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10/20/2026

A fire burning in Deerfield Township is now believed to be the result of combusted coal mine refuse, also known as a "gob fire."

Gob, the material that's left over from coal mining, has been identified by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as what's been burning at a site in Deerfield Township.

10/20/2026

Some members of Akron City Council are raising concerns about the constitutionality of Flock law enforcement cameras, including the data they collect.

Following a presentation in the council's public safety committee meeting Monday, conversations about the traffic surveillance cameras continued during council's regular meeting.

10/19/2026

Scientists at NASA Glenn in Cleveland are rushing to meet a two-year deadline for launching a small nuclear reactor to power the next Mars mission — the first time the U.S. has launched a nuclear reactor into space in 60 years.

✏️ by Jeff St. Clair / Ideastream Public Media
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10/19/2026

The suspected cause of the fire was line maintenance on a nearby oil well, which allowed oxygen to reach the gob material and spark flames.

Gob, the material that's left over from coal mining, has been identified by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as what's been burning at a site in Deerfield Township.

10/19/2026

"These people are trying to get around it, and they are laughing at everybody," said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says the companies are violating the state's law against prediction sports betting.

10/19/2026

It's unclear how many jobs will be impacted by the closure.

A company spokesperson confirmed plans to cease production at the Solon site.

10/19/2026

Some rural voters in Northeast Ohio say they are unsatisfied with their options on the ballot. How they vote could influence competitive races.

Some rural voters in northeast Ohio say they are unsatisfied with their options on the ballot. How they vote could influence competitive races.

10/19/2026

Enrollment for the Healthcare Marketplace starts Nov. 1, but Ohioans may be in for another round of sticker shock.

Premiums are expected to increase again this year on Ohio's Affordable Care Act marketplace, following significant price hikes last year coupled with the expiration of federal subsidies.

10/19/2026

State Sen. Tom Patton, a Strongsville Republican, introduced a bill that would revoke the ability of Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and County Council to approve a sales tax increase on their own.

A bill from state Sen. Tom Patton would bar Cuyahoga County from raising sales taxes without voter approval, complicating a plan to fund repairs at Rocket Arena and Progressive Field.

10/19/2026

Stephen Vogt and his Cleveland Guardians are used to this situation by now: needing two wins on the road to keep alive their season.

After overcoming an 0-2 game deficit in the ALDS, the Cleveland Guardians must win two straight in order to reach the World Series.