Latest news with #ClevelandMetroparks
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Deadly shooting closes Euclid Beach; $5,000 reward offered for help identifying suspect
CLEVELAND (WJW) — A man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting early Thursday at Euclid Beach Park in Cleveland, just ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend. According to Cleveland Metroparks Police Chief Kelly Stillman, a large group of people — believed to be between 18 and 20 years old — had gathered at the lakefront park around 12:40 a.m., well after the park had officially closed. Search for father missing in Cuyahoga River continues Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found one victim on a sidewalk near the beach. A second victim was discovered shot inside nearby high-rise apartments. One of the victims, a man in his 20s, later died. The other person suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police have not released the names of the victims and said no arrests had been made as of Thursday morning. Police believe the incident may have started from an argument. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000 reward for help identifying a suspect in the shooting. Investigators said the suspect, a Black male believed to be in his 20s or 30s, was wearing a backpack and carrying a blue bandana, as seen in the photos below. Tipsters are encouraged to call (216) 252-7463 or visit the Crime Stoppers website. Suspect in custody after young mother killed in Cleveland Metroparks shooting The park remained closed with crime scene tape surrounding the area. Chief Stillman said at a press conference about safety later Thursday morning that the park would be reopening soon. This marks the second deadly shooting in the Metroparks system in less than a month. 'I can't stress enough that the parks are very safe,' Stillman said. 'When this stuff happens, it happens after hours when they are in the park when they should not be here.' Officers detained multiple witnesses who are cooperating with investigators, Stillman said. 'There's no way to lock down every park with a high barb wire fence,' he added. 'That's not what the Metroparks is all about. It's a gem of an area, and we are going to do our best to keep it that way.' The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Northeast Ohio river ranked No. 2 in the nation for fly fishing. See the list
Fly fishers rejoice! Ohio is a prime destination for the sport. The Rocky River on the west side of Cleveland ranks second on USA TODAY's 10BEST list of fly fishing rivers across the country. 'The Rocky River offers some of the finest fly-fishing opportunities in all of the Buckeye State,' according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. 'In spite of its short length, the region is famed for its bounty of steelhead trout, providing anglers with an opportunity to catch fish all year round.' Rocky River, a Lake Erie tributary, flows through all or parts of Cuyahoga, Summit, Medina and Lorain counties. 'Rocky River currently supports a significant steelhead trout fishery as well as native stream fisheries for a diversity of fish species,' according to the Cleveland Metroparks website. 'The year-round fishability of the Rocky River has been enhanced by the steelhead fisheries as well as a stock and catch trout fishery in upstream segments of the river.' Rocky River is located just west of the Cleveland area, emptying into Lake Erie between the cities of Lakewood and Rocky River. Fly fishers use specialized equipment that allows them to imitate different types of bait. "Fly fishing gets its name from the lures used. They're referred to as 'flies' because they're made to imitate small insects or prey items that a fish may want to eat," according to the National Park Service website. "Flies are usually made out of materials like yarn, sewing thread, feathers, fur, and a single hook. Flies also range in size from as small as a grain of rice to the size of a 10-inch fish." In addition to its supply of steelhead trout, the river's popularity is also attributed to its closeness to Cleveland's populous suburbs. 'The Cleveland Metroparks provide excellent public access along the Rocky and its branches, and several fords along the river force migrating steelhead to pause in their upstream movement, creating excellent fishing opportunities,' according to Orvis Fly Fishing Reports. 'During the summer months, the Rocky provides excellent warm-water fly fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, carp, and panfish.' Here's the full list of the top 10 best fly fishing rivers: Au Sable River (Michigan) Rocky River (Ohio) Nantahala River (North Carolina) South Fork Holston River (Tennessee and Virginia) Kenai River (Alaska) Snake River (Idaho and Wyoming) Spokane River (Idaho and Washington) Madison River (Montana and Wyoming) Youghiogheny River (Maryland and Pennsylvania) Grande Ronde River (Oregon and Washington) This article originally appeared on The Repository: Ohio's Rocky River ranked No. 2 in the nation for fly fishing
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
2 officers, another driver taken to hospital after Cleveland crash: I-Team
CLEVELAND (WJW) – A Cleveland police union official told the FOX 8 I-Team that two officers and another driver were taken to the hospital following a crash on Wednesday. Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association President Andy Gasiewski said the officers were taken to the hospital after the 7:45 p.m. crash as a precaution. Suspect in custody after young mother killed in Cleveland Metroparks shooting He did not know the condition of the other driver. The cruiser and the other vehicle collided and then both vehicles crashed into a building. Officials said the crash happened on Superior Avenue near E. 36th Street as the officers were responding to a call. More details about the crash have not yet been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Deer me, what a rescue!' Firefighters save young buck stuck in rocks
Some firefighters came to the rescue of a young buck in Northern Ohio. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Cleveland firefighters responded to reports of a 'deer in distress' behind the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Sunday, according to a social media post. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after shooting near Fairborn apartment complex 3 new businesses coming to Huber Heights; Neighbors 'feel good' about continued development Did you get a text like this? Ohio BMV warns it's a scam When Ladder 23 arrived, they found a young buck had been swimming in the harbor and was lying on the rocks next to the wall. Cleveland Fire said on its Facebook page that it worked with the Cleveland Metroparks and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to help the animal. 'They were able to load the exhausted animal into a Stokes basket used for water rescues,' the department said. 'They strapped him down and relocated him to the wooded area near Gordon Park.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘Poor' water quality detected at 2 local beaches due to predicted E. coli levels
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Poor water quality has been detected at two Northeast Ohio beaches Saturday, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District said, meaning it's best to stay out of the water. Not that it's great swimming weather this weekend anyways, but just beware. The affected beaches include Edgewater Beach and Villa Angela Beach. Northeast Ohio businessman fulfills dream of going to space The predicted E. coli concentration for Edgewater Beach is 139 MPN/100mL. The threshold is 80 MPN/100mL . The predicted E. coli concentration for Villa Angela Beach is 301 MPN/100mL. The threshold is 135 MPN/100mL 'Poor water quality predictions due to potentially harmful algae indicate that cyanobacterial species capable of producing toxins were found to be present at the time of sample collection. Beach postings will be updated by Cleveland Metroparks based on toxin concentration results,' the NEORSD said. It's so cold Cedar Point Shores waterpark isn't opening this Saturday either Additionally, the National Weather Service warned residents about dangerous swimming conditions Saturday along the lakefront from Erie County, Ohio to Erie County Pennsylvania. NWS Cleveland posted on X Saturday morning about the threat of dangerous swimming conditions due to a high risk of rip currents along with the potential for dangerous wave heights. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
