Cleveland, OH
Which Ohio State safety could be next in line on an uncertain depth chart?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State brought in just two safeties in the 2024 class, the highest-rated of which is Jaylen McClain.
And the New Jersey-product might have a massive role with the Buckeyes sooner rather than later.
Ohio State has Ja’Had Cater, Lathan Ransom, Sonny Styles, Jayden Bonsu, Malik Hartford, Cedrick Hawkins and Leroy Roker also on the depth chart at the position. And after the 2024 season, Carter, Ransom and Styles might no longer be in the room.
Which means that McClain could be called upon to help bridge a gap at this point next year.
“Another guy that had a great year, his team had a great season, in a position of need,” coach Ryan Day said. “He’s a guy who was very productive in his high school career, certainly had a great senior year.”
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McClain, the No. 269 prospect and No. 28 safety in the 2024 class, was rated as a four-star player from New Jersey. Paired with Roker, McClain was far and away the highest-rated safety in the class. But while his freshman year will likely be spent in a reserve role, with a likely redshirt year coming, the future for McClain could be bright.
Ohio State has not landed elite, highly rated players at safety like the rest of the defensive room has done. At cornerback and on the defensive line, the Buckeyes have brought in five-star players. That has left the future uncertain for who can take over.
At 6-feet and 185 pounds, McClain is a versatile player that can play well on the back-end in coverage — he played cornerback in high school. And, as many will note, he’s a more than willing tackler when it comes time to do so.
The safety room for Ohio State, unlike some other positions on the roster, is wildly uncertain for 2025 and beyond. Simply, there’s not a clear next-in-line safety tandem that would have been the case had Ohio State signed K.J. Bolden or Caleb Downs or Koi Perich.
And that’s where Ohio State hopes, and might need, McClain to step up.
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Cleveland, OH
House explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood catches neighboring houses on fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A house explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood caught its two neighboring houses and a car on fire and covered the street in thick smoke.
The family who lived in the house that exploded was not home at the time, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
Cleveland EMS told 19 News that paramedics evaluated a 14-year-old boy in stable condition and will be transported by private vehicle for medical assistance.
All residents were safely evacuated and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
The houses are in the 5900 block of Cable Avenue, east of Broadway.
The two-story house that exploded collapsed after noon, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
The explosion and blaze caught the neighboring houses on both sides on fire, Cleveland Fire said.
Below is raw video our 19 News crews captured on scene:
Our cameras captured a first responder carrying a young child on the street away from the home, but it is unknown which house the child lived in.
Cleveland Fire said that 10 companies and 45 firefighters had all fires under control in an hour and a half.
Clouds of smoke filled the nearby streets, creating dangerously low visibility and difficult breathing conditions.
The plume of smoke could be seen for miles, even in downtown Cleveland and Parma.
The cause of the explosion and the estimated damage amount have yet to be determined. Enbridge Gas is on scene, and 19 News is waiting to hear back.
Return to 19 News for updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The 17-year-old boy accused of a deadly shooting at a Cleveland deli, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Thursday.
Royal King was indicted on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, carrying concealed weapons, and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.
King will continue being held on a $1 million bond at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Facility.
He will return to court on March 2 for a pre-trial.
King is accused of killing Jahari Stegall, 17, on Sept. 19, 2025 at the E. 185th Deli in the city’s Northshore Collinwood neighborhood.
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King allegedly drove to the deli in a stolen car and walked through the aisles.
Security cameras then show Stegall walking through the parking lot.
King allegedly met Stegall at the door with a gun in his hand and shot him in the back of the head before fleeing the scene.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said Stegall was a good kid who barely knew King.
U.S. Marshals arrested King on Oct. 29, 2025 at home on E. 147th Street in Cleveland.
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OHIO — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service offices in Wilmington and Cleveland, is partnering with Lamar Advertising to help expand the Ohio Traveler Alert System to more parts of the state.
Ohio EMA said the system will soon include areas of greater Cleveland, Toledo and the Cincinnati Metropolitan area.
“Severe weather can make driving difficult and dangerous,” said Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio. “By expanding the Ohio Traveler Alert System, our goal is to get critical weather alerts to more drivers in real-time.”
The system was launched in 2024 in the areas of Dayton and Columbus. If there’s severe weather, digital billboards display messages alerting travelers about certain conditions, such as high winds, snow squalls, ice and flooding.
“Collaborations like these are the backbone of community safety,” said Sima Merick, Ohio Emergency Management Agency executive director. “When we work together, we strengthen our ability to protect the people we serve. OTAS is a prime example of these partnerships.”
Ohio EMA said the communication and messaging on billboards is not only an effective way to communicate to Ohio residents but also to travelers who may not be familiar with the area.
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