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PHOTO: Cedar Point floods amid storms, downpours
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) – Guests at Cedar Point didn't need to visit the water park to get seriously wet after strong storms caused some flooding at the 'Roller Coaster Capital of the World' on Monday. In a photo shared with FOX 8 News, guests are seen standing in the flooded parking lot outside the amusement park around 7 p.m. 'Crazy storm rolled in REAL quick at Cedar Point and now kids are paddle boarding in the PARKING LOT,' Lauren LaPinta wrote on social media. Thousands without power in Northeast Ohio as storms roll throughv She said the storm hit around 4:30 p.m. 'I walked down the boardwalk to get a video of lightning in the distance and within 60 seconds, it started pouring to where I couldn't see anything and tree limbs started flying off trees,' LaPinta said. FOX 8 reached out to Cedar Point officials for a statement regarding the flooding. 'There were a few areas of the peninsula with higher levels of water due to the rain, but they tend to recede shortly after storms,' a spokesperson said. 1 lane open after flooding shuts down I-90 West near Lakewood A flash flood warning was issued for several western counties on Monday evening, including in Erie County, according to the National Weather Service. Flooding concerns are ongoing across Northeast Ohio, including in Lakewood where Interstate 90 was shut down for hours as a vehicle was submerged in floodwater. Keep up with the latest weather conditions right here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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7 days ago
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Maple Heights police kill dogs after woman mauled; witnesses say officers saved her life
***Warning: Content in this video may be considered disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.*** MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) – Maple Heights police shot and killed two dogs on Sunday afternoon. Witnesses maintain the quick, decisive action by the officers saved the victim's life. Police were called to a home in the 5200 block of Henry Street after residents reported that a woman was being mauled by her two dogs, three-year-old Cane Corsos. The attack was so vicious that the victim pleaded with witnesses to use their cars to break the grip of the two dogs. 'I'm sorry, we just pulled up to my house and we just saw these two dogs attacking this lady. The lady is trying to tell us to run the dogs over but we don't feel comfortable because we might hit her,' a neighbor told the 911 dispatcher. Offensive demonstrations cause outrage in Summit County 'No, no, no, don't run her over!' the dispatcher responded. One of the first officers arriving at the scene realized the woman's life was hanging in the balance and immediately opened fire on the animals. Police body camera video reveals one of the Cane Corsos was killed almost immediately. The second dog was wounded and video from a neighbor's Ring camera showed him running back home. He was put down by officers a short time later. Investigators said the victim, 62-year-old Rhonda Johnson, suffered severe injuries to her left arm, her legs and her chest. Officers rendered first aid at the scene until paramedics arrived and took her by ambulance to MetroHealth Medical Center. Witnesses said the decision by police to quickly neutralize the dogs was life saving. 'Those dogs were chewing, mangling her up and let's say another five minutes, that would have been it for her,' neighbor Thomas Rackliffe told FOX 8. 'It takes a lot to get them off, so he did the right thing. He saved her life,' another neighbor, Rob Searcy, said. Residents on Henry Street said the two dogs had a history of being aggressive. 'They used to jump over the fence, kids come, they would chase the kids around the neighborhood. I had an incident when I first moved in and one of them charged at me. It nipped on my knee, so yes, I wasn't surprised at all,' said Searcy. Tuscarawas County man infected with La Crosse virus Neighbors said they believe the behavior of the two dogs is a reflection of the way they were treated over the past three years. They said the Cane Corsos were brothers and friendly as puppies, but they were neglected for extended periods of time after their original owner was arrested on drug charges. 'They should have been treated like a human and they weren't. Being cooped up in that yard for the last three years and not being taken care of very well. I think that changed them because they used to come over here and I used to pet them all the time. Now look at them,' Rackliffe said. Residents contend that the aggressiveness of the dogs on Sunday was a result of the way they were treated. 'My father has a Cane Corso and he is the most loveable dog that you could possibly meet, but of course depending on each owner, how they're raised can dictate if they're aggressive or not,' said Searcy. 'Whatever breed it is, if you raise them right, they're going to be your best companion.' We are told that Johnson is in stable condition at Metro after undergoing surgery on Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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19-07-2025
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North Carolina Senator Ted Budd speaks to FOX8 about recently passed megabill
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Congress had been working around the clock and on weekends to finalize President Trump's megabill that set the parameters for government spending over the next year. A majority of Americans in both parties didn't seem to be happy with the outcome, which isn't uncommon in the political world, in which all 535 members of Congress have a say in what they want. But North Carolina Senator Ted Budd spoke with FOX8's Senior Political Reporter Bob Buckley about his take on the bill, including the claim that Republicans didn't reduce spending enough to get the nation back on a sustainable fiscal track. 'I am all about cutting spending … Let's do it on the essentials that keep this country strong and keep it safe,' Budd said. The case he makes is that the best way to increase government revenues is to grow the economy to bring in more overall tax dollars. 'Let's rein in spending … We need to outgrow this problem, and I think this is step one. It's a step in the right direction … Last night, 3 in the morning, we're voting on rescissions, and that's a step in the right direction … We haven't done this in 30 years or more, but now we took a step in the right direction to rein in spending on things that aren't really representative of what people elected Donald Trump to do,' he said. See more of Buckley's conversation with Budd in this edition of The Buckley Report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-07-2025
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SEE IT: Unique deer making rounds in local community
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WJW) — A unique fawn appears to be making its rounds in North Olmsted. FOX 8 viewer Mat Hendricks sent us video of the baby deer, which is nearly all white except for a few dark patches around its eyes. Hendricks said the fawn was spotted on Tuesday, July 15 near Lorain Road. STEP INSIDE: Ohio's most expensive home needs a buyer A few weeks earlier, another FOX 8 viewer submitted a similar video of what appears to be the same young deer, spotted nearby along Gessner Road. Both viewers said the eye-catching deer was with its mom and sibling. The unique genetic trait may be getting passed along through the generations of deer in the area. Ominous cloud over NE Ohio: What was it? In November 2024, a similar deer was spotted, also along Lorain Road. At the time, FOX 8 reported that, according to ODNR Wildlife Communications Specialist Monika Bowman Bell, the deer most likely has a pigmentation anomaly called leucism, or the partial absence of melanin in the animal. According to Bell, unlike albinism, which is a complete lack of melanin, including the eyes, leucistic animal eyes are typically unaffected and they may have dark hooves or other coloration, like spots. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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18-07-2025
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Ominous cloud over NE Ohio: What was it?
[WATCH: More rain and storms on the way.] CLEVELAND (WJW) – An eye-catching, ominous cloud was spotted over northeast Ohio on Wednesday as rain and storms pushed through the area. Pictures of the cloud were shared with FOX 8 by Dave Merker, who said he snapped the images near Progressive Field. Check them out in the slideshow below: Super Bowl winner dies at 38 after cancer battle Meteorologist Scott Sabol identified the cloud formation is more than likely a 'scud cloud.' SOLD! Viral NE home sells for $565K According to the National Weather Service, although scud clouds are often mistaken for wall clouds and tornadoes, especially when attached to a thunderstorm base, they do not produce severe weather. CLICK HERE to learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
