Power outages

But consumer advocates representing manufacturers and residential electric customers, and staff at a state regulatory agency are pushing back.

The 18-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder, murder and aggravated robbery; A weekend shooting in Cleveland Heights killed two teens including the sister of Tamia Chappman, the girl struck and killed during a police chase in 2019; Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is asking the public to vote on one of three names for their newly born black rhino ... and more stories

High winds and heavy rains led to scattered outages across Northeast Ohio leaving thousands without power; Mayors Justin Bibb and Dan Horrigan demand state and federal gun reforms on the same day Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill loosening training requirements for armed teachers; and more stories.

The Republican-backed House Bill 99, which was approved a week after a deadly school shooting in Texas, would allow school staff to carry firearms with only 24 hours of training; Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren announced plans to expand the city's parental leave policy; and more stories.

Ohio reported more than 7,800 new COVID-19 cases Sunday; Initial claims for unemployment compensation in Ohio are continuing to rise; Gov. Mike DeWine on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to allow a smooth transition for President-elect Joe Biden's administration; and more stories.

Two years after four counties in Northeast Ohio lost power on Election Day, some might wonder what would happen if the power went out again Nov. 3, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic when more voters are predicted to be at the polls?

Here are your morning headlines for Monday, Feb. 25:Motocross bike injures 7 at Summit Fairgrounds;ODOT wants to change speed limits at anytime;Strong…

EDITOR'S NOTE: Power outages also have forced changes at four Summit County polling places. Those have been added below.Power outages from Sunday's storms…