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2 men charged in quadruple murder

Bob Jones, newsnet5.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:32:03 GMT

Two men have been charged with aggravated murder in connection with a quadruple murder in Akron on April 18.

Downtown restaurant closing June 15

Dena Greer, newsnet5.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:31:30 GMT

After nearly 21 years in business, a longtime restaurant in downtown Cleveland will close its doors this summer.

Imprisoned Ohio Amish can skip classes

Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:48 GMT

The Amish imprisoned in beard-cutting attacks on fellow Amish in Ohio will no longer be required to attend high-school equivalency classes behind bars.

Free burgers for life for Ramsey

Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:18 GMT

The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in a Cleveland house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown.

SWAT unit assists with arrests

Cassandra Nist, newsnet5.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:16:22 GMT

SWAT unit was called to assist the Violent Fugitive Task Force at E.128th Street and Corlett Avenue Thursday morning.

Serious injury crash after cop pursuit

Connor Kiesel, newsnet5.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:50:17 GMT

A police pursuit led to a serious injury crash on Route 18 in Medina County Thursday morning.

Man shot on E.189 & Lakeshore Blvd

Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:47:00 GMT

Cleveland police are investigating a shooting overnight on the city's east side.

FBI interview about Berry's return home

Kristin Byrne, newsnet5.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:24:31 GMT

FBI Agent Vicki Anderson was with Amanda Berry the day she returned home to live with her sister. In an interview with NewsChannel5, Anderson talks about Berry's emotional response to the community support and homecoming.

Crews battle east side house fire

Cassandra Nist, newsnet5.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:21:25 GMT

Cleveland fire, police and EMS were at the scene of a house fire in the 700 block of East 123rd Street.

Events to focus on missing kids

Elizabeth Misson, newsnet5.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:28:50 GMT

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office will join NewsChannel5 on Thursday, May 23 for a phone bank in conjunction with National Missing Children's Day.