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The Cleveland Browns selected Baylor wide receiver Corey Coleman with the No. 15 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Coleman (5-11, 190) won the 2015 Biletnikoff Award after catching 74 passes for 1,363 yards and 20 touchdowns. A two-time All-American, Coleman was similarly impressive as a sophomore, racking up 1,119 yards and 11 touchdowns. “It’s […]

After sweeping the Detroit Pistons out the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ schedule for the second round of the postseason has been released. It all kicks off as the Eastern Conference Semifinals get underway at Quicken Loans Arena on Monday, May 2 when the team will host the Atlanta Hawks. […]

Akron RubberDucks vs. Altoona Curve What: The Akron RubberDucks will take on Altoona Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Canal Park. There will be fireworks after the game on Friday. Sunday is Family FUNday at the stadium. Where: Canal Park When: April 29, 6:35 p.m. April 30, 2:05 p.m. May 1, 2:05 p.m. Price: General Admission is […]

The eight chapter in the “Fast & Furious” series is expected to create more than 380 jobs for Ohioans when it films in Cleveland from May until June, according to the Greater Cleveland Film Commission. “Fast 8” is also expected to generate more than 8,200 room night bookings as well as engage over 200 Ohio businesses […]

East Cleveland residents are concerned systemic electrical issues in their city could promote some real safety hazards. Residents pointed to chronic traffic light outages and crosswalk indicators that haven’t been working for months. East Cleveland councilwoman Barbara Thomas told newsnet5.com residents are also becoming increasingly concerned about a growing number of neighborhood street lights that […]

  Johnny Manziel was back in Cleveland on Tuesday night. The same day he was formally indicted by a grand jury in Texas, the former Browns quarterback apparently stopped by Quicken Loans Arena for the Justin Bieber concert. A pair of Instagram posts have popped up showing Manziel in two different group pictures. One of […]

Kent State University has begun its 46th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970. The program of events starts today (April 26) and runs through May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, allows the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on […]

  The City of Cleveland and the family of Tamir Rice have reached a $6 million settlement agreement, according to court documents released Monday morning. The city will pay $3 million in 2016 and $3 million in 2017 to settle the family’s claims against the city. The estate of Tamir Rice will receive $5.5 million. […]

The body found under the Kinsman bridge has been identified as missing Warrensville Heights woman Jessica D. Coleman, according to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner. Coleman’s body was found on the train tracks near East 82nd Street and Kinsman Road, authorities reported. The city was scheduled to hold a press conference at 5 p.m. on Monday […]

NASA’s Glenn Research Center hosted the fifth annual International Space Apps Challenge, a global, mass collaboration event that gathers volunteer participants to work on specific NASA challenges. Participants are asked to develop mobile applications, software, and hardware solutions that could contribute to space exploration missions and help improve life on Earth. Herb Schilling is a […]

Kyrie Irving scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half, and the Cleveland Cavaliers finished off a four-game sweep of the Detroit Pistons, holding on for a 100-98 victory on Sunday night. The Cavs advance to the second round to play either Atlanta or Boston. LeBron James had 22 points for Cleveland, but it was […]

A lot more children in Cuyahoga County will soon be enrolled in the county’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs. That was a major announcement in County Executive’s Armond Budish’s State of the County address Thursday. The county already spends $10 million on the program. A fund-raising team has persuaded businesses and non-profits to contribute another $12 million […]