Happy Sunday, CLE! We hope you have a peaceful end to your weekend 💙 Photo: alexfarmerphoto on Instagram

State representatives say the health system's response to concerns about opening a third Level 1 trauma center in the region raises more questions than it answers, with critics questioning regional need and staffing impacts.

Ward spoke before his celebrity softball game at Classic Auto Group Park on Saturday for the first time after the Browns traded Garrett to the Rams on Monday.

Gov. Mike DeWine quietly assigned state troopers to protect Acton and Ramaswamy starting May 6, the day after they each won the primary election.

In case you missed it: Cleveland will finally start its long-anticipated crackdown on short-term rentals found on platforms like Airbnb after years of deliberation.

Even without Myles Garrett by his side, Denzel Ward is still ten toes down for Cleveland. Video: Paris McGee Jr, Clevelanddotcom

The departure of Garrett doesn’t just create a hole at the top; it shines a bright light on every player who has benefited from operating in his orbit.

Today (Saturday) is a BUSY one downtown, with the region's annual Pride in the CLE celebration and the Egypt-Brazil men's soccer match. Here's what to know:

Happy Saturday, Cleveland! Today is Pride in the CLE, so naturally we're showcasing Terminal Tower under the rainbow 🌈 Photo: John Kuntz, cleveland.com

The Guardians failed to convert scoring chances in the early innings Friday night, and it came back to beat them at Globe Life Field.

Should the sheriff be elected again, or stay appointed and answer to the county executive? Council is considering competing charter amendments for the November ballot.

Should Hudson charge a bed tax on Airbnb rentals? Raise permit fees 400%? Limit the number of short-term rentals in each ward? City Council wants more time before making a decision.

Have you ever tried giving directions to someone navigating the University Circle area, or even explaining where the region’s cultural center begins and ends? And are the public outdoor spaces, including Wade Oval, really being used to their fullest potential?

Busy weekend at Cedar Point: a new food and drink festival starts, comedy shows are back, and Cedar Point Shores finally opens after weather delays.

Did you know there are about 1,700 license plate readers across Cuyahoga County? We were talking about what that means on Today in Ohio: https://l.cleveland.com/xhertr

The world’s largest operating steam locomotive rolls through Northeast Ohio on Monday, with scheduled stops in Lorain and Euclid. 🚂 🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/yjpspg  🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/410mty 

We don’t make the news, we just report it: a water-skiing squirrel is headed back to SouthPark Mall 🐿️💦 Twiggy returns June 18–21 for multiple daily shows in Strongsville. Details: https://l.cleveland.com/5u8mta  Photo: Isaac Ritchey | [email protected] /

A $100M Ohio State settlement involving hundreds of survivors of abuse by former doctor Richard Strauss is again raising questions about what was known at the time, and what wasn’t.

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/byqkyq  Dave Chappelle’s in Cleveland on June 16 at Rocket Arena, and tickets are already out there and moving around. If anyone’s trying to go, we put together the best ticket deals while they last. Photo: AP

Mansfield is getting a Buc-ee’s 🦫 so why not sing about it? The Northeast Ohio location will be one of the largest travel centers in the region when it opens in 2028 near I-71. More: https://l.cleveland.com/19tmce

If happy hour with a river view sounds like your thing, this is your spot 🍹⚓ Collision Bend in the Flats has dockside seating, $5 beers, $7 cocktails and one of the best patios in Cleveland. Full breakdown: https://l.cleveland.com/pu8zxo  Photos: Alex Darus, cleveland.com

A 31-year-old Cleveland woman died after her vehicle struck a construction truck on Interstate 71 southbound near in Middleburg Heights on Thursday.

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/928gn7  Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is scheduled to stop from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the Chardon Road railroad crossing, north of Euclid Avenue. Expect crowds, road closures and plenty of cameras. Photo: Ryan Cohick | LoneStarLive.com

Would you ever even leave? This $1.2M modern storybook home in Avon features a stunning primary suite, golf course frontage and thoughtful details at every turn. See more of our House of the Week: https://l.cleveland.com/w2jpnu  Photos: Cara Miller, The Agency Cleveland Northcoast

How many license plate readers are in Cuyahoga County? Roughly 1,700, according to new reporting, and they’re spread across government and private networks. We dug into it on Today in Ohio: https://l.cleveland.com/xhertr  Video: Laura Johnston, cleveland.com

Enjoy the sunshine Friday while it lasts. Forecasters say strong to severe thunderstorms could develop across Northeast Ohio on Saturday afternoon, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail and possibly an isolated tornado.

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/f4jepu  The campaign to abolish property taxes in Ohio says it won't have enough signatures to qualify for the 2026 ballot. Organizers are now targeting 2027 and hope to continue collecting signatures at fairs and public events across the state.

Dabo Swinney once said passing on Deshaun Watson would be like passing on Michael Jordan, now he's watching Watson fight for a starting job

A former Berkshire High School baseball coach accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has been indicted on 12 felony charges, including five counts of rape, according to court records.

The move comes even after the property owner provided a new appraisal valuing the site between $1.7 million and $2.2 million. Cleveland offered just $635,000 earlier this year.

Should Ohio scrap party primaries and put every candidate on the same ballot? A new bipartisan-backed proposal would adopt California’s “top-two” election system and it’s already sparking debate. More: https://l.cleveland.com/yygr7s 

New data shows the most-visited museums in the U.S. are still the big-name institutions in New York and Washington, D.C. The Met topped the list with 5.7 million visitors in 2024.

Big upgrade for movie fans in Northeast Ohio: Phoenix Theatres at Great Northern Mall is debuting a 70mm film format with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” this July.

Buc-ee’s is officially coming to Northeast Ohio. Mansfield just approved a massive 74,000-square-foot travel center right off I-71, with opening expected in 2028.

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/13b918  Near West Theatre is kicking off its summer plaza concert series with a free Juneteenth celebration in Gordon Square on June 12 featuring music, dance, spoken word and community events. Photo: John Benson, cleveland.com 

Political blogger DJ Byrnes, also known by his online persona “The Rooster” was arrested in and held in jail this week, after a complaint from state Sen. Jerry Cirino, according to the Columbus Dispatch.

Today in Ohio podcast hosts, who have pushed for rank choice voting as the best solution to the corrupted party primaries, said Thursday that Blessing’s proposal just might work.

As Ohio lawmakers prepare legislation aimed at the fast-growing data center industry, Microsoft is pledging greater transparency around its Ohio data center projects.

A Brunswick daycare is facing a lawsuit after one of its employees was accused of sexually abusing children in her care and then selling the videos online.

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/2htl1x   Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and ex-lobbyist Michael Dowling were hit with new charges today after prosecutors say new evidence emerged from a civil lawsuit. Their first trial ended in a deadlocked jury. Retrial set for September.

Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold Pretel said on Thursday that the recent fatal shooting involving an off-duty Cleveland police officer may be among the reasons detectives want transfers out.

Cleveland Play House has unveiled its upcoming 2026-27 theatrical season. The four announced titles include “Private Lives,” “Annie,” “The Da Vinci Code” and “Working: a Musical.”

Should Ohio scrap party primaries and put every candidate on the same ballot? A new bipartisan-backed proposal would adopt California’s “top-two” election system and it’s already sparking debate. More: https://l.cleveland.com/yygr7s

Not your average sandwich shop: Avon Lake’s new William Fine is serving wagyu pastrami, ice cream, and boozy milkshakes.

Looks like one of those weekends where there's almost too much to do in Cleveland. Summer has officially arrived.

Some Ohio workers are reportedly turning down raises, not because they don’t want more money, but because earning more can actually mean losing benefits like food and childcare assistance. A Cleveland manufacturer wants to fix that.

The Guardians had a chance to sweep the Yankees in New York for just the second time since 2009, but Ryan McMahon's seventh-inning RBI single gave the Yankees a 2-1 win and prevented the sweep.

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/z06grk  Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and ex-lobbyist Michael Dowling were hit with new charges today after prosecutors say new evidence emerged from a civil lawsuit. Their first trial ended in a deadlocked jury. Retrial set for September.

Steve Shirilla was placed on administrative leave from Mary Queen of Peace School shortly after Netflix released "The Crash," a documentary about his daughter's 2022 crash into a building in Strongsville.

Who do you think was Ohio's top boys lacrosse midfielder this year? Cast your vote.