After talks between the U.S. and Iran collapsed, President Trump said the U.S. will "blockade" the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military said it would blockade ships entering or exiting Iranian ports.

The city completed repairs to a section of a sewer connection blocked by a root ball and restored service to the home. The homeowner wants the city to replace the entire connection.

The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative connected rising stars from Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand with opportunities to learn from city, county and state government offices in Cleveland.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb's administration renewed a contract for controversial ShotSpotter gunshot technology without City Council’s approval.

The news of teacher layoffs comes as the district says it will announce details of layoffs for all staff groups on Tuesday, amid a major consolidation plan.

Consumer prices in March were up 3.3% from a year ago, the biggest annual increase in nearly two years. Higher gasoline prices tied to the war with Iran accounted for much of the surge.

From laser cutters to pottery wheels, makerspaces offer outlets for creativity and connection across Northeast Ohio.

In recent days, multiple GOP lawmakers have gone public with their concerns over the war -- a range of issues Republican leadership will have to address as they face the task of securing new funding.

The first lady made a rare public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with the late sex offender. She also said Epstein did not introduce her to President Donald Trump.