On Sunday, July 17, downtown will look a bit different and probably become a little more frustrating. Delegates from across the country will begin arriving, with the Republican National Convention officially kicking off Monday, July 18. WKYC talked with a convention official about what to expect here in one short week. Dave O’Neil, the press […]
The City of Cleveland has released a list of banned items not allowed inside the Republican National Convention “event zone.” Some of these items include fireworks, drones, lasers, switchblades and any dangerous ordinance, weapon or firearm that is prohibited by the State of Ohio. The ban also includes water pistols and grappling hooks. However, the […]
Mayor Frank G. Jackson and Secret Service officials laid out security and traffic restrictions Thursday for the Republican National Convention. The Secret Service is the lead federal agency in developing security for the RNC. “In conjunction with RNC, the Secret Service will be establishing zones around the Republican National Convention complex,” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service, Ronald L. […]
Dilip Vishwanat, 2016 Getty Images Though they’ll be in Rio through the month of August, Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas can also be seen in Cleveland this fall. The 2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions is scheduled to come to the Wolstein Center Oct. 19. Headlining the tour are Biles, Douglas, Aly Raisman, […]
In 20 days, the Republican National Convention comes to Cleveland — and downtown residents have a lot of questions about how it will affect their daily lives. The Secret Service held a meeting for downtown residents Tuesday evening at the new Hilton Hotel on Lakeside Avenue. The meeting was closed to the media because it was considered […]
If you’re in downtown Cleveland you know we are proud of our NBA Champions The Cavaliers. And our Indians are front and center too. But now there is another face. 50 of them. Lonnie Bogard is one of them he says, “The Indians are in first place I’m going to be up there with all those guys. It’s amazing” […]
Cleveland’s renovated Public Square is almost ready for its debut. And it’s just in time for the Republican National Convention that’s just three weeks away. The city is planning to hold a rededication ceremony on Thursday to show off the $50 million project in the heart of Cleveland’s downtown. Improvements include increasing the square’s green […]
On Saturday it was exactly19 months since Tamir Rice shot outside Cudell community center. Saturday would have also been Tamir’s 14th birthday. His family did not plan a community celebration in his honor but they did issue a statement. The family is still seeking a federal investigation from the Department of Justice. “I, Samaria Rice, want the people to […]
Watch: Cleveland Cavaliers Parade Live Coverage courtesy of WKYC Watch earlier cover here:
Watch: Cleveland Cavaliers Parade Live Coverage courtesy of WKYC Watch earlier cover here:
For the first time in 52 years, Northeast Ohio is celebrating theCleveland Cavaliers bringing home an NBA Title. Nearly 30,000 people gathered downtown to cheer on the Cavs at watch parties both in and outside of the Q. The Cavs beat the Warriors in game 7 Sunday night, 93-89. This is the first championship for Cleveland, […]
Wolves, birds, meerkats, snails and frogs — nothing says welcome to Cleveland like 378 larger-than-life colorful plastic critters popping up in Cleveland. The critters are the creation of the Italian art collective Cracking Art Group. The group aims to spread social and environmental awareness. It’s part of a generous $1.5 million grant to LAND Studio, a […]
