citizens.

    This comes as the Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is ending temporary protected status for Somali immigrants.

    File video above: Temporary protection status ends for Nicaraguans and Hondurans

    TPS offers protection from deportation and work authorization for those who are facing unsafe conditions in their home countries. Only a fraction of immigrants from Somalia in the U.S. have been granted TPS.

    The majority of Somali immigrants in the U.S. — about 44% — live in Minnesota.

    Ohio and Washington host the second-highest number of immigrants from Somalia, just over 10,000 each.

    President George H.W. Bush first granted TPS to Somalis in 1991 during the country’s civil war. Subsequent administrations have repeatedly renewed that status, including most recently President Joe Biden in 2024.

    Over the past decade, the total Somali immigrant population in the U.S. has remained about the same, although a growing number have become naturalized citizens.

    There are about 260,000 total people of Somali descent in the U.S. as of 2024 estimates — that’s including those born in the U.S.

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  • AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 14 Ohio State’s Jaloni Cambridge

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 10 of the season is Jaloni Cambridge. 

    Cambridge is a sphomore guard at The Ohio State University.

    Jaloni Cambridge, Ohio State

    The sophomore guard began the week with a career-high 41 points in the win at Illinois, becoming the first Buckeyes player to score 40 points in a game against a Big Ten opponent since Kelsey Mitchell had 43 against Rutgers in 2016. She also had six rebounds, six assists and two steals. Cambridge followed that up with a 28-point effort in a win over then-No. 8 Maryland. She had a career-best nine rebounds and eight assists for No. 14 Ohio State.

    Runner-up

    Mikaylah Williams, LSU. The junior guard had 20 points, seven rebounds and five steals in LSU’s victory over No. 2 Texas, which was the Longhorns first loss of the season. The five steals were a career best. She hit two big 3-pointers, including one with a second left on the shot clock and 1:20 left in the game that gave the Tigers a 66-59 lead. It was No. 6 LSU’s first win over a top-two team since 2008.

    Honorable mention

    Mikayla Blakes, No. 5 Vanderbilt; Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame; Sarah Strong, No. 1 UConn.

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    UNLV sophomore forward Meadow Roland averaged 18 points and 13 rebounds as the Lady Rebels beat Utah State and Wyoming. She had 18 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks in the win over the Aggies and followed that up with a 18-point, 12-rebound effort against Wyoming.

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  • Cleveland Museum of Natural History makes USA Today top 5 list

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    CLEVELAND — While it may not be brand new, visitors thought the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s $150 million renovation made it feel like new, according to USA Today Readers Choice awards.

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    • The Cleveland Museum of Natural History was voted No. 4 on the list

    • “The Cleveland Museum of Natural History now tells Earth’s story through a visitor-centered lens,” USA Today said 

    • For more details, click here

    These museums were nominated by a panel of experts and voted by readers as the best new or newly transformed venues on the scene, representing the top openings of the past two years. 

    The Cleveland Museum of Natural History was voted No. 4 on the list for its renovation and expansion. 

    “The Cleveland Museum of Natural History now tells Earth’s story through a visitor-centered lens,” USA Today said in its rankings. “The reimagined galleries place you inside prehistoric Ohio, where you can handle real fossils and gape at ‘Happy,’ the 72-foot-long Haplocanthosaurus, in a setting that matches the gentle giant’s magnitude.”

    The full list of museums includes:

    1. National Medal of Honor Museum: Arlington, Texas
    2. Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University: Mantua, New Jersey
    3. National Public Housing Museum: Chicago, Illinois
    4. Cleveland Museum of Natural History: Cleveland, Ohio
    5. Museum of Art + Light: Manhattan, Kansas
    6. Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream: Washington D.C.
    7. The Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium: Paterson, New Jersey
    8. Door County Granary: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
    9. The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College: Lakeland, Florida
    10. Museum of BBQ: Kansas City, Missouri

    For more details, click here.

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  • How police tracked down the suspect in an Ohio double-murder case

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The man accused of killing Ohio couple Spencer and Monique Tepe made his first court appearance in Illinois and will be extradited to Ohio to face charges.

    The man charged with the murders is Michael McKee, 39. He was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, without incident.

    What You Need To Know

    • Police arrested Michael McKee, 39, in Rockford, Illinois, in connection with the Dec. 30 murders of Ohio couple Spencer and Monique Tepe

    • McKee has made his first court appearance and will be extradited to Ohio to face charges

    • Here’s the process through which detectives determined him to be the suspect

    Detectives identified a suspect using surveillance video, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in the Franklin County Municipal Court.

    Investigators managed to track the suspect to a vehicle, which they said got there just before the murders and left just after. Investigators linked this vehicle to McKee.

    They tracked the vehicle to Rockford, Illinois, and had evidence that McKee had possession of it before and after the murders, the affidavit lays out.

    The affidavit was signed by Detective Russell Weiner.

    Police in Columbus found Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, with gunshot wounds on the second floor of their home on the 1400 block of North 4th Street at about 10 a.m. on Dec. 30 after officers were asked to conduct a wellness check, authorities said. Medical personnel later pronounced them dead.

    The couple’s two young children were also in the home but were unharmed, police said.

    In a statement, family members described the couple as “extraordinary people whose lives were filled with love, joy and deep connection to others.”

    Spencer Tepe graduated from Ohio State University, became a member of the American Dental Association and was involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. He was also a “huge Bengals and Buckeyes fan,” the family said.

    Monique Tepe was a “loving, patient, and joyful mother,” an avid baker, and a “thoughtful planner,” it said.

    “They were the proud parents of two beautiful children, and every day they showed up with unwavering love and devotion to their family,” wrote a cousin, Audrey Mackie.

    A statement from the family following the announcement said, in part, “Today’s arrest represents an important step toward justice for Monique and Spencer. Nothing can undo the devastating loss of two lives taken far too soon, but we are grateful to the City of Columbus Police Department, its investigators, and assisting law enforcement community whose tireless efforts helped to capture the person involved.”

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  • Cavaliers close out another ‘Season of Giving’ to surrounding community

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    CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers announced another successful Season of Giving throughout November and December. 

    What You Need To Know

    • Throughout the two months, the Cavs hosted 23 events to uplift the community

    • This past season, more than 54,000 community members were served, over 60,500 meals were provided and 470 hours of volunteer service was done

    • For more information on initiatives, click here

    Throughout the two months, the Cavs hosted 23 events to uplift the community through volunteering or providing meals. 

    “The Cavaliers Season of Giving, championed by Cleveland-Cliffs, is a tradition that reflects our shared commitment to support and uplift our neighbors across Northeast Ohio,” said Pam Frasco, Cleveland Cavaliers Senior Vice President of Social Impact and Executive Director of the Cavaliers Community Foundation. “As one organization, from the players to front office team members and community partners, we are able to make a meaningful impact during the holiday season and beyond. The joint collaboration that drives this yearly effort highlights the power that can come from our exceptional community.”

    This past season, more than 54,000 community members were served, over 60,500 meals were provided and 470 hours of volunteer service was done by team members.

    Some highlights included:

    • Thankful For ALL Holiday Dinner: Where the Cavs served 150 students and families from Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Project ACT at Rocket Arena
    • Cavaliers Annual Holiday Hospital Visit: Team members brought gifts to patients throughut Cleveland in hospitals
    • Holiday Pajama Party: The Cavaliers visited 100 women and children at Laura’s Home with a celebration that included pajamas for all, milk and cookies, holiday story time and additional holiday festivities
    • Holiday Meal Packing: More than 52,000 meals were prepped for distribution by the Children’s Hunger Alliance through the Cavs, Cleveland-Cliffs and Greater Cleveland Food Bank

    For more information on initiatives, click here.

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  • Firearm confiscated from Riverside School student

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    CLEVELAND — Cleveland Metropolitan School District families were alerted Monday that a firearm was found and confiscated from a student at one of CMSD’s schools.

    What You Need To Know

    • Riverside School Principal Heather Kama-Star sent a notice to parents about the situation Monday

    • Riverside School serves pre-K through eighth grade

    • The school is located in Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood

    Riverside School Principal Heather Kama-Star sent a notice to parents about the situation after a staff member found the firearm on a student entering the building. The weapon was confiscated, and teachers, administrators and safety and security members immediately responded. 

    “Our school district is now taking proactive steps to prevent this from happening again,” Kama-Star said. “As the building principal, it is my responsibility to ensure that our scholars are provided with a safe place that is conducive to learning and that their social-emotional learning is protected and uninterrupted.”

    Riverside School serves Pre-K through eighth grade in Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood.

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  • Bash on the Bay pauses event for 2026

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    TOLEDO, Ohio — Organizers for Bash on the Bay, an annual country music festival held in Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island in Lake Erie, announced Monday it’s pausing the event this year, citing scheduling conflicts. 

    “Having the event during the week poses many difficult hurdles,” organziers wrote in a Facebook post. “We are working on moving the festival to Friday and Saturday.”

    They said if it’s not possible in Put-in-Bay, other venues will be explored, possibly on the mainland. 

    “We appreciate all the fan support over the past 10 years for the eight shows we have done and look forward to many more,” organizers wrote. 

    Last year’s Bash on the Bay featured many artists, including Luke Bryan, Parmalee, Kin Faux, Alex Miller and Sam Hunt. 

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  • Chicago man charged in Ohio killing of his ex-wife and her husband, a dentist

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    A Chicago man was arrested Saturday in connection with the killing of a couple in their Columbus, Ohio, home on Dec. 30, according to authorities.

    Michael D. McKee, 39, was taken into custody “without incident” in Rockford, Columbus police said Saturday. He has been charged with the murder of his ex-wife, 39-year-old Monique Tepe, and her husband, 37-year-old dentist Spencer Tepe.

    A criminal complaint lists McKee’s home address as 2100 N. Lincoln Park West in Chicago. McKee was booked Saturday into the Winnebago County Jail and has an extradition hearing Monday afternoon, according to the Winnebago County sheriff’s office. A search of public records shows he is a surgeon and has worked at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

    The couple’s killing made national headlines. Earlier this week, Columbus police released security footage of a person of interest in the case. In a criminal complaint filed in Ohio, police detailed using the footage to track the suspect to a vehicle near the scene of the crime — a car that was then connected to McKee and found in Rockford on Saturday.

    The morning of Dec. 30, Columbus police patrol officers were dispatched to the city’s Weinland Park neighborhood for a well-being check. There, police found the couple, who had suffered from gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead at the scene. Their two children were also found in their home but were unharmed.

    According to The Associated Press, dispatchers first received calls of concern, including from Spencer Tepe’s boss, when he didn’t show up for work, which the boss said was “out of character.”

    The AP reported that McKee and Monique Tepe had married in 2015 and filed for divorce two years later, per records from the Franklin County clerk of courts in Ohio.

    According to their obituary, Monique and Spencer Tepe married in December 2020, after meeting online. They “quickly grew their relationship into a solid foundation of love and respect with a side of goofiness.”

    Spencer Tepe was passionate about dentistry, friends and family say, had a competitive spirit in soccer and golf, and enjoyed learning Spanish. Monique Tepe loved soccer, running, horses and books. She was a stay-at-home mother “known for her bright smile, infectious laugh, caring heart, and bubbly personality.”

    Monique Tepe was born in Chicago but moved with her parents to Worthington, Ohio, when she was 1 year old, according to the obituary.

    “They had two precious children together who were loved dearly,” the obituary reads. “Spencer and Monique were the life of the party, holding many family and friend gatherings. They were generous with kind hearts.”

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  • MetroHealth host health fair to help the uninsured and underinsured

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    CLEVELAND — More than half a million Ohioans lack health insurance, and when they need care, hospitals often shoulder the cost.

    What You Need To Know

    • MetroHealth held three events to help get people coverage and healthcare information

    • MetroHealth provides more than a million dollars a day in charitable care

    • This event was held at a Ukrainian church, and MetroHealth had several Ukrainian speakers available

    In a year and a half, Cheryl Holodnak will be eligible for Medicare.

    “I can’t afford to go without insurance because I have a lot of preexisting conditions, and I take a lot of medications,” said Cheryl Holodnak, a participant of the MetroHealth’s total care connection.

    Until then, she must find her own health insurance, and she said it has been very expensive for her. When she first retired from her job, she found a plan on Cobra that she said cost her $800 a month. Her insurance will expire in February, and it increased to $1,100 a month.

    On Saturday, she took part in MetroHealth’s Total Care Connection. An event created to sign people up for health insurance, give them access to doctors, information and various types of health care assistance. This is the third event, and their first one was held in November.

    “We know lots of folks are very nervous or are afraid they experience high costs, and for some folks that will stop them from seeking health care,” said Romona Brazile, the Executive Director for Government and Community Relations at MetroHealth.

    Romona Brazile said they brought these events to the community because they saw a problem. MetroHealth provides more than a million dollars a day in charitable care. That’s care to the uninsured or those who can’t afford to pay their medical bills.

    “We have seen an increase in the number of people without health insurance, which adds to a high amount of charity costs that over long term is unsustainable for us,” said Brazile.

    Between the last two events, Brazile said they have helped over 200 people. She said these events are not just about helping with health insurance but also about meeting people where they are with what they need.

    The event on Saturday was in an area populated by many Ukrainian people. The event was held at a Ukrainian church, and MetroHealth had several Ukrainian speakers available.

    Lyudmyla Mudra is a Doctor of Nurse Practice at MetroHealth. She is also from Ukraine. Her biggest concern is Ukrainians’ unfamiliarity with local healthcare.

    She said there is also a language barrier. Dr. Mudra speaks Ukrainian, and she often translates for the patients.

    Holodnak needed help to find cheaper health insurance, something she says she could not have done without MetroHealth.

    “I got a plan for under $500,” said Holodnak. “I was eligible for financial assistance, so they signed me up for that, and I also signed up for insurance through the health markets plan.”

    If you missed this event, you can contact MetroHealth at 216mymetro or 216 697-3876 to get help.

    The last day to sign up for insurance through the marketplace is January 15th. 

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